Syntholene Energy Corp. announces expansion of previously announced non-convenient private placement

Proceeds will be used to accelerate the procurement and assembly of components for the deployment of demonstration facilities in Iceland Syntholene Energy CORP. (TSXV: ESAF,OTC:SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (the “Company” or “Syntholene”) announces that it will increase the size of its previously announced unbrokered financing from up to $2.0 million to up to $3.75 […]

Today’s best savings rates for February 9, 2026: up to 5%

The interest on high-yield savings accounts has remained stable until early 2026. As of February 9, 2026, leading online banks still offer interest rates up to 5.00% APY, but these top APYs are typically capped. This is still much better than the average 0.39% API, according to the FDIC. Banks and credit unions continually adjust […]

WA sets 2.5% vanadium royalty to boost battery industry

From February 4, 2026, a 2.5 percent royalty rate will be applied to all vanadium products in Western Australia. In one joint announcement Through Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael and Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, the government said the new tariff aims to boost vanadium production in WA and encourage the emerging vanadium […]

Starmer puts pound at risk

(Investorideas.com Newswire), a platform for big investment ideas including AI and technology stocks, publishes market commentary from deVere Group. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is making the pound vulnerable, with political risk now firmly entrenched in the pricing of sterling, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory giant deVere Group. The weakness of sterling is […]

At $10, Joby Aviation looks too cheap considering its launch is imminent

Joby Aviation (JOBY) shares rose 11% on Friday, recovering after falling below the $10 threshold on Thursday. The catalyst included news of a growing manufacturing footprint, culminating in the acquisition of a second factory in Ohio to support scaled production. But the bigger story may be the upcoming commercial launch in Dubai. After trading as […]

The Paratus Group Goma to Mombasa fiber highway goes live

A 2,000km protected route connects Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC, unlocking faster, resilient cross-border connectivity for businesses and transporters. The new route complements Paratus Group’s wider East-West fiber backbone, which extends from Maputo to Swakopmund and is connected to the Equiano submarine cable, ensuring low-latency, high-capacity redundancy between Africa and Europe. With a population […]

The costs and benefits of TCFD disclosure

In recent years, we have demanded more and more transparency from companies about their climate impact. But it is becoming increasingly clear that while this greater transparency is good for investors, it can also become very expensive, especially for smaller companies. The case of voluntary disclosure of the TCFD in Great Britain demonstrates this. In […]

Alternatives to Parent PLUS Loans: What Parents Need to Know

Parent PLUS loans will be limited beginning July 1, 2026: to $20,000 per student per year and $65,000 lifetime per child. New Parent PLUS loans will lose important repayment protections after July 1, 2026, including access to income-driven repayment options and the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Private student loans will likely fill more of […]