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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Czechoslovak Group, one of Europe’s largest ammunition makers, slashed its interest costs almost in half in a €1.8bn debt sale on Wednesday, in a sign of investors’ newfound enthusiasm for the continent’s defence industry.
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Beginner gold investors should take strategic steps before getting started with the precious metal in today’s economic climate. Getty Images/iStockphoto Investing in gold isn’t always an easy decision, even for veterans and those experienced in the precious metal industry. That’s partially because gold is less of an income producer like stocks and bonds typically are,
AI has venture capitalists back on the prowl for new consumer social startups. “We’re on the brink of another big consumer wave,” Vanessa Larco, a former NEA partner, told Business Insider. She’s launching a new consumer-focused venture firm called Premise. Larco’s eyeing consumer-focused AI startups like Midjourney (a generative AI image maker), Tolan (an AI
Expert breaks down Israel-Iran developments Here’s what could happen next between Israel and Iran 03:48 Stocks look set to extend their gains Tuesday, with futures contracts climbing amid investor hopes that Israel and Iran would abide by a ceasefire announced by President Trump. As of 8:51 a.m. EDT, S&P 500 futures were up 42 points,
Investors are toasting the nascent Iran-Israel ceasefire by getting out of safe bets such as gold and piling into riskier assets such as stocks and crypto. They may be celebrating too soon. The S&P 500 closed nearly 1% higher on Monday, and futures trading on Tuesday point to a similar gain that could see it
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the European banks myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The European Commission is examining the Italian government’s controversial sale of shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena last year, following claims that large investors were shut out of the bidding process. UniCredit, Norway’s oil
In the coming days, the U.S. Treasury Department will hold auctions for 2-year, 5-year, and 7-year Treasury notes, along with a few weekly ones. The government holds these auctions to raise money, which helps it finance all of its obligations. These auctions have been especially noteworthy this year because bond investors have had some concerns about
Investors should brace for short-term volatility, but UnitedHealth’s long-term narrative … More appears intact. AFP via Getty Images UnitedHealth was once hailed as the market’s top bet to become the first trillion-dollar healthcare company. The stock has delivered steady gains for decades, rewarding both retail and institutional investors. But recently, the fairy tale has fractured