Author: Charlotte

The Dutch economy grew a modest 0.1 percent in the first three months of 2026, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported Thursday. Growth slowed from 0.4 percent in the previous quarter. Over the past year, the economy expanded 1.2 percent. Household spending stayed flat. Families bought more food and clothing but spent less on transport, petrol, and diesel. The job market also eased slightly. Employers added a net 2,000 jobs, mostly in business and public services, including 1,000 new positions in accommodation and food services.However, jobs were cut in trade, transport, accommodation, and temporary employment agencies. Unemployment rose by 3,000 people, while…

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American Express (NYSE:AXP) is rolling out a major refresh of its Gold Card, adding new and enhanced dining and travel benefits, a revamped digital experience, and extra perks without changing the annual fee. The company is also extending its reach with a new American Express co branded card for professionals through a partnership between Lowe’s and Synchrony, widening Amex acceptance beyond Lowe’s stores. These moves tap into two core strengths for American Express: premium consumer spending and business customer relationships. The richer rewards and updated experience on the Gold Card target cardmembers who value travel and dining benefits, while the…

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Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth. It was the first human spaceflight of the agency’s Artemis program, and the first crewed moon mission in more than half a century.To add to the excitement, in the weeks leading up to the mission, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a dramatic restructuring of the Artemis program. He highlighted a host of mission objectives and ambitious infrastructure plans to establish a permanent human base on the surface of the moon in the coming…

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IG Design Group plc designs, manufactures, sources, and distributes a range of products for occasions across the globe. The Company works with retailers, offering a full end-to-end service from design through distribution. It manufactures and distributes celebrations, craft and creative play, stationery, gifting, and not-for-resale consumable products. Its segments include DG Americas and DG International. The DG Americas segment includes overseas operations in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, and Mexico, being the overseas entities of United States companies. The DG International segment comprises the consolidation of the separately owned United Kingdom, European, Asia and Australian businesses. Its celebration products…

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CAAT returns 8.4% in 2025, net assets increase to $25.4 billion The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is reporting a return of 8.4 per cent in 2025. The investment organization’s net assets under… By: Staff April 30, 2026 April 28, 202611:00 Tracey Wong appointed to lead Fidelity Canada Institutional Fidelity Canada has appointed Tracey Wong Vice President of Institutional Sales and Service. She now leads the firm’s institutional business in Canada across sales, consultant… April 27, 2026 April 22, 202609:00 Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week An article on Ottawa Community Housing…

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Overview This article examines the World Mobile Token (WMT), its current market price dynamics, underlying technology infrastructure, and how investors can access and trade this telecommunications-focused digital asset across major cryptocurrency exchanges. World Mobile Token represents a unique intersection between blockchain technology and telecommunications infrastructure, powering a decentralized mobile network aimed at connecting underserved populations globally. As of early 2026, WMT trades within a specific price range that reflects both its utility within the World Mobile ecosystem and broader market sentiment toward infrastructure-focused cryptocurrency projects. Understanding WMT’s price movements requires examining its tokenomics, real-world adoption metrics, and the platforms where…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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