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As bad actors employ new tech to level up, “we’re finding that becoming human-centric is essential,” said Eric Taylor, head of trust and safety at TurboTenant.Key points:Rental listing fraud is becoming more sophisticated as scammers anticipate and adapt to listing platform safety protocols. Major search portals can usually detect fake listings, but Craigslist and social media sites are more vulnerable, with Facebook ads a major source of rental fraud. Landlords should consider increasing their scrutiny of listing platforms and routinely check for fake ads for their properties, screening company leaders suggested.A property management firm is sounding the alarm about rental…

A new generation of family offices is emerging. Younger family members are taking the lead—or are preparing to—in an increasingly complex world. Investment portfolios are larger, new asset classes and opportunities are driving a more sophisticated approach to investing, and arriving with that is the need for improved governance. As a result, many family offices are beginning to professionalize such that they look similar in structure to other institutional investors. Whether a family has joined a multi-family-office platform or has decided to remain independent, families are increasingly setting up investment committees and independent boards and bringing in new people to…

According to PL Asset Management, Indian equity markets have shown sustained resilience in the face of periodic volatility due to the uncertainties in the global macroeconomic and geopolitical arena as well as due to fluctuations in the prices of commodities. However, even though there could be further headwinds from the external environment which might affect the Indian markets in the short term, the growth story of India continues to hold firm. PL Asset Management notes that much of the economic uncertainty has already been priced into the markets. With inflation remaining low, monetary policy staying accommodative, company earnings visibility improving,…

Tether International has published its Q2 2026 attestation for its stablecoin, prepared by BDO Advisory Services. While the accompanying announcement highlighted $1.5 billion in “net operating profit,” the attestation tells a markedly different story. Despite that profit, Tether’s total financial result for Q2 was a loss of approximately $4.2 billion, halving the company’s reserve buffer from $8.2 billion to $4.1 billion in a single quarter. Adding back that $1.5 billion in operating profit, primarily interest earned on Treasuries, repo and secured lending, means total non operating losses during the quarter amounted to roughly $5.7 billion. The price of bitcoin and…

The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR +0.73%) offers a lower-cost, equal-weighted approach to the sector, while the First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL +0.19%) provides a more concentrated, lower-volatility portfolio.Investors seeking defense exposure often choose between market-cap-weighted strategies and more diversified alternatives. While both funds target the aerospace and defense industry, they differ significantly in their cost structures, weighting methodologies, and historical volatility profiles, which could influence their suitability for different portfolio roles.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricMISLXARIssuerFirst TrustSPDRShare price$42.83 (as of 2026-07-30)$262.83 (as of 2026-07-30)Expense ratio0.6%0.35%1-yr return (as of July 30, 2026)9.6%20.6%Dividend yield0.3%0.3%Beta0.701.01AUM$719.0M$5.8BBeta measures price…

The National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) Graduate Impact Report landed Tuesday, and director Jon Wardle is taking THR through its wildly impressive numbers. Every five years, the NFTS, located in Buckinghamshire, England — and included on The Hollywood Reporter‘s 2025 list of best international film schools —  collects an enormous amount of data demonstrating just how its alumni are continuing to better the U.K.’s busy film and TV industry. From big-budget blockbusters Wicked and Barbie to acclaimed indie hits Kneecap, Love Lies Bleeding and Santosh, the new report highlights the depth of the school’s training, as well as the trust…

LONDON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marex Group Limited (‘Marex’ or the ‘Group’, NASDAQ:MRX), the diversified global financial services platform, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of European equity derivatives market maker Webb Traders. Webb Traders has offices in Amsterdam and Paris and specialises in single stock options market making for European and US mid and large cap equities. The acquisition further strengthens Marex’s market making capabilities, bringing to Marex a strong, technology led team of market makers, quants and developers. This addition also brings further electronic trading capabilities to Marex, in line with its strategy to…

Abstract: In the context of the rapid development of the digital economy, digital platforms increasingly hold significant market power, which raises the risk of abusing dominant market positions and generating negative impacts on the competitive environment. This article analyzes the theoretical foundations and legal framework related to the abuse of dominant market position by digital platform enterprises. It also examines China’s experience in controlling abusive practices of platform companies, including the improvement of competition law, the strengthening of enforcement mechanisms, and the application of regulatory measures concerning data and algorithms. Based on this analysis, the article draws several lessons for…

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Quick Summary Breakout Stocks for today: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Steel Strips Wheels, and Pricol are among the key breakout stocks for the week starting 3 August 2026. Each stock has crossed an important resistance level while being supported by strong business performance and improving technical momentum. Breakout stock for Tomorrow: Every week, investors track stocks showing strong technical breakouts supported by rising volumes, improving Relative Strength (RS), and healthy business fundamentals. When price momentum aligns with earnings growth, market leadership, and institutional participation, such stocks can offer attractive opportunities for further analysis. Here are 3 breakout stocks for this…