Changsha, China, 22nd Jul 2026 – On July 3, the “Charming Hunan Flavors of Mawangdui” Food Culture Promotion Series was held in Shanghai, featuring two core events: the Achievement Release Conference for the campaign and the New Interpretation of Han Dynasty Cuisine · Timeless Millennium Taste Mawangdui Han-style Health Food Tasting & Promotion Event. The life aesthetics of Mawangdui stepped out of museum collections and integrated into modern life. The millennia-old Hunan culture landed in Shanghai, China’s top gateway city for inbound tourism, serving as a cultural bridge linking Hunan and Shanghai, as well as China and the rest of the world.

Co-hosted by the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Shanghai Office of the People’s Government of Hunan Province and the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, and undertaken by the Hunan Museum, the event gathered Hunan-origin officials and all walks of life in Shanghai, local cultural and tourism authorities, cultural tourism and catering representatives from both regions, and journalists. Attendees gathered for a cultural journey connecting ancient bamboo slips to modern dining tables. The event showcased one year of phased achievements in developing Mawangdui food culture, covering brand building, delicacy and snack research, cultural and creative product development, book publication, and promotion of variety shows, short videos and documentaries.

At the release conference, 44 dishes, 52 snacks and 6 full sets of feasting products developed based on Mawangdui’s unearthed inventory slips and health-preserving silk manuscripts were unveiled, alongside 12 themed Han-style food tasting sessions that brought Han Dynasty culinary culture back to modern tables. The book Lady Xin Zhui’s Family Banquet, a 268,000-word volume presented in drama form, systematically depicts Han Dynasty food culture covering ingredients, cooking techniques, tableware, rituals, dietary health preservation and cultural transformation practices. The cultural and creative exhibition area displayed over 40 products across 8 categories including ceramics, trendy ornaments and tea drinks inspired by Western Han food culture. A lineup of variety shows, micro-dramas and documentaries such as A Place with Delicious Hunan Food, I Became Head Chef for Lady Xin Zhui After Being Dismissed and Han Cuisine Through the Millennia premiered to promote Mawangdui food culture from multiple perspectives.

This series of events demonstrated phased results of the creative transformation and innovative development of Mawangdui dietary culture, breathing new life into the 2,000-year-old dormant Han culinary civilization. Translating records on bamboo and silk manuscripts into delicious cuisine and museum relics into accessible tasting experiences, Mawangdui food culture has become “reachable, perceptible and palatable”. It has forged a valuable model for cultural heritage revitalization and integrated cultural tourism development, balancing cultural value and economic benefits and accumulating experience for high-quality integrated cultural tourism growth.

Moving forward, Hunan and Shanghai will deepen cultural cooperation. Leveraging Shanghai’s role as the primary inbound tourism gateway, the two sides will jointly advance development in cultural tourism, trade and other industries including inbound tourism.

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Efforts to assist international students on F-1 Student Visas include hosting a free live legal information session with experienced immigration attorneys and university Designated School Officials (DSOs)

United States, 22nd Jul 2026 — GoElite, the global education platform that connects international students with top universities and hybrid programs, today announced an educational initiative aimed at helping international students on F-1 student visas prepare for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) final rule ending “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1 students. The program includes the publication of educational resources and the hosting of a free live legal information session with experienced immigration attorneys and university Designated School Officials (DSOs). The goal is to enable students to understand the upcoming regulatory changes, their potential impact, and the steps they can take to remain compliant.

“By providing timely, expert-backed guidance, we aim to help F-1 students better understand the rule changes and make informed decisions before they take effect,” said a spokesperson for GoElite. “U.S. immigration policy can be confusing, even for professionals in the field. For this reason, we are focused on making student immigration as manageable as possible.”

The US federal government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its Final Duration of Status Rule review on June 17 of this year. The review has been published in the Federal Register, so it is now in effect.

In addition to the current resource program, GoElite is about to launch a new website, extensionofstay.com, which is dedicated to helping international students extend their stays in the U.S. after the new rule takes effect.

