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Dual Edge Research publishes two powerful newsletters that work great individually — and even better together. The Bull Strangle Newsletter focuses on stocks and options, combining stock ownership with premium-selling strategies to generate consistent income and market-beating returns. The Smart Spreads Newsletter specializes in seasonal commodity futures spreads, offering a diversified approach with low correlation to equities. Together, they deliver a complete investment perspective — one focused on income, the other on diversification — all under one simple subscription. IntroductionIn my previous two articles, I introduced the idea that finding the highest-quality seasonal commodity spreads is a process of elimination. Every…

The total value of personal loans in Jordan declined by the end of 2025, reaching JOD 13.951 billion, compared with JOD 14.035 billion at the end of 2024. Housing loans accounted for 41% of the total. Personal loans ranked as the second-largest category of household debt, totaling JOD 4.450 billion, followed by vehicle loans at JOD 1.901 billion. Consumer loans amounted to approximately JOD 1.090 billion, while credit card debt stood at around JOD 557 million by the end of the fourth quarter of last year. According to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of Jordan, total credit facilities…

July 12, 2026 — 5:00amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAReal Money, a free weekly newsletter giving expert tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money, is sent every Sunday. You’re reading an excerpt – sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox.If you’re reading this column, I have to assume you’ve got a pretty good grasp of the pros and cons of investing. You know, putting some money into shares or other investments, earning a decent return each year, retiring early, buying…

AI cloud infrastructure provider, CoreWeave, has secured more than $20 billion in debt and equity financing this year, including a recently closed $3.1 billion loan backed by graphics processing units. The oversubscribed facility shows the scale of institutional demand for companies and infrastructure tied to the AI buildout. Investors have aggressively poured money into the sector throughout 2026, with CryptoRank data ranking AI as the year’s most popular funding category. In stark contrast, Bitcoin has moved in the opposite direction. The largest digital asset has fallen more than 50% from its previous peak near $126,000, even as the global money…

Accord Mortgages is reducing rates on its buy-to-let range this week by 0.08%. Changes apply to all five-year fixes up to 75% LTV, which are reducing by 0.08%. There are no changes to two-or-three-year rates. Available from tomorrow, five-year fixed rates are reducing to 4.71% at 60% LTV and 4.87% at 75% LTV, both with a £995 fee and standard valuation. For remortgage, a five-year fix is reducing to 4.90% at 75% LTV with a £995 fee, standard valuation and remortgage legal service. The lender is also extending product end dates to 31st October to maximise product term…

ING Groep building in Frankfurt. Stock image. ING Groep, one of the top financiers of commodity trading, is fielding “a lot” of calls from clients to support Venezuelan natural resource deals as the country revamps exports after years of US sanctions, its new Americas commodity finance head said. “We’re getting a lot of requests from traders so we’re looking at it,” Remko van de Water said in an interview. But ING isn’t yet financing commodity deals in the country. “We’re considering it but it’s not part of our mandate at the moment.” Van de Water said that ING was probably…

New US tariff proposals targeting imports from countries linked to forced labour practices, including South Africa, could reshape the risk and reward profile of several export-focused JSE stocks. A 12.5% tariff on certain South African exports, together with the possibility of full or partial exemptions, creates a clear fork in the road for investors watching mining, agriculture, and manufacturing companies with US exposure. This article explains how that tariff debate relates to South African Export-Dependent Stocks and highlights 3 stocks that could see a positive impact if exemptions or partial relief materialise. Impala Platinum Holdings (JSE:IMP) Overview: Impala Platinum Holdings…

American Express (NYSE: AXP) stock has been sliding this year as the market continues to worry about interest rates, inflation, oil prices, and how they’re going to impact the economy. The Warren Buffett favorite, though, continues to demonstrate growth and momentum. Are the worries unfounded? Here’s why card-fee growth matters more than spending growth right now, and what to expect when the company reports second-quarter earnings on July 24. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction”…

AI stock bubble If you own an index fund, hold AI-linked tech stocks, or have money in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) invested in U.S. equities, this market warning is for you. AI has been the biggest driver of stock market gains in 2026. Some investment experts still back chip makers and the large companies building AI infrastructure. But a growing number of experienced voices are warning that a crash may be coming, and those warnings matter for Canadian investors. A new concerned voice has joined the likes of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon,…

San Jose, California, United States, July 2026 — Altera has appointed Junaid Ahmed as its Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the executive leadership team as the company accelerates its growth as the world’s largest independent pure-play FPGA solutions provider.Announcing the appointment, Altera welcomed Junaid at a pivotal stage in the company’s evolution, noting that his leadership will help strengthen Altera’s financial foundation, enhance operational scalability, and create long-term value for customers, partners, employees, and shareholders. With more than three decades of leadership experience across the global semiconductor industry, he brings deep expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, transformation, mergers and acquisitions,…