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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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Start a Side Business in UAE…

Ever thought about starting a side business in the UAE without quitting your full-time job? It’s not as complicated as it sounds. With just a bit of discipline and a budget of AED 3,000–5,000 per month, you can launch and grow a successful side hustle. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started. Save AED

15 road trip stops every Aussie…

Big drive… Big Merino. Pic via Getty Images There’s nothing like a good old fashioned driving holiday – and these country towns are worth leaving the city for. Words by Sonya Gellert at escape.com.au This article may contain links from escape.com.au’s advertising partners. Escape may receive payments when you click on links, buy through

What if it does happen to…

Imagine receiving news that can totally change your life in an instant. No one knows what is around the corner. No one knows what will go wrong in their life, when illness will hit, when a breadwinner will die. You can’t know what will go wrong but you can plan for it. You can be

How fixed are global exchange rates?…

Roger Vicquéry and Kevin Hjortshøj O’Rourke While the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1973 has traditionally been seen as heralding a major shift towards floating exchange rates, the extent of this transition away from fixed arrangements has been called into question by a ‘New Consensus’ view. We provide a new index to measure

RPay Balance Enquiry: Check Your Balance…

Have you ever wondered how to check your RPay card balance quickly and without hassle in the UAE? As a widely used payroll card issued by Al Rostamani International Exchange (ARIE), the RPay card simplifies financial access for many workers in the region. Whether you’re trying to confirm a salary credit, track daily transactions, or

Market Movers: June 14, 2023

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Fintechs Could Win the Post-CFPB Sweepstakes

Fintechs Could Win the Post-CFPB Sweepstakes – Gonzobanker Scroll

Fuji Bomb – Fat Tail Daily

The feds’ deficits are clearly a mistake But it will take many years for the harm to show up. The consequences, such as they are, will likely fall on our children and grandchildren, not on ourselves. ‘Sire…worse than a crime, you have committed an error.’ –Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord A crime is whatever the feds

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's…

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC

3 Tax Scams to Avoid

Summary Tax season is a prime time for scammers trying to steal personal and financial information. This blog outlines three common tax scams: Phishing Emails & Calls – Fraudsters impersonate the IRS to steal Social Security numbers and banking details.Identity Theft – Scammers file fake tax returns using stolen identities to claim fraudulent refunds.Fake Tax

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