A company of Manulife Investment Management, John Hancock Investment Management serves investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset
In February 2026, Los Angeles-based wealth management start-up Altruist launched an AI agent for tax planning. Built into its Hazel AI platform, the AI agent can summarise account statements, emails and meeting notes and then analyse them using deep tax logic to create personalised tax strategies in a matter of minutes. News of the new
Millions of motorists face a sting in the tail this week as the new financial year ushers in another round of car tax increases with some drivers now facing an annual bill of close to £800 a year. As of April 1 2026, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) — commonly known as road tax — has
Oil prices hit $100 a barrel soon after the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran, and though prices have wobbled since, ongoing supply issues from the partial closure of the strait of Hormuz mean they could leap higher, to $150 a barrel or more, by some estimates. The impacts could be severe –
In 2026, AI-powered stock trading bots will become one of the most popular ways for investors to generate passive income. These bots use sophisticated algorithms to analyze the stock market, make trades, and execute strategies without the need for constant human intervention. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned trader, AI bots
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale,
The new tax year 2026 is on its way. Changes are coming for employment law, business rates and tax, among other things. Check this list to see if you’ve missed any important details. When does the new tax year start for 2026? The new tax year starts as usual on April 6, which falls on
A new study from the University of Toronto shows that switching to electric cars in the U.S. could save up to $188 billion in health costs by 2050, according to The Ticker. The research demonstrates that when Americans trade gas-powered cars for electric ones, everybody breathes cleaner air. The University of Toronto team looked at
Quant Trading is becoming increasingly important in modern investing as traders look for smarter ways to combine automation, data analysis, and faster execution across crypto and stocks. In 2026, the growth of AI Crypto Trading is accelerating this trend as markets move too quickly for manual decision-making alone. U.S. regulators have also been discussing both
Skylab Space Station cluster seen from Command Module 3, 1973. The Skylab space station first launched in May 1973, and was occupied in succession by three teams of three crewmembers. These crews orbited the Earth and performed nearly 300 experiments. The Skylab 3 mission began on 28 July and ended on 25 September 1973. Artist