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E-payments make up 85% of total transactions in 2025: SAMA

E-payments accounted for 85% of all retail transactions in Saudi Arabia in 2025, up from 79% a year earlier, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said.

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E-payments accounted for 85% of all retail transactions in Saudi Arabia in 2025, up from 79% a year earlier, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said.

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Live updates: Markets on edge, Wall Street flat, oil set to rise as US threatens Gulf blockade

The Middle East failed peace talks are expected to drive oil prices higher and reverse the anticipated gains on the ASX today. Follow the day's events and insig...

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The Middle East failed peace talks are expected to drive oil prices higher and reverse the anticipated gains on the ASX today. Follow the day's events and insig...

Vivian Tu: Why a Smaller Tax Refund Means You’re Doing Your Taxes Right

Money expert Vivian Tu explains why a big tax refund isn’t a win -- and how adjusting your withholding can help you keep more of your money year-round.

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Money expert Vivian Tu explains why a big tax refund isn’t a win -- and how adjusting your withholding can help you keep more of your money year-round.

Tadawul's weekly market cap declines SAR 59.2B, foreign ownership at 4.76%

The market capitalization of listed stocks on the Main Market (TASI) decreased nearly 0.6%, or SAR 59.2 billion week-on-week (WoW) to SAR 9.84 trillio

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The market capitalization of listed stocks on the Main Market (TASI) decreased nearly 0.6%, or SAR 59.2 billion week-on-week (WoW) to SAR 9.84 trillio

Is Alphabet (GOOGL) One of the Best Long Term Growth Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires?

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the Best Long Term Growth Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. On April 8, Needham reaffirmed a “Buy” ratin...

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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the Best Long Term Growth Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. On April 8, Needham reaffirmed a “Buy” ratin...

China’s AI boom: blazing IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new ‘token economy'

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

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China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

You the Birthday: Breaking Down Latest Trend Started By Black TikTok

Black TikTok has a new trend spreading across the internet, telling users "you the birthday" as older internet users try to keep up.

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Black TikTok has a new trend spreading across the internet, telling users "you the birthday" as older internet users try to keep up.

American Airlines (AAL): Among the Best Growth Stocks to Buy With Highest Upside Potential

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is one of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy With Highest Upside Potential. As of April 8, 61% of the 28 analysts covering...

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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is one of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy With Highest Upside Potential. As of April 8, 61% of the 28 analysts covering...

Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE) Submits Proposal for Uranium Production Facility in Argentina

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NNE) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (N...

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Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NNE) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (N...

Sable Offshore (SOC) Kicks Off Oil Sales From Santa Ynez Pipeline System

Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) i...

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Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) i...

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Launches Digital Infrastructure Protector Solution

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) is one of the 8 Best Quality Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) is one of the best qual...

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Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) is one of the 8 Best Quality Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) is one of the best qual...

Is Hallador Energy (HNRG) One of the Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts?

Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Hallador Energy Company (NA...

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Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Hallador Energy Company (NA...

Northern Trust (NTRS) Onboards First Sentier Group Mutual Funds to Datum One Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) is one of the 8 Best Quality Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) is one of...

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Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) is one of the 8 Best Quality Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) is one of...

Sunrun (RUN) Price Target Lowered Amid Concerns Regarding Volumes and Cash Generation

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is the leading ...

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Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is included among the 15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is the leading ...

Foreign institutions net buyers of SAR 963M stocks last week: TASI

Foreigninstitutions were net buyers of nearly SAR 963 million worth of stocks onTadawulin the week ended April 9, according to recent data issued by T

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Foreigninstitutions were net buyers of nearly SAR 963 million worth of stocks onTadawulin the week ended April 9, according to recent data issued by T

Boon for bulls? CTAs set to deploy $45B into stocks this week

Technical forces may boost stocks: Goldman sees $45B in CTA buying and dealer gamma flipping bullish for S&P 500.

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Technical forces may boost stocks: Goldman sees $45B in CTA buying and dealer gamma flipping bullish for S&P 500.

BEN share price at $11: here’s how I would value them

Is the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price good value? Here are 2 ways you can put a number on it.

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Is the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price good value? Here are 2 ways you can put a number on it.

Geopolitical Shock Tests Moat Strategies As Energy Surges

Moat Index fell 9.55%, lagging as zero energy exposure hurt during the sector’s rally. Fortinet and Palo Alto outperformed, showing resilience despite broader...

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Moat Index fell 9.55%, lagging as zero energy exposure hurt during the sector’s rally. Fortinet and Palo Alto outperformed, showing resilience despite broader...

IRGC warns of ‘severe force’ amid Trump’s blockade move in Strait of Hormuz

“Any military vessels approaching the Strait… will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force,” the IRGC said, according...

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“Any military vessels approaching the Strait… will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force,” the IRGC said, according...

Is a Costco membership worth it just for gas?

Gas prices keep climbing and, if the war in Iran continues, that's not likely to change anytime soon. As of April 9, the national average for a gallon of regula...

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Gas prices keep climbing and, if the war in Iran continues, that's not likely to change anytime soon. As of April 9, the national average for a gallon of regula...

