
State to boost home heating help
BOSTON — The Healey administration is pumping more money into the state’s home heating assistance programs after a colder than expected winter has tapped out benefits for many low-income recipients.

BOSTON — The Healey administration is pumping more money into the state’s home heating assistance programs after a colder than expected winter has tapped out benefits for many low-income recipients.

Amid more hospitality closures in and around Newcastle, What's On writer Barbara Hodgson uncovers how the city's 'oldest' restaurant is still enjoying success
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Concentric Capital Strategies LP boosted its holdings in The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE:MSGS – Free Report) by 13.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 109,237 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 13,120 shares during the quarter. Madison [...]

Concentric Capital Strategies LP boosted its stake in shares of MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. (NYSE:MSM – Free Report) by 303.6% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 204,974 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 154,192 shares during the quarter. MSC Industrial Direct makes up approximately 0.8% of [...]

Sage Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ – Free Report) by 13.7% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 237,954 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,753 shares during the period. Vanguard Real Estate ETF accounts for approximately 1.5% of [...]
Ring Mountain Capital LLC boosted its stake in VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH – Free Report) by 6.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,599 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,045 shares during the quarter. [...]

Regal Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of iShares S&P 100 ETF (NYSEARCA:OEF – Free Report) by 77.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 44,978 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 19,599 shares during the period. iShares S&P 100 ETF comprises 1.0% of Regal Investment Advisors [...]

Concentric Capital Strategies LP acquired a new stake in shares of TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX – Free Report) in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 110,143 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $18,036,000. TD SYNNEX comprises 0.8% of Concentric Capital Strategies LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest [...]

For us,” President Mahama began, “This is an opportunity to boost national branding and the economy beyond just sports.”

India continues as the fastest-growing major economy, posting 7.8 percent GDP growth in Q1 FY2025-26 and projected 6.6 percent for the full year by the IMF, contributing up to 17 percent of global real GDP growth in 2026. Amid global slowdowns, domestic mutual funds added Rs 14 lakh crore in 2025, pushing AUM to Rs 81 lakh crore and annual SIP inflows to a record Rs 3.34 lakh crore.
Pakistan grapples with an escalating economic crisis as Middle East conflict disrupts vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Soaring fuel prices are impacting farmers, urban commuters, and households, forcing difficult choices. With the nation already financially strained, prolonged energy shortages threaten to destabilize its economy further, affecting daily life and traditional celebrations.