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Wedbush turned bullish on AMC’s stock, citing a more consistent movie-release slate over the next several quarters and prospects for market share gains. Source link
BNP’s strategy note “Running It Hot” predicts the S&P 500 at 6,700 12 months out, with Eurostoxx 600 rising to 590. Source link
As the U.S. national debt surpasses $36 trillion and deficit spending fuels concerns about inflation, some policymakers and analysts have wondered: Does cryptocurrency exacerbate the deficit problem? “Since crypto can generate incomes, and often very large incomes, for people in the industry, without producing any actually useful product, we should see it as a potential source of inflation similar to large budget deficits,” Dean Baker, senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, wrote in June. Still, the issue isn’t simple. From bitcoin’s effect on fiscal policy to stablecoins’ surprising support for U.S. debt, the real costs and…
Image: Getty Images Oil prices were stable on Friday, as investors weighed a weaker market outlook for this year by the International Energy Agency (IEA) despite tightness in the prompt market, in addition to tariff concerns and possible further sanctions on Russia. Brent crude futures were up 19 cents, or 0.28 per cent, at $68.83 a barrel as of 0807 GMT US West Texas Intermediate crude ticked up 25 cents, or 0.38 per cent, to $66.82 a barrel. Both contracts were little changed on the week, with Brent headed for a 0.8 per cent gain against last Friday’s close, and…
Tariffs will become a vital source of revenue for a government that refuses to cut spending. Source link
Trusted advisers will get a new life, not a pink slip. Source link
Image: Dubai Media Office Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is ramping up its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, particularly within energy distribution, as part of a wider digital transformation strategy. The initiative is designed to boost operational efficiency, reliability, and service quality. At the core of this transformation is DEWA’s smart grid, backed by Dhs7bn in investments through to 2035. The advanced infrastructure is key to ensuring uninterrupted, integrated energy and water services throughout Dubai. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the role of the utility’s Distribution Network Smart Centre, which…
This article is an on-site version of our Moral Money newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered twice a week. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters.Visit our Moral Money hub for all the latest ESG news, opinion and analysis from around the FT Welcome back.Carbon pricing — seen by some economists as the closest thing to a silver bullet for tackling climate change — recently suffered a high-profile setback with the demise of Canada’s consumer-facing carbon tax on fuel.Yet industrial carbon pricing schemes have been proliferating in the past…
Winning a six- or seven-figure legal settlement can be a huge relief, and in some cases, it can feel like hitting the jackpot. But the rush of receiving a hefty one-time payout over a structured settlement that pays out over time often hides long-term risks. A 2025 MetLife Personal Injury Settlement Study reveals that many people who accepted a lump sum now wish they had opted for a steady stream of payments instead. The data underline a stubborn truth: Without guardrails, windfalls can disappear faster than expected, leaving recipients struggling with tax burdens and the urge to overspend. Key Takeaways…
“My husband is 58 — six years older than me.” Source link