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Geopolitics

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off’s listing

South China Morning Post – World · China

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations in Hong Kong instead of New York in a strong …

Geopolitics

‘$1.2 billion in debt’: How Robert Kiyosaki used real estate to build wealth

Times of India – World · India

Robert Kiyosaki reveals he carries $1.2 billion in debt, mainly attributed to his extensive real estate investments in partnership with others. He champions th…

Geopolitics

Stock recommendations for today - check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: NLC India, Deepak Nitrite, and Hindustan Copper have been picked as the top stocks to buy today on September 2, 2026 by Mehul Kot…

Geopolitics

Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UKShares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped by as much as 10%…

Geopolitics

Citigroup boosts headcount by 25% on north Asia desk, Invesco names new Asia-Pacific head

South China Morning Post – World · China

US financial institutions Citigroup and Invesco have separately announced that they would continue to expand their presence in Asia, even as the financial indu…

Tech & Startups

Polymarket reportedly raises $300 million from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund

TechCrunch · US

The firm, 1789 Capital, led the funding round that reportedly will total around $1 billion.

Geopolitics

South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle

The Hindu – World · India

- South Korea's cabinet reshuffle names Lee Hyoung-il as Deputy PM and Economy Minister, Kim Seung-won as Justice Minister, and Kang Shin-chul as Defence Minis…

Geopolitics

World Liberty Financial | Trump’s crypto U-turn

The Hindu – World · India

Investments from a top UAE official into U.S. President’s crypto enterprise attract criticisms of conflict of interest and foreign influence

Startups

Ather share price up 7% after Hero MotoCorp increases stake

Your Story · India

Existing shareholder Hero MotoCorp said it will invest Rs 1,758 crore to acquire additional shares in Ather Energy.

Geopolitics

China Life’s revenue surges as top insurer ramps up investment in AI, chips and biotech

South China Morning Post – World · China

China Life Insurance, the country’s largest life insurer, has posted record highs in its first-half results, and says it will scale up investments in technolog…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for August 28

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Siemens, Laurus Labs, and BHEL - Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One has picked these as the …

Geopolitics

Tiger, Futu post strong overseas gains after Beijing clampdown stalls mainland growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tiger Brokers and Futu Holdings, two of the region’s largest online brokerages, posted robust second-quarter growth as they expanded overseas to absorb Beijing…

Tech & Startups

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

TechCrunch · US

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Startups

Fintech firm Paramotor Digital Technology secures Sebi's nod for IPO

Your Story · India

Paramotor Digital Technology operates a diversified technology platform catering to both consumers and enterprises across India.

Startups

ABH Healthcare SME IPO to open on Monday

Your Story · India

The public issue is entirely a fresh issue of up to 34.29 lakh equity shares with a price band fixed at Rs 96-102 per share.

Geopolitics

Why Hong Kong’s SK Hynix fund stayed at full leverage amid market volatility

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korean investor Carol Kim thought Hong Kong-based CSOP Asset Management’s new flexible leverage structure would cushion losses in its SK Hynix leveraged …

Startups

7 IPOs eye Rs 6,400 Cr this week

Your Story · India

India’s IPO rush is showing no signs of slowing. Starting today, seven companies are set to raise over Rs 6,400 crore through initial public offerings.

Geopolitics

Before Chandrasekaran's exit, he & Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns

Times of India – World · India

- Loan calculators estimate monthly installments for loans. - SIP and Mutual Fund calculators estimate investment returns and future values. - PPF and FD c…

Startups

IPO wave: Seven cos eye to raise Rs 6,400 Cr next week

Your Story · India

The upcoming issues follow the launch of five IPOs this week, while three companies had already tapped the market earlier this month.

Geopolitics

Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes

Times of India – World · India

Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a notable transformation in its investment approach. The company has notably augmented its investments in Alphabet and US home…

Geopolitics

How China’s young managers grappled with billion-yuan mandates as AI shocks hit portfolios

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Leopold Aschenbrenner’s US hedge fund saw assets wiped off by more than two-thirds in a single month, some of China’s new portfolio managers also felt the s…

Tech & Startups

Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up

TechCrunch · US

PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company ar…

Startups

Zetwerk files updated IPO papers with SEBI

Your Story · India

Zetwerk plans to use Rs 1,250 crore of the fresh proceeds to repay debt at the company and another Rs 550 crore to pare borrowings at its subsidiaries. The bal…

Geopolitics

Tata group stocks fall up to 4% as N Chandrasekaran steps down as chairman

Times of India – World · India

Chandrasekaran's resignation marks an unexpected end to a tenure of nearly 10 years during which he reshaped India's largest business group, expanding its pres…

Geopolitics

HKEX pushes ahead on extended trading hours discussions as it prepares paper: sources

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will push ahead with talks on extending stock market trading hours by releasing a discussion paper, even as it faces br…

Startups

ideaForge revenue soared 437%. So why is it losing money?

