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Facebook Tweet Email Link Stocks surged higher on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled an interest rate cut could be on the way. The Dow rose 860 points, or 1.93%. The broader S&P 500 gained 1.6% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.95%. The Dow was on track to close at its first record high since December 4. Investors across the globe were attuned to Powell’s speech at an annual central banking forum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Markets cheered his remarks that a shift in interest rate policy may be needed — though any rate cut would be…

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In the evolving energy landscape, North Dakota has emerged as a pivotal player in the convergence of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon capture utilization (CCU) technologies. By leveraging its geological advantages, industrial expertise, and policy momentum, the state is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy production. For investors, this synergy represents a unique opportunity to capitalize on infrastructure development that bridges traditional energy sectors with decarbonization goals. The Bakken’s Hidden PotentialThe Bakken Formation, one of the U.S.’s most prolific oil fields, currently recovers only 5% to 15% of its total oil. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) using carbon…

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Image source: Getty Images Stop the presses! Generation Z are tuning out to be prudent, thoughtful, and mature with their money! New research from the World Economic Forum shows that 30% of Gen Z invest in stock markets by university age, dwarfing the 15% of millennials and the 5% of baby boomers who did so. With housebuying expensive and many Gen Zers cutting costs by living with mum and dad, these youngsters are sensibly choosing to build wealth through buying the shares in listed companies, perhaps earning a healthy passive income in the process.  At least, some of them probably…

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Many airlines urge customers to pay for specific seats in advance or run the risk of being split up – but is this really necessary? We’ve taken a look… Pick your airline carefully – and book seats at same time It’s not a general rule that you’ll be split from your travel companions if you don’t pay to reserve the seats you want. A 2023 study by Which? Travel found that families paying in excess of £100 to sit together are probably wasting their money, with most major airlines likely to sit you with the people you booked with automatically…

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Image source: Getty Images Like many people, I use a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build wealth. I see that as a long-term project – I am a long-term investor, after all. Still, if I could do it faster rather than slower while sticking to a risk level that suits me, I would be happy to do so. Here are three ways in which an investor might aim to grow the value of their ISA more quickly. Avoid high-yield traps (and low-yield ones!) How attractive is a share that yields 10%? It is impossible to answer that question…

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Catastrophe bond issuance in the first half of 2025 nearly outpaced all of 2024 as interest in the market grows among buyers and investors. An estimated $17.1 billion in new catastrophe bond limit was issued in the first half, compared with about $17.2 billion in all of 2024, according to industry estimates. Catastrophe bonds grew more competitive after traditional reinsurance pricing rose following a series of losses dating back to Hurricane Ian in late 2022, said Richard Pennay, New York-based CEO of Aon Securities, a unit of Aon.“The cat bond product became a more viable instrument relative to reinsurance, and…

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As per reports, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by 2027. The announcement came during the company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings call, where President Lu Weibing revealed the milestone. The move marks Xiaomi’s first international expansion for its automotive division and reflects the brand’s rising ambitions fueled by explosive EV sales in China. Xiaomi’s Strong Q2 2025 Fuels European Ambitions Xiaomi’s car unit has quickly turned into a powerhouse. In the second quarter of 2025, the company delivered 81,302 EVs, raking in 20.6 billion yuan ($2.87 billion) in revenue. That’s a…

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