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The new Startmate accelerator program to kick off the year features an impressive 19 startups in Summer ’26. Startmate has invested $2.28 million in the cohort, giving each startup $120,000 for a 7% stake. New CEO Phoebe Pincus said the fresh investments are not about hypotheticals, but rather founders building the infrastructure behind the world we live in and the tools that remove friction from the systems we rely on every day. “At a time when there’s debate about whether Australia can produce globally competitive technology companies, this cohort speaks for itself. 19 companies. 42 founders,” she said. “The ambition…
Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) ranks among the best undervalued European stocks to buy now. On January 23, Erste Group upgraded Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) from Hold to Buy, noting the mining company’s superior return on equity compared to its competitors. According to analyst Hans Engel, Rio Tinto’s sales would grow more strongly in 2026 than the year before, with copper production in Mongolia providing an “important contribution” towards this expansion. The firm stated that silver production will rise in tandem with copper production, bolstering the company’s growth prospects. Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) also met its 2025 production targets for all…
Following Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) fourth-quarter earnings report, the stock experienced a severe sell-off. Amazon stock now trades roughly 23% below its all-time highs at just 25.8 times this year’s earnings estimates, which is close to its lowest valuation in the modern era on a price-to-earnings basis. While revenue beat expectations in the fourth quarter, including a nice acceleration in the Amazon Web Services business, the company’s massive $200 billion 2026 capital spending forecast sent investors running. After all, Amazon made just $139.5 billion in operating cash flow in 2025, up 17% from the prior year. Where to invest $1,000 right…
Is SHIB gearing up for a move toward $0.0000099? Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been on an evident downtrend in the past several months, reflecting a broader cooling of enthusiasm among traders and investors. However, one popular analyst believes the meme coin has a chance to post a substantial price increase in the near future. What Needs to Happen? SHIB saw a strong rebound over the weekend, climbing to $0.0000072, the highest point since late January. Its rise coincided with a broader meme coin upswing triggered by news that X will soon allow users to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their timelines.…
Techstars Sydney is shutting down after three years, with the NSW government ceasing funding for the accelerator program after the 3-year contract expired. The closure is the latest blow to the Sydney startup sector inflicted by the NSW government and Investment NSW, following the loss of SXSW Sydney last month when it withdrew funding, the closure of the Sydney Startup Hub, cuts to MVP funding and delays in rolling out support amid ongoing reviews nearly three-quarters through Labor’s first term in power. Techstars Sydney managing director Christie Jenkins revealed that after three years, three cohorts and more than $6 million…
Today’s mortgage rates are the lowest seen in years. While Freddie Mac reports the current 30-year fixed home loan rate at 6.09%, the Zillow lender marketplace is reporting an average rate of 5.85%. Is it a good time to buy a house or refinance your mortgage? Consider current rates and what you can afford and then shop multiple lenders. You’ll see just how much rates can vary. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 5.85% 20-year fixed: 5.64% 15-year fixed: 5.36% 5/1 ARM: 5.81% 7/1 ARM: 5.71% 30-year VA: 5.36% 15-year VA: 5.15%…
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Council. Present at the meeting was H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairperson of the Council. The meeting focused on topics of high priority such as regulating the use of social media by children, promoting robust digital safety measures for children, the development of education policies and curricula, and the results of students’ standardised assessments. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated…
As Epstein-linked revelations emerged, new data show crypto payments to suspected trafficking services surged 85% globally in 2025. As global attention remains fixed on the continued release and scrutiny of emails and documents tied to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, attention has turned to how exploitation networks operate and move money. Against this backdrop, a new report from Chainalysis disclosed that cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking-related services surged sharply in 2025. Transaction volumes reached hundreds of millions of dollars, up 85% year-over-year. While the figures quantify financial activity, the report stressed that the true cost of these crimes is…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual event on March 8 that recognises women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements worldwide. It is also a day to call attention to the ongoing struggles and challenges faced by women and to advocate for gender equality. IWD has its roots in the early 20th century when women’s rights grassroots activists organised protests and strikes to demand equal rights and treatment. Un Women’s role in advancing women’s rights In the decades that followed, IWD became an increasingly global event, with more and more countries participating each year. In 1975, the United Nations officially…
On Feb. 19, Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT), the world’s largest retailer, reports its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year earnings, and investors may be wondering if the stock is a buy before the report. It’s true that a stock may pop after earnings are released, particularly if numbers beat expectations. On the other hand, a stock can lose value if the report or outlook disappoints investors. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Of course, investors should look beyond…