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Europe close: Stocks end mixed as ECB stands pat
Investor sentiment however remained supported by rising trade deal optimism heading into the US administration 1 August deadline for higher trade tariffs with the euro area to kick in. The Stoxx 600 was up 0.24% at 551.55, although the main...

Investors seem comfortable with tariffs for now, but 'we're going to see volatility,' says chief investment strategist
The first half of the year was a wild ride for investors. After cruising along for the first few months, the market skidded off the road after an April announcement from President Donald Trump of sweeping new tariffs. Fears that the levies would...

Why Gulf Investors Are Looking Beyond BTC & ETH— Ozak AI Emerges as a Top Altcoin Pick in 2025
Although Bitcoin and Ethereum remain major assets in the crypto market, Gulf investors are now looking at low-cap altcoins with enhanced utility. Ozak AI, an AI-powered blockchain platform, is gaining traction because of its successful presale and...

Scams Surge in Germany, Causing Massive Financial Losses
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox In 2025, scams continue to plague German consumers at alarming rates, and generate massive financial losses. The State of Scams in Germany 2025 survey, carried out...
Equity Data Science Launches Fusion AI for Institutional Investors
Equity Data Science (EDS), a leader in Investment Process Management (IPM), today announced Fusion, a generative AI initiative designed to transform institutional investment workflows. Launching in partnership with LinqAlpha, Fusion leverages next...

CBUAE and Presight Launch Joint Venture to Boost AI Integration in Financial Infrastructure
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Presight, an AI and big data analytics company, have announced the establishment of a joint venture to...
Conquest and BMO Launch ‘My Financial Progress’ Digital Tool
Conquest Planning Inc. (“Conquest”), a technology platform modernizing planning with customized and convenient advice, today announced a strategic partnership with BMO. Together, the firms have built My Financial Progress, a digital, self-serve...

New study explores how planners can spot financial stress triggers
A traditional "siloed" approach to financial planning fails to guide clients through the stress and trauma often underlying their relationship to money and wealth, according to a new study. In a paper published last month in Financial Services...

ChicksX Currency Exchange in Vancouver: My Experience & Other Options
I’ve exchanged money at banks before. Big mistake. Lost like $80 on a simple USD to CAD exchange because we didn’t know better. So here’s what we learned about currency exchange in Vancouver. Quick Comparison First Before we go into details,...

Will traditional investment firms survive the next generation of investors?
David Mabie and his team. Forget generation gaps, David Mabie says risky investments are simply a life stage, not an era-specific trend. Younger investors are increasingly exploring cryptocurrencies, fractional shares, and alternative investments,...

Addition Wealth Launches AI-Powered Financial Wellness Platform
Financial wellness firm Addition Wealth has launched its B2B financial wellness platform for enterprises. Available as either a white-label or co-branded solution, the new offering combines expert human guidance, AI-powered personalization, and...

What is tax increment financing exactly?
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Recently, a number of tax increment financing districts have been popping up in Rapid City, including the Block 5 Project and Sagebrush Flats Affordable Housing. This may leave some wondering what exactly tax increment...

Dow’s Q2 Wipeout: Cash Flow Collapses, Debt Rises, and Investors Flee
Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW). shares plummeted on Thursday after the chemical manufacturer reported a devastating second quarter that saw losses far exceed Wall Street expectations. The company posted an adjusted loss of 42 cents per share, more than triple...

Study: During ETH’s dip below $1500, 20% of investors bought more ETH
Ethereum has long stood as a cornerstone of the crypto world, powering decentralized apps, NFTs, and staking innovations. As Ethereum evolves with its robust ecosystem, one question raised through the crypto community: Will Ethereum rise in 2025...

US close: Stocks mixed amid flurry of blue chip earnings
The Dow finished over 300 points lower (-0.7%) at 44,693.91, after finishing at an eight-month high the previous session, dragged lower by heavy falls from Dow Chemical, IBM, UnitedHealth and Intel. However, the S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 6,363.35, and...

New Wave of Investment Firms Enters Senior Living, Must Heed Industry’s History
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription In the last two years, multiple senior living institutional investors and regional financial firms have launched new brokerage, investment and lending platforms, which I believe is an indicator of the...

Climate-Smart Agricultural Finance: How Can We Address Existing Funding Gaps to Achieve Global Food Security?
Climate-smart agricultural finance is a type of climate finance specifically designated for addressing climate change within the agriculture sector, with the goal to promote the widespread implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices...

Afrinvest Asset Management Woos Investors with N2.5bn Halal Fund
Kayode Tokede Afrinvest Asset Management Limited, one of the subsidiaries of Afrinvest, yesterday launched a N2.5 billion Halal fund, targeted at bridging the gap between faith and finance. The Halal Fund is an open-ended unit trust scheme...

I Am Buying 5 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Have Been Crushed in 2025
Investing Riddy / iStock via Getty Images Blue-chip stocks are shares of large, well-established, financially stable companies with a consistent and reliable performance history. They are often considered less risky and are a popular choice for...

2 TSX Dividend-Growth Stocks to Hold in a TFSA
Home » Investing » 2 TSX Dividend-Growth Stocks to Hold in a TFSA These stocks have increased their dividends annually for decades. Posted by Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor,...