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Topshop teases a high-street comeback: can it thrive in today’s retail market?

Topshop, once the crown jewel of British high-street fashion, may be on the verge of a return to physical retail after being limited to online sales since 2021. The brand, which collapsed in 2020 and was later acquired by Asos, has dropped a series of cryptic social media teasers, fuelling speculation that a major comeback… Continue reading Topshop teases a high-street comeback: can it thrive in today’s retail market?

Crispin Odey faces £1.8M fine and UK industry ban for obstructing hedge fund probe

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed a £1.8 million fine on hedge fund manager Crispin Odey and banned him from working in the financial services industry, citing a “lack of integrity.” The Financial Conduct Authority asserted that Crispin Odey “deliberately sought to frustrate” the disciplinary proceedings at his hedge fund, Odey Asset Management… Continue reading Crispin Odey faces £1.8M fine and UK industry ban for obstructing hedge fund probe

Interview: Our revenue has almost doubled—MetaShot CEO on Shark Tank boost and future plans

Metashot, a Bangalore-based cricket gaming company, recently made waves on Shark Tank India when its founders—Prince Thomas, Ranjit Behera, and Ajith Sunny—sought ₹80 lakh for a 1.5% stake, valuing the company at ₹53 crore. Their pitch drew interest from multiple investors. In the end, Vineeta Singh and Anupam Mittal joined forces to make a counteroffer… Continue reading Interview: Our revenue has almost doubled—MetaShot CEO on Shark Tank boost and future plans

Walgreens to go private in $10B deal with Sycamore: how the pharmacy giant fell from grace

Walgreens Boots Alliance will be taken private by Sycamore Partners in a $10 billion deal, the companies announced Thursday, marking the end of nearly a century of public trading for the US pharmacy giant. The move comes after years of financial turbulence that saw Walgreens’ market value plummet from a peak of $100 billion to… Continue reading Walgreens to go private in $10B deal with Sycamore: how the pharmacy giant fell from grace

Brazil’s Méliuz joins Bitcoin trend, buys 45.72 BTC

Méliuz, a Brazilian financial technology company, purchased Bitcoin as part of their treasury management procedure, demonstrating the growing interest in digital currencies. Méliuz’s board of directors approved a significant investment on Thursday by purchasing 45.72 Bitcoins worth about $4.1 million at an average price of $90,296.11 per unit. With this decision, Méliuz joins a group… Continue reading Brazil’s Méliuz joins Bitcoin trend, buys 45.72 BTC

Trump tariffs could prove to be a menace for homebuyers: here’s why

US housing stocks are having a hard time this year amidst higher tariffs the Trump administration has announced on the likes of Canada and Mexico. Washington relies significantly on foreign imports for materials essential for home construction. These include cement, aluminum, steel, wood products, and even some appliances.   As a result, the cost of… Continue reading Trump tariffs could prove to be a menace for homebuyers: here’s why

Alibaba leads Chinese tech rally with DeepSeek rival launch: What investors need to know

A wave of artificial intelligence (AI) developments from Chinese technology firms has triggered a buying frenzy in the nation’s stock market, sending an index of tech companies to its highest level in years. Leading the surge, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. unveiled its latest AI model, while other major players, including Tencent and Kuaishou Technology, also… Continue reading Alibaba leads Chinese tech rally with DeepSeek rival launch: What investors need to know