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Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has appointed Sarah Bradford as a partner in its real estate team, strengthening its commercial property offering in the Black Country. Based at the firm’s Brierley Hill office, Sarah will lead the Real Estate team across the Black Country, working alongside colleagues in the firm’s employment and corporate teams to support businesses across the region. Sarah joins from Higgs LLP and brings more than 22 years’ experience advising businesses, pension funds and lenders on a wide range of complex commercial property transactions.  A Black Country native, she also serves as an enterprise adviser at King…

Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) is one of the 15 best NYSE penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. As of the close of play on July 7, Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) carried a moderately bullish consensus sentiment. Based on a median 1-year price target of $5.63, the stock yields more than 28% upside potential for investors. Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock.com On June 25, JPMorgan increased its target price for Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) from $5.50 to $6, resulting in an adjusted upside potential in excess of 36% at the prevailing level. The firm reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. Earlier on June 22,…

HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or “the Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that it plans to invest in the AI-driven, globally co-created and shared, decentralized educational ecosystem Open Quest Academy (“Open-Q”), in return will receive utility token – Q101. The Open-Q ecosystem made its debut during the Digital Learning Week, held by UNESCO in early September this year at its headquarters in Paris. It has attracted extensive attention from senior UNESCO officials, education ministers from more than 30 countries, as well…

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2026-07-12T13:43:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad/ ErbilThe US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars.According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,400 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the morning session’s 153,300 dinars.In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,000 dinars and bought it at 153,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 153,100 dinars and buying prices at 153,050 dinars. Source link

Melbourne Victory announced the signing of Welsh international defender Tom Lockyer on 11 July 2026, adding a battle-tested Premier League captain to its A-League roster. The move comes just weeks after former Spanish midfielder Juan Mata acquired a significant minority stake in the club. From NFT partnerships to old-school squad building Back in March 2022, Melbourne Victory partnered with NFT platform Sanctum-X as an Asian Champions League sponsor. Lockyer has 16 caps for Wales and featured at both UEFA EURO 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He captained Luton Town during their Premier League campaign in the 2023/24 season…

Today, we’re looking at another piece of that puzzle. Wealthy Gen Z and Millennial investors are increasingly questioning whether traditional stock and bond portfolios alone can deliver the returns they expect.That shift appears to reflect a broader change in mindset rather than a temporary investment trend. Many affluent investors under 45 have watched substantial wealth created through private companies, venture-backed startups, and digital assets. The thought of a traditional 60/40 portfolio doesn’t seem to cut it.Technology is influencing the conversation as well. Nearly half of respondents already use artificial intelligence to research investments, and many are looking for opportunities to…

Apollo’s move suddenly puts two US investment funds in pursuit of the pioneer in no-frills flying. (July 11): The aviation industry has seen plenty of deals activity in recent years, but the battle between two US funds for EasyJet Plc stands out because the volatile, low-margin airlines business rarely draws financial suitors. On Friday, the UK budget carrier received a surprise £5.7 billion (US$7.6 billion) counter offer from Apollo Global Management Inc. That beat a rival £5.5 billion proposal from Castlelake LP, which had crawled to a tentative agreement with the airline’s board over the space of a month and…

Quant Small Cap Fund, the fourth-largest small cap mutual fund with assets under management (AUM) of ₹33,739 crore, added five new stocks to its portfolio in June while exiting nine companies, including Reliance Industries.Besides the fresh additions, the fund increased holdings in several existing companies and reduced exposure to a number of others as part of its monthly portfolio rebalancing.Small cap funds are mandated to invest at least 65% of their assets in small-cap companies but can also invest a part of their portfolio in mid- and large-cap stocks. Here’s a closer look at the key changes Quant Small Cap…

The Manitoba government has launched the 2026 summer construction season with more than $585 million in investments across 24 infrastructure projects, strengthening key trade corridors and improving safety and reliability for Manitoba drivers. “Our government is investing in infrastructure that makes a real difference in people’s daily lives,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor. “Whether it’s getting to work, moving goods to market or travelling between regions, these projects support the communities that rely on these routes every day. By improving road conditions, adding passing lanes and strengthening connections, we’re making travel safer and more reliable while supporting local…