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Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney made a stunning red carpet appearance at Variety’s Power of Women 2025 event held on October 29 in Los Angeles, effortlessly commanding attention in a bold, see-through silver gown. The 28-year-old actor turned heads with her sparkling look, proving once again that she’s not afraid to push the fashion envelope while keeping things tastefully elegant. A shimmering statement look by Christian CowanSydney’s breathtaking outfit was a custom design by Christian Cowan, featuring a crystal mesh T-shirt silhouette gown that hugged her figure perfectly. The gown’s slightly ruched bodice and twisted waist detailing made it both modern…

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Shopify. Our analysis of options history for Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) revealed 87 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 39% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 28 were puts, with a value of $1,382,599, and 59 were calls, valued at $67,921,783.What’s The Price Target?Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $260.0 for Shopify over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest DevelopmentLooking at the volume and open…

Revenue has said it has written to over 1.5 million property owners to advise them they must file a local property tax valuation ahead of next week’s deadline. The head of Revenue’s local property tax branch, Katie Clair, said details for over 550,000 valuations have been submitted ahead of 7 November. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Ms Clair said the easiest way for people to submit details is online at revenue.ie/lpt, adding that the process takes five minutes. People are not required to pay the self-assessed tax by 7 November, she said, adding though that it was still important to…

Everyday savers could be unknowingly heading for HMRC fines and tax bills on their fundsRising savings rates could see more everyday savers surpassing their allowance(Image: GETTY)Savers are being warned of a HMRC deadline just hours away. They are being told they may have unknowingly exceeded their tax-free interest threshold.And those who are self-employed could have hours left to declare this to HMRC before encountering late penalties for missing the October 31st deadline alongside an unexpected tax bill. This stems from the frozen Personal Savings Allowance thresholds, with potentially one in 25 basic-rate taxpayers and one in eight higher-rate taxpayers now…

As Portugal reconsiders the plans to procure the F-35, Airbus is now preparing to offer the Eurofighter Typhoon as replacement for the aging F-16 fleet. Airbus  Defence and Space announced on Oct. 27, 2025, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Cluster for Aeronautics, Space and Defence Industries (AED Cluster Portugal) to identify cooperation opportunities ahead of the upcoming fighter fleet replacement in the country. Earlier this year, Portugal said it was reconsidering its plans to acquire the F-35 Lightning II. However, the country still needs to replace its aging F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. According…

Guangzhou, the Guangdong provincial capital, reached a gross domestic product valued at more than 2.3 trillion yuan ($324.86 billion) in the first three quarters of the year, up 4.1 percent year-on-year. The growth indicates Guangzhou”s economic operation maintains a steady and positive momentum, a statement released by the city’s statistics bureau said on Thursday. According to the bureau’s statistics, the city’s added value of the primary industry reached 19.79 billion yuan, an increase of 4.2 percent year-on-year, while the added value of the secondary and third industries in the first nine months hit 556.44 billion yuan and 1.75 trillion yuan,…

In the past week, Strategy Inc. acquired 390 Bitcoin for approximately US$43.4 million, using proceeds from preferred stock offerings rather than issuing new common shares. This move highlights Strategy’s commitment to expanding its Bitcoin treasury approach while managing shareholder dilution during a period of tighter financial conditions and increased scrutiny of digital asset treasuries. We’ll explore how Strategy’s latest Bitcoin acquisition using preferred stock influences its long-term business model and risk profile. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. To be a shareholder in Strategy Inc., it’s essential to believe in the long-term case…

As India observes World Savings Day on October 30, financial experts highlight the relevance of cultivating saving habits early in life to ensure long-term financial security and resilience.In an environment marked by changing interest rate cycles, inflationary pressures, and evolving investment options, experts say that financial stability continues to depend on consistency, time, and disciplined planning.The importance of an early start According to Saurabh Bansal, Founder of Finatwork Investment Advisor, the key to building wealth lies in starting early and allowing compounding to work over time.“The best retirement plans aren’t built in your 50s — they’re built through small, consistent…

Sanford Mann offers insights into gold and silver investments and the precious metals industry and is the CEO of American Hartford Gold.The U.S. dollar is experiencing its sharpest decline since 1973, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) falling nearly 11% in the first half of 2025. This decline reflects mounting fiscal uncertainty, persistent inflation and shifting global geopolitical dynamics.For individuals focused on long-term wealth preservation, particularly those managing retirement portfolios, the implications are significant. In such an environment, investors are turning their focus to tangible assets such as gold and silver in an effort to maintain portfolio resilience and mitigate…

ABU DHABI, Oct 30 (Reuters) – BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners and Abu Dhabi’s Lunate plan to launch a new platform to invest in large North American and European corporates, to which Lunate will commit at least $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday.The focus of the HPS Strategic Solutions Partners Platform will be on privately negotiated preferred and common stock investments, and related debt instruments in large companies, mainly in the United States and Europe, their statement said. Sign up here.As they look to capitalise on the growing demand for private capital, HPS and Lunate will also work together to…