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Picktan Capital to Post Record Q2 Amid Market Buzz Over Possible IPO

Picktan Capital to Post Record Q2 Amid Market Buzz Over Possible IPO

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2025 / Picktan Capital, a London-headquartered wealth management firm managing over $7 billion in client assets globally, is attracting attention amid growing speculation about a potential public listing. The firm is on track to report its strongest quarterly performance to date, marking a significant milestone in its global growth strategy. With a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and disciplined capital deployment, Picktan Capital's momentum in 2024 has captured the interest of both investors and analysts.

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EPA employees accuse Trump administration of 'ignoring' science

EPA employees accuse Trump administration of 'ignoring' science

US President Donald Trump's administration is "ignoring the scientific consensus to benefit polluters," hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency employees said in a letter of dissent Monday, accusing the government of undermining the EPA's core mission.

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US Senate in final slog towards vote on Trump spending bill

US Senate in final slog towards vote on Trump spending bill

US senators were bogged down in a marathon session of amendment votes Monday as Republicans sought to pass Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, an unpopular package expected to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt.

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Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study

More than 14 million of the world's most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die because of the Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, research projected on Tuesday.

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End of the line for Britain's royal train

End of the line for Britain's royal train

King Charles III is to end the British monarchy's use of a royal train for the first time since the Victorian era in the 19th century, as part of cost-cutting and modernisation plans.

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FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup

FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup

Global footballers' union FIFPro on Monday called for longer half-time breaks at next year's World Cup to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, saying challenges faced by players at the ongoing Club World Cup should be a "wake-up call" for FIFA.

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Alcaraz survives, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day

Alcaraz survives, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day

Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to progress on the hottest opening day in the tournament's history.

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Sean Combs sex trafficking jury ends first day without decision

Sean Combs sex trafficking jury ends first day without decision

The jury in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs ended its first day of deliberations Monday without reaching a decision on whether the rap mogul used his wealth and influence to force women into drug-fueled sexual performances with escorts.

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Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters

Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals.

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Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces fresh legal peril Tuesday with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra risking suspension from office by the Constitutional Court, and her ex-premier father's separate royal defamation trial due to start.

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