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Elon Musk’s social media company, X, is in discussions to raise new funding at a $44 billion valuation—the same price Musk paid when acquiring the platform, formerly known as Twitter, in 2022, as per a Bloomberg report. If successful, the funding round would mark a turnaround for X after Musk’s overhaul led to an exodus… Continue reading Musk’s X reportedly in funding talks at $44B valuation—the price he paid for Twitter

Nikola Corp., once hailed as a rising star in the electric vehicle industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking the end of a dramatic rise and fall. The company, which once boasted a market valuation higher than Ford’s, failed to secure additional funding or find a buyer to keep its operations afloat. On… Continue reading Nikola files for chapter 11 bankruptcy as cash flow issues, weak demand for vehicles take a toll

The World Gold Council expects bar and coin demand in China to stay strong even as high gold prices may negatively impact gold jewelry sales, despite consumer spending remaining relatively stable.  In the long run, a pilot program that permits Chinese insurers to purchase physical gold should further bolster investment demand, the council said in… Continue reading Why WGC expects China’s gold bar and coin demand to remain strong?

For months, investors had anticipated a surge in initial public offerings, driven by optimism over President Trump’s new administration. Corporate America and Wall Street expected a pro-business, deregulated environment that would spark a wave of deal-making and public listings. Markets soared in anticipation of companies capitalizing on favorable conditions. Yet, reality has been far more… Continue reading How volatility from Trump’s tariff plans and regulatory shifts is clouding the IPO market

French industrial gases company Air Liquide and French oil major TotalEnergies have partnered to invest in the development of two large-scale hydrogen production facilities in the Netherlands.  These plants will utilise low-carbon technologies, aligning with both companies’ commitment to sustainability and the broader global push for cleaner energy sources.  Strategic partnership for green hydrogen The… Continue reading Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to spend over 1 billion euros on green hydrogen projects in Netherlands

President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders imposing tariffs, the spectre of a trade war, inflation and interest-rate cuts uncertainty have introduced notable volatility into the stock market. As of February 2025, 47.3% of individual investors anticipate a decline in stock prices over the next six months, according to the latest survey from the American Association… Continue reading Interview with James Koutoulas, Typhon Capital