To join GoElite’s free Extension of Stay seminar to understand the new Duration of Status rule and prepare for the changes ahead, go to: https://goelite.com/events/extension-of-stay

About GoElite

GoElite is an international education and immigration support organization dedicated to helping international students navigate the U.S. education system and immigration process. Through partnerships with accredited universities, immigration attorneys, and higher education professionals, GoElite provides educational resources, events, and guidance that help students make informed academic and immigration decisions.

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Changsha, China, 22nd Jul 2026 – On the morning of June 30, the grand special exhibition “Dunhuang – A Great Cultural Treasure” officially opened at the Hunan Museum. Zhang Xiaogang, Deputy Director of the Dunhuang Academy, Li Lihui, Deputy Curator of the Hunan Museum, and Su Xing, Deputy Curator of the Dunhuang Museum, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Representatives of cultural and museum institutions from inside and outside Hunan, the curatorial team, and journalists from major mainstream media witnessed the launch of the exhibition together.

Rooted in decades of landmark research achievements of the Digital Dunhuang project by the Dunhuang Academy, this major exhibition features more than 200 sets of precious exhibits, including full-scale replicated cave grottoes, high-quality copies of murals and painted sculptures, as well as unearthed relics and ancient documents from Dunhuang. It fully presents the splendid civilization of Dunhuang shaped by over a thousand years of integrated, inclusive and innovative development of diverse civilizations. Hosted in Hunan during the peak summer cultural tourism season, the exhibition enables a cross-temporal dialogue between the desert Silk Road civilization and Hunan’s cultural heritage, creating an ideal environment for cultural communication and widespread public attention.

Regarded as a high-standard landmark exhibition with exquisite collections among all Dunhuang touring exhibitions to date, it breaks the conventional popular and scenario-based display modes of ordinary Dunhuang shows. Centered on three core highlights—the rarity of national treasure-level cultural relics, the uniqueness of exclusive copies crafted by master artists, and the irreplaceable authenticity of original manuscripts from the Library Cave—the exhibition assembles top-tier treasures to deliver a cultural feast integrating scarcity, visual appeal and academic value.

The exhibition gathers over 20 Grade One Cultural Relics of China, including the Northern Wei embroidered Buddhist painting (a cultural relic prohibited from overseas exhibition), Han Dynasty bamboo slips inscribed with the character “Dunhuang”, and the Stele Recording Li Kerang’s Renovation of Mogao Grottoes niches, alongside other national treasures. A large number of original artifacts unearthed from Dunhuang’s Library Cave are also on display, boasting irreplaceable primary historical research value.

Technology breathes new life into the thousand-year-old Dunhuang culture. A VR immersive interactive experience titled “Journey into Dunhuang” is set up at the end of the exhibition hall. Visitors wearing VR headsets can freely explore cave spaces in 360 degrees, observe intricate textures of murals in high definition, and listen to historical stories and cultural connotations behind the artworks. Digital technology injects new vitality into ancient grotto art and realizes in-depth integration of traditional cultural relics and modern technology.

Running through the peak summer visiting period, the exhibition will further boost publicity and promote the charm of Dunhuang culture through featured educational activities, digital displays and original cultural and creative merchandise. More than a cross-temporal encounter between Silk Road civilization and Hunan culture, this exhibition serves as a vivid practice of inheriting, innovating and promoting fine traditional Chinese culture. It allows citizens and tourists to appreciate the millennial aesthetic heritage of Dunhuang, experience the profound grotto art, and feel the glorious integration of Silk Road civilizations through immersive viewing. (Report by Li Xiao)
 

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The Australian consumer products group brings botanical ingredient development, fragrance creation and household care product design into one connected model.

Australia, 22nd Jul 2026 — BYORA Group Australia Pty Ltd, operating as BYORA Group, announced the launch of its Botanical Home Care development platform, a Group-wide model designed to support the creation of household care products and future consumer brands.