Your Story · India

ideaForge revenue soared 437%. So why is it losing money?

Geopolitics

Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructureNvidia ⁠has partnered with six major Wall Street financial in…

Geopolitics

Trump Media Q2 results: US president-led media venture posts $238 m loss

Times of India – World · India

In the second quarter, Trump Media faced a dramatic loss of $238 million despite seeing its revenue more than double. However, operating losses expanded signif…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong index compiler proposes adding 20 more stocks to main technology tracker

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hang Seng Indexes Company plans to expand the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTECH) to 50 constituents and introduce “sales growth” as a criterion for selection to str…

Geopolitics

SpaceX retail investors sell $4.5 million in shares, first net outflow since IPO

Times of India – World · India

Retail investors turned into net sellers of SpaceX shares as of August 7, marking the end of a buying frenzy. This change coincided with a stock price recovery…

Geopolitics

‘Broken overnight’: How stock market’s new closing auction is making traders jittery

Times of India – World · India

New stock market closing system: Brokerages found themselves responding to a surge of client queries, while retail investors turned to social media after notic…

Geopolitics

BSE enters Nifty50, Wipro exits: What changes from September 30

Times of India – World · India

BSE Ltd is set to take the place of Wipro Ltd in the prestigious Nifty 50 index from September 30, 2026. This alteration comes after a semi-annual review by NS…

Tech & Startups

Google Play adds Venmo as a payment option

TechCrunch · US

The ability to add Venmo to Google Play comes as people are spending more money on apps and games.

Geopolitics

ITR filing: How to track your tax refund status online

Times of India – World · India

ITR refund status: A refund arises when the income tax that you have paid exceeds your final tax liability. This can be due to excess TDS, TCS, advance tax, se…

Geopolitics

Moore Threads plans Hong Kong listing after posting 147% jump in first-half revenue

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip developer Moore Threads plans to seek a listing in Hong Kong after reporting a 147 per cent jump in first-half revenu…

Geopolitics

Crude, Hormuz & more: What will drive stock market this week

Times of India – World · India

This week, Dalal Street will closely observe global geopolitical shifts and local economic data. Investors will pay attention to fluctuations in crude oil pric…

Geopolitics

IPO bonanza: 5 firms to raise over Rs 7,400 crore this week

Times of India – World · India

A bustling week looms for India's primary market as five companies gear up to unveil their IPOs, collectively aiming to gather an impressive Rs 7,443 crore for…

Geopolitics

Market recap: Four of top 10 firms add Rs 1.43 lakh crore; SBI bags biggest gains

Times of India – World · India

Dalal Street wrapped up last week on a high note, showcasing impressive gains among leading firms. State Bank of India saw a remarkable surge in its market val…

Geopolitics

AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s

The Guardian – World · Europe

Finance sector will gain from the tech but it will need substantial investment and create risks, says rating agencyThe rating agency Moody’s has said the race …

Geopolitics

India’s markets have strong domestic cushion, but global risks loom: Sebi

Times of India – World · India

India's economy is poised for substantial growth in 2026-27, driven by strong domestic demand and increased government spending. While this positive outlook is…

Geopolitics

Why NBFC gold loans are growing nearly 70% despite tighter RBI regulations

Times of India – World · India

Non-banking financial company gold loans grew nearly seventy percent year-on-year. This expansion significantly outpaced overall retail credit growth for these…

Geopolitics

Will you have to pay to use UPI? 7 FAQs on possible MDR & what it means for consumers

Times of India – World · India

The government is expected to permit a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of between 0.25% and 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while pers…

Geopolitics

Younger, wider, diverse: How India's investor base is changing

Times of India – World · India

India's investor community is witnessing remarkable transformation, with a younger demographic leading the growth. The median age of investors has notably decl…

Geopolitics

Why stock market's close is now an auction - explained

Times of India – World · India

For over three decades, the closing price was the volume-weighted average (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Nobody actually traded at that pric…

Tech & Startups

Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids

TechCrunch · US

The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending wit…

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