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Learn with ETMarkets: How to trade crude oil futures using moving averages?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude are the main types of crude oil traded globally. WTI, mainly sourced from the United States, is lighter and has a lower sulfur content compared to Brent, making it easier and more cost-effective to refine into gasoline and other petroleum products.

How Dense Is Too Dense? The Future of Social Housing in Metropolises

Archdaily.com 

Density in cities is often touted as a positive and desirable way to live. Various studies have repeatedly suggested that higher density can lead to better lifestyles, a more sustainable environment, and improved health. In The Death and Life of Great American Cities, journalist Jane Jacobs identifies several possible advantages of density: increased walkability, close-knit communities, and a concentration of resources while maintaining diversity that better serves the population.

New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing

Phys.org 

James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing process. The findings were published in Nature Chemistry on Aug. 8.

CRASH TEST DUMMIES Announce April 2025 Auckland Show

Scoop 

Canadian alternative folk-rockers, CRASH TEST DUMMIES will finally tour New Zealand for the First Time Ever as part of their God Shuffled His Feet 30th Anniversary World Tour . Lead single ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ reached #1 on the ARIA Charts and the Album ...

CMM Opens New Social Housing Development

Scoop 

The Somerfield Street housing development features three 3-bedroom and two 2-bedroom family homes, and has been built with Ministry of Housing and Urban Development support.

Options vs futures: Understanding the key differences for retail traders

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Options are financial instruments that grant their owner the choice, but not the requirement, to either purchase or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price by a certain date. There are two primary types of options: call options, enabling the owner to buy the asset, and put options, permitting the owner to sell the asset. This adaptability empowers traders to capitalize on market fluctuations without being obligated to execute a trade unless it proves advantageous.

Strange noises Swedes make that you won't find in a dictionary

The Local.se 

Sweden’s population shrinks as emigration exceeds immigration. Higher than expected inflation. Why a proposal to pay immigrants to go home has been rejected. And we replicate some of the strange noises Swedes use to express themselves.

‘Beautiful…huge’ - Roy Keane blown away by what Man United star did v Fulham

Red Rants 

Manchester United summer signing Joshua Zirkzee was the hero last night, coming off the bench to grab a late winner in their Premier League opener against Fulham at Old Trafford. The Netherlands international striker made his debut by replacing Mason Mount in the 61st minute, and he turned in Alejandro Garnacho’s cross to give the […]

Phillies' Trea Turner eyes another big offensive day vs. Nats

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Trea Turner responded to a day off on Wednesday with two consecutive dominating performances at the plate. The Philadelphia Phillies would love for more of the same from Turner on Saturday when they play the third contest of the four-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals. Turner went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs in Philadelphia's 13-3 romp over Washin