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I want to give my brother and his kids $5,000 each. My financial adviser is reluctant. Who’s right?

“In the past I’ve loaned my brother over $12,000, which I’m sure I’ll never get back.”

Sanity check my AI infrastructure pie

Basically I'm trying to cover the components that are necessary for AI growth, ie. Semiconductors, coolant, lithography. This way I'm just betting that AI "wins" as a concept rather than backing a specific pony? That said, I am a die-hard Rolls and Kraken fan so I guess I'm backing those ponies. Rolls Royce Kraken Robotics KLA ASML NVIDIA Broadcom Vertiv Am I missing any big opportunities here that fit what I'm going for, or making any huge mistakes? Assuming people here have done levels of rese

How a couple lost their 3 children in as many countries and were arrested in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong couple has drawn public scrutiny after refusing a DNA test for their baby’s registration following his birth at home, raising potential gaps in the city’s legal and child welfare system. The infant’s father, Tsang Wai-bong, and mother, Kwan Pui-sin, subsequently underwent a DNA test, according to the police on Wednesday, a day after their arrest on suspicion of child neglect. The Social Welfare Department also applied to the court for a protection order over the two-month old baby,..

Bitcoin Savings Plan Calculator 2026: Calculate the return on your Bitcoin DCA savings plan

A whole Bitcoin is too expensive for most people. Savings plans offer a good alternative here. This is where the average cost effect comes into play.

Help for newbie

Hello I started to save money for my retirement by investing to vwce. I have some cash in hand , I need to use it after 4 years for my car loan downpayment. So I want to use 4K euros for a bit more risky share/fund. I was thinking to buy some nvidia stocks while have founds in vwce ? Any recommendations ? submitted by /u/smh_photo [link] [comments]

Tariffs: USA threatens India with additional tariffs because of forced labor - EU is also in its sights

A US investigation accuses numerous countries of forced labor. These failures by trading partners are “unacceptable”.

Spanish billionaire moves to 10th place globally as Inditex sales jump

Amancio Ortega moved into 10th place on the Forbes real-time billionaires list after the retailer he co-founded, Inditex, reported accelerating sales in the current quarter.

Johor vote kicks off Malaysia's next electoral cycle: 4 takeaways

Coupang's cost-cutting Rocket Now shakes up Japan's food delivery sector

Thaksin granted royal pardon, regains freedom

Indonesia's nutrition agency in turmoil as chief sacked, office raided

Japan's fertility rate at record low; 10th straight year of decline

Alibaba opens Qwen to external apps as China's AI agent race intensifies

Vietnam inflation rises to 2020 high; trade deficit widens on fuel costs

What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan?

The mainland Chinese coastguard’s first independent law enforcement patrol east of Taiwan on Monday – in response to the maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines – marked an expansion of its patrolled area beyond the traditional focus. Since its launch in 2021, the China Coast Guard (CCG) has routinely patrolled in the South China Sea, East China Sea and Yellow Sea. In recent years, apart from routine patrols around a few Taiwan-controlled islands, the CCG has also joined the...

INEOS to Supply LNG to Asia under Marubeni Deal

The agreement with the Japanese trading and investment conglomerate represents INEOS' first LNG deliveries to the Asia-Pacific region.

What happened to celebrity selling power? Why Hollywood’s most famous struggle to unload their lavish homes.

For decades, fame seemed to be the only guarantee for a quick, splashy, and profitable home sale, but in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered.

The late Richard Simmons’ L.A. estate returns to the market with a new sales strategy—and a lower price

The iconic Los Angeles estate where fitness guru Richard Simmons died in 2024 has undergone a big price cut, just a few weeks after it reappeared on the market as a $5.8 million “canvas for transformation.”

DeepSeek nears US$7b haul in first-ever funding round, with backing from Tencent, CATL

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek is finalising its first external fundraising round, securing over 50 billion yuan (US$7.4 billion) at a valuation of just under US$60 billion, according to people familiar with the matter – marking a six-fold leap from its US$10 billion valuation in April. The blockbuster round highlights intensifying global competition and a shifting strategy for the AI breakout star, which had previously resisted external capital. Market-oriented investors and.

Veronika Grimm: The West is threatening to gamble away its talent pool in the fight with China

Smart minds are the central resource for technological progress - which not only determines a country's economic performance. A guest post.

China among top gold buyers as bullion overtakes US Treasuries in global reserves: ECB

China is one of the world’s largest buyers of gold as central banks shift towards the precious metal, which has overtaken US Treasuries to become the world’s top reserve asset amid higher valuations and its appeal as a geopolitical hedge, the European Central Bank said. The world’s second-largest economy was the fourth-largest per-country buyer of gold in 2025 after Poland, Kazakhstan and Brazil, purchasing about 25 tonnes, the ECB stated. It estimated that China had bought more than 350 tonnes.

Cryptocurrency: Record outflows from ETFs increase pressure on Bitcoin – price falls below $66,000

Investors have been continuously withdrawing money from Bitcoin ETFs for twelve trading days. According to experts, institutional investors in particular are losing patience.

United Nations: Bangladesh's foreign minister succeeds Baerbock

The UN General Assembly has elected Khalilur Rahman as its new president. Bangladesh's foreign minister will begin his one-year term in September, succeeding the current incumbent Annalena Baerbock.

Ukraine war: Ukraine disrupts Putin's economic forum with massive drone attacks on St. Petersburg

Russian President Putin usually receives his guests in a splendid manner at the economic forum. Now drone attacks are overshadowing the meeting. There were several injured.

Mechanical engineering: US financial investor Triton takes over drive manufacturer Flender

The US investor Carlyle is selling the drive technology specialist to the investment company Triton. The purchase price was not disclosed; closing is scheduled for the fourth quarter.

Dulux owner Akzo Nobel plummets 19% after takeover talks fall through

Investors are also continuing to monitor developments in the U.S.-Iran war after tensions escalated overnight.

What is the equivalent of VWCE/WEBN in bonds?

Im considering putting a portion of my portfolio in bonds along. Do most people who invest in bonds use a bonds ETF or do they buy bonds directly? Which are the most widely used bond ETFs other options for bonds? Thanks submitted by /u/Capable_Fan8036 [link] [comments]

Prevention: If you have diabetes, it is better to avoid walking barefoot

In the summer, for many people, walking barefoot and feeling the grass and sand right on their feet is part of the routine. But this is risky for diabetics. Why you should wear shoes instead.

Purchasing behavior: More online purchases despite the slump in consumption – AI helps you save

Delivery services instead of shopping sprees: People in Germany are buying more and more online. In some product groups, ordering online has long been standard - and not just for convenience.

Purchasing behavior: More online purchases despite the slump in consumption – AI helps you save

Delivery services instead of shopping sprees: People in Germany are buying more and more online. In some product groups, ordering online has long been standard - and not just for convenience.