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Wealth of Nancy Pelosi revealed after she pocketed $130M in stock profits during Congress career

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stock portfolio has grown around 17,000 percent over the course of her nearly four-decade career in Congress.

Banks to be spared from Rachel Reeves' Budget tax raid

Shares in Britain's biggest banks rose on Thursday morning amid reports they would be spared from higher taxes in the upcoming Budget.

BRIONY BUILDS into ASUS ROG HELIOS - The £270 PC Case!

Briony has had a little project in hand - she got the flagship Asus rog helios case, and a ton of components from asus for a showcase build. Is this expensive case worth the money - was it hard to build into it? Did she run into problems? How did it end up looking? All and more is answered today! 00:13 Briony Unboxed / Introduction 00:49 The Components breakdown 05:10 Case Filters Closeup 06:20 Panel and psu Shroud removal 09:40 Taking a look inside the case 11:10 ssd time 12:50 Installing the cpu and Memory 14:20 Installing the rog Strix Z390-E Gaming motherboard 15:46 Installing the rog Thor 850W Platinum psu 19:13 Connecting up the motherboard cables 20:10 Admiring the case design 21:08 Installing the asus aio Cooler 27:20 Cable work 30:25 Installing the asus Rox Strix 2060 33:50 Some niggling issues with PCIe Extension cable 35:00 Briony does the Cable Management 39:00 System built! Test Build components: Intel i5 9600K Processor Asus rog Strix Z390-E Gaming motherboard rog Ryujin 360 aio Cooler Hyper X Predator DDR4 2933MHz Memory Asus rog Strix rtx 2060 Graphics card rog Thor 850W platinum Powersupply KitGuru uses a variety of equipment to produce content: As of May 2019: Panasonic GH5 and GH5s Cameras Panasonic GH4 Cameras

Keeping over this amount of cash in your bank account is a serious mistake — how much do you have stashed in there?

Cash is king, right? Not always.

Banks lend $18 billion for Oracle-tied data center project, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) -A consortium of around 20 banks is providing a project finance loan of about $18 billion to support the construction of a data center campus linked to Oracle in New Mexico, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, BNP Paribas SA, Goldman Sachs Group, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group are administrative agents on the deal, the report said, citing people with

What could new health spending budget mean for Canadians?

Tuesday's federal budget had several promises for the health-care sector. This includes 5 billion dollars for a dedicated infrastructure fund. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what this could mean for Canadians.

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 36: Stocks to leverage Carney budget

Welcome to episode 36 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, where Stockhouse columnists Jonathon Brown and me, Trevor Abes, each deliver a 2.5-minute stock profile related to recent news stories with investment implications. This week, we’re talking about two market-beating stocks positioned to benefit from new incentives in Prime Minister Mark Carney’...

NS&I launches new fixed rate bonds with a one-year fix paying more than the other options

National Savings and Investments has launched a range of fixed-rate bonds with boosted interest rates for those wanting to lock their money away for a better return.

Here's Why You Should Talk About Money Before Getting Married

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The world's 21 celebrity billionaires ranked by wealth

From iconic actors to legendary musicians, meet the world's billionaire celebrities.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates at 4% once again today, with a cut in December now thought likely.

Global Payments' quarterly profit rises on strong performance in merchant solutions unit

(Reuters) -Payment technology company Global Payments reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by a robust performance in its merchant solutions business. Shares of the Atlanta-based company, which have lost nearly 31.2% this year, rose 7.9% to $83.2 in premarket trading. Consumer spending has been robust in the U.S. despite President Donald Trump's trade and immigration

All the inheritance tax changes that could be in the Budget, and how to plan

Why It’s Time to Tax the Billionaires and Save the Planet

Esther Duflo breaks through the noise and exposes a brutal truth: climate change is a debt crisis — and the bill belongs to the rich. Her talk shows how a small global wealth tax could save millions of lives, fund real adaptation, and rebuild trust between nations. Forget carbon credits. This is economics without the spin.

