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
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Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to spend over 1 billion euros on green hydrogen projects in Netherlands
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
Interview with James Koutoulas, Typhon Capital
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
Chinese stocks surge on AI optimism, nearing three-year highs
Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks extended their recent rally on Friday, fueled by growing optimism surrounding the nation’s advancements in artificial intelligence and renewed confidence in the market’s overall prospects. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index jumped as much as 3.1% on Friday, inching closer to surpassing an October peak following a recent stimulus push. Breaching… Continue reading Chinese stocks surge on AI optimism, nearing three-year highs
Elon Musk presents Indian PM Modi with a Starship heatshield tile from space
India’s growing role in the global space economy took centre stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington. While much of the media attention focused on a symbolic exchange—a heatshield tile from SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft—the meeting underscored deeper strategic interests. The discussions revolved around artificial intelligence, sustainable… Continue reading Elon Musk presents Indian PM Modi with a Starship heatshield tile from space
AI agent tokens outlook: struggle continues as CZ shifts narrative to animal-inspired memes
Digital coins display resilience after the latest United States inflation report, which triggered fear in the financial sector. However, the case differed for AI agent coins, which have suffered significant bearishness in the past month. Crypto AI agent’s market cap has plunged from $20 billion to $7 billion at press time, signaling a massive retreat… Continue reading AI agent tokens outlook: struggle continues as CZ shifts narrative to animal-inspired memes
India’s market cap falls below $4 trillion: what’s behind the slump?
India’s stock market has suffered its steepest decline in over a year, with total market capitalisation slipping below $4 trillion for the first time since December 2023. A combination of a weakening rupee, foreign capital flight, and stretched valuations has triggered a selloff that wiped out over $1 trillion in equity value. The country’s benchmark… Continue reading India’s market cap falls below $4 trillion: what’s behind the slump?
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold Roku, Robinhood on Thursday: here’s what it bought
On Thursday, Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, sold a chunk of its Robinhood shares. The sales come after the company posted strong earnings for the fourth quarter. Robinhood Markets saw its stock surge nearly 14% in early trading on Thursday, reaching its highest levels since 2021 and adding approximately $6 billion to its market… Continue reading Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold Roku, Robinhood on Thursday: here’s what it bought
Asian markets mixed on Friday: Hang Seng outperforms with over 2% surge
Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Friday, balancing positive cues from Wall Street overnight with concerns about a potential global trade war and its impact on inflation. US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay implementing a reciprocal tariff plan provided some reassurance to investors. Japanese market snaps winning streak In Japan, the market reversed… Continue reading Asian markets mixed on Friday: Hang Seng outperforms with over 2% surge