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TLDR Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) dropped 5.90% to $211.35 on Thursday as Bitcoin fell 3% to $98,588, pulling crypto-related stocks lower. The company’s market capitalization temporarily fell below the $66.6 billion value of its 641,692 Bitcoin holdings, creating a rare negative premium situation. Executive VP Shao Wei-Ming sold 2,600 shares for $581,535 as part of his ongoing retirement planning, adding to over $24 million in sales since October. Bitcoin’s four-year halving cycle appears to be weakening, with markets 1,080 days past the last low without expected euphoria or altcoin momentum. The stock’s historical premium over Bitcoin value has evaporated as investors…

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) may be bucking the overall trend by boosting rates on its fixed savings bonds, but the 4% deals are disappointingly mediocre. And that’s not for the first time.It’s rare that the government-backed provider ever hits the top spot. The last time it led the market was over two years ago with its one-year accounts paying 6.2%, but its pole position was short-lived and it hasn’t topped the charts since.So why do NS&I’s savings accounts consistently fail to impress? We take a closer look at why its deals often fall short and where to stash your…

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has submitted proposals for establishing electric vehicle charging stations in 128 locations under the Centre’s PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The proposals, submitted to the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), cover a total susbsidy claim of ₹153.43 crore, according to the KSEB. The PM e-DRIVE scheme is aimed at accelerating the adoption of EVs and strengthening the charging infrastructure network and the EV manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme offers 100% Central financial assistance for eligible projects on a first-come, first-serve basis through nodal agencies appointed in the States. The…

Milestone for Alternative Investment PlatformSupervest, the New York-based alternative investment platform, has surpassed $25 million in total capital raised for its note products. The company said the milestone marks a turning point in the growing shift toward yield-generating alternatives outside traditional markets.Supervest specialises in revenue-based financing and merchant cash advance (MCA) receivables. It allows accredited investors to buy into fixed-interest notes tied to diversified MCA portfolios.The firm said the achievement reflects rising investor demand for reliable income products amid an uncertain interest rate environment. Its notes are designed to provide short-duration returns through an automated, transparent structure.How the Supervest Model…

£25 cold weather payments, money off holidays with Maccies, make-up dupe and more We’ve rounded up the best money-saving tips from the past seven days or so…Cold weather paymentsThe government’s cold weather payments scheme is back and will be active until 31 March 2026.It’s available across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not Scotland.Eligible households are paid £25 for each seven-day period where average temperatures in the local area are below 0C or forecast to be.You can check if temperatures in your postcode are going to fall below freezing through this official link.Only people on certain types of income-related benefits receive…

Global Strategic Shift Redefines Future of Precious Metals | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Business & Innovation/Precious MetalsSilver’s reclassification as a critical geopolitical resource by the US and China is driving a supply crisis, pushing it toward $\$100$ per ounce.Global Strategic Shift Redefines the Future of Precious Metals(photo credit: PR)ByPRNOVEMBER 14, 2025 14:56 Source link

3M skilled trades program inspires new generation of Iowa workersGarfield Bowen, vice president of policy and communication at 3M, works with students from Knoxville High School during a robotics program hosted by 3M, Sept. 26, 2025.Des Moines metro cities are working to attract more light industrial companies, citing affordable land and good transportation access.Workforce availability is a primary challenge, driven by an aging population and slow population growth outside of major metro areas.Ankeny and Waukee are specifically targeting advanced manufacturing and logistics businesses to diversify their local tax bases.Des Moines metro cities are looking to attract more light industrial companies,…

Vaping business Relx/Totally Wicked, has acquired the freehold of a 55,412 sq ft industrial unit in Blackburn, for an undisclosed sum. It acquired Unit A at Prime Point from Manchester-based property developer, The Prime Group. The acquisition forms part of Blackburn-based Relx/Totally Wicked’s expansion strategy. The building is one of two units which make up phase one. The Prime Group successfully agreed a leasehold deal on a 50,000 sq ft unit (Unit B) to Spiroflow on a 15-year lease in February 2024. Detailed planning… You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached…

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS), and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TMUS usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for T-Mobile US. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options,…

A personal finance expert has explained how you can mitigate the damageNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)09:46, 14 Nov 2025Updated 11:14, 14 Nov 2025Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing StreetAnyone with a pension or savings needs to take action now to protect their future finances after a Rachel Reeves ‘ U-turn, a personal finance expert has said. People who feared the Government was about to launch a raid on pension tax-free sums took a large chunk of money out of their pension pots ahead of the Budget coming…