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The successful achievement of macroeconomic targets set in the proposed 2026-27 national budget will be a major challenge for the government, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading private research organisation.CPD Executive Director Dr. Fahmida Khatun made the observation at a review session titled “National Budget 2026-27: CPD’s Review” held at Hotel Lakeshore in the capital’s Gulshan on Friday (June 12).Dr. Khatun said nearly all key macroeconomic indicators remain under pressure, with the overall economic environment still “not comfortable”.She noted that although foreign exchange reserves have shown some improvement, other indicators have not seen expected progress. Export…

By Maddy Lennon   |   Jun 12, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Credit: Getty Images Katy Perry was a vision in silver for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony. The 41-year-old pop star performed her song “Wonder” off her 2024 album 143 during the Parade of Nations before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday (June 12). For the occasion, Katy wore a sequin fringe peplum gown from the Stella McCartney FW26 collection. Credit: Getty Images She sang alongside 10-year-old Norwegian singer Tius Luka, who…

SpaceX (SPCX) stock swung to a new daily high an hour into its first day of trading on Friday.After getting stopped out at $168.75 about 10 minutes into the start of trading just before noon, SPCX traded to a range low of $155.20 before embarking on a steady climb. At 12:48 PM EST, SPCX eclipsed its prior high of the session and raced up to a high of $171.00 soon after.Shares of SpaceX are now trading north of a 26% gain on the day after its $135.00 IPO on Thursday.SPCX 1-minute chart, June 12, 2026The 1-minute chart above displays SPCX…

Since 2021, private equity firms have acquired more than a dozen franchise broker, lead generation and marketing companies as these investors seek exposure to a business model they view as durable and capable of generating strong returns.When Don Daszkowski sold a stake in the International Franchise Professionals Group to Princeton Equity Group, he did so for a reason commonly cited by founders, franchisors and franchisees when they bring institutional investors into their business.“I felt like, in order for us to really continue the growth that we’ve seen in the first 10 years, that we would need more capital behind us,”…

KARACHI, Jun 12 (APP): Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Friday, commending the government’s efforts toward macroeconomic stabilization urged on a stronger transition toward sustained economic and industrial growth.President FPCCI, Atif Ikram Sheikh, addressing the business community and media in a post-budget session, acknowledged the presentation of the Rs 18.7 trillion Federal Budget 2026-27 and congratulated Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the government’s economic team on their fifth consecutive federal budget, noting that it reflects a vital continuity of economic policy.He highlighted the encouraging signs of stability in Pakistan’s economy with GDP growth improving to…

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Executive Summary What’s new: The Supreme Court issued its decision in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd., holding that Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act does not create a private right of action. Why it matters: The decision (i) prevents private plaintiffs from bringing suit under the Investment Company Act to rescind fund contracts on the basis that they violate any provision of the ICA and (ii) preserves the near-exclusive authority of the SEC to enforce the ICA. What’s next: Going forward, activist hedge funds and other third parties will be curtailed in their ability…

Blockchain-based utility token demonstrates end-to-end provenance, compliance readiness, and auditability for refined rare earth oxides FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) (“American Resources”), through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation (“ReElement”), and SAGINT Inc., a leading provider of blockchain-based digital asset infrastructure, today announced the successful minting of the world’s first utility token for critical minerals, demonstrating technical readiness to support compliance with the U.S. Department of War’s Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.The utility token, minted within a privately operated Sui Layer-1 blockchain environment, delivers immutable, end-to-end traceability for…

[Photo: Shutterstock] Nasdaq-listed fintech company Figure Technology Solutions will acquire AI-based residential real estate loan platform Kiavi for $717 million. A recent report by The Block said Figure will acquire Kiavi’s technology and operating platform. It will also set up a joint venture with investment firm Sixth Street and separately buy Kiavi loan notes. Figure, a non-bank institution, offers a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. Unlike a standard mortgage that provides a lump sum and is repaid with monthly principal and interest, a HELOC has a set limit like a credit card and can be borrowed and repaid…

By: Quiver EarningsTracker Posted: 3 hours ago / June 12, 2026 9:05 p.m. UTC CODA OCTOPUS GROUP ($CODA) is expected to release its quarterly earnings data on Monday, June 15th before market open, per Finnhub. Analysts are expecting revenue of $7,667,340 and earnings of $0.13 per share.You can see Quiver Quantitative’s $CODA stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more.CODA OCTOPUS GROUP Insider Trading ActivityCODA OCTOPUS GROUP insiders have traded $CODA stock on the open market 5 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 5 have been…