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Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum, speaks after blowing a ceremonial horn during the listing of Anglo American’s platinum unit under its new name, Valterra Platinum, at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) headquarters in Sandton, South Africa, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko THE 87% improvement in the platinum price this year was a sustainable improvement as it was supported by a supply deficit in the metal, said Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum. In an interview with Miningmx on Thursday, Miller added that platinum had also pulled in investors searching for alternatives to gold which has hit a near-record price…

In crypto markets, trying to watch every chart or jump on every opportunity manually is nearly impossible—especially if you have a day job, family, or other responsibilities. However, with an automated trading system, you set rules or strategies and let software execute trades for you, 24/7. Among these systems, crypto arbitrage bot strategies often stand out because they capitalize on price discrepancies across exchanges. In this article, we’ll walk you through nine of the best crypto trading bots for 2025. Why Use an Automated Trading System? Before diving into platforms, it’s worth pausing on the “why.” A good automated trading…

Apple seeks to balance US, Chinese interests amid trade wariPhone shipment in China grew in third quarterChinese envoy to US says businesses have promoted ‘pragmatic cooperation’BEIJING, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Apple’s Tim Cook pledged to boost the tech giant’s investment in China on Wednesday as it navigates the trade war between Beijing and Washington.Many U.S. companies have become cautious about relations with China as the world’s two biggest economies clash over tariffs and as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to promote manufacturing in the United States rather than elsewhere. Sign up here.But Cook told China’s industry minister Li Lecheng the…

The fully-let 357,000 sq ft multi-unit estate, in Quarry Bank, was purchased by Hortons in an off-market deal for an undisclosed fee.Thorns Road Industrial Estate Thorns Road Industrial Estate fronts the A4036 Thorns Road dual carriageway, just south of Brierley Hill town centre in the Dudley borough and comprises multiple industrial buildings across a range of specifications. It is currently let to two established manufacturing businesses : WHS Plastics and Sunrise Medical.The acquisition adds to Hortons’s portfolio of more than 5.5 million sq ft of properties across the Midlands, which includes deals completed over the last two years for Sinfin Commercial Park…

A state pensioner has hit out at the ‘two-tier’ rule which means older retirees who have savings are given less money by the DWP.The DWP pension system is split into two age-based types: the new state pension, for those who retired from 2016, and the old basic state pension, for those who reached state pension age before 2016.New state pensioners with a full National Insurance record can get £230.25 per week, or £11,973 a year, in their state pension payouts.Meanwhile, old basic state pensioners only get £176.45, or £9,175 a year, leaving a gap of nearly £2,800. Pension Credit is…

CANADA – 2025/10/14: In this photo illustration, the Navitas Semiconductor logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesNavitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) stock has experienced an explosive rally, hitting its fifth consecutive day of gains and delivering a cumulative return of 96% over that period. This surge has added approximately $1.5 billion in value, bringing the company’s current market capitalization to about $3.2 billion. The stock is now trading 325% above its 2024 closing value, drastically outpacing the S&P 500’s year-to-date return of 13%.This dramatic performance is directly attributable…

This photo, taken in 2018, shows a home being built in Sarasota, Fla. The government shutdown has forced many would-be homebuyers to delay their purchases because the U.S.-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can’t resume until it’s reauthorized by Congress. Kerry Sheridan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kerry Sheridan/AFP via Getty Images MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can’t…

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Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealthSign up to our free money email for help building your wealthSign up to our free money email for help building your wealthThe price of gold surged above US$4,100 (A$6,300) an ounce on Wednesday for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary rally to more than 50%.The speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts had predicted and brings the total gains to nearly 100% since the current run started in early 2024.The soaring price of gold has captured investors’ hearts…

The Finance Bill 2022 will bring all sectors of the economy into the tax net, including Capital Gains Tax from digital assets, Cable Undertakings, Lottery and Gaming Businesses. The bill also contains an amendment under Chargeable Assets stating that “subject to any exceptions provided by this Act, all forms of property shall be assets for the purposes of this Act, whether situated in Nigeria or not, including Options, debts, digital assets and incorporeal property generally.” According to a statement signed late Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, these formed part…