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CoinDCX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has announced an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback worth ₹111 crore, benefiting more than 500 current and former employees.Sumit Gupta, the co-founder of CoinDCX, made the announcement on LinkedIn, saying the initiative is aimed at delivering tangible value to employees and reinforcing the company’s approach to an ownership-driven culture.”Eight years ago, many people told us that building a crypto company in India was “risky”. But where others saw risk, we saw a fundamental opportunity to shape the future of finance,” he said, adding that the buyback intends to prove that resilience pays off.He also…

Image source: Getty Images Warm weather might sound like good news for us chilly Britons right now, but it’s not ideal for Centrica (LSE: CNA) shares. The British Gas owner saw operating profit in 2025 plunge to £814m — little more than half the £1.55bn recorded in the previous year. The company told us: “Warmer than normal weather was an £80m headwind,” while also talking about the, erm, “shape of the commodity curve” and how it “impacted profitability.” I guess that means gas prices dropped a bit. Competition from cheaper deals enticing away customers, coupled with discounted fixed-rate contracts, didn’t…

A $1.6 billion fund at the center of concerns over private debt is now abandoning plans to let investors withdraw their money. Source link #Fund #frozen #withdrawals #November #itll #open

Centrica‘s (LSE:CNA) share price has taken a painful dive. At 177.5 per share, the energy giant was last 7% lower on Thursday (19 February), making it the biggest loser across both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices. It was down 9% at one point. Investors have had a bit of a shock with their morning coffee, the Footsie firm announcing a full-year profits slump, issuing disappointing forecasts for 2026, and putting the block on further share buybacks. The question is, are Centrica shares an attractive dip buy to consider? Image source: Getty Images What’s going on? In a pretty…

3:49 PMStock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert viewStock Market LIVE Updates: The bears took charge of the Indian market as rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran unsettled global sentiment leading to a broad based sell-off. Brent crude surged to its Y-T-D high, exacerbating inflationary concerns and triggering heightened market volatility on fear of bottlenecking of Strait of Hormuz.At the same time uncertainty surrounding the US Fed’s rate-cut trajectory and continued weakness in the INR impacted the domestic market. Sell-off intensified due to low FII participation because of Lunar New Year holiday across key Asian markets and a non-settlement…

The Florida Investor’s Guide to Premium Financing Risks in 2026 Florida’s general insurance market is finally showing signs of relief. After years of turmoil, recent legislative reforms are yielding positive results, with homeowners’ insurers filing for rate decreases and new companies entering the state, increasing competition. State officials have even contended the market is the strongest in over a decade. This stabilization, a welcome development for homeowners and drivers, masks a growing and complex danger for high-net-worth individuals who have used debt to fund large life insurance policies. The same economic forces that plagued the broader market have transformed a…

How do you fund your own LLC?   Getting a Limited Liability Company, or LLC, off the ground has always taken courage, but it also takes a sharp eye for finances. Funding is one of the first real tests new owners face. The landscape keeps shifting — banks update lending criteria, grants open and close, and digital platforms push new alternatives every year. Sorting through it all can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re eager to move from idea to action. Still, taking time to understand your options early on can shape how confidently your business grows later.  Do you understand your…

Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange of India have turned multibagger over the past year, rallying over 100% on the back of an unprecedented surge in bullion prices.In 2025, silver soared 170%, while gold climbed over 60%. The momentum spilled into 2026, with silver rising more than 70% in the first two months before correcting sharply, tumbling 42% from its January 29 record high of Rs 4.20 lakh. Gold, too, has cooled off, slipping 20% from its peak of Rs 1.93 lakh.The sharp reversal triggered higher margin requirements aimed at curbing volatility. After nearly a month of turbulence and wide price…

Nitin Bhatnagar: Turning Ideas Into Built Reality in Dubai A Career Shaped by Purpose, Not Speed Dubai is known for fast growth and bold ambition. But not every career in the city follows the same pace. Nitin Bhatnagar’s journey stands out because it is defined by patience, planning, and purpose. His career did not begin in real estate. It began in banking. Over two decades, Bhatnagar worked in senior roles at global financial institutions including Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Standard Chartered, ABN Amro, Bank of Singapore, and Bank J Safra Sarasin. He built his foundation in markets, risk, and people. Those…

Image source: Getty Images Most investors are always on the hunt for good UK shares with dividend potential. Over time, adding these together forms the foundation of a strong portfolio that can generate passive income. Here are some examples of stocks that could be considered right now. The big picture I like to use a top-down approach to picking the companies. What this means is that I look at the big picture first, then work my way down to individual stocks. For this strategy, there are two high-level considerations. One is that the portfolio’s yield needs to be high enough…