Algoz teams up with Wealth Management Alliance to launch AiQP Meta Fund

Algoz Technologies, a digital asset quant fund and SaaS solutions provider, has partnered with the Singapore-based Wealth Management Alliance Pte Ltd (WMA) to launch the AiQP Meta Fund in Southeast Asia.  Algoz has established itself as one of the leading quantitative crypto investment technology firms, specialising in the development of proprietary, fully-automated and systematic trading… Continue reading Algoz teams up with Wealth Management Alliance to launch AiQP Meta Fund

Evening digest: Bitcoin breaks $95K, Iran threatens US bases, France faces no-confidence votes

Markets head into the evening, balancing stronger earnings momentum with rising geopolitical risk. Iran has warned it could strike US bases across the Middle East if Washington escalates, prompting precautionary personnel moves at key installations. In Europe, France’s fragile government faces twin no-confidence votes that could shape the political roadmap into the 2026 budget fight.… Continue reading Evening digest: Bitcoin breaks $95K, Iran threatens US bases, France faces no-confidence votes

Why is AppLovin stock crashing despite a new ‘buy’ rating?

Evercore ISI’s senior analyst Robert Coolbirth says AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) has a “significant long-term growth runway” in both mobile gaming and e-commerce advertising. Still, APP shares are crashing this morning – currently down about 10% versus their previous close. Coolbirth initiated AppLovin stock at “outperform” with a price target of $835, indicating potential upside of… Continue reading Why is AppLovin stock crashing despite a new ‘buy’ rating?

Why is Netflix considering going all-cash for WBD assets?

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) remains in focus on January 14 following reports that the streaming giant is considering a significant change to its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. According to sources that spoke for CNBC’s “David Faber”, the mass media behemoth may replace the stock portion of its $27.75 a share offer and make it… Continue reading Why is Netflix considering going all-cash for WBD assets?

Europe bulletin: BoE targets non-bank risks, Arctic tensions rise, UK SFO probes bribery

Europe ends the day grappling with financial stability and rising geopolitical risk. The Bank of England says it is intensifying efforts to curb vulnerabilities in the non-bank sector after recent market scares, flagging leverage and liquidity mismatches as key threats. In the Arctic, Denmark plans to expand its military posture in Greenland as strategic competition… Continue reading Europe bulletin: BoE targets non-bank risks, Arctic tensions rise, UK SFO probes bribery

Brazil’s Ibovespa rises on polls and US data as global risks weigh

Brazil’s Ibovespa index traded in positive territory for much of Wednesday, buoyed by the release of the first Genial/Quaest electoral poll for 2026 and investor focus on US producer price data. According to local outlet InfoMoney, the benchmark equity index climbed almost immediately after the opening bell, defying the downward trend seen in New York… Continue reading Brazil’s Ibovespa rises on polls and US data as global risks weigh

Coca-Cola drops Costa Coffee sale after private equity bids fall short: report

Coca-Cola has abandoned plans to sell its Costa Coffee chain after offers from private equity firms failed to meet expectations, the Financial Times has reported. The US beverage group ended talks with remaining bidders in December, drawing a close to a months-long auction process, according to the FT report citing people familiar with the matter.… Continue reading Coca-Cola drops Costa Coffee sale after private equity bids fall short: report

Xpeng prepares Hong Kong IPO for flying car unit as China backs air mobility

Xpeng Inc. is preparing the ground for a potential stock market debut of its flying car business, reported Bloomberg, citing sources. This will mark a fresh step in the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s push beyond traditional automobiles. The company has quietly begun work on a possible initial public offering of its aerial mobility unit in… Continue reading Xpeng prepares Hong Kong IPO for flying car unit as China backs air mobility

Meta deletes 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces child social media ban

Meta Platforms Inc. said it has removed almost 550,000 accounts in Australia to comply with the new rules. The action covers multiple Meta-owned platforms and was disclosed in a company blog post outlining its initial response to the legislation. Australia’s decision to bar children from mainstream social media is moving from legislation to large-scale enforcement.… Continue reading Meta deletes 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces child social media ban