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Iran war puts prediction markets back in the spotlight
Prediction markets let people wager on just about anything — from basketball games to elections. And among more jarring bets recently, the fate of the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Shortly ahead of a fragile ceasefire agreement earlier…
Market Hall to host Derby Bike Festival
A one-day festival which aims to highlight the physical and mental benefits of cycling is set to take place in Derby. The Derby Bike Festival, held at the Market Hall, will also aim to celebrate the cycling opportunities in the city. The event will…
Oil Surges, US Futures Drop on Hormuz Blockade: Markets Wrap
Oil surged and US equity futures slid after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of peace talks. The dollar rose. Global benchmark Brent crude gained almost 8% and…
All I want is... £20m: Mariah Carey puts her penthouse on the market
Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE She earns millions in royalties every year for her hit song All I Want For Christmas Is You. Yet it seems Mariah Carey may want something else, in…
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Teaching marketing-but are we doing it well ourselves?
I spend a significant amount of time in classrooms, not as a student anymore but as a guest faculty member at management institutes. I talk to young minds about brands, strategy, and the high-stakes art of earning attention. These conversations…
Odds of Strait of Hormuz opening plunge on prediction markets
The likelihood of the Strait of Hormuz being open to traffic tumbled Sunday after the U.S. moved to block Iranian ports and peace talks ended with no agreement. On Kalshi, the odds of traffic through the Strait returning to normal before…
Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market
Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of the country. The attack took place near the border between Yobe and Borno states while an aircraft was said to be engaged in an…
Can the Punk Rock flea market save the soul of Seattle?
Strolling the commercial corridor atop Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood on a recent Friday afternoon, I catch a cappella voices booming down the block: Every woman, every man, join the caravan of love … It's the unlikely siren song…
Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market
Chris Ewokor, Abuja, Nigeria and Amy Walker Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of the country. The attack took place near the border between Yobe and Borno states…
200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state
At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military planes struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents said on Sunday.
Watch What Would a US Blockade of Hormuz Mean for Energy Markets
What Would a US Blockade of Hormuz Mean for Energy Markets As President Trump threatens a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports on the possible impact on oil and fuel supplies.
KKR Unit to Boost Buying in $2.8 Trillion Japan Property Market
KKR & Co. 's Japan real estate management subsidiary plans a “big expansion” in purchases of properties that companies want to sell off, a market the firm estimates is as big as ¥450 trillion ($2.8 trillion), the unit's head said.
Markets May Be Pricing In The Wrong Outcome
Markets rallied on optimism that Middle East conflict risks have faded, with the S&P 500 up over 3.5% and oil down more than 14%. Despite the rally, oil remains near $100/barrel, posing ongoing risks to financial conditions and potential for…
The Market's Next Test Is Already Here
Investors are just starting to shake off a weekslong rout brought on by conflict in the Middle East and surging oil prices. But the next test for stocks has already arrived. Monday will bring the start of the first-quarter earnings season, with…
Hundreds feared dead after Nigerian military airstrike on market
More than 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the country's northeast on Saturday night, according to a local councillor and residents. The airstrike occurred as the military pursued Islamist…
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