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Trading in the GCC: Key Risks, Rewards, and Investor Tips
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets have emerged as an increasingly attractive destination for global investors seeking diversification and growth opportunities. Comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and...
MLB trade rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers could sign $400 million Detroit Tigers superstar to bolster squad around Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell
Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again...
Canada Pulling Manipulated Reagan Anti-Tariff Advert and Backing Down to Trump on Trade
U.S. winning trade war with Canada. Image generated by AI. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced he would suspend the controversial anti-tariff ad campaign that triggered President Trump to halt trade talks with Canada. The advertisement, created by...
CBN hails Nigeria’s exit from FATF grey list, says confidence in financial system restored
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has applauded the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list,” describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s financial reform journey. In a statement issued on...
BIPC Scandal: Public Anger Grows Over Alleged Asset Sales, Mismanagement
1 A fresh wave of outrage has erupted over the operations of the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), amid serious allegations of asset stripping, unauthorized equity sales, and large-scale financial mismanagement in the...
Gov. Katie Hobbs leads delegation to Mexico for trade, diplomacy mission
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs led a delegation to Mexico City this week as part of a diplomatic and trade mission. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen cross-border relationships and increase trade and investment opportunities between...
Everything Trader Joe's Does Better Than Whole Foods
Trader Joe's is one of the most beloved grocery story chains in the country, and for good reason. With 608 locations across 43 states, Trader Joe's continues to keep customers coming back because of their unique brand identity, low prices, and...
Traders’ ‘urine bottles’ could transmit diseases — Prof. Calys-Tagoe
A Community Health Consultant has warned that the practice of some traders, particularly women, at the Accra Central Market, urinating into plastic water bottles and storing them at their spots until the end of the day is a serious health risk....
DraftKings Enters Prediction Market Despite State Regulations
BOSTON, Mass. — DraftKings announced it is entering the prediction market space, a move that has drawn attention amid regulatory concerns. The announcement came this week, following rumors first reported in July. The sports betting giant, which...
SpaceX’s $400 Million Bitcoin Shuffle: On-Chain Data Sparks Market Watch
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making waves again, but this time not in the skies. The aerospace giant has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency world by moving a massive amount of Bitcoin. On Friday, October 24, on-chain data showed the company...
Tech companies integrate AI across finance, storage, and DevOps to boost analytics
Artificial intelligence is quickly gaining traction in finance, storage, and DevOps organizations as they seek to improve analytical capacity and simplify business workflows. This large-scale adoption of AI is a paradigm shift as compared to pilot...
Aiming to be a millionaire with shares? I'd buy one of these 5 ideas!
Image source: Getty Images Investing is all about making money, so why not aim big and target becoming a millionaire (or more)? Shares are a great tool to facilitate wealth building for a number of different reasons. The share market has delivered...
BlockDAG’s Alleged Kraken & Coinbase Listings Ignite Market Excitement While Solana Stays Strong & Chainlink Consolidates Gains
Crypto markets continue to move with cautious optimism. Solana (SOL) remains among the most actively traded large-cap assets, while Chainlink (LINK) experiences a short-term cooldown following a strong quarterly run. Market participants are now...
New financing idea proposed for Marin public workforce housing
The financing plan for an affordable housing project for Marin County employees and educators continues to evolve. The latest mutation calls for Marin County to guarantee the project’s debt service reserve fund, and for the College of Marin and...
Here’s How High The Bitcoin Price Would Be If It Catches Up With The Stock Market
The US stock market has just achieved a historic milestone, closing at its highest weekly levels ever recorded. The S&P 500 finished the week at 6,791.68 while the US 100 Index reached 25,358.15, both setting new all-time highs. Easing inflation...
Finance Ministry pushed LIC to invest billions in Adani Group despite risks, says US media report
A report by The Washington Post has claimed that India’s Union Finance Ministry fast-tracked a proposal earlier this year directing the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to invest billions in the Adani Group, despite being aware of the...
MLB trade rumors: New York Yankees predicted to sign to $68 million 6x NPB All-Star to replace Cody Bellinger
Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees (Image via Getty) The New York Yankees may be preparing for a major shake-up this offseason as they risk losing one of their top hitters, Cody Bellinger. With the star slugger opting out of his contract and...
A Looming Threat? Organ Harvesting & Trade in Ghana
What we do know In recent years, multiple credible sources in Ghana have raised serious alarms about the possibility of illegal organ-trafficking and harvesting: The Ghana Police Service’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit reported that syndicates may...