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Warm and Inviting Traditional Front Porch Colonial
Warm and inviting traditional colonial home with covered front porch offers modern conveniences with remarkable location on a quiet tree-lined street overlooking a serene property with a stream at the far end. Enjoy the beautiful parklike view...

US Federal Trade Commission sues ticket reseller for evading Taylor Swift's Eras tour ticket limits
The US Federal Trade Commission sued ticket reseller Key Investment Group for evading purchasing limits to buy up thousands of tickets to live events including Taylor Swift's Eras tour and resell them at a markup, according to a complaint filed in...

Why does Nuvama expect BPCL shares to slide further? 4 key concerns
Nuvama Institutional Equities has maintained its ‘Reduce’ rating on Bharat Petroleum Corporation. The brokerage has a target price of Rs 301 on the stock, implying a downside of 5.3% from the current market price. Nuvma on BPCL: Weak refining...

Bond yields soar as rate cut hopes fade: Blow to Reeves as benchmark borrowing costs near highest level since 1998
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 17:04 EDT, 18 August 2025 UK borrowing costs spiked yesterday as traders bet that the Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold for the rest of the year in a blow to households and...

Oil edges lower as market ponders potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks
(Corrects dateline to Aug 19) By Anjana Anil Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as market participants contemplated planned three-way talks among Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. to end the war in Ukraine, which could lead to an end to...

Stocks rally but banking shares lose ground
The country's capital market extended its winning streak into a third consecutive session yesterday, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ending higher despite a notable decline in banking stocks. The key index, DSEX, gained...

Councilmember believes Comptroller is overstepping city charter over bond issue
Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski criticizes the standoff over the capital budget, calling it "bizarre." BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski, who also chairs the finance committee within the council, is...

Evolus Sees Aesthetic Market Slowing After Q2 Miss
Evolus Inc. lost a third of its value after lower-than-expected second quarter results, reflecting weakened demand within the U.S. aesthetics market. The Newport Beach-based aesthetics company reported its adjusted non-GAAP loss from operations...

UPDATE: Man convicted of deadly 2023 Market St. shooting sentenced to 90 years in prison
UPDATE: The man who was convicted of the death of a Baylor School alum on Market Street in 2023 was sentenced to 90 years behind bars on Monday. Darryl Roberts was convicted of second degree murder in the shooting death of 38-year-old Christopher...

Brazil challenges legitimacy of US trade probe, urges dialogue
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil submitted its formal response to a U.S. trade investigation on Monday, rejecting the allegations while challenging the legitimacy of the probe itself. While calling for "constructive dialogue," the Brazilian...

Hunt hospital district bond ratings cut to non-investment grade status
Hunt Memorial Hospital District is facing fresh financial trouble after two major credit rating agencies downgraded its bonds to non-investment grade – or junk bond – status just as the district prepares to sell nearly $30 million in new bonds. ×...
iFast plunges over 11% after major shareholder offloads S$140 million worth of shares
[SINGAPORE] Shares of iFast plunged minutes after the market opened on Tuesday (Aug 19) as its second-largest shareholder reduced its stake in the company. The counter was down 11.3 per cent or S$1.11 at S$8.66 as at 9.09 am, after closing at...

Are AI-Driven Compliance Tools the Future of Financial Risk Management—or a New Risk?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across nearly every industry, but in financial services—where risk, regulation, and reputation are tightly intertwined—its emergence raises more questions than answers. As firms race to adopt...

Insider Confidence Builds Around Strategic Energy Resources, With Growing Market Attention
Highlights,Strategic Energy Resources (SER) insiders added more shares recently,Insider ownership reflects alignment with broader shareholders,Market interest grows amid consistent insider participation,Strategic Energy Resources Limited (ASX:SER)...

Judge hands down 90-year sentence for murder; victim's family and friends shares impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WTVC) — A Chattanooga man convicted of killing a man on Market Street at point blank range learned his fate on Monday. Business partners, family, and friends sharing their emotional testimony with the court ahead of the...

Intel scores $2B investment from Japan's SoftBank, shares jump after-hours
JasonDoiy/iStock Unreleased via Getty ImagesIntel (NASDAQ:INTC) +5.3% post-market Monday after announcing a definitive securities purchase agreement in which SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBY) (OTCPK:SFTBF) will make a $2B investment in Intel common stock,...

Judge hands down 90-year sentence for murder; victim's family and friends shares impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WTVC) — A Chattanooga man convicted of killing a man on Market Street at point blank range learned his fate on Monday. Business partners, family, and friends sharing their emotional testimony with the court ahead of the...

Ambassador Helena Storm Highlights Sweden’s Trade Growth and Peacebuilding Impact in Colombia
The Nordic country of Sweden has been in the news quite a bit recently in Colombia. Yes, Ikea has been establishing a presence in Bogotá and Medellín, and the Grupo Familia consumer packaged goods company is now part of Essity, but notably,...
Why financial literacy is essential for women in South Africa
Mamudupi Mampuru|Published 13 hours ago 4min Women are powerful architects of society who lead families, strengthen communities, and drive the everyday economy with resilience and wisdom. They stretch rands to last until the end of each month....

Coinbase launches XRP and Solana perpetual futures for US traders
Key Takeaways Coinbase launched nano XRP and nano Solana perpetual futures today for US traders Launch coincides with the SEC’s delay of XRP ETF proposals from 21Shares, CoinShares, and Grayscale earlier today Share this article Coinbase announced...