The platform brings together botanical ingredient selection, fragrance development, formulation, packaging design, manufacturing partnerships and international supply-chain collaboration. Its first commercial focus is fabric care, led by Oracolewood, BYORA Group’s flagship botanical fabric care brand.
Rather than positioning botanical home care as a broad lifestyle concept alone, BYORA Group said the platform will focus on turning specific botanical and fragrance ideas into practical everyday products, including laundry washes, laundry scent boosters, garment care products and fabric fragrance mists.

Oracolewood Leads the First Phase
As the first brand developed within the platform, Oracolewood combines fabric care with a more considered approach to fragrance.
Its product direction draws on botanical ingredients, essential-oil-led fragrance development and layered scent profiles. These range from white floral and sandalwood compositions to clean cotton, white musk, rose, aromatic woods and green botanical notes.
Through products across laundry care, garment care and fabric fragrance, Oracolewood is designed to bring a more refined sensory experience to everyday clothing and household fabrics, while maintaining practical performance for regular use.
BYORA Group said Oracolewood will remain the principal brand through which the Group develops and tests its botanical fabric care approach before extending the model into additional household care categories.

A More Connected Product Development Model
Under the new model, fragrance creation, formulation, packaging and manufacturing will no longer be treated as separate stages.
Instead, product concepts will be developed around a shared direction from the beginning. A botanical or fragrance idea may therefore influence not only the formula, but also the product format, packaging materials, visual identity and intended household ritual.
This approach is intended to give BYORA Group and Oracolewood greater consistency across product development while allowing individual collections and fragrance profiles to maintain their own character.
The Group will continue working with international ingredient suppliers, fragrance partners and manufacturing specialists as it expands the Oracolewood range and evaluates future household care categories.

Next Stage of Development
Following the launch of the platform, BYORA Group will focus on expanding the Oracolewood fabric care portfolio, developing additional fragrance directions and strengthening its product development and manufacturing partnerships.
Further announcements relating to new Oracolewood products, market expansion and future BYORA Group household care projects will be released separately as they are confirmed.

Company Information
BYORA Group Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian consumer products company focused on botanical home care. Based in Melbourne, BYORA Group develops household care brands through botanical ingredient development, fragrance creation, product design and international manufacturing collaboration.
Oracolewood is BYORA Group’s flagship botanical fabric care brand, with products spanning laundry care, garment care and fabric fragrance.

 

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Firm represents the latest in the Mirando family’s 110-year tradition of design innovation

United States, 22nd Jul 2026 — MIKEADV CORP, a leading Boston-based award-winning Integrated Marketing Communications agency known for handcrafted logo design, web development, and search engine optimization (SEO) services, today announced that it is marking its 20th year in business. The anniversary comes 110 years after agency founder Mike Miranda’s great-uncles, Felix and Mike Miranda — known as Mirando — came to the United States from Italy and started the Imperial Knife Company. In a tribute to his great-uncle, MIKEADV CORP’s Founder Mike Miranda was named after him, carrying not just his name, but it seems, his gift for design.

Like MIKEADV, Imperial Knife Co. was committed to design excellence. “My great-uncle, after whom I was named, was a master of design and manufacturing craft,” explained Mike. “This talent with design runs in the family, apparently, and has been my inspiration in all my client work. As design increasingly gets absorbed into AI-driven processes, I feel the need for true design work is all the more urgent.” Virtually every early-stage client concept at MIKEADV is drawn by hand. “We’re pencil and paper guys,” Mike added. “From my brain to the paper; that’s really the only way to design something that stands out. The digitization comes later. My great-uncle understood this well, and the success he enjoyed with Imperial Knife Company bears it out.”

Felix and Mike Mirando were immigrants from Frosolone in Italy’s Molise region. In 1916, they founded the Imperial Knife Company, originally making skeletons for “Waldemar,” or pocket watch chain knives, for nearby jewelry businesses in Rhode Island. They also developed a number of successful innovations in the manufacture of affordable folding pocket knives. The company grew to be the largest knife manufacturer in the United States, supplying knives to the U.S. Army during World War II.

