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Chiefs vs. Eagles: Which team should investors root for? READ SOURCE...

Talk around tariffs, the emergence of China's DeepSeek and earnings of key companies have put the stock market on a roller-coaster ride. Investors seeking stable returns may consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios.Given the vast universe of dividend-paying stocks,...

A well-known cryptocurrency exchange might have become one of the largest “banks” in the United States if the crypto platform is classified as a financial institution. This is an intriguing thought brought up by its top executive. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong...

It sounds like the road trip from hell and guess what – it is! The problem is that we've all now embarked on it.Labour spent the first few miles griping about the rusty old jalopy Rishi Sunak flogged them. Then...

The origins of blonde hair have long been debated, with Europe often hailed as the birthplace of this striking trait. However, research led by renowned geneticist Dr David Reich has turned that assumption on its head, pointing to an unexpected...

The battle to prompt Chancellor Rachel Reeves to hike the 'draconian' income tax personal allowance from its minimum of £12,570 to £20,000 has reached a pivotal milestone. The online campaign saw a surge as its petition on Parliament's official site...

If you care about the world we are handing on to future generations, the news on Thursday morning was dramatic. This January was the warmest on record; temperatures in 18 of the past 19 months have exceeded pre-industrial averages by...

New Delhi: India's total trade is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 per cent through 2033, reaching USD 1.8 trillion annually, according to a BCG report. A major factor fueling this surge is India's...

Derek Chisora intends on going out in a huge fight (Picture: Getty Images) Derek Chisora asked fans to choose who he takes on in his 50th and final fight, offering Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk for them to...

Keir Starmer will do huge damage to the global fight against climate change if he gives in to political pressure and allows the development of a giant new oilfield in the North Sea, according to an analysis by the country’s...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is the FT’s architecture and design criticFor a few months after the fire in 2017 that killed 72 of its...

SIR Keir Starmer’s foreign plane trips in the first three months of him being Prime Minister cost taxpayers almost £700,000.It is £161,000 more than the combined bill his predecessors Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss ran up in their...

The government is planning to digitalise data shared during property sales in England and Wales to tackle delays in transactions and speed up the homebuying process.Labour has announced a 12-week project to decide on the “design and implementation of agreed...

Wigan Athletic midfielder Jonny Smith has signed a new extended contract until the end of the 2026-27 season.The 27-year-old has scored 10 times in 58 appearances for the Latics since joining from League One rivals Burton Albion in the summer...

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature21 mins: Great play from Ceballos to glide through defenders nearly sets up Mbappé in the box. Corner to the home side – who are threatening a little more...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Andrew Gwynne, a health minister, after offensive comments shared on a WhatsApp group came to light. The...

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergBBCFrom left to right: Parents Hollie Dance, Lisa Kenevan, Liam Walsh and Ellen RoomeThe four British families suing TikTok for the alleged wrongful deaths of their children have accused the tech giant of having "no...

Last month, Starbucks decided that you'll need to buy something at their cafes if you want to use their restrooms or just hang out. This seems only natural for most of us, considering to simply hang around or use the...

Ruben Amorim will hope to add to his squad in the summer (Picture: Getty) Manchester United have been told that a key Ruben Amorim transfer target, Geovany Quenda, will be a ‘real throwback’ if he arrives at Old Trafford in...

Two sites have been shortlisted for Bengaluru's proposed second airport, and the proposal will be sent to the Airport Authority of India before February 17, Karnataka Infrastructure Minister M B Patil said on Saturday. Indicating that two proposals may be...

The vilified linchpin of millennial and Y2K fashion – the skinny jean – might be on its way to a comeback.Over the last few months, a range of skinny styles, including pants and jeans, have cropped up on fashion runways,...

The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has filed an official complaint with the ministry of labour & employment against Infosys for the termination of approximately 700 campus recruits at its Mysore campus, citing their failure to clear an internal...

Analysis: can gold’s glittering run push prices towards $3,000? READ SOURCE...

Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCompany: Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX)Business: Becton Dickinson develops, manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products for health-care institutions, physicians, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical industry...

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he would stop a plan by the Biden administration to phase out plastic straws across the federal government, saying it's "BACK TO PLASTIC." "I will be signing an Executive Order next week ending...

Coupling up comes with its advantages: a shoulder to cry on, a built-in “plus one” for events and, more practically, someone to split the bill with.While it’s not all about the money-saving perks, there are a lot of financial benefits...

THIS iconic car firm has shared a glimpse of its "new era" models which include a pricey EV with no back window.The £100,000 prototype has a range of unique features - including a distinct lack of rear windows.3Rare pictures of...

As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West Hoe Pier, a Grade II-listed structure beneath Plymouth’s Grand Parade, Miron Muslic’s mind turns to the sights and sounds of spring 1992 in Bihac, Bosnia. He was a typical nine-year-old...

When investing in mutual funds, investors are presented with two primary options: Growth and Dividend. These options determine how returns are managed and can significantly impact long-term wealth creation.Understanding the key differences between them can help investors align their investment...

Noland Arbaugh’s life changed in a fraction of a second in June 2016. He was a 22-year-old student, working at a kids’ summer camp in upstate New York, when he went swimming in a lake. He can’t tell me exactly...