Author: Arabian Media staff

A wedding day is a happy day, but also a complicated day filled with many moving parts. Not surprisingly, as in many industries, a whole profession of advisors exists to help out, known as wedding planners. Weddings have become a big business, too. The profession isn’t new — the oldest planner trade organization dates back to the 1950s — but these nuptial consultants are increasingly in demand as wedding celebrations grow ever more elaborate, involved, and individualized. Here’s what you need to know about how they work and if hiring one for your big day is worth it. Key Takeaways…

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The oldest members of Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) have barely entered their prime home buying years, and the youngest of them won’t even qualify for a mortgage until the year 2030 at the earliest. Even so, Gen Zers recently represented some 13% of mortgage applicants and 3% of buyers. Among older Gen Zers (those age 19 to 27 in 2024), 26% already owned a home. Here’s how they’re buying homes—and where. Key Takeaways Despite high interest rates and housing prices, Gen Z is finding ways to buy homes.Many are getting help from family members or taking second…

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After years of American stock market dominance, global equities beat U.S. stocks by about 10% in the first half of 2025—one of the widest gaps seen in decades. While the S&P 500 still stands as the global benchmark for equities, this latest episode is a fresh reminder that market leadership rotates and that owning only domestic stocks can leave American investors dangerously concentrated. Indeed, a well-diversified portfolio contains not only holdings across industry groups and asset classes, but also across geographies. Key Takeaways International markets don’t always correlate strongly with U.S. stocks, so diversifying across regions can improve risk-adjusted returns.Low-cost…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Packaged foods giant Kraft Heinz is studying a break-up a decade after Warren Buffett and 3G Capital merged the two storied brands, people briefed on the matter have said.The decision to explore a break-up comes after the group known for Heinz Ketchup and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese said in May it was considering several options to reverse its persistent underperformance, the people said.One of the plans being considered includes spinning off much of its traditional grocery portfolio, which would include boxed dinners,…

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