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Me: “Good morrow, ChatGPT; what are your top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026 (and why)?” ChatGPT: Data & analytics leader RELX – Growing recurring revenues & diversified global customer base Global data & analytics growth stock Experian – Strong organic growth, particularly in North America Global bank HSBC – Strong capital base & global market breadth Pharma giant GSK – Competitive valuation & pipeline growth potential Oil major BP (LSE: BP.) – Repositioning after strategic write-downs & energy price tailwinds So that’s what the computer chips are saying, but what about the human touch? For my…

The authors of a paper that found average Americans pay the brunt of Trump’s tariffs should be “disciplined” according to a White House economic adviser.The paper was published earlier this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It found that “90 percent of the tariffs’ economic burden fell on U.S. firms and consumers.”The study has now drawn the ire of the Trump administration.”I mean, the paper is an embarrassment,” White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said during the “Squawk Box” interview. “It’s, I think, the worst paper I’ve ever seen in the history of the Federal Reserve system.…

Even decades after it first aired, Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan continues to touch hearts—and Anil Agarwal, Chairman of the Vedanta Group, recently shared why it still resonates. In a heartfelt tweet, Agarwal wrote, “Some time ago, a youngster in our office mentioned that Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan is still being shown on television. It made me very happy to know that the younger generation watches it with the same interest and devotion that we once did. These days, I too have been taking out some time to watch Ramayan. It was as relevant then as it is today, perhaps even more.”    …

Wayfair store in Wilmette, Illinois.Courtesy: WayfairWayfair’s annual sales grew last year for the first time since 2020 as the online furniture company continues to win over value-seeking consumers, the retailer announced Thursday. In 2025, Wayfair revenue grew 5.1% to $12.5 billion. The gains follow a more than 1% year-over-year decline in 2024.The e-commerce giant also beat Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines for its fourth quarter and delivered better-than-expected adjusted earnings as stronger sales flowed through to the business.”Q4 capped off a tremendous year for Wayfair,” co-founder and CEO Niraj Shah said in a release. “We had our…

New research says targeted immigration policies can address workforce shortages and support the U.S. population as it ages. Source link #Relaxing #immigration #policies #America #save #lives

Is a £600-a-month second income feasible from one year of investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Well, the deposit limit is £20,000. Anyone who fills their ISA up to the maximum is going to need a regular 36% return to hit that figure (the same as £7,200 a year). With the largest FTSE 100 dividends sitting around 8% and the largest across the entire London Stock Exchange around 13%-15%, it looks like we’re going to need a different approach… It’s no secret that one of the difference makers in investing is to see the cash invested grow. If we…

Amid the rapid digitalization of financial flows, traditional legal protection mechanisms no longer provide an adequate level of security. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized services, cross-border transfers, and pseudo-anonymous transactions create new challenges. The risk of losing funds affects both private investors and businesses alike. The law firm Solinex offers a comprehensive model for combating crimes in the field of digital finance, combining legal expertise, crypto analytics, and international coordination. Online reviews of Solinex confirm that over 12 years of practice, the firm has built a team of specialists with substantial expertise in investigating cryptocurrency theft from wallets and exchange accounts. Solinex Achievements…

  Vivo has launched the next generation of V-series smartphones – the Vivo V70 series. The series comprises two models, Vivo V70 and V70 Elite. The Vivo V70 series is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chips and 6,500mAh batteries. The smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup, including two 50MP sensors and one 8MP wide-angle sensor. Here are the details of the newly launched smartphones:     Xiaomi launched the QLED TV X Pro 75 (2026 model) in India on February 19. The TV features a 75-inch 4K Ultra HD display (3,840 x 2,160 resolution). Powered by a quad-core…

Waaree Energies is in discussions with the government of Andhra Pradesh and other state governments to set up a proposed greenfield battery manufacturing facility involving an investment of over ₹8,000 crore, according to an exchange filing.The clarification comes after media reports suggested that Andhra Pradesh had secured Waaree Energies’ battery gigafactory with an investment of ₹8,175 crore. The company, in response to a stock exchange query dated February 19, 2026, said there is no unpublished price-sensitive information pending disclosure.Waaree Energies said its board of directors, at a meeting held on October 1, 2025, had approved a significant expansion in manufacturing…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump’s tariffs are sharply escalating costs for midsize US companies, sparking fresh concern about the president’s flagship policies as he embarks on a campaign to revive Americans’ dim view of his economy.A new report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute showed tariff payments by mid-market US businesses tripled over the past year, the latest sign of domestic fallout from Trump’s bid to reshape the global trading order. The study showed midsized companies — which lack the heft of their larger…