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If you were to ask a Boston Red Sox fan to give you a list of some of their top contributing factors to the team’s massively underwhelming start to the season, it would be a safe bet that the play of Trevor Story would fall near the top of every single one. Now, if you asked those same people to pick which aspect of Story’s game has frustrated them the most, 99% of them would probably say his hitting, choosing to focus on things like his abysmal slash line (.208/.222/.338) or astonishingly below-league-average chase (47.2%), strikeout (2.5%), and walk (29.6%)…

Falling rupee: A cause for concern | Photo Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi As India steps into 2026, the macroeconomic picture appears, at first glance, remarkably encouraging. Economic growth remains strong, with GDP expansion projected at over 7 per cent for FY26 and a healthy 6.5-7 per cent for FY27. Inflation is largely under control, interest rates remain reasonable, and the banking sector is in its strongest shape in over a decade, supported by low non-performing assets and robust corporate credit quality.Add to this a steadily declining fiscal deficit, a stabilising public debt profile, political continuity, and an increasing emphasis on structural…

As AI drives market shifts and emerging opportunities emerge, Man Group’s expertise in alternatives positions it uniquely for global trends. U.S. and English-speaking market investors gain targeted exposure to hedge funds and quant strategies amid volatility. ISIN: JE00BJ1DLW90 You’re navigating a market where AI investments, geopolitical tensions, and emerging market tailwinds are reshaping opportunities, and Man Group plc stock (JE00BJ1DLW90) stands out with its focus on alternative assets. This London-listed asset manager specializes in hedge funds, quantitative strategies, and real assets, offering you diversification beyond traditional equities and bonds. In an environment of U.S. economic resilience and global fragmentation, its…

100 Wilshire Exterior JLL announced today that Raven Capital, an alternative investment firm specializing in asset-based, non-sponsor private credit, has signed a new 12,251-square-foot office lease at 100 Wilshire, a 21-story, 252,536-square-foot Class A office building located at 100 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. The firm is relocating from 7,256 square feet at 1335 4th Street in Santa Monica. The new space will serve as the West Coast headquarters for Raven’s expanding team and investment platform, reflecting the firm’s increasing scale, momentum and long-term commitment to the Los Angeles market. Founded in 2008, Raven Capital is an alternative investment…

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATEFriday, April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChief Executive Officer — Joseph Martin HarveyPresident and Chief Investment Officer — Jon Young CheighChief Financial Officer — Michael DonohueOperatorNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected]TAKEAWAYSCompensation Ratio — 40% for the quarter, which CFO Michael Donohue specified was “in line with the guidance we provided” and is expected to remain unchanged for the rest of 2026.Liquidity — $343 million at quarter-end, down $60 million from the prior period, with the reduction tied to the annual incentive compensation cycle in Q1.Effective Tax Rate — 25.5%…

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday (April 17) that European banks should develop more euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to reduce the continent’s reliance on non-European payment providers, Reuters reported Friday. In pre-recorded comments delivered at a cryptocurrency conference in Paris, Lescure said that the small volume of euro-pegged stablecoins compared to dollar-pegged ones is “not satisfactory” and that a company formed by a group of European banks to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin later this year is “what we need and that is what we want,” according to the report. Lescure also said that he strongly encourages banks to…

Microeconomics is the study of how individuals and firms make decisions about allocating limited resources. Unlike macroeconomics, which focuses on broad economic trends, microeconomics zeroes in on the granular details that often drive individual stock prices and sector movements.  While many investors rely on “word of mouth” tips, or trade what they know, microeconomic theory provides a structured framework in which to analyse asset behaviour and market dynamics. Developing a better understanding of the role played by microeconomics introduces factors that can enhance your decision-making and improve your long-term performance. This article will explore the ways in which you can…

Ram SahgalRam Sahgal is a deputy editor at Mint. He has over 20 years of experience in journalism, with previous roles at The Intelligent Investor, Bombay Times, The Economic Times, and The New Indian Express. Between his media roles, he briefly worked at a commodities exchange before returning to his true passion, business journalism. Ram graduated in liberal arts from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, where he studied films, which explains his move to Bombay Times, where he covered the film industry during the rise of Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt. He took a leap of faith to transfer to The…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce in 2025, outperforming Bitcoin on an annual basis for the first time in a decade. Typical advisor allocations to alternatives now run at one to three percent in crypto and three to seven percent in precious metals. Gold maintains near-zero correlation with the S&P 500, while Bitcoin’s correlation with tech stocks has risen materially. Physical metals are taxed as collectibles only at sale, while crypto is taxed as property with airdrop and fork complications. Most strategists recommend holding both asset classes in modest, diversified allocations rather than choosing one over the other.…

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been the best-performing major crypto this week, rallying around 10% from $1.33 to $1.50 while Bitcoin gained roughly 7% and Ethereum rose about 9%. For the first time in months, XRP is leading the market rather than following it. Right now, investors are beginning to bet on XRP over leading cryptos like BTC and ETH. According to SoSoValue, XRP ETFs have seen over $50 million in inflows over the last week. This is XRP’s best weekly ETF performance since February, pushing cumulative inflows past $1.25 billion. So what’s actually driving this rally and can it lead…