KKR’s profit beats forecast on credit-led inflows, one-off charge weighs

By Isla Binnie and Arasu Kannagi Basil (Reuters) -Investment firm KKR reported a rise in third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street's expectations on Friday, boosted by strong fundraising, particularly in credit and its insurance unit. Adjusted net income of $1.27 billion, or $1.41 per share, surpassed the $1.17 billion, or $1.30 per share, that analysts on average had expected from the

More than half of Gen Z Canadians feel pressured to ‘fake’ financial stability: TD

Gen Z Canadians feel compelled to maintain a successful image on social media, while nearly two-thirds believe they’re falling behind their peers financially

My wife and I could only afford to put 5% down on a new $400K home this year — now that we've come into cash, should we throw it all at our mortgage?

Do the benefits of paying off your mortgage more quickly outweigh the potential boost to retirement savings?

What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise

What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise - The Trump administration is currently locked in a legal battle with the US Supreme Court over whether he was able to impose the tariffs in the first place

Salesperson explains how much a $998 down payment really costs

At Formula Ford, a sales rep explained how the advertised $998 down payment was actually more than $4,000 when factoring in other charges, including some listed in the fine print.

The pension gap: How women end up £100,000 worse off by retirement

Women often have less in retirement - but there are ways to fix this

1 Soaring Mining Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Rio is a TSX mining stock that has returned more than 200% to shareholders over the last 12 months. Is it still undervalued? The post 1 Soaring Mining Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The best ways to invest your money in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and older

7 Beginner Tips for Easy Investing from Your Sofa

That compound interest, though.

Where Nova Scotia's top-earning 0.1% are getting their wealth

New numbers from Statistics Canada based on tax filings from 2023 show how much the highest-income Nova Scotians make. The top 0.1 per cent made more than $920,000 — about 29 times more than the typical Nova Scotian. Lars Osberg, a professor of economics, breaks down the numbers with Tom Murphy.

How to become a millionaire in Canada: Kevin O’Leary’s simple formula can get you there — even on a $65,000 annual income. Here’s his ‘magic method.’

Is it really that simple?

TSX posts biggest gain in three weeks as gold prices rise

By Avinash P and Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) -Canada's main stock index rebounded on Wednesday, with technology and resource-linked shares leading broad-based gains as gold prices rose and investors cheered stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 325.66 points, or 1.1%, at 30,103.48, its biggest advance since October 14. On Tuesday, the index posted its

MetLife quarterly profit rises on investment gains

(Reuters) -MetLife reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the insurer raked in more income from investments. Risk-averse insurers typically hold bond-heavy investment portfolios, which offer better yields in a volatile and uncertain market environment. The company said returns on private equity assets were also higher. MetLife's net investment income came in at $6.09 billion

Report: Truth about the Royals' money

Wealth is always relative - even for those who possess vast quantities of it, not to mention three valets and an enviable property portfolio.

So Much Car for So Little Money: Buying a Jaguar XK 4.2

The Jaguar XK 4.2 offers classic grand tourer style, V8 performance, and serious value for money. In this video, we take a closer look at what makes it such a tempting buy — and why it might just be one of the best bargains in the used car market.

The Rich List

There's a new billionaire topping our list this year. Here are Canada's 40 wealthiest people—and how they made their money.

This Finance Stock Could Be the Cornerstone of Your RRSP

Sun Life Financial is a durable, global insurance growth stock that fits perfectly as an RRSP cornerstone, offering steady dividends and long-term compounding. The post This Finance Stock Could Be the Cornerstone of Your RRSP appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

19 Canadian Money-Saving Tricks From Immigrant Families

Canada’s immigrant families have long mastered the art of stretching every dollar without sacrificing quality of life. Their money habits

1 Marvellous Canadian Dividend Stock Down 67% to Buy and Hold Right Now

Down almost 70% from all-time highs, this small-cap dividend stock offers significant upside potential in 2025. The post 1 Marvellous Canadian Dividend Stock Down 67% to Buy and Hold Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Mega Millions nears $1 billion: When is the next drawing?

