European exchanges kicked off the session strongly on Friday, with London’s FTSE 100 rising to 9,227.08 (+0.14 %), Germany’s DAX opening at 23,629.84 (+0.40 %), and France’s CAC 40 reaching 7,845.82 (+0.65 %) in early trading. These gains come as investors in Europe recalibrate their expectations in light of new…
Chinese autonomous driving developer Momenta is weighing a change in its listing plans, with the company considering Hong Kong as the venue for its initial public offering instead of New York, Reuters said in a report, citing sources.The move would add Momenta to a growing list of Chinese firms looking…
In 2025, a spate of high-impact cyberattacks struck prominent UK companies—Co-operative Group (Co-op), Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) among them—disrupting operations, exposing customer data, and triggering heavy financial losses. These breaches reveal emerging attack strategies, gaps in corporate defences, and how cyber risk can now ripple…
Asian equity markets retreated on Friday, pressured by renewed concerns over US trade policy and uncertainty around the path of interest rates. The declines followed the Trump administration’s announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs, including 100 percent duties on imported branded pharmaceuticals, 25 percent on heavy-duty trucks, and…
In a landmark move that draws a sharp new line in the global battle over digital privacy, Meta Platforms Inc. is set to launch paid, ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in the United Kingdom. The decision marks a major strategic victory for the social media giant, which has found…
DBS Group Research has upgraded Baidu to a buy rating, pointing to strong prospects for its autonomous driving and cloud businesses as the Chinese tech company accelerates expansion overseas. The brokerage raised its American depositary receipts target to US$177 from US$85 and its Hong Kong-listed shares target to HK$175 from…
Investing in silver futures is one of many options for those interested in entering the silver market. The highest price for silver to date was reached half a century ago, when the precious metal hit US$48.70 per ounce. With the silver price hitting US$44 per ounce following the US Federal…
Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist, Americas, at the World Gold Council, discusses gold’s ongoing price run, highlighting its key role in risk diversification. He also notes that western investors are beginning to take a keener interest in gold. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any…
The valuation of China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF,HKEX:2899,SHA:601899) has topped US$100 billion for the first time despite the firm’s delayed initial public offering (IPO). Shares of the Fujian-based miner closed at a record high in Shanghai on Thursday (September 25), giving the company a market capitalization of about 732…
Gold royalty companies offer investors exposure to gold and silver with the benefits of diversification, lower risk and a steady income stream. Royalty companies operating in the resource sector will typically agree to provide funding for the exploration or development of a resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue…