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AIM movers: DBAY bids for Alliance…

Alliance Pharma (LON: APH) is recommending a bid of 62.5p/share by Aegros Bidco, which is owned by DBAY Affiliates and the ERES IV Fund. That

Health Check: On Lamington Day, biotechs…

On National Lamington day, biotech investors are lamentin’ nothing. Pic: Getty Images Today’s news is all sweet on trial progress, revenue and cash Amplia to

3 reasons why investors have largely…

Investors over the past few weeks have countenanced a barrage of tariff threats as the Trump administration has ratcheted up the pressure on U.S. trade

Paychex Delivers SoFi Personal Finance Tools
Paychex is partnering with SoFi to offer employees access to personal finance tools like loan refinancing and debt management through its digital benefits marketplace. Employees cover the cost of the tools via payroll deduction, which means the employer gets to offer the tools at no cost. This move helps even small businesses stay competitive in … Read more
Chevron defeats Exxon in dispute over…
Chevron has prevailed against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess Corporation’s offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana, Exxon CEO Darren Woods told CNBC’s Becky Quick on Friday. The ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce in favor of Chevron clears a path for the oil major to complete its $53 … Read more
Offshore Company Tax in UAE: 2025…
Understanding Offshore Companies in the UAE Offshore companies in the UAE are independent legal entities with rights similar to natural persons. Historically, their tax treatment has been a gray area, creating uncertainty for businesses. However, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently clarified the tax obligations for these entities, bringing much-needed transparency. Key Updates … Read more
Lucid shares rise after the company…
Lucid Group share (NYSE: LCID) is trading sharply higher today after the company announced a partnership with autonomous tech company Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) to launch a next-generation premium global robotaxi program, exclusively for the Uber platform. This strategic collaboration aims to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles, specifically the new Lucid … Read more
MDP Partners With BPC To Boost…
MDP, continues to solidify its position as a trusted payments powerhouse across the Middle East and Africa by partnering with BPC to build built a next-generation third-party processing center using BPC’s SmartVista platform. MDP-A long-standing leader in Africa’s card issuing and processing industry in partnership with BPC, global payment solutions provider, has leveraged the latter’s … Read more

Inside the First Stargate AI Data

The sheer scale of this one of many AI factories of the near future tell us a lot about AI direction, and adds meat to the bones of Jensens speech in Taipei this week.Trucks carrying concrete and electrical wiring plod over red clay, weaving in between cranes and excavators. Two symmetrical buildings stand in a massive plot of land where thousands of people in brightly colored vests work day and night to construct six more near-identical structures that will make up the first site for the Stargate Project.

Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

President Donald Trump arrives for a signing ceremony for the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Friday.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the stablecoin bill into law, marking a major win for crypto interests in Washington.

‘We are acquaintances, not friends’: My…
“We feel obliged to offer our house to this couple to live in while they deal with this horrible experience.”
£10,000 invested in Santander shares 5…
Image source: Getty Images It has been a fantastic five years for Banco Santander (LSE:BNC) shareholders. The Spanish bank stock is up 216% over this time, turning every £10,000 invested back then into £31,600. On top of that, there has been a steady flow of rising dividends since they resumed in 2021 (payouts were paused … Read more
£15k invested in these dividend shares…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in a broad range of stocks can be a great way to target a long-term second income. History shows that holding dividend shares spanning different sectors and geographies can reduce risk and provide a stable return over time. Here are two high-yield dividend stocks that could help diversify an investor’s … Read more
£262 to invest a month? Here’s…
Image source: Getty Images According to Hargreaves Lansdown, the average UK employee has £262 left at the end of the month to save and invest. That may not seem like enough money to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA. But the mathematical ‘miracle’ of compounding — where investment profits generate their own gains, accelerating … Read more
£5k in savings? Here’s how that…
Image source: Getty Images Earning a second income doesn’t mean having to get a second job. In fact, by leveraging dividend opportunities in the stock market, investors can get some extra income in their pockets passively. And for those with £5,000 sitting in the bank, kick-starting this process today could eventually lead to a £255 … Read more
1 year on from the CrowdStrike…
Image source: Getty Images On 19 July 2024 – a year ago tomorrow – the world experienced a huge IT outage. The culprit was cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), whose software update sent IT systems globally into meltdown. At the time, the outage sent CrowdStrike’s share price into meltdown too. But how has the S&P … Read more

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In 12 months, a £10,000 investment…

Image source: Getty Images High street bank Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) remains one of the FTSE 100‘s strongest performing shares so far in 2025. Up 42% in the year to date, the Black Horse Bank has swept higher on hopes for interest rate cuts and the subsequent boost this would give the UK economy. The lower the

Critical illness insurance – two short…

I have written about critcal illness cover many times and I am a big believer is protecting yourself as as you never know what is around the corner. Being seriously ill, whether you get cancer, have a heart attack or a stroke, or one of the many other illnesses covered, can financially derail your life,

20 New Years Financial Resolutions for…

Taking control of your finances in 2025 is not about being perfect. It is about being intentional, flexible, and informed. Whether you are starting from scratch or building on good habits, these expert-backed resolutions will help you create real, lasting progress this year. 1. Build a Budget That Reflects Your Life A strong budget

Monsters of Rock: BHP’s big year…

BHP says commodity demand remains solid despite tariff fears. Pic: Getty Images BHP sees “resilience” in commodity demand amid trade stoushes Big Australian posts copper and iron ore records Lithium and graphite stocks rise with higher prices and US tariffs respectively BHP (ASX:BHP) CEO Mike Henry has shrugged off concerns about global trade, calling commodity

Here’s where the Lloyds share price…

Image source: Getty Images The Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) share price has jumped 42% in 2025. And it now trades at multiples which were hard to imagine during the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco and the Credit Suisse collapse. However, the shares still trade far below where they could be if they enjoyed the valuation typical of US

AECB Credit Score Explained: UAE Guide…

Have you ever wondered why your credit card application gets delayed or your loan is rejected despite having a stable income? In the UAE, your AECB credit score could be the deciding factor. This three-digit number, generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau, plays a critical role in your financial life, from loan approvals to

How to Register Yourself In SBI…

Being a pensioner of the State Bank of India, you might want to know the services that you can get on SBI Pension Seva Portal. The service is available to all SBI pensioners. It can give you pension services such as 1 Pension payment history and enquiry. 2 Download your pension slip. 3 Life certificate

Pressure Mounts on the British Pound…

After the publication of UK’s Autumn Budget, the British Pound (GBP) was under immense pressure this week. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves nails consumers with £40 billion tax increases, the largest fiscal tightening since 1993. Immediately following the announcements, the Pound lost value as markets estimated how much the economy would suffer. Chancellor Reeves unveiled massive

Here’s what interest-rate changes may mean…

The higher yields found in the bond market provide a bigger buffer against volatility compared with a few years ago — and greater potential for upside than downside as interest rates change, according to Vanguard.

Streamly Snapshot: Revolutionizing Audit Processes with…

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of the financial services world, and auditing is no exception. As firms look for smarter ways to manage repetitive, manual processes, AI-powered tools are stepping in to reduce risk, save time, and improve accuracy. Filmed at FinovateSpring earlier this year, this Streamly video features Aman Kaur, Sales Director at

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