Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China (AMEC) reports a 282-311% year-on-year profit growth to at least 2.7 billion yuan ($400 million) in H1, driven by strong domestic semiconductor demand amid US sanctions.
Market participants in Mumbai faced confusion during the debut of exchanges' new closing auction system as index values diverged significantly following a sharp late-session surge in the Nifty.
Five-year Chinese treasury bond futures began trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange, providing a standardized instrument for hedging interest rate risk. This move is seen as a critical institutional cornerstone to elevate the renminbi's status as an international reserve currency amid global demand for credible safe assets.
India's Social Stock Exchange (SSE), a Sebi-regulated segment of NSE and BSE, connects credible social enterprises with fund providers, ensuring transparency and accountability in philanthropic capital routing through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) bonds.
HKEX is launching 5-year China government bond futures, receiving positive feedback from international institutional investors. These will be the first offshore products enabling investors to manage risks in Chinese treasury bonds at low cost, bypassing the QFII quota requirement.
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, announced the city will raise its 2026 full-year economic growth forecast after a 5.1% expansion in H1 2026. This is driven by strong global AI product demand and services exports, alongside a pledge to promote yuan use. Chan cautioned on geopolitical risks and US dollar interest rates.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's ambitious goal of making the company the London Stock Exchange's most valuable firm appears less fantastical after strong half-year results. Upgraded financial forecasts, growth in defense, AI datacenter power systems, and potential re-entry into narrowbody aircraft engines position Rolls-Royce at the center of major global trends.
Women's clothing retailer Reformation commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker "REF," raising $210.9 million in its IPO priced at $15, though the stock ended the day essentially unchanged. CEO Hali Borenstein highlighted the company's readiness to scale and capitalize on sustainable fashion demand.
Midea's European air conditioner sales surge due to heatwaves, with 200,000 new orders in a month for two Chinese factories, driven by demand for easily installable units like PortaSplit.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced immediate reductions in market-capitalisation requirements for start-ups, international firms, and WVR companies, aiming to attract more innovative companies globally to list in Hong Kong.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a public roundtable in September to discuss transitioning to 24-hour trading in US equity markets, aligning with global trends and potentially offering continuous access to retail investors.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Ten cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná, Brazil, became the first livestock collateral registered on B3, Brazil's stock exchange. The deal, backed by blockchain-tracked animals with AI-powered sensor collars, offers a new financing alternative for farmers facing credit restrictions.
Elon Musk admitted getting "carried away" by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, serving as head of Doge. In an Economist interview, he shared controversial predictions on AI, UK civil war, and the Ukraine war, reflecting on his wealth and influence.
OKX appointed former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to its board, leveraging his regulatory expertise for its push into licensed financial services, including a joint venture with ICE. This move aims to secure broker-dealer status and institutional customers, occurring as Congress debates the CLARITY Act, which addresses the overlap between political power and crypto wealth.
Il London Stock Exchange lancerà Lse24 dal prossimo anno, un mercato separato che opererà quasi 24 ore al giorno, sette giorni su sette, per lo scambio di prodotti come gli ETP e gli ETF, estendendo gli orari di trading.
The London Stock Exchange plans to launch a night-time trading venue in the first half of 2027, operating from 5 pm to 7:50 am London time, to cater to increasing retail trader demand for exposure to UK and global assets.
Physicist Laura Grego discusses the impending changes in space usage, from tens of thousands of new satellites altering sky views to the unaddressed military and nuclear vulnerabilities in space, highlighting the need for public awareness and governance.
Moore Threads and Hygon project 135.1%-149.1% and 55.6%-70.2% revenue growth, respectively, in H1 2026, driven by China's surging demand for AI computing power amid US export controls.
HSBC Holdings' stock is expected to attract more local and international investors following Hong Kong's stock exchange reform that will reduce its minimum trading unit. The change aims to make the 'widow and orphan' stock more accessible to retail investors.
Online retail giant Shein has received approval from China's CSRC to pursue an IPO in Hong Kong, planning to issue up to 341.6 million shares. Previous IPO attempts in New York and London were stalled due to regulatory scrutiny.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's former CEO announced plans for a triple listing in Hong Kong, London, and Kazakhstan by year-end. Hong Kong's exchange anticipates more international issuers in late 2026/2027, with companies seeking favorable market sentiment.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), India's oldest stock exchange, celebrates 151 years. From its humble beginnings under a banyan tree to its current status as a global financial powerhouse, the BSE has mirrored India's economic transformation, facilitating capital raising for businesses and wealth creation for investors.
Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta saw its shares climb 3% on its Hong Kong debut, pricing its IPO at HK$295.60. The company plans to use proceeds for technology enhancement, robotaxi commercialization, and product development.
