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Sygnus boss seeing opportunities for greater expansion of financing outside traditional sources THE alternative investment space in the Caribbean is growing considerably fast with the proliferation of opportunities for investors and company to access capital outside of the traditional banking sources. An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fall into one of the conventional investment categories. They can include private equity or venture capital, hedge funds, managed futures, art and antiques, commodities, and derivatives contracts. Berisford Grey, co-founder of the Sygnus Group, one of the Caribbean’s foremost players in the alternative investment space, sees considerable growth in…

After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply. He wanted companies to invest US$100 billion (£74 billion) to get hold of it. Big oil though, seems less than keen on that idea, appearing to consider Venezuela too expensive or risky. Exxon Mobil’s unenthusiastic response, describing Venezuela as “uninvestible”, even earned a personal rebuke from Trump. So maybe Trump misunderstood how big oil works, and thought of oil firms as the quintessential risk takers – the ultimate exploiters of uncertainty. Perhaps he had in mind Daniel Day Lewis’s character…

Imagine two traders with identical capital of $10,000. The first one analyzes charts every day, catches trends, and tries to predict Bitcoin’s movements. The second launched an automated arbitrage system and checks the results once a week over a cup of coffee. After a month, their results are radically different — and it’s not just about the numbers on their accounts. This article is an honest comparison of two approaches to earning with cryptocurrencies. Without embellishment, with real numbers and explanations of why one method provides stability while the other turns life into an emotional rollercoaster. The Problem with Traditional…

Savers are being warned to lock in the best rates while they can, with the latest inflation data likely to lead to more interest rate cuts. Alice Haine, personal finance analyst at Bestinvest, has said lower inflation makes the chance of a Bank of England base rate cut more likely, which in turn would place downward pressure on savings rates. “Those keen to preserve returns on bank and building society savings should hunt out the best deal they can find while they can. With further rate cuts expected in 2026, savings rates are likely to drift lower,” she said.The UK’s rising tax burden is proving even more corrosive than inflation for…

1. Why is NVIDIA considered the leader in AI hardware?NVIDIA controls a major share of the AI chips market, generating $35.6B in quarterly data center revenue alone.2. What makes Palantir attractive despite being smaller?Palantir is experiencing significant growth, with 70% year-over-year revenue growth and robust commercial expansion.3. Which stock has higher percentage upside potential in 2026?Palantir may offer higher percentage gains due to its smaller $313B market cap.4. Which company is more profitable today?NVIDIA is significantly more profitable, with gross margins above 60% and strong free cash flow.5. What is the biggest risk for each stock?NVIDIA faces valuation risk due…

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates has dealt a significant blow to traditional low-risk investments. Holders of Certificates of Deposit (CDs), money market accounts, short-term treasury bills, and high-yield savings accounts are feeling the pinch as their yields diminish. With the average 1-year CD currently yielding 3.7% (approximately 2% after taxes) and the Fed forecasting another 1% cut over the next year, investors are left searching for alternatives.While the knee-jerk reaction might be to shift from cash to stocks, this move comes with its own set of risks, especially considering the recent bull run in the stock…

Experts have shared some guidance about how to build up your savings (Image: Getty)Savers have been encouraged to look over their savings pots ahead of major changes. From April 2027, the amount you can deposit into cash ISAs will be reduced.Under current rules, you can deposit up to £20,000 each tax year as you choose, divided between cash ISAs or stocks and shares ISAs. But this is changing so that only up to £12,000 can be used as you want, while the remaining £8,000 will have to be used for investment-based accounts.People aged 65 and over will be exempt from…

NEW DELHI: Both commercial and residential properties have their pros and cons. Commercial properties are a little higher in cost as compared to residential properties but they yield higher rental returns. On the other hand, residential properties are bought primarily for end-use as well as long-term investment. So, should one buy a residential property or a commercial one? “Commercial real estate has been gradually growing in terms of demand with supply just about keeping up; so price points have steadily moved upwards. Presently, growth in capital and rental values of commercial real estate is on a growth curve. Residential real…

© AvigatorPhotographer / Getty Images Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) just reported fourth-quarter earnings that underscore why refiners are riding the energy sector’s extraordinary run. With the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLE) up 20.22% year-to-date while the S&P 500 sits near flat, independent refiners belong in the conversation alongside upstream producers. How the Quarter Landed Marathon delivered a $4.07 EPS result that crushed the $2.91 estimate, driven by 95% refining utilization and an $18.65 per barrel refining margin. The company generated $1.535 billion in net income, a huge increase over the $371 million posted…

“With everything that’s going on in the economy and Donald Trump banging his chest against the world, we’re finding there’s no trust in the banks because we don’t know what’s going to happen,” Sandeep Kanda says.Kanda is the owner of Sunny Jewellers, situated along a stretch of Leicester known as the Golden Mile, and is a beneficiary of consumers seeking alternative investments amid the uncertainty.The business is among a dozen or so south Asian jewellers in the area that have been facing relentless demand for gold since the precious metal began soaring in value at the end of last year.“By…