Category: Business & Entrepreneurship

Invesco QQQ ETF rose 20.6% year-to-date in 2025, fueled by tech giants Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, with Technology making up 64% of its holdings. Quarterly rebalancing and annual reconstitution keep it aligned with Nasdaq's fastest-growing firms.

Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative, the largest security project in its history, has deployed AI-driven defenses, zero trust architecture, and quantum-safe encryption — blocking 99% of identity attacks and processing 100 trillion security signals daily.

The DWP will pay a tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus in December 2025 to around 5.8 million UK residents receiving qualifying benefits like State Pension, PIP, or Carer’s Allowance during the first full week of December.

With FTSE 100 yields at 3.2% and top dividend stocks like Schroders plc and Aviva plc offering sustainable payouts, UK income investors find rare stability in 2025 — but high yields above 9% demand caution.

Starting your own beauty product line involves finding the right suppliers. Firstly, you can utilize online platforms such as Alibaba or ThomasNet to find and connect with potential manufacturers. Attending trade shows is another great way to meet suppliers and see products firsthand. You can also consider contacting beauty business consultants to leverage their industry connections. Lastly, make sure to vet potential suppliers carefully to ensure they’re reliable and offer quality products.