Mega Millions jackpot inches toward $1 billion after no winners in latest drawing - The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336

Australia's central bank holds rates steady, might be done easing

By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady as expected at 3.60%, saying it was cautious about easing further given higher inflation, firmer consumer demand and a revival in the housing market. Wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said recent data suggested inflationary pressures could remain in

Budget 2025 opens the door to growth: How investors and entrepreneurs can turn new tax credits into profit

Here's how investors and business owners can use Mark Carney's budget 2025 to help boost their earnings

@ the Bell: Markets soften under AI slowdown and layoff surge

Canada’s main stock index had dropped to its lowest point in over a month on Friday, before flattening out by close. Investors weighed strong domestic employment figures against waning momentum in stocks tied to artificial intelligence. In the US, major stock benchmarks were divided as technology shares continued to struggle. Leading AI companies l...

Exclusive-Financial software provider OneStream explores sale after share price drop, sources say

By Milana Vinn, Amy-Jo Crowley and Valentina Za (Reuters) -Financial software maker OneStream is exploring strategic options including a possible sale, less than 18 months after its stock market debut, according to three people familiar with the matter. OneStream has been working with investment bankers at JPMorgan Chase on its options, the sources said, noting that deliberations are at an early

Ukraine's foreign currency reserves hit record high of $49.5 billion

Ukraine's foreign currency reserves amount to $49.5 billion, the highest since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the central bank said on Friday The National Bank of Ukraine said the reserve amount, calculated as of November 1, is sufficient to cover more than five months of imports. In October, the reserves increased b...

Indigenous Services minister says community shouldn't worry about zeros in budget

OTTAWA — The Indigenous Services minister says community leaders shouldn't worry about zeros in the recent federal budget for programs their members rely on.

What could Elon Musk do with $1 trillion?!

That is world-shaping money!

Everyone Wants To Be Rich, But Poor People Who Make It Aren't Ready For The Culture Shock

No one really talks about how strange wealth can feel. One day, life feels familiar; the next, everything shifts—friends, habits, even how you see yourself. Money changes comfort, sure, but it also quietly changes connection.

Declining prices, interest rates improve housing affordability

Conditions for buyers are largely improving across Canada, including in Calgary, where a new survey points to lower prices and falling mortgage rates boosting purchasing power. Ratehub.ca released its monthly affordability report, finding improvement from August to September in 10 of the 13 major markets it tracks.

Average wealth around the world: how does Canada compare?

From Spain to South Korea, we reveal the average wealth per adult in 25 major countries around the world.

Canada faces recession risk over next 6 months, most financial leaders say

Business and financial leaders say trade tensions are the most important factor the Canadian economy faces and a recession is still possible.

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Invest $5,000 in Right Now

A top-tier Canadian gold stock is a smart buy right now regardless of the investment amount. The post The Smartest Canadian Stock to Invest $5,000 in Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025

What are the best low-risk, high-return investments? Start by understand the relationship between risk and reward and reviewing these top low-risk investments in Canada.

Equivalised net income across Europe: Where do households earn the most?

Despite shared values and culture across Europe, significant income disparities persist. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power, but substantial differences remain. View on euronews

Mumbai the Financial Capital of India

Explore Mumbai, the financial capital of India and a powerhouse of trade, business, and innovation. This video highlights the city’s economic importance, modern skyline, and cultural diversity that define its unique identity. Discover how Mumbai continues to drive India’s economic growth and global influence. #Mumbai #FinancialCapital #IndiaGrowth #Economy #UrbanDevelopment

Kyiv plots how to stretch finances as Brussels drags feet

subscribing to our Ukraine Business Roundup newsletter.Ukraine is considering a cocktail of ideas to keep its finances afloat while it waits for Brussels to greenlight new aid, and a big drop in foreign aid in 2026 looms. Unspent funds from government ministries in 2025, ad-hoc government borrowing, and front-loading loans whose disbursements are c...