SoftBank Group returned to profit in the December quarter as gains tied to OpenAI lifted its Vision Fund, helping counter losses across other technology bets. The Japanese investment firm reported a sharp rise in the value of its OpenAI stake, even as investments in Coupang, Didi, and ByteDance weighed on…
After years of explosive growth, China’s electric-vehicle industry is entering a more complex and uncertain phase. Domestic demand is cooling, competition is intensifying and policymakers are recalibrating incentives, even as Chinese carmakers push aggressively into foreign markets to sustain momentum.The shift marks a turning point for the world’s largest EV…
The South Korean market index, the Kospi, has more than doubled over the past year. A market long associated with low valuations and conglomerate discounts has turned into one of the strongest performers globally.But this market rally has not been broad or random. It has been driven by a tight…
India is reportedly withdrawing from a major lithium extraction project in Mali, a decision driven primarily by escalating security risks and political instability within the West African nation. The project is notable for its backing by Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, adding a geopolitical layer to India’s concerns.This withdrawal underscores New…
Restaurant Brands International delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue as Burger King’s international business gained momentum and helped offset weaker performance in parts of its portfolio. The fast food group, which also owns Tim Hortons and Popeyes, reported solid global sales growth even as overall profit declined from a year…
US stock index futures moved modestly higher on Thursday after a stronger-than-expected labor market report eased fears of an economic slowdown, though investors grew more cautious about the outlook for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Markets are now focused on upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings for further direction.The January jobs…
Tokenized equities have come into the spotlight this year, but can billions of dollars of real stock safely plug into the yield engine of decentralized finance (DeFi)? Sentora, a merged entity combining IntoTheBlock’s crypto data analytics with Trident Digital’s institutional yield strategies, argues that tokenized equities plus stablecoin money markets…
Investor Insight Tartisan Nickel offers investors exposure to a high-grade, advanced-stage nickel sulfide project with existing infrastructure and clear near-term catalysts, alongside a past-producing silver asset providing significant upside and growth potential. Overview Tartisan Nickel (CSE:TN,OTCQX:TTSRF,FSE:8TA) is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on advancing high-quality critical mineral assets…
It’s been another week of strong volatility in precious metals prices. Gold, silver and platinum have posted new all-time highs in 2026, but so far February has been more choppy seas than smooth sailing. A complex web of push-and-pull factors are at play in the precious metals market. Let’s take…
Investor Insight TomaGold is advancing a portfolio centered on Québec’s Chibougamau Mining Camp, combining owned assets with near-term, catalyst-driven exploration at its optioned Berrigan Mine project. Recent deep drilling and downhole geophysics at Berrigan have identified sulphide mineralization and EM conductors that the company is using to prioritize follow-up targets,…