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Beard gives away half of its profits

Finance director Fraser Johns Family-owned regional contractor Beard Construction has shared details of its record trading period in the full year to 31st December 2025, with turnover rising by 16% to £230m, achieving profits of £9m, up from £5m the previous year.  The shareholders say that, rather than accepting increased dividend payments, they have decided to

Dow tumbles more than 750 points to new closing low for 2026, fueled by inflation woes; Fed holds steady on rates

Dow tumbles more than 750 points to new closing low for 2026, fueled by inflation woes; Fed holds steady on rates  CNBCDow slides nearly 800 points after Fed meeting amid oil inflation  USA TodayStock market today: Dow sinks 750 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after Fed decision as Powell touts inflation worries  Yahoo Finance UKFed Meeting Today: Stocks

Seven overlooked free-agent signings that could pay serious dividends in 2026 NFL season

Seven overlooked free-agent signings that could pay serious dividends in 2026 NFL season  NFL.com2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for remaining free agents  ESPNAgent's Take: 10 contract-related thoughts and observations from early in the NFL offseason  CBS SportsNFL free agency early grades for every team: Raiders and Ravens fared fine after Maxx Crosby debacle...

Stock Market Today: Oil Price Slides; Dow Futures Inch Lower — Live Updates

Stock Market Today: Oil Price Slides; Dow Futures Inch Lower — Live Updates  WSJStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver, oil slides as Wall Street weighs Iran war signals  Yahoo FinanceUS Futures Muted as Traders’ Conviction in War Ending Wanes  Bloomberg.comOil Falls and Stocks Rise After a Day of Drastic Swings  The New York TimesOil prices dive as

Dow futures tumble over 1,000 points as U.S. oil nears $120 a barrel to begin the week’s trading: Live updates

Dow futures tumble over 1,000 points as U.S. oil nears $120 a barrel to begin the week's trading: Live updates  CNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slammed as oil prices surge to over $100 a barrel  Yahoo FinanceOil shoots higher, shares skid as Middle East conflict drags on  ReutersOil surges to its highest price since 2023...

Why Biden-era clean energy investment policies had limited political returns

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 9, March 2026. SignificanceThe Biden Administration enacted over $198 billion in clean energy and manufacturing incentives, with the expectation that delivering material economic benefits could yield political dividends. This nationwide study examines whether these ...

Korean game firms boost dividends, cancel shares to reward investors

A graphic compares shareholder return policies among major South Korean game companies including Krafton, Netmarble, Com2us and Neowiz, highlighting dividend increases and treasury share cancellations as firms seek to boost investor confidence. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI March 5 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's major game companies are rolling out more aggressive