Africa's used vehicle market is on track to expand at nearly 7% annually, approaching a $200 billion valuation by 2033, as demand for affordable personal transport surges across the continent.
The Invesco NASDAQ-100 Equal Weight ETF (QQEW) has executed a dramatic portfolio shift, halving its holdings from 101 to 50 companies. This strategic pivot from pure equal-weighting to a quality-filtered approach aims to mitigate the risks of extreme concentration in the tech-heavy index while maintaining its core diversification ethos.
The automotive tech spinoff from Continental plans significant workforce reductions globally, aiming to lower its R&D expenditure ratio in response to market pressures, with Germany bearing the brunt of the cuts.
Firm Capital Property Trust (TSE:FCD.UN) delivered a 22% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends, despite a more modest share price gain and underlying earnings pressure. The performance highlights the complex dynamics between dividend yield, market sentiment, and fundamental business health in the current real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape.
The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.
MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX), once a high-flying fintech darling, has seen its share price erode by nearly 70% over five years. As the bond trading platform grapples with shifting market dynamics and increased competition, investors are left debating whether the current valuation presents a rare buying opportunity or signals deeper structural challenges.
Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Hong Kong is poised to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses as early as March, marking a critical milestone in its bid to become a regulated digital asset hub. The HKMA's rigorous vetting process will initially see only a handful of firms approved from dozens of applicants.
U.S. stock futures point lower amid renewed scrutiny over AI investments, with Nvidia's landmark OpenAI deal reportedly under strain. Disney beats earnings estimates as leadership transition talks emerge, while Oracle plans a massive $50 billion raise to fuel its AI ambitions.
As Alphabet's stock demonstrates resilience amid market volatility, its Gemini AI platform emerges as a central driver. With deep integration across Google's ecosystem and new agentic capabilities, the tech giant is positioning itself not just to compete, but to lead the next phase of the AI race. We examine the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus Movement reports disciplined capital management with a debt-free balance sheet and 1.5 million monthly users, even as BTIG trims its price target citing cautious volume outlook.
Oppenheimer and Wells Fargo have raised price targets for Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), highlighting robust demand from the automotive and artificial intelligence sectors as key growth drivers ahead of the company's quarterly results.
Phillip Securities initiates coverage of Palantir Technologies with a Buy rating, citing its AI software segment's robust growth and significant market expansion potential. A new partnership with Innodata aims to enhance Palantir's rodeo analysis platforms through advanced data services.
BofA Securities has trimmed its price target for Uber Technologies, citing near-term uncertainties in the autonomous vehicle sector, even as the company launches a new internal data initiative aimed at accelerating AV development.
Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.
Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.
Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
ASML's Q4 2025 bookings, driven by AI chip demand, smashed forecasts. While management raises 2026 guidance, shareholders question the durability of the surge and the company's exposure to geopolitical headwinds.
Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.
