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Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor on Feb. 20, 2025.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesAn expensive stock market did not prevent traders from getting more bullish as investors increasingly bet that the bull run could keep chugging along,...

The fate of two resolutions on Ukraine, one in UNGA, the other in UNSC, capture the state of play in the world today. If there was any doubt after the Riyadh peace talks, US refusal to accept the phrasing holding...

This kind of family reunion won’t happen again for 15 years (Picture: Getty) Some people say that good things only happen ‘when the stars align’. Until that happens, the best the universe can offer is aligning planets, we’re afraid –...

Jimmy White is one of snooker's most popular figures and was once involved in a bizarre sponsorship deal that saw him change his name by deed poll for just one week in 2005 READ SOURCE...

This is the lowest Bitcoin has dropped since November 2024 Trump’s trade tariffs are likely impacting crypto market prices as investors look elsewhere to trade Two crypto hacks days apart have worsened investor sentiment Bitcoin’s price has dropped below the...

Around 74,000 home buyers across England are predicted to narrowly miss the stamp duty deadline next month, according to analysis by Rightmove.The property portal says more than 25,000 first-time buyers and nearly 49,000 home movers in England will fail to...

Manappuram Finance has decided to bring down the share of the microfinance portfolio to below 15% of its consolidated assets under management since it is looking to cut risks associated with unsecured lending.The Kerala-based non-bank lender provides micro loans through...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A fall in US bond yields is piling pressure on the dollar, as investors bet that slowing economic growth will push the...

Singapore's biggest bank, DBS, says it expects to cut about 4,000 roles over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more work currently done by humans.The move will affect temporary and contract staff, a bank spokesperson said,...

Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results READ SOURCE...

Ministers are to scrap a controversial “computer says yes” program that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct hundreds of pounds from tenants’ universal credit benefits without their consent.Last month, a judge ruled that the “click-screen” program used by the Department...

Upto 36% return International mutual funds, the only category to deliver positive returns in the said period, offered upto 36% return in the last three months. There were 66 funds in the category in the mentioned period of which nine...

Scientists have made a remarkable discovery about the planet Mars that suggests it once had the perfect conditions for life to thrive.Experts and entrepreneurs in the field of Space exploration, like the world's richest man Elon Musk, see the planet...

Ethan Nwaneri hobbled off against West Ham during the closing stages (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has played down the injury fears surrounding Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri after he limped off against West Ham. The 17-year-old has been in sensational form...

The average energy bill for households in Great Britain will rise by £111 from April to £1,849 a year for a typical household, after the energy regulator announced the third consecutive increase in the cap on gas and electricity charges.The...

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inboxSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterThe value of bitcoin is falling dramatically amid major worries in the market.Bitcoin’s value has dropped...

In recent weeks the US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for Moscow's invasion and branded war time leader President Zelensky a 'dictator' in comments causing fury READ SOURCE...

Gold prices weaken, but record highs close amid tariffs, US-China jitters READ SOURCE...

Skyscrapers on the skyline in the financial district of Frankfurt, Germany, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGermany's election result delivered a jolt of optimism to lackluster markets at the start of the week, though the question...

“The reason why Yuexiu came to the north to acquire land is that many private developers have collapsed,” says a sales rep, adding that regulations limit land purchases by private developers. “The cost of acquiring land is relatively high for...

Pedro GarciaTechnology Reporter, LisbonDuarte DiasLisbon, Dublin and Seattle - like many Duarte Dias has moved to move upIn 2020, Duarte Dias, a Portuguese software engineer, accepted a job offer to work in Microsoft's Dublin subsidiary.A little over a year later,...

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureFull time: Sheff Utd 1-3 LeedsLeeds move five points clear of Sheffield United, and seven of Burnley, after a memorable win at Bramall Lane. They were in danger of...

Shaun Murphy was "blown away" after claiming a maximum break in the World Open on Monday, but joked it was "the most underwhelming 147 of all time".Murphy fired in three century breaks during his second-round match with China's Zhou Jinhao...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails A Republican-hosted legislative town hall meeting in...

Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor on Feb. 20, 2025 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesSpend some time looking at trading volumes, and you'll notice something interesting: A lot of investors recently are making...

Even DOGEraj Don T will be happy with this news. Because he has been proved right - yet again. It would also make the staff at POTUS' favourite Department of Government Efficiency, with his favourite Tex-Tes-tech assistance at the helm,...

My wife has just said that unless I can give her a list of five accomplishments I’ve achieved last week I can forget lunch; a non-response and I’m out of here (Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk...

The opportunity to backdate National Insurance contributions will be limited after April 5, with the ability to plug gaps only stretching back six tax years instead of the current 17 READ SOURCE...

Apple announced Monday it would invest $500bn in the US in the next four years that would include a giant factory in Texas for artificial intelligence servers and add about 20,000 research and development jobs across the country.The move comes...

Salah was in sublime form once again on Sunday against City (Picture: Getty) Liverpool can tighten their grip on the Premier League title as they entertain Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday. With Arne Slot’s side taking care of business...