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Walmart-backed digital payments company PhonePe has deferred its planned public offering as geopolitical tensions and falling equity markets weigh on investor sentiment. The Bengaluru-based firm confirmed on Monday that it has temporarily halted preparations for its stock market debut and will restart the process once global capital markets stabilise. The move follows rising volatility in… Continue reading PhonePe delays India IPO as geopolitical tensions rattle global markets

US stock futures edged higher ahead of a busy week for policy decisions and corporate earnings, with investors tracking several notable companies before and after Monday’s session. The Federal Reserve’s rate decision and fresh inflation data later in the week add to a backdrop of volatile energy markets and heightened geopolitical risk. Here are five… Continue reading Dow futures gain as markets brace for busy week: here’s 5 stocks to watch

Nebius stock price surged by over 14% in extended hours after the company landed a $27 billion deal from Meta Platforms. It jumped to $130, its highest point since November 3 last year. It has soared by over 630% from its lowest level in 2025. Nebius reaches a major deal with Meta Platforms In a… Continue reading Nebius stock price forecast after the $27 billion Meta Platforms deal

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a new online retail platform in Europe as it accelerates its global expansion strategy and seeks new growth opportunities beyond its fiercely competitive domestic market. The Beijing-based company on Monday introduced Joybuy, an online shopping platform that will operate across six European markets: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the… Continue reading China’s JD.com expands into Europe with Joybuy platform

Australia’s financial regulator has raised concerns about the growing influence of social media personalities and artificial intelligence tools on the investment decisions of young Australians. A new study from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) suggests many Gen Z investors rely on digital platforms for financial guidance, including crypto trading ideas. The findings show… Continue reading Australia sounds alarm as Gen Z turns to AI for crypto trading tips

IAG share price continued its strong downward trend today, March 18, its fifth consecutive day in the red. It has slumped from the year-to-date high of 463.6p in February to the current 351p, and this trend may continue as the company faces a double whammy of high energy prices and flight disruptions. British Airways owner… Continue reading IAG share price nears death cross as it faces a double whammy

Italy’s UniCredit said it plans to launch an offer to increase its stake in Commerzbank above the key 30% threshold, while stressing that it does not intend to pursue full control of the German lender. The move marks the latest development in UniCredit’s gradual expansion into one of Germany’s largest banks and could reshape the… Continue reading UniCredit to raise Commerzbank stake above 30%, rules out takeover

Julius Baer has disclosed that Chief Executive Stefan Bollinger received total compensation of CHF 23.96 million ($30.3 million) in 2025. The figure covers Bollinger’s first year running the Swiss private bank, with nearly CHF 15 million ($18 million) made up of replacement awards for pay he gave up when departing Goldman Sachs. In other words,… Continue reading Why Julius Baer is paying its CEO $18M he never even earned

Taiwan’s Foxconn reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit even as demand for artificial intelligence hardware reshapes the global technology supply chain. The company, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, released earnings on Monday showing profit missed market expectations despite strong global demand for AI products. Foxconn plays a central role in the electronics industry… Continue reading Foxconn earnings miss despite record AI demand: what went wrong?