MPs to investigate ‘unfair’ student loan interest rates
MPs have launched an investigation into interest rates on student loans amid widespread discontent with the repayment terms.
The Treasury Select Committee, a cross-party group of MPs, said they would look into how interest rates and repayment thresholds burdening graduates as increasing numbers express dissatisfaction with the terms of their loan.
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Read MoreNew Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Just Broke This 21-Month Streak Started by Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett sat at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) for over 60 years before turning the reins over to Greg Abel at the start of 2026. Abel indicated that not much will change at the company under his leadership in his first letter to shareholders.
US initiates investigation into Malaysian economy
PETALING JAYA: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into several economies, including Malaysia, over concerns about structural excess capacity and production in certain manufacturing sectors.
It said the probe, conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, will examine whether the acts,
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Read MoreExplained — Key factors behind the surge of up to 15% in power stocks led by NTPC Green Energy
Power stocks are bucking the trend on Thursday, March 12, and are also leading the recovery in the broader markets.
Shares of NTPC Green Energy are up 13% and are the top gainers on the Nifty 500 in today’s session. This is followed by shares of JSW Energy, which have surged 7%, while Adani Power,
Read MoreWarren Buffett on investing during wars and crises as stock market crashes amid US-Iran war
The US-Iran war in the Middle East has rattled global financial markets and fueled a surge in crude oil prices, raising fears of inflation and a slowdown in global growth.
The spike in oil prices has triggered sharp volatility across equity markets worldwide, including in India, where benchmark indices –
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Could Alphabet Become the World’s Largest Company
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is already a giant, but it may still be in the early innings of its growth story. With a market capitalization hovering just shy of $3 trillion, it is within striking distance of becoming the world’s next $4 trillion stock.
What makes this more than just speculation is that several potential roadblocks have recently cleared,
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Why Bill Ackman Is All-In on Uber
Uber controls as much as 75% of the U.S. ridesharing market, while Lyft holds roughly 25%.
This dominance creates a powerful network effect, more riders attract more drivers, which in turn attracts even more riders. That feedback loop makes Uber’s position extremely difficult to challenge.
Ackman prefers companies with natural barriers to entry,
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1 Dividend Powerhouse Built for the Long Haul
When investors talk about reliability in the energy sector, Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) belongs in a class of its own. For over seven decades, this Canadian pipeline and utility powerhouse has paid a dividend, an almost unheard-of feat in an industry known for boom-and-bust cycles.
Even more impressive is that it has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years,
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