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NGX Chairman Hails Ethiopia’s Progress, Dangote’s Investment In Addis Ababa
News Investigators/ The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Umaru Kwairanga, has commended Ethiopia’s leadership for its economic progress and expressed optimism about stronger ties between Nigeria and Ethiopia. Mr Kwairanga gave the...

Million-dollar mark is possible for Bitcoin, Russian financier agrees
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency with the largest market cap, may be selling for much more than it currently is, only a few years from now. A recent forecast by a prominent figure in the crypto space that BTC is likely to hit $1 million has just been...

Wall St Week Ahead: Markets Eye Washington Standoff as Stocks Near Records
NEW YORK: The US government shutdown tops investors' agenda next week as markets enter the seasonally strong fourth quarter, with equities near record highs and gearing up for an earnings-season test later this month. A deep partisan rift in...

FM Sitharaman launches drive to claim unclaimed financial assets
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 4: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched a nationwide awareness campaign from Gandhinagar, calling on citizens to help spread the word about unclaimed financial assets...

Tech Query: Reliance Power, SJVN, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers; what is the outlook & where are these stocks headed?
I have bought shares of Reliance Power at ₹36. Can I hold it for another three months or exit now? Sarthak P Mandalagiri Reliance Power (₹46.45): The long-term trend is up since March 2023. Within that the stock is now in a correction phase. It...

Power Beneath the Sands: The Investment Approaches of the US and China in Iraq
Within the context of the geopolitical competition between the US and China, Iraq serves as a vital battleground. Not only does its location connect Iranian, Turkish and Gulf States spheres of influence, but its vast oil reserves and the...

Mangaluru: Man loses Rs 42.5 lac in WhatsApp investment fraud; case registered
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru Mangaluru, Oct 4: In a shocking case of online fraud, a Mangaluru resident lost Rs 42.50 lac after falling prey to a fake investment scheme sent via a WhatsApp link from an unknown number. A case has been...

Gold ETFs vs Gold Mutual Funds in 2025: Which investment option should you pick?
Gold continues to be a preferred safe-haven asset for Indian investors, but the mode of investment — Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) versus Gold Mutual Funds — can make a significant difference in returns, costs, and convenience. In a recent post on...

Students of PM SHRI schools in Odisha to be trained in financial literacy
Bhubaneswar: Students from Classes VI to X in PM SHRI schools across Odisha will soon receive training in financial literacy. The decision was taken during the first Governing Body meeting of the ‘Panchasakha Shiksha Setu’ (PSS) held today under...

Non-banking financial activities reach EGP 773bn in July 2025: FRA
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) announced on Saturday that the total size of non-banking financial activities, including both capital market operations and non-banking finance services, reached EGP 773bn in July 2025. According to the...

Financial assets worth Rs 1.84 lakh crore lying unclaimed with banks, regulators says Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar campaign to return Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. The campaign promotes awareness, access, and action via portals like UDGAM and support from banks and...

India News | MP CM Mohan Yadav to Hold Investor Talks in Guwahati Tomorrow
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in an interactive session on 'Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh', scheduled to be held in Assam's Guwahati on Sunday. CM Yadav...

Business News | India's Services and Manufacturing Exports Offer Untapped Potential for Foreign Investors: World Bank Chief Economist
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): India's export sectors, particularly services and manufacturing, offer significant untapped potential for foreign investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank. "I...
Investors question Reddit's AI gamble
This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: A double-digit fall this week has shoved Reddit into an unflattering spotlight. After a third-party research report showed...

BM Property: Farmland projects attract new wave of urban investors
Updated: Oct 4, 2025, 06:00 IST Agriculture blends with leisure in new-generation developments PPremium farmland projects offering luxury amenities alongside sustainable living are fast becoming a popular investment option for urban residents....

Saudi Arabia's investment in EA, games, and esports explained
Electronic Arts made headlines this week when it announced a $55 billion deal to take the company private. Investors including private equity fund Silver Lake, investment firm Affinity Partners, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could...
Investor confidence returns as Q3 spend hits almost €700m

5 Dividend Stocks I Can't Wait To Buy In October (Plus Macro Update)
Summary The US stock market is highly concentrated, with technology and tech-related stocks now comprising about 55% of total market cap. This concentration justifies higher valuation multiples for SPY, as tech companies have stronger margins and...
Nvidia And These AI Plays Lead 5 Stocks Near Buy Points
Nvidia, touted as the "de facto AI infrastructure company" in a Friday note, and Coherent, another AI data center play, lead this weekend's watch list of five stocks near buy points. In addition to NVDA and COHR, construction-equipment supplier...

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT): A Peter Lynch GARP Investment Analysis
Investment methods that focus on finding good companies trading at acceptable prices have long been preferred by investors looking for lasting long-term returns. One such method, made famous by well-known fund manager Peter Lynch, focuses on...