Delayed decision on retirement flats goes to appeal
A developer who wants to build retirement flats in the grounds of a former home for the blind has taken his case to the Planning Inspectorate after a council failed to make a decision.
Dipak Patel put forward plans to North Northamptonshire Council to build 36 apartments for over-55s on land by the former Darsdale Home in Raunds in 2021.
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Read MoreGuaranteed income for life? Here’s how annuity plans actually work
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For many Indians approaching retirement, the biggest worry isn’t about building wealth — it’s about making sure that wealth lasts. This is where annuity plans come into play. Offered mainly by insurance companies, annuities are designed to give you a guaranteed income stream,
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Read MoreStablecoins: The steady side of cryptocurrency
JOHANNESBURG – Cryptocurrency has shaken up the financial world over the past decade, offering a new way to transfer, store and invest money. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, these digital assets are known for their volatility. Prices can skyrocket or crash in a matter of hours. But one type of cryptocurrency is built differently: the stablecoin.
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Read MoreCryptocurrency tumbles as Trump impose 100% tariff on China shake global finance
Bitcoin descended more than 8% on Friday, October 11, plunging to $104,782, as global markets reeled from dramatic escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions as President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs and tech exports controls.
Read MoreGold and Silver ETFs drive passive flows in September 2025
PASSIVE FLOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Passive inflows have progressively grown in last 4 months. They spiked from ₹3,997 Crore in June 2025 to ₹8,259 Crore in July, ₹11,437 Crore in August and further to ₹19,057 Crore in September 2025. Trackers are again getting investor attention. The action in September was dominated by inflows into Gold ETFs and Silver ETFs as gold crossed $4,000/oz and silver scaled $50/oz.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is the Market Going to Go Lower?
The last month has been extremely difficult for the stock market. Worries over tariffs, slowing economic growth and inflation have sent the S&P 500 and NASDAQ into a correction. With fears of a bear market and even a possible recession looming, the question on everyone’s mind is what the stock market will do next.
Let’s examine the factors that are driving the market down and whether it could still fall from its current level.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Will This Tiny Quantum Stock 2x by 2030?
IonQ isn’t a household name yet. But give it time. This small-cap quantum computing company is pulling in some big-league attention and the numbers from early 2025 are starting to back it up.
You’re probably used to hearing about quantum computing like it’s some distant dream but in Q1 2025, that revenue hit $7.6 million.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
How Do You Pick a Winning Stock?
Investors will often pour through dozens or even hundreds of stocks looking for the best investment options to add to their portfolios. Before doing this, however, it’s important to first understand what a good stock is.
Let’s take a look at some of the factors that define a good investment to understand what makes a potentially lucrative stock.