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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Revolut Gets Its UK Bank License After Years of Waiting

A fintech company called Revolut finally received a full UK banking licence, allowing it to offer customers in Britain real‑time bank accounts. The approval ends a long wait that had kept the firm from fully serving its home market. Revolut’s chief executive explained that launching a UK bank had a

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Stablecoins, AI and a Possible 60% Upswing for Circle

Circle’s stock has already jumped more than a hundred percent after reporting better-than‑expected earnings, and analysts think it could climb even higher. A brokerage team led by Gautam Chhugani rates the shares as “outperform” and sets a price target of $190, implying a potential rise of about six

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Silver Surges, Bitcoin Dims: A New View on Money

A well‑known actor recently shared his take on the future of money. He believes that Bitcoin, still tied to the U. S. dollar, will struggle as the currency weakens. “People don’t want money that can disappear with a click, ” he said, noting he owns less than one percent of his assets in Bitcoin. His

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

Energy Shocks Push Cattle Prices Upward

The market saw a sharp shift last week, largely driven by energy costs rather than any real shortage of cattle. Rising fuel prices—especially gasoline and diesel—sent input expenses higher, squeezing margins for producers who already faced negative earnings. Even if cattle prices stayed flat, the in

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

Lazio’s €480 Million Stadium Plan: How the Club Will Pay

The city of Rome is moving forward with a big plan to give the Stadio Flaminio a new look. The club’s boss, Claudio Lotito, has talked about the project publicly, but he did not give a clear answer on how the money will be raised. A report says that Lazio has a concrete strategy to gather €480 milli

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

US Steps Up $20 Billion Support for Gulf Shipping

The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation has announced a $20 billion initiative aimed at protecting maritime trade in the Gulf, especially against war risks. The plan was approved by President Trump and involves close work with U. S. Central Command to give confidence back to ships sa

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

India Adds Crypto to Tax Reporting List

The Indian tax office has widened the scope of assets that must be reported. Beginning on January 1, crypto‑assets are now treated as financial holdings for tax purposes. This change follows a March 5 announcement that redefined what counts as a “financial asset. ” The new definition now covers digi

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Mar 07 2026FINANCE

Stocks and Bonds Face a Test as Iran Conflict Stirs Markets

The recent conflict involving Iran shook Wall Street, but it did not cause a collapse. Instead, it highlighted the weaknesses of investment strategies that rely on spreading risk to protect against market turbulence. During the week, shares and government bonds fell together. Oil prices climbed sha

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Retail Shoppers Pull Back in January as Weather Hits Hard

January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline since May. The Commerce Department’s latest data showed a 0. 2 percent drop from December, falling short of the flat trend economists had forecast. Seasonal adjustments were applied, but inflation was not

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Flutter Entertainment Still Looks Good to Analysts

Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting a target of $210. 00 in a new report. The analyst focuses on the consumer‑cyclical market, covering companies such as Entain plc and The Gym. According to a data service, Wheatcroft’s past picks earne

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