“Imperial Knife thrived even during the era of mass production,” Mike reflected. “They were able to do this because they were obsessed with craft. We’re going through a similar phase now with AI, which represents mass automated design. We respond with obsessive handcraft. It’s the same family instinct, playing out in a new century.”

For more information, https://mikeadv.com

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TechZavy Inc, a Minneapolis-based IT firm specializing in cloud migration and digital transformation, has been named a 2026 IABE National Excellence Award winner — a distinction earned by fewer than 1 in 1,000 businesses evaluated nationwide.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 22nd Jul 2026 — TechZavy Inc, a Minneapolis-based provider of cloud migration, platform modernization, and digital transformation services, has been named a 2026 National Excellence Award winner by the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) — one of the highest distinctions an organization can receive from IABE, and a recognition earned by fewer than 1% of businesses evaluated nationwide.

Unlike local or regional honors, the National Excellence Award is reserved for organizations whose standard of operation stands out not just in their city or state, but across the entire country. IABE evaluates thousands of applicants every year against five rigorous, published criteria — Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity — and the overwhelming majority do not qualify at the national level. To earn this recognition, an organization must demonstrate excellence that is consistent, verifiable, and sustained at a scale most companies never reach.

TechZavy Inc met every one of those standards, placing the firm among an elite group — the highest caliber of information technology companies operating anywhere in the United States.

“This is not a recognition we take lightly,” said a representative of TechZavy Inc. “Earning national-level distinction from an independent organization like IABE, when fewer than one in 1,000 businesses evaluated ever reach this tier, confirms something we’ve worked toward for years: that the standard we hold ourselves to isn’t just talk. It’s measurable, and now it’s been independently verified on a national stage.”

TechZavy Inc specializes in cloud migration, platform modernization, and digital transformation for government agencies and enterprise clients nationwide, with expertise spanning legacy system migration, multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and Oracle, healthcare IT integration, AI-driven analytics, and IoT solutions. The firm’s client base includes state government agencies entrusting TechZavy with mission-critical infrastructure — work that leaves no margin for error and demands exactly the kind of precision, security, and reliability this award confirms.

This recognition places TechZavy Inc in rare company: a small circle of nationally distinguished organizations spanning every industry in America, evaluated and confirmed to operate at a level most businesses never approach. For current and prospective clients weighing who they can trust with complex, high-stakes IT work, that distinction speaks louder than any marketing claim could — and it further cements Minneapolis’s growing reputation as a hub for high-performing technology firms.

You can view the official recognition page here: TechZavy Inc — 2026 IABE Excellence Award Winner

For more information about TechZavy Inc and its cloud, IT consulting, and digital transformation services, visit TechZavy or contact TechZavy directly to learn more.

About the International Association for Business Excellence

The International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) is an independent business recognition organization. It evaluates and honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results. The National Excellence Award is one of the highest of four recognition levels offered by IABE, alongside City, Regional, and International — and among the most difficult to earn. Every level applies the same published standard across every industry. IABE has evaluated and recognized organizations across every industry and country for over three decades.

If you think your organization qualifies, apply here: Business Excellence Awards | International Business Excellence

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Golec Music Studio, founded and led by Dr. Beata Golec in Victor, NY, has been named a 2026 IABE Regional Excellence Award winner — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of businesses evaluated, placing the studio among the top organizations across all of New York.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 22nd Jul 2026 — Golec Music Studio, founded and led by Dr. Beata Golec, has been named a 2026 Regional Excellence Award winner by the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) — one of IABE’s highest honors, earned by fewer than 1% of businesses evaluated. This recognition places Golec Music Studio among the top organizations across the entire state of New York.

