The low costs and ease of trading exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made them increasingly attractive to investors, and there are gold ETFs available that offer a variety of exposures to the gold market. However, only a handful of the available gold ETFs offer the bonus of paying dividends: the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), the VanEck
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Royal Dutch Shell plans to ditch its dual share structure and move its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK in a historic shift that sparked sharply divided reactions on each side of the North Sea. The oil and gas supermajor, which is under fire from Wall Street activist investor Third Point, said a
The UK has expanded eligibility for Covid-19 booster shots to people in their 40s in a bid to stave off waning immunity and reduce the risk of the NHS being overwhelmed this winter. Children aged 16 and 17 will also be eligible for a second dose of a Covid jab 12 weeks or more after
Many taxpayers contribute to a traditional IRA to lower their taxable income as the tax deadline approaches. If you are considering doing so, it is important to know the eligibility requirements. If you don’t, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may assess an excess contribution penalty. Here are some important reminders. Key Takeaways Retirement accounts such
New home prices in China fell 0.2 per cent in October amid continued weakness in the property sector, official data showed on Monday. Separately, property investment grew 7.2 per cent in the first 10 months of the year over the same period in 2020, with residential investment rising 9.3 per cent, the National Bureau of
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will discuss ways to prevent tensions from spiralling into conflict when the US and Chinese presidents hold a virtual meeting on Monday amid rising concern about Taiwan and Beijing’s nuclear arsenal. The two leaders have held two calls this year but people familiar with the virtual meeting said both sides
Credit repair companies offer to help consumers improve their credit scores in return for a fee. Some are legitimate businesses, while others are little more than scams. Here is what a credit repair company can, and can’t, do for you. Key Takeaways Legitimate credit repair companies can help you remove inaccurate information from your credit
In this article MNDY NIO ZNGA SNPO DDOG Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio Inc’s first employee Tianshu LI, and company’s leadership team celebrate at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Opening Bell to commemorate the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the NYSE in New York, September 12, 2018. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Markets are
US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said controlling Covid-19 was key to taming inflation, as Joe Biden’s administration tries to stop rising prices derailing the US economic recovery and the president’s legislative agenda. “The pandemic has been calling the shots for the economy and for inflation,” Yellen said, speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation programme. “And
Western intelligence suggests a “high probability of destabilisation” of Ukraine by Russia as soon as this winter after Moscow massed more than 90,000 troops at its border, according to Kyiv’s deputy defence minister. Hanna Maliar told the FT at the weekend that while interpretations of western intelligence “need further discussion”, they underlined “the high probability
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the oldest and most prominent beverage company in the world. Founded in 1886, Coca-Cola has stayed at the top of its industry through multinational brand recognition and savvy control of its finances, including its capital structure. Simply put, capital structure is a measurement used to determine how much debt and/or
The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow succeeded in getting 197 countries to agree new rules on limiting greenhouse gas emissions, but last-minute objections from India and China stymied a commitment to end coal use and fossil fuel subsidies. Conference president Alok Sharma fought back tears in the final minutes as he apologised to other ministers
Will UK inflation hit the highest level in a decade? UK inflation is forecast to hit its highest rate in a decade in October as supply chain disruptions, rising energy prices and a tight labour market push the cost of consumer goods sharply higher. Consumer price growth will reach an annual pace of 3.9 per
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (NUGT) is a leveraged exchange traded fund (ETF) that should be used only for short-term trades. In fact, Direxion on its website notes the returns the ETF seeks on its benchmark (the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index) are for a single day. Direxion also states the ETF
Funds raised by technology start-ups’ public listings in mainland China are on track for the first annual drop in seven years as Beijing’s crackdown on the lucrative sector sends investors in search of alternative markets. Initial public offerings by tech companies on mainland China’s stock exchanges have raised about $14bn in 2021, according to data
State-owned developers are rushing to the rescue of cash-strapped local governments in China by stepping to the fore at land auctions previously dominated by private sector groups. Over the past three months state developers have bought three-quarters of residential land sold at auctions in 22 big cities by value, according to a Financial Times analysis
Most people who buy or sell a home do so with the help of a licensed real estate agent. These professionals know their local markets, have superior negotiating skills, and can generally make the entire buying and selling process easier. In exchange for their expertise, real estate agents earn a commission. Here’s a look at
The disruption to supply chains that has bedevilled the bike industry since the pandemic is deepening, a manufacturer of parts used by riders in the Tour de France and Olympics has warned. Federico Musi, chief executive of Look Cycle, a French company whose high-end products span clipless pedals, carbon frames as well as whole sports
In this article CNC Morsa Images | DigitalVision | Getty Images Company: Centene Corp. (CNC) Business: Centene operates as a multi-national health-care enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals in the United States. Its Managed Care segment offers health plan coverage to individuals through government-subsidized programs, including Medicaid, state children’s health
Alok Sharma, president of COP26, has now opened the plenary session of politicians from around the world, trying to rally them towards a final agreement before nightfall. He told delegates that the time has come to “reach a conclusion” and said he hoped that the draft text took into account the views of nearly 200
Earning credit card rewards can put a little money back in your pocket when you spend. Some cards offer miles or cashback; others allow you to earn points. Citi ThankYou is a rewards program that makes it easy to earn points on purchases with eligible Citi credit cards. Knowing how to earn Citi ThankYou Points
Australia’s defence minister has said it was “inconceivable” that his nation would not support the US in a campaign to defend Taiwan from China, amid rising concerns about Beijing’s increasingly assertive military activity. In an interview with The Australian newspaper, Peter Dutton said that Chinese leaders had been “very clear about their intent to go
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Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance policies can help you to build wealth while leaving behind a death benefit for your loved ones. These policies put a portion of the policyholder’s premium payments toward annual renewable term life insurance, with the remainder added to the cash value of the policy after fees are deducted. On a
Steve Bannon, Donald Trump’s former political adviser, was indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt of Congress after failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the panel of lawmakers investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. According to the US justice department, Bannon was charged with failing to appear at a
Hong Kong has been rocked by protests and a pandemic that has almost shut the city off from the world but high-end property deals are booming, buoyed by mainland entrepreneurs. Two flats were sold this week by Wheelock, the real estate group of billionaire Peter Woo, on the city’s famous Peak for HK$1.2bn (US$154m), setting
Minimizing bills is always a challenge, but a thoughtful approach can make all the difference. From trimming unnecessary expenses to paying off existing balances, there’s a lot you can do to streamline your finances and feel more secure in your spending. Below, we share three tips to help you reduce your bills and tackle debt
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 19, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The market, regardless of which index we use – S&P 500, Dow or Nasdaq – keeps climbing and making new highs. With that type of trajectory, we might assume that there are
François Hollande had just finished four hours of testimony in the terrorism trial of 20 men accused of carrying out the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris when one of them stood up as if to address the packed courtroom. It was Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving alleged member of the Isis-backed extremists who struck
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