Crypto News: Why Is $8.9M Pouring Into Pepeto While the Bitcoin Price Prediction Climbs to $170K

Crypto news this week centers on two stories that are about to crash into each other. Pepeto is racing toward its Binance listing with $8,943,183 already

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Crypto news this week centers on two stories that are about to crash into each other. Pepeto is racing toward its Binance listing with $8,943,183 already

FTC is said to weigh deal with ad giants over alleged coordinated boycotts

FTC in settlement talks with major ad agencies over alleged antitrust coordination and “brand safety” boycotts affecting X and others—read key stakes now.

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FTC in settlement talks with major ad agencies over alleged antitrust coordination and “brand safety” boycotts affecting X and others—read key stakes now.

Are There Still Opportunities In Europe And Asia Despite High Oil Prices?

There is still investing opportunity in Europe and Asia despite higher oil prices. Utilities, aerospace and industrial stocks may be worth watching. Read more h...

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There is still investing opportunity in Europe and Asia despite higher oil prices. Utilities, aerospace and industrial stocks may be worth watching. Read more h...

Watch: Mandarin Oriental in Miami demolished — Why the famous hotel was razed and what's next?

Miami’s iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel was demolished in a controlled implosion to make way for a new luxury project. The site will now be redeveloped into hi...

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Miami’s iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel was demolished in a controlled implosion to make way for a new luxury project. The site will now be redeveloped into hi...

White House Tells Banks to Use Anthropic to Spot Vulnerabilities

America’s biggest banks are reportedly beginning in-house tests of Anthropic’s Mythos artificial intelligence model. That’s according to a report Friday

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America’s biggest banks are reportedly beginning in-house tests of Anthropic’s Mythos artificial intelligence model. That’s according to a report Friday

The Hottest New Trade in Crypto

Tokenization is the big buzzword in crypto right now. Here's how to get involved.

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Tokenization is the big buzzword in crypto right now. Here's how to get involved.

Advanced CEO says outlook 'blurry' despite SK Gas deal gains

, said that the outlook remains somewhat blurry given current conditions, despite higher profit margins compared to previous months, noting that this

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, said that the outlook remains somewhat blurry given current conditions, despite higher profit margins compared to previous months, noting that this

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes election loss after 16 years as prime minister

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is poised to lose his re-election effort, with more than half the ballots counted, and has already conceded.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is poised to lose his re-election effort, with more than half the ballots counted, and has already conceded.

Monday Message Board

Another Monday Message Board. Post comments on any topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language please. Side discussions and idees fixes to the sandpits, plea...

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Another Monday Message Board. Post comments on any topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language please. Side discussions and idees fixes to the sandpits, plea...

Oil Shock, AI Tailwinds, And Portfolio Shifts Across Emerging Markets

Middle East conflict pushed oil above $100, creating near-term pressure on oil-importing EM economies while benefiting exporters. Read more here.

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Middle East conflict pushed oil above $100, creating near-term pressure on oil-importing EM economies while benefiting exporters. Read more here.

Trump says fuel prices may stay elevated as Iran conflict weighs on economy (CO1:COM:Commodity)

Trump warns gas and oil prices may stay high through fall as Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade threaten markets—get the latest energy outlook now.

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Trump warns gas and oil prices may stay high through fall as Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade threaten markets—get the latest energy outlook now.

WATCH Video: Japan volcano erupts — Sakurajima eruption sends massive ash plume 3,400m into sky

The eruption from the Minamidake crater sent ash plumes soaring up to 3,400 meters into the sky, blanketing large parts of Kagoshima Prefecture in volcanic ash.

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The eruption from the Minamidake crater sent ash plumes soaring up to 3,400 meters into the sky, blanketing large parts of Kagoshima Prefecture in volcanic ash.

Wall Street Brunch: Earnings Arrive Amid Hormuz Standoff

Big banks and tech names kick off earnings season this week. Trump orders U.S. to block Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic. Fed Beige Book and speakers guide rat...

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Big banks and tech names kick off earnings season this week. Trump orders U.S. to block Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic. Fed Beige Book and speakers guide rat...

S&P 500: Distrust Direction (Technical Analysis)

S&P 500 (SPY) update: after retracing 77% of the decline, upside may slow above 6850; choppy range likely until Q4 and lower lows possible in 2026.

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S&P 500 (SPY) update: after retracing 77% of the decline, upside may slow above 6850; choppy range likely until Q4 and lower lows possible in 2026.

Are MIN shares or RMD shares better value in 2026?

The Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) share price and Resmed CDI (ASX:RMD) share price are in focus in 2026. Here's how you could put a value on them.

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The Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) share price and Resmed CDI (ASX:RMD) share price are in focus in 2026. Here's how you could put a value on them.

Turkish proverb of the day: 'Measure a thousand times and cut...' Lessons on planning, success, hard work, and why careful action is crucial for a win

Turkish proverb of the day explains the meaning of “Measure a thousand times and cut once” and shows how planning, patience, and careful review help people ...

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Turkish proverb of the day explains the meaning of “Measure a thousand times and cut once” and shows how planning, patience, and careful review help people ...

Wary investors eye another escalation in Iran war

(Bloomberg) -- The prospect that the Iran war will reintensify after the failure of peace talks threatens to spark fresh volatility across global markets, after...

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(Bloomberg) -- The prospect that the Iran war will reintensify after the failure of peace talks threatens to spark fresh volatility across global markets, after...

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell?

The bears worry about Meta's spending habits, while the bulls are excited about its core business and the potential of AI. Who is right?

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The bears worry about Meta's spending habits, while the bulls are excited about its core business and the potential of AI. Who is right?