Not all biochar is created equal: research needs more clarity on carbon markets and agriculture

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Elucidating the link between biochar's carbon stability and its soil benefits

picture: Elucidating the link between biochar’s carbon stability and its soil benefits vision Again Credit: Robert W. Brown, David R. Chadwick & Davey L. Jones A new study highlights serious misunderstandings about how biochar is used to fight climate change and improve soil, warning that oversimplified accounts could undermine scientific progress and carbon markets. Biochar, … Read more

If OpenAI is going to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

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If OpenAI is going to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

If OpenAI is going to float this year, it must sink in its business model. The wow factor surrounding the American company – the poster child of the boom in the AI ​​industry that has sparked fears of the stock market – has been established for a long time, but when will the profits come? … Read more

Prediction markets, pardons raise questions about who is profiting from Trump’s presidency

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Prediction markets, pardons raise questions about who is profiting from Trump's presidency

William Brangham: The Pentagon today strongly denied a report by The Financial Times that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stockbroker wanted to make large investments in major defense companies in the days before the US and Israel began to strike Iran. That report raises serious concerns about many people in the Trump administration and those close … Read more

Relisting your home? 6 tips for successful sales.

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Relisting your home? 6 tips for successful sales.

Home movies are on the rise. Redfin reports that nearly 45,000 homes that were taken off the market last year were relisted in January – the highest number of January relistings since 2016. If you’re thinking about relisting your home, consider these six tips to ensure you secure a successful home sale. It is important … Read more

Britons want to raise prices despite Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs

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Britons want to raise prices despite Starmer's pledge to cut living costs

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

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The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more

Stocks have worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook

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Stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9%, the Nasdaq up 3.8% and the Dow gaining 1,125 points. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. But this very good day capped a very bad month for US rates. The S&P 500 fell 5.09% in March, and … Read more

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

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The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

NEW YORK (AP) – The financial markets were devastated in the first two months of the year. Then came the war. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil is above $100 for the first time since the summer of 2022 and gasoline prices have risen. That was followed by a long period where … Read more

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

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US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more

2026 Perspectives on Private Equity: GP Stakes Investing in Emerging Markets

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2026 Perspectives on Private Equity: GP Stakes Investing in Emerging Markets

This article is part of the “Perspectives in Private Equity” series. According to a recent report by Campbell Lutyens, GP prices and GP M&A transactions will reach record levels by 2025, with sales volume increasing by 40% year-on-year. The survey reported 164 private GP transactions in 2025 against 117 in 2024, while the continued development … Read more