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New proposals also include two 135m (443ft) wind turbines in scenic countryside, a footgolf course, 5G mast and more housingHow some of the homes at Tolvaddon could look if built(Image: Cornwall Planning Group)Plans to build 86 homes on former college land, two 135m (443ft) wind turbines in china clay country and a footgolf course are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council.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…

The Sensex gained 317 points, or 0.38%, to end at 82,814.71, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,571.25. up 117 points, or 0.46%. The BSE 150 MidCap Index climbed 0.44%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index slipped 0.19%. The overall market capitalization of BSE-listed firms rose to ₹467 trillion from ₹465 trillion in the previous session, making investors richer by about ₹2 trillion in a single session. Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India: Buy: Indian Bank (current price: ₹946) Why it’s recommended: Improving asset quality (declining GNPA/NNPA), strong CASA ratio, healthy credit growth momentum, improving profitability and RoA, and stable…

Pakistan’s industrial sector received relief of Rs. 12.125 billion under a government-backed discounted electricity package over December 2025 and January 2026, according to official data. The benefit was extended to 127,686 industrial consumers, accounting for about 46 percent of total industrial users during the period. The package is part of a three-year initiative aimed at supporting industrial growth through cheaper electricity. Under the scheme, industries were offered surplus electricity at a discounted rate, resulting in a benefit of Rs. 10.3 per unit for consumers. The policy applies across both small and large-scale industries, helping reduce production costs. During the two…

Why are gold and silver prices rising again and will precious metals continue dream run or fall back sharply? Gold and silver prices increased after major global developments affected financial markets. A tariff ruling in the United States created uncertainty. The dollar weakened and investors moved money into precious metals. Inflation data also showed continued price increases. This reduced expectations of early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. At the same time, geopolitical developments involving Iran added to global risk concerns. These factors increased demand for gold and silver as safe-haven investments. Investors now watch inflation, tariff policy, interest…

X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Commercial and industrial property specialist, Towngate plc, has secured a trio of deals in West and East Yorkshire. These include two leases within the racket sport industry – We Do Tennis CIC, providing a pickleball facility in Hull, and Optimum Padel, operating one of the first padel centres in Leeds – alongside Routes Healthcare, a care provider taking office space in Brighouse. We Do Tennis CIC, which delivers tennis, padel, and pickleball services across the UK, has signed a 10-year lease for Units A1 and A2…

By Mehaan Doshi Today AI Asset Management Asset Managers Abstract: Artificial intelligence has played a pivotal role in modern finance, revolutionizing the industry. From being able to analyze big data to executing complex trades, it has restructured the way in which all types of investors interact with the stock market. Liquidity, the ease at which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting the price, is a crucial aspect of the stock market, and financial institutions utilising AI for investment analysis and trading can definitely lead to an impact. This paper adopts a review of existing literature and academic…

3 Value Stocks We Approach with Caution Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten. Separating the winners from the value traps is a tough challenge, and that’s where StockStory comes in. Our job is to find you high-quality companies that will stand the test of time. Keeping that in mind,…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to divest majority shares in the country’s state-owned refineries, recommending the adoption of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas model. The union said the government should retain a minority stake while selling at least 51 per cent equity to core investors with proven refining capacity. Naija News reports that the National President of PENGASSAN and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, made the recommendation on Sunday while featuring on Politics Today on Channels Television. Osifo said the union had…

Silver ETFs rose sharply by as much as 6 percent on Monday, as safe haven demand rose after the United States Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs. Gold ETFs also rose by … Source link

Priced-out Britons are using AI for financial advice. Critics call it ‘dangerous’ – we put the chatbots to the test Swathes of the population are relying on AI chatbots for “dangerous” financial advice. Priced out by traditional advisers, 40% of Britons are turning to unregulated guidance from the likes of ChatGPT, Gemini and Co-Pilot. More may be tempted to join them after the government announced its mission to turn a nation of savers into investors – but financial experts warn AI advice could spell disaster. “There’s nothing to stop it putting out rubbish or putting out things that are completely inappropriate for the consumer,”…