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Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has published a report titled “Opening the Door to Alternatives: Insights from Individual Investors.” The report is based on a survey of High-Net-Worth (HNW – $1M to $30M) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW – $30M +) individuals from August of this past Year. According to the report, UHNWs allocate, on average, around 25% of their portfolio to alternatives (Alts), and HNWs a bit less, at 15%. The rise in interest in alternative investments correlates with age, as Millennials are more interested in alternative investments. According to the report, 60% of Millennials want more exposure, while Boomers are…

Image source: Getty Images Back in August, I wrote about Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE:AML). As the stock was beaten down, I concluded I wasn’t going to buy as I felt it was likely to fall further, albeit at a slower pace. A couple of months on, it’s true that the FTSE 250 stock has dipped even more, but at a fast rate. Here’s what I think investors need to be aware of. In the past month, the share price has fallen by 20%. This means that over the past year, the loss stands at 39%. A factor since my last…

On the night of October 22-23, Ukrainian forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery and an ammunition depot located near Valuyki in Russia’s Belgorod region. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said this in a Facebook post seen by Ukrinform. Explosions were heard in the area of the refinery, followed by a large fire at the facility. According to the General Staff, the Ryazan Oil Refinery is involved in supplying the Russian armed forces. Its facilities are capable of processing over 17 million tonnes of crude oil per year. Disabling part of the refinery’s production capacity limits the Russian…

In the last three months, 9 analysts have published ratings on Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.In the table below, you’ll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 5 3 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 2 1 0 0 2M Ago 0 1 1 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 1 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their…

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce (MINTIC) has announced the full operationalisation of the Guyana Collateral Registry, marking a major step in improving financial inclusion, transparency, and security within the country’s business and financial sectors.The registry was developed through collaboration among the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Legal Affairs, and the Commercial Registry, with financial and technical support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).Established under the Security Interest in Movable Property Act, No. 20 of 2024, the new system allows individuals and businesses to use movable assets such as vehicles, equipment, inventory, consumer goods, farm…

Reliance Industries Ltd. shares are up 21% so far in 2025. This is turning out to be the best calendar year performance that the stock is witnessing since 2020.The surge seen in the stock after its second quarter results, has helped it reclaim the second spot on the Nifty 50 stocks in terms of weightage, overtaking ICICI Bank.HDFC Bank continues to have the top position with a 13.1% weightage, while Reliance Industries now has 8.4%, overtaking the 8.2% of ICICI Bank, according to data compiled by CNBC-TV18. At the start of the year, Reliance Industries had a weightage of 7.6%. …

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company announced progress on its LOXSAT mission for Eta Space and NASA, and scheduled its third-quarter financial results.What To Know: Rocket Lab announced that it completed its Systems Integration Review (SIR) and finished building its Photon spacecraft for the LOXSAT mission. The review, completed in September, represents a key program milestone enabling the team to implement payload integration. The mission will now move to environmental testing ahead of its scheduled Electron launch in early 2026.LOXSAT is an orbital technology demonstration of a cryogenic fluid management system designed to inform…

You might have picked up an Amazon Prime subscription to snag that sweet 2-day shipping, but this service is hiding a ton of benefits just waiting for you. We’ve looked at all the perks Amazon has bundled into your Prime membership, and these are the 18 that you should definitely be taking advantage of. From discounted gas to streaming extras, there’s a lot more value packed into your Prime membership than most people realize, and a lot of those discounts can be used beyond Amazon.While a 30-day free trial lets you take advantage of limited-time deals, it only lets you…

Infrared solutions for glass manufacturing challenges IR Cameras & Pyrometers For The Glass Industry The Importance of Infrared Temperature Monitoring in Glass Industry In the glass industry, infrared temperature monitoring is crucial for maintaining product quality and process efficiency. Glass production involves extreme temperatures, from melting raw materials to forming and annealing, where precise temperature control is essential. INSTROTECH, local representative of OPTRIS has infrared (IR) sensors and cameras which provide non-contact temperature measurements, making them ideal for these high-temperature environments. Real-time monitoring provided by IR technology enables immediate adjustments to be made during the production process. Accurate thermal monitoring ensures that the glass is processed within its…

BBC Studios and Bluey’s creator have joined forces with world-renowned game developers Halfbrick Studios to launch Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen – a brand new, original story-led adventure game, inspired by the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning series. ​ Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen sees Brumm collaborate with hometown heroes Halfbrick Studios, the acclaimed developers behind global hit games such as Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. In partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen takes players on a fun-packed adventure into the world of Bluey. ​ ​ Inspired by the hand-drawn worlds of…