Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO has sparked widespread concern among Americans about their retirement savings being tied to AI-driven companies. Many fear market instability, widening inequality, and a lack of accountability from tech giants.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country's first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing residents and citizens to invest in Shariah-compliant government Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000. This initiative aims to encourage saving, broaden financial inclusion, and deepen local capital markets.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Jio Platforms' board has approved its IPO draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), to be filed with SEBI. Expected to be India's largest public issue, it aims to value Jio Platforms between ₹8-10 lakh crore.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Jio Platforms' IPO at the 49th AGM, with the DRHP to be filed with SEBI. The offering aims to be India's largest public issue, potentially surpassing Rs 30,000 crore.
Uzbekistan will create a roadmap for 120 recommendations from foreign investors, discussed at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. Proposals cover banking, energy, AI, and capital markets, aiming to align the country's investment framework with international standards.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. While survodutide's peak sales forecasts were cut, investors are now focusing on the company's amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future growth driver.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as the next potential growth driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly after survodutide showed high patient dropout rates. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has attracted a significant number of new investors to the ETF market, with about 75% of its holders being first-time ETF owners. This trend suggests a two-way street, bringing traditional investors into digital assets and vice versa.
Accenture's stock dropped nearly 20% after reporting Q3 revenues of $18.7B, up year-over-year but below expectations, with a 2% decline in new bookings. CEO Julie Sweet urged investors to focus on AI adoption as a long-term growth driver.
SpaceX shares dropped over 6% on Thursday, falling to $178.50, as investor enthusiasm waned after a strong IPO debut. The decline puts the company's $2.52 trillion valuation under pressure, potentially shedding over $150 billion. This follows a week of significant gains and investor reassessment of long-term prospects amid increased AI spending.
National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed draft IPO documents revealing stakes held by prominent investors and businessmen. Radhakishan Damani leads individual shareholders with 1.58%, valued at Rs 8,600 crore. LIC is the largest shareholder with 10.72%.
Europe has a chance to attract investment and boost strategic autonomy but must reform and cut red tape to compete with the US and Asia, according to speakers at the FII Institute summit in Rome. Greater regulatory flexibility and faster decision-making are key to channeling capital into strategic sectors.
TechCrunch highlights buzzy YC Spring 2026 startups, focusing on defense tech, AI agents, and developer tools. Several companies secured significant funding and high valuations, with 9 Mothers reportedly valued over $200 million for its counter-drone systems.
SpaceX is preparing for a potential $20 billion bond offering to fund its ambitious AI expansion, which requires significant investment in data centers and hardware. This would be the company's first investment-grade dollar bond issuance.
A private investor list reveals individuals with ties to Chinese military contractors and entities linked to the Qatari royal family were among overseas investors in SpaceX. The rocket company, which handles sensitive US government work, has barred Chinese investors from its IPO due to regulatory concerns.
Strategy's STRC preferred stock, offering double-digit yields, is experiencing significant volatility, causing a rift among investors. While some, like Emery Redenius, see it as a stable income source, others, like an anonymous IT worker, feel misled as the stock hits its lowest point since debut.
Russia and ASEAN will explore opportunities to work more effectively under sanctions, according to Dato' Sharon Wardini Mohdzani, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Co-Chair. He noted interest in deepening cooperation despite challenges for Russian investors, with ASEAN looking for feasible solutions.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, criticizing the industry's practices of wealth extraction and high debt financing. They argue that private equity firms prioritize profit over company growth and worker welfare, often leading to detrimental effects on businesses and the economy.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, highlighting wealth inequality and the controversial practices of private equity firms. They argue that much of the superrich's wealth is inherited and advocate for higher inheritance taxes.
Devina Mehra of First Global stated that while stock-picking isn't over, the path to outperformance is shifting. She highlighted that a narrow market rally last year caused many portfolios to suffer despite rising indices, emphasizing the importance of diversification and global investing.
Asian stocks were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei hitting a record high, while oil prices fell as investors assessed a new interim peace deal between the US and Iran. The deal extends a ceasefire by 60 days, but US President Trump issued a warning to Iran. Concerns about inflation and potential Fed rate hikes impacted Wall Street overnight.
Indian investors are shifting focus from maximizing returns to building resilient portfolios, prioritizing diversification, credit quality, and behavioral management. Gold, REITs, private credit, and AI infrastructure, particularly data centers, are gaining prominence as key investment themes.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei maintains his prediction that AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. Despite industry peers softening similar forecasts and internal research showing less immediate impact, Amodei expresses consistent concern, framing it as a productivity 'hump' that eventually leaves workers redundant. His stance comes as Anthropic approaches a potential $1 trillion IPO, leading some to view his warnings as both a genuine concern and a strategic sales pitch.
