Certified financial planner and popular financial educator Kevin Lum outlines a crucial mindset shift for those nearing or in retirement, urging them to move beyond accumulation and toward purposeful living.
While the FTSE 100 grapples with global headwinds, a segment of smaller UK-listed companies presents distinct opportunities. We examine three firms, each with a market capitalisation over £90 million, that combine financial resilience with specific growth catalysts.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a landmark partnership pact in Rome, signaling a potential shift in the European Union's traditional Franco-German power center. The accord, focusing on defense, migration, and trade, comes as France grapples with political instability and a weakened presidency.
Laura Fernandez, a close ally of outgoing populist President Rodrigo Chaves, has been elected Costa Rica's next leader. She pledges to continue his transformative agenda, including constitutional reforms and emergency measures to combat drug violence, signaling a profound shift for the nation.
Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev cautions that the potential lapse of the last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty without a successor could plunge the world into an unprecedented era of strategic instability unseen since the Cold War.
Investors in German B2B specialist TAKKT AG (ETR:TTK) have faced a punishing three years, with total shareholder returns plummeting 68%. As revenue declines and the share price continues to slide, we examine the fundamentals behind the downturn and what it signals for the company's future.
As the FTSE 100 hits record highs, a broader rally in UK mid and small-cap indices is prompting a strategic rethink. Analysts debate whether these long-neglected shares, now showing historic undervaluation, are poised for a major comeback.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters and core R&D from Palo Alto, California, to Boca Raton, Florida, citing the state's business climate and partnership opportunities, in a move emblematic of a wider coastal tech migration.
As Bitcoin grapples with volatility below $80,000, a packed U.S. economic calendar—featuring key jobs reports and MicroStrategy's Q4 earnings—is poised to dictate the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory by shaping Federal Reserve policy expectations.
As gold and silver surged to record highs last month, Bitcoin's puzzling stagnation below $90,000 had traders searching for answers. A closer look at exchange order books reveals a deliberate play by large players to suppress price—a tactic that ultimately set the stage for last week's sharp decline.
Bitcoin experienced a sharp, V-shaped recovery after briefly tumbling near $74,000, a swing exacerbated by critically thin market liquidity. The move liquidated over half a billion dollars in leveraged positions, underscoring heightened volatility as traders navigate a market lacking depth.
While Stabilus SE's recent profit figures appeared subdued, a closer examination reveals underlying strength and potential for a rebound, as the market's positive reaction suggests.
Precious metals continue their sharp retreat from January's record highs, with silver leading the decline as market sentiment shifts following key U.S. policy signals.
The Singapore-listed food company has turned profitable after years of losses, with a 12% return on capital employed and a significant expansion in its capital base—key indicators watched by investors seeking compounding growth stocks.
Amidst the allure of high-growth tech narratives, Acsion (JSE:ACS) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With strong insider alignment and improving margins, does this property-focused stock warrant a closer look from discerning investors?
Shares of PROG Holdings (PRG) have rallied sharply in recent months, prompting investors to scrutinize whether the fintech company's current valuation reflects its underlying fundamentals or is simply riding a wave of market momentum.
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) transitions from the S&P 600 to the S&P 400 index, a move that reflects its evolving market stature and is set to alter its visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds.
Amid a patchy eurozone recovery, investors are scanning the market's fringes for potential. We spotlight three small-cap stocks from Norway and Sweden, each navigating unique challenges while showing flashes of promise for the discerning, risk-tolerant investor.
Despite a 25% drop in earnings per share, Coronation Fund Managers (JSE:CML) delivered a robust 57% total shareholder return over the past year, driven by revenue growth and strong market sentiment, outperforming the broader South African market.
French IT giant Capgemini moves to sell its U.S. government solutions subsidiary following political and internal pressure over its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as public debate intensifies around tech's role in immigration enforcement.
