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Transport investment announced as new Carlisle to London train service unveiled
Transport giant FirstGroup said it has secured a deal with rolling stock company Eversholt Rail in relation to its planned new route between London Euston and the city of Stirling. Services will also call at Milton Keynes Central, Nuneaton, Crewe,...

Insurance investments in Oman dip to RO 673 million in 2024 as returns plunge 30%
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority reported that national insurance companies invested approximately RO 427.24 million in 2024, while foreign insurers contributed around RO 245.86 million. A significant portion of these funds remained...
Stocks are on the verge of flashing 2 big sell signals as investors pile into the market at a historic pace, BofA says
Things have been good for stocks over the last two months. Maybe too good, according to a new report from Bank of America. Since its most recent low on April 8, the S&P 500 and Vanguard's Total World Stock Index are up 20% as investors have piled...

Explained: How is Specialised Investment Fund different from mutual funds, PMS, and AIF
With a wide range of investment options today, it's crucial to understand the key differences between vehicles like Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Portfolio Management Services (PMS), and mutual...
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CARBOGEN AMCIS AG., has entered into a co-investment agreement of more than CHF 25 million with a key client to expand Swiss sites
DISHMAN CARBOGEN AMCIS LIMITED's subsidiary, CARBOGEN AMCIS AG, a pharmaceutical process development and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and drug products manufacturing company, is pleased to announce a strategic co-investment of more than...

Nightreign's distilled shot of Elden Ring juice makes it my ideal level of soulslike investment after 14 years of getting good
I've fallen off of soulslikes. Not because of a lack of appreciation: I'll always treasure felling a FromSoft boss so I can snatch up their soul, read the item description and wonder what all those proper nouns might mean. It's a problem of...

Defined benefit pension reform will spur limited UK investment, officials warn

Foreign investors return to Indian markets as domestic buying stays strong
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS): Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers of Indian stocks on Friday, picking up shares worth Rs 1,009.7 crore, according to latest provisional data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This marked a positive...

AXA Mansard Investments Empowers 200 Working-class Mothers
An asset management firm and member of the global AXA Group, AXA Mansard Investments, has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment by sponsoring ‘The Mum Fund’ event — a powerful initiative that provided training, support, and financial...

India set to attract Rs. 8,000+ crore investments for energy storage, EV, and green hydrogen at IESW 2025
The 11th edition of the most anticipated and premier energy storage and advanced battery event in India, India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from July 8 to 10. Hosted by the leading industry body, India...

Foreign Portfolio Investors Picked Up ₹1,009.7 Crore Worth Of Shares; Became Net Buyers Of Indian Stocks
Mumbai:Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers of Indian stocks on Friday, picking up shares worth Rs 1,009.7 crore, according to latest provisional data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This marked a positive turn as investor...

95% Indian manufacturers are investing in AI to accelerate smart manufacturing
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced the results of the 10th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study, fielded in March 2025, surveyed more...

Andhra Pradesh raises maximum working hours from 9 to 10 to boost investment
The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has decided to raise the maximum working hours from nine to 10 per day as part of ease of doing business and attracting investors. The Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister K Parthasarathy...

Omada Health: Helping Patients, Investors As Well?
Omada's IPO impresses with rapid revenue growth and a unique approach to chronic disease management, but the company remains unprofitable. Valuation is stretched at 5-6x sales, especially given continued operating losses and the need to prove...

Prada boosts production control with Rino Mastrotto investment
Italian luxury fashion group Prada Group has made a strategic equity investment in tanning company Rino Mastrotto, promoting sustained industrial growth and solidifying the business ties. Prada will make an in-kind contribution of 100% of Conceria...
Stock Futures Rise as Investors Weigh Up Trump-Musk Feud Ahead of Jobs Report
U.S. stocks were headed for gains on Friday, with investors betting that the war of words between President Donald Trump and his onetime ally Elon Musk would de-escalate as the market waits for key jobs data. Futures tracking the Dow Jones...

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s been investing in one of my favourite S&P 500 growth stocks
Image source: Getty Images Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman – whos known for his bold bets and contrarian approaches – has become a big name in the investment world in recent years. When he buys a stock today, people tend to take note....

Business class flights are a good investment if you're willing to splurge. Here's how 3 airlines compared.
Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Are you ready to splurge on your new summer soles? Here are six shoe trends that are in, and four that are out. On the agenda: But first: Get in. We're getting outta here! If this was forwarded to you, sign up...

Investornewsbreaks Authentic Holdings (OTC: AHRO) Subsidiary Maybacks Signs Streaming Deal With Plex
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Authentic Holdings (OTC: AHRO) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Maybacks Global Entertainment, LLC, has entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with Plex GmbH to bring its iDreamCTV network...