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Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the release of the “2024 New and Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured $7 billion in new capital investments across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these results reinforce Alabama’s position as a premier destination for business growth, innovation and job creation. “Alabama’s economy is on the move, and this report proves it,” said Governor Ivey. “With more than $7 billion in new...

Bangladesh must ensure long-term political stability, maintain policy consistency, and improve regulatory processes to create an environment conducive to attracting more Japanese investment, according to speakers at a discussion yesterday. The findings of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) 2024 survey have underscored the country's resilience and investment potential, particularly in attracting Japanese businesses, they said. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The discussion on the "2024 Jetro Survey on Business Conditions of Japanese Companies in Asia and Oceania" was organised by Jetro at The...

Global investor Actis on Monday said it has acquired full ownership in Stride Climate Investments, a solar generation asset portfolio in the country from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management. Actis will take charge of Stride’s 371MW (414MWp) portfolio of operating solar PV assets spread across 21 projects in 7 states, the majority of which are concentrated in Gujarat.  Actis did not disclose the deal value. Actis has deployed more than $7.1 billion in Asia since inception across different strategies and, as a leading energy investor, has built or...

Amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s hard-hitting tariff policy, diversified Indian financial services company Motilal Oswal has suggested that India could strengthen its domestic industries and ramp up local production. Trump has a history of imposing heavy tariffs on India, including 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum imposed in 2018. The tariffs had an inimical effect on India’s trade with the U.S., with steel exports plunging 46% one year after the tariffs were announced.Meanwhile, India’s heavy reliance on oil imports leads to huge capital outflows and a weaker...

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Investing in real estate is an attractive option, as it offers the potential for significant returns and is an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. However, the decision to purchase an investment property involves many considerations, and you need to make sure the investment will align well with your financial goals and lifestyle. Are You Financially Prepared? Before taking the plunge, assess your current financial situation. A stable income, a strong credit score, and a robust savings buffer are essential prerequisites. Investments require a considerable upfront financial commitment, including down...

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with mortgage expert Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages to explore the advantages of refinancing and how it can help investors grow their property portfolio. The co-hosts talk about the growing trend of refinancing as many investors seek to secure lower interest rates, particularly with the recent RBA rate cuts, while discussing 10 other reasons to refinance beyond just securing a better rate. One reason to refinance is to secure a higher property valuation, which lowers the loan-to-value...

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! The whispers are turning into roars. Artificial intelligence isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s the revolution reshaping every industry on the planet. From driverless cars to medical breakthroughs, AI is on the cusp of a global explosion, and savvy investors stand to reap the rewards. Here’s why this is the prime moment to jump on the AI bandwagon: Exponential Growth on the Horizon: Forget linear growth...

Last week I summarized takeaways from my visit to SXSW earlier this month. As I mentioned in that article, the most hyped technology at the event was quantum computing. I found this to be quite curious, especially considering that even the most optimistic fans of quantum computing believe that practical use is still 3-5 years away, and most pragmatists think we have at least a decade to go. I’ve spent some time thinking about this and thought I’d offer an update on the quantum industry as a whole.  Before we...

The Ahmedabad Zone of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said it had provisionally attached Rs 1.09 crore’s worth of immovable and movable properties of the owner of Creditbulls Investments, Dhaval Solani, and his family on February 28. The attachment was made under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In its statement on Monday, the ED said that it had initiated an investigation on the basis of FIRs registered by Gujarat Police in Jamnagar and Rajkot and Tamil Nadu Police in Chennai against Creditbulls Investments, Solani and others for...