IABE evaluates every applicant against five rigorous, published criteria — Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity — and only 1 in 1,000 organizations meet the bar required for regional-level recognition. Golec Music Studio met every one of those standards, demonstrating a depth of reputation, consistency, and impact that placed Dr. Golec’s studio among an elite circle of regionally distinguished organizations spanning every industry throughout New York.

“This recognition means a great deal, both personally and for the studio,” said Dr. Beata Golec. “Music education is built on trust — parents and students are placing years of their growth in your hands. To be independently evaluated and named among such a select group of organizations across New York is an extraordinary honor, and one that reflects everything this studio has worked to build.”

Founded in Victor, New York, Golec Music Studio offers piano, voice, music theory, and composition instruction alongside Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exam preparation — areas where Dr. Golec brings unique authority as a member of both boards of examiners. The studio also supports students through college audition preparation, music theater and production auditions, and competition readiness, while hosting biannual Young Musicians’ Concerts that have become fundraising cornerstones for local food pantry and music ministry programs in the Rochester area.

Dr. Golec’s own career reflects the same standard of excellence this award recognizes. A Polish-born pianist, composer, and theorist, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Eastman Theater, and internationally across Poland, Austria, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Her recent honors include the 2026 Trusted Business Award, the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, and recognition as the honoree of the Ontario County ATHENA Leadership Awards — alongside feature coverage in Enterprise World Magazine, Rochester Woman Magazine, and Bold Journey Magazine.

This Regional Excellence Award adds to that growing list of recognitions — but stands apart as an independent, third-party confirmation that Golec Music Studio operates at a level few organizations across New York ever reach.

You can view the official recognition page here: Golec Music Studio — 2026 IABE Excellence Award Winner

For more information about Golec Music Studio and its full range of music education and performance services, visit Golec Music Studio or connect with Dr. Golec directly.

About the International Association for Business Excellence

The International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) is an independent business recognition organization. It evaluates and honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results. The Regional Excellence Award is one of the highest of four recognition levels offered by IABE, alongside City, National, and International — and among the most difficult to earn. Every level applies the same published standard across every industry. IABE has evaluated and recognized organizations across every industry and country for over three decades.

If you think your organization qualifies, apply here: Business Excellence Awards | International Business Excellence

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Dubai, UAE, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

STARTRADER today launches 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and announces the introduction of 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, expanding its offering to 85 new instruments.

STARTRADER today announced the launch of 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and confirmed 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, giving clients direct access to 85 widely traded names.

The 24/5 range spans technology, energy, healthcare, finance, and industrials, covering Boeing, SpaceX, Mastercard, and Palo Alto Networks across themes including defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and aerospace innovation.

From 27 July 2026, the 24/7 stock CFD range addresses one of the most persistent constraints in equity trading: exchange schedules. Available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), it covers CFDs on AI and semiconductor leaders NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and AMD; platform economy giants Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Palantir; financial anchors JPMorgan and Visa; and emerging-sector names including Tesla, Circle Internet Group, and AST SpaceMobile.

As market-moving events increasingly occur outside traditional trading hours, the ability to respond without restriction has become one of the most meaningful advantages a broker can offer. STARTRADER’s commitment is structural: a product architecture built around the pace at which the world moves and the needs of clients across every time zone.

“Our clients follow markets across time zones, make decisions over weekends, and receive news at midnight. This launch is built around that reality, giving every client equal access, wherever they are and at any hour.” Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

With a growing global client base and a clear direction toward broader, deeper market access, STARTRADER is actively building the next phase of its product offering, one where the barriers between clients and the markets they want to trade continue to narrow.

Trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Florida, USA, Jul 22, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Robert Flores, a Florida real estate professional based in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast, is raising awareness about the importance of real estate education, transparency, and long-term thinking as Florida communities continue to grow.

Flores, who works in residential real estate through Palmcoasting.com and serves as Managing Partner at Vellum Capital Partners, believes buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners benefit when they better understand the market around them.

“Real estate is rarely just about the property,” Flores said. “There is usually a bigger goal behind every decision. It could be a family finding the right home or an investor looking to create long-term value.”

