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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.…

Why Zscaler (ZS) Stock Is Falling Today Shares of cloud security platform Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) fell 10.7% in the afternoon session after the White House announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%. The major stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, also sank amid the uncertainty. The downturn came after President Trump announced the tariff increase in a post on Truth Social, stating the new rate would be effective immediately on countries that had been, in his words, “‘ripping’ the U.S. off for decades.” The move sparked concern among trade partners, with Europe warning that such tariffs could put…

The finding comes in a UN-backed report that underscores the need for stronger political commitment and inclusive policies around land rights amid growing focus on climate change, biodiversity protection, gender equality and rural transformation. Over the past two decades, governments have adopted national and international frameworks on issues such as land policy in Africa and responsible regulation of land, fisheries and forests – resulting in more than 70 countries undertaking efforts towards land reform. ‘Land insecurity’ and inequality Yet, progress is lagging. Currently, the ownership, tenure or use rights of only 35 percent of the world’s land is formally documented, according to the report produced by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Land Coalition (ILC) and the…

NS&I is making some changes to Premium Bonds (Image: Getty)Premium Bonds savers frustrated to learn NS&I is cutting the prize fund rate soon have been urged to consider another looming savings rule cut. You can win big prizes in the monthly prize draw, such as for £50,000, £100,000, or one of the £1million jackpots, or you could go months or even years without taking home anything.NS&I has announced that it will soon be reducing both the prize rate and the odds of winning for the scheme. From the April 2026 draw, the prize rate will fall from 3.6 per cent…

Silver continues to see price swings as the metal remains highly sensitive to global cues, currency movements and investor sentiment, keeping traders on edge. On Thursday, February 26, the price of 1 kg of silver stood at Rs 2,71,923, and for 1 gm the price stood at Rs 271. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures closed at Rs 2,68,196 on Wednesday, February 26 25. Source link

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will roll out half a dozen reforms over the next 4–6 months, including overhauling distribution and cost structures, launching a much-anticipated insurance e-marketplace, and introducing a digital public stack for the sector, chairman Ajay Seth told FE. These steps aim to make insurance covers more affordable and ensure value for money for the public, he added. In his first interview after taking charge as insurance regulator in September 2025, Seth said a sweeping revamp of distribution and commission cost structures is at the top of IRDAI’s agenda. Life and non-life insurers…