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Gold and silver prices traded firm on Thursday (February 26), supported by currency moves and lingering geopolitical uncertainty, even as investors weighed evolving expectations around US interest rates and trade policy.Spot gold rose 0.3% to $5,184.43 per ounce in early trade, holding close to a more than three-week high touched earlier this week. US gold futures for April delivery, however, were down 0.5% at $5,199.20 an ounce, indicating some near-term profit booking after the recent run-up. A softer US dollar lent support to bullion. The greenback eased after stronger-than-expected earnings from Nvidia improved broader risk sentiment, while markets awaited clarity…

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman is joined by James Thompson, senior buyer’s agent at Rethink Residential, and Grant, an investor who followed a structured pathway from residential growth assets into commercial property, to unpack the fundamentals of portfolio architecture – and why strategy matters more than arbitrary targets like “10 properties” or “$200,000 passive income”. Using Grant’s real investment journey as a case study, the episode explores how investors can build a scalable portfolio by sequencing the right assets at the right time, balancing capital growth and cash flow, and making decisions based on equity,…

Key takeawaysOptions allow you to make money in the stock market regardless of whether it’s up, down or stagnantThe two varieties of options, calls and puts, can be combined in several different ways to anticipate the increases or decreases in the market, decrease the cost basis of a trade or mitigate the risk options trading posesTrading options can be risky, so it’s best to practice trading on paper before you use real moneyMost people know that you can make money in the stock market when the prices of equities are rising and the economy is doing well. But what about…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 25, 2026. Brendan McDermid | ReutersStock futures fell Wednesday night as investors digested earnings results from Nvidia and Salesforce.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 105 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures fell nearly 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped about 0.3%.In after-hours trading, Nvidia shares were last slightly lower after the chip giant posted a fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat. Salesforce tumbled more than 4% after the software company projected disappointing fiscal 2027 revenue estimates. Salesforce — which has…

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 23, 2024 in New York City. Stocks opened up on the rise ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the 2024 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift in how limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) collaborate on investment opportunities. Co-investments, where LPs invest directly alongside GPs in specific portfolio companies, have evolved from an occasional arrangement to a strategic cornerstone of…

Every week more than 100 applications are validated by Cornwall Council and we have selected some of the more interesting proposals and decisions. All planning applications submitted to the council have to be validated and are available for inspection by the public. The majority of applications are decided by planning officers at the council under delegated powers. However, some applications will go before elected councillors who sit on planning committees. No dates have been set for when the planning applications below will be determined. They can be viewed by going to the planning portal on Cornwall Council’s website. Possibility of…

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CHAOS Industries, a technology company building the next generation of defense and national security systems, today announced that it has raised $275 Million in Series C funding to support the next phase of its commercial growth and development. The Series C was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and co-led by Accel, with participation from StepStone Group, Overmatch Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, and Valor Equity Partners. Proceeds will be used to enhance the performance capabilities of CHAOS Industries’ advanced detection, monitoring, and communication solutions; scale its manufacturing capacity; and drive further defense technology innovation. “CHAOS Industries is delivering…

Fair trading opportunities are necessary for people to feel like they can trust the price of securities and confidently participate in the stock market. This is why there are laws and regulations to eliminate market trades that aren’t conducted on a level playing field.  Insider trading violates trust and fiduciary duty, leading to serious legal implications. The victims are often everyday investors — and the economy as a whole. Insider trading has been a hot-button issue for many years. Although it’s common for people to discuss the stock market and make predictions, where you get that information matters.  Here are the…

Capturing carbon dioxide is expected to play a key role in the next phase of the energy transition by decarbonizing existing equipment. gettyHidden in a fold of Norway’s western coast about an hour north of Bergen, you’ll find the Technology Centre Mongstad. This renowned carbon dioxide (CO2) capture test facility, camouflaged by its industrial neighbors, is easy to miss. If you visited last year, you might not have noticed the flurry of activity surrounding testing of a new amine-based solvent. After all, the test was quiet, almost unremarkable. But like the facility itself, the test was hiding a significant advancement.…