Florida remains one of the nation’s most active growth states. U.S. Census Bureau data has shown strong population growth across Florida metro areas, while Florida Realtors reported that the state’s 2024 housing market saw more new listings, increased active inventory, and stabilizing prices. At the same time, the National Association of Realtors reported that first-time buyers made up only 24% of homebuyers in 2024, a historic low.

Flores says those figures point to a clear need for more education and clearer communication.

“People deserve transparency and honest communication,” Flores said. “When they understand their options, they can move forward with more confidence.”

Through his work in Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, and broader Florida markets, Flores has seen how fast-changing conditions can affect families, businesses, and investors. He believes real estate professionals have a responsibility to help people understand not only transactions, but also the communities and long-term goals connected to them.

“People are attracted to this area because it still has a strong sense of community,” Flores said. “There are opportunities here, but there is also a quality of life that people value.”

Flores is also using his platform to support greater awareness around responsible growth. In coastal and expanding communities, he believes local market knowledge matters. Growth can bring opportunity, but it also requires thoughtful attention to infrastructure, local business needs, housing demand, and community character.

“Communities are strongest when growth and long-term planning work together,” Flores said.

The Federal Reserve has noted that housing is the largest expense for many families and that housing decisions can have a major effect on economic outcomes. Flores says that is why real estate conversations should be clear, patient, and focused on the person behind the decision.

“People remember how you communicate,” he said. “They remember whether you listened and whether you followed through.”

Flores is encouraging the public to place more value on education, local research, and open conversations before making major real estate decisions. He believes residents, business owners, and investors can all benefit from staying informed about community development, local market activity, and broader Florida real estate trends.

“You build credibility one conversation at a time,” Flores said. “The relationships you invest in today often become the foundation for future opportunities.”

Call to Action

Flores encourages individuals to stay informed about their local real estate markets, follow community growth discussions, review publicly available market information, and ask thoughtful questions when learning about residential or commercial real estate opportunities.

“Business is ultimately about people,” Flores said. “When you focus on helping people understand their options and achieve their goals, everything else tends to follow.”

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Robert Flores

Robert Flores is a Florida real estate professional based in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast. He works with Palmcoasting.com and serves as Managing Partner at Vellum Capital Partners, a commercial real estate brokerage focused on investment and commercial transactions throughout Florida. His work focuses on residential real estate, commercial real estate, investment strategy, deal structuring, market insight, transparency, and long-term relationship building.

Dubai, UAE, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

STARTRADER today launches 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and announces the introduction of 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, expanding its offering to 85 new instruments.

STARTRADER today announced the launch of 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and confirmed 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, giving clients direct access to 85 widely traded names.

The 24/5 range spans technology, energy, healthcare, finance, and industrials, covering Boeing, SpaceX, Mastercard, and Palo Alto Networks across themes including defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and aerospace innovation.

From 27 July 2026, the 24/7 stock CFD range addresses one of the most persistent constraints in equity trading: exchange schedules. Available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), it covers CFDs on AI and semiconductor leaders NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and AMD; platform economy giants Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Palantir; financial anchors JPMorgan and Visa; and emerging-sector names including Tesla, Circle Internet Group, and AST SpaceMobile.

As market-moving events increasingly occur outside traditional trading hours, the ability to respond without restriction has become one of the most meaningful advantages a broker can offer. STARTRADER’s commitment is structural: a product architecture built around the pace at which the world moves and the needs of clients across every time zone.

“Our clients follow markets across time zones, make decisions over weekends, and receive news at midnight. This launch is built around that reality, giving every client equal access, wherever they are and at any hour.” Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

With a growing global client base and a clear direction toward broader, deeper market access, STARTRADER is actively building the next phase of its product offering, one where the barriers between clients and the markets they want to trade continue to narrow.

Trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

Contact

Janna Magabilen
STARTRADER
Janna.magabilen@startrader.com