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Now in its sixth year, the Luxembourg Investment Summit is the premier gathering for the region’s most influential investors, financial leaders, and policymakers. Against the backdrop of a shifting geopolitical order and deepening questions about Europe’s economic resilience, Luxembourg’s unique role as a cross-border financial hub has never been more vital. This year’s forum will bring together senior decision-makers to examine how capital, regulation, and technology intersect in today’s high-stakes investment landscape. From navigating tariffs to unlocking new opportunities in private markets and digital finance, the conversations will move beyond headlines to the structural forces shaping Europe’s economic and financial future.…

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) has contracted Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) for the supply of up to six million barrels of crude. With the one-year agreement, “Petrobras will now supply oil to India’s three main state-owned refiners”, Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras said in a press release. It previously signed contracts for Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corp (IOC). Under the earlier contracts, Petrobras has exported over 20 million barrels to the South Asian country, Petrobras said. “For years, Petrobras’ commercial relations with India were concentrated among private refiners, with Reliance Industries Ltd still being an important current partner.…

‘Two big airlines wrecked my wheelchair – but neither is accepting responsibility’ Over the past two years, we’ve helped readers get thousands back in refunds and outlined their rights in our Money Problem feature, published each Tuesday. You can WhatsApp us here or email moneyblog@sky.uk. This week’s problem is…My wheelchair was damaged when travelling on a long-haul flight that used both Aer Lingus and Singapore Air. The wheels were damaged on the way out, with the frame badly damaged on the way back. Both airlines are ignoring me, and I don’t have a chair I can use in the meantime.Monique I found Monique online when…

Arc, Anglo American end Zambia copper joint venture deal Move shrinks Anglo’s African presence amid global restructuring Arc seeks new partner as Anglo eyes copper growth elsewhere Junior miner Arc Minerals announced Monday the “mutually agreed termination” of its 2022 joint venture with Anglo American for the exploration of a copper project in Zambia. This development marks another withdrawal by the British mining major from an African project, coming months after its demerger of Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo American Platinum), its South African subsidiary specializing in Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). Anglo American had announced a restructuring plan in 2024…

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 47-year-old man. Gwent Police were called to an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon in the early hours of Friday.Duane Keen, from Blaenavon, received serious injuries and died at the scene. The 34-year-old, from Torfaen, is due to appear in Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Paying tribute, Mr Keen’s family said he was a great boxer and MMA all rounder “with lots of belts to his name”. “He would help anyone who needed it and was always at the end of a phone. He loved being with his…

WEBINAR 2025 brought fewer price spikes than feared, but uncertainty stalled growth across manufacturing. What’s next for 2026? Could fresh momentum finally unlock industrial investment and shake loose the capital spending freeze? Explore what’s ahead. Source link

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Oct. 16th: Weatherford International WFRD: This company, which offers drilling solutions, gas well unloading, restoration and other related activities, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11% over the last 60 days. Weatherford International PLC Price and Consensus Weatherford International PLC price-consensus-chart | Weatherford International PLC Quote Weatherford International has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.83 compared with 17.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A. Weatherford International PLC…

You check prices online for a flight to Melbourne today. It’s $300. You leave your browser open. Two hours later, it’s $320. Half a day later, $280. Welcome to the world of algorithmic pricing, where technology tries to figure out what price you’re willing to pay. Artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly remaking how companies set prices. Not only do prices shift with demand (dynamic pricing), but firms are increasingly tailoring prices to individual customers (personalised pricing). This change isn’t just technical – it raises big questions about fairness, transparency and regulation. How different pricing models work Dynamic pricing reacts to…

A MAJOR warning has been issued to more than 1.1 million people over state pension age who may be hit with income tax on their savings accounts. Savers are facing a tax bill for interest earned on their pots of cash, according to new HM Revenue and Customs figures. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! New figures show that roughly 1,160,000 people are expected to incur an income tax liability on their savings income in 2025-26Credit: Getty Some 1,160,000 people are expected to incur an income tax liability on their savings income in 2025-26, according to the figures,…

In an application submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, Sean Lavelle, through agent Stewart Longhurst, seeks permission for five industrial units on land north of Richmond Road, West Llanion Industrial Estate, Pembroke Dock. A supporting statement says: “Planning permission was granted [in 2021] for the erection of two light industrial/business units (B1 use) in outline, with only landscaping being a reserved matter,” adding: “The outline application was approved on November 8, 2021 for two blocks of light industrial units (B1 uses).  Block 1 was a two-storey building with ground floor workshops, with offices etc on the first floor.  Block 2 was…