As McKinsey & Co. marked its 100th anniversary with fanfare in Chicago, the consulting firm’s leadership struck a confident public tone about its future. Yet behind the scenes, executives have been delivering a more restrained message: the firm needs to become leaner after several years of flat growth. At the late-October gathering of partners in… Continue reading McKinsey signals cost cuts as growth stalls despite centenary optimism
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Alphabet set for fresh accounting boost as SpaceX valuation jumps
Alphabet Inc. is poised to record another substantial paper gain following a new SpaceX tender offer that sharply lifts the private company’s implied valuation. The transaction, which prices insider shares well above previous secondary sales, is expected to raise the carrying value of Alphabet’s long-held stake in Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite business. The development,… Continue reading Alphabet set for fresh accounting boost as SpaceX valuation jumps
Interview: brace for volatility as AI reshapes markets in 2026, says Erlen Capital’s Schneller
2025 delivered no shortage of drama across the global economic, business, and financial landscape. From DeepSeek’s shockwaves to tariff battles and the relentless march of AI reshaping boardrooms and stock charts, the year had it all. As we step into 2026, Invezz spoke with Bruno Schneller, managing partner at Zurich-based Erlen Capital Management, to unpack… Continue reading Interview: brace for volatility as AI reshapes markets in 2026, says Erlen Capital’s Schneller
Nu Quantum secures $60M in one of UK’s largest series A funding
Nu Quantum has secured fresh investor attention as momentum in quantum networking rises across the global technology and energy sectors. The British startup, which builds infrastructure to connect and scale quantum computers, has raised $60 million in a Series A round. It is one of the largest early-stage raises in the UK and signals how… Continue reading Nu Quantum secures $60M in one of UK’s largest series A funding
Ares shares surge as firm wins S&P 500 spot: all you need to know about the stock
Ares Management stock was soaring ahead of the open on Tuesday, rising about 8% after the investment firm secured long-awaited entry into the S&P 500 index. The company will replace Kellanova, the snacking giant whose brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, and Pop-Tarts. Kellanova is set to be acquired by privately held Mars Inc., with the deal… Continue reading Ares shares surge as firm wins S&P 500 spot: all you need to know about the stock
Klarna and StubHub delay IPO plans as Trump tariff shock rattles investor sentiment: report
Klarna and StubHub have shelved their much-anticipated plans to go public as a fresh wave of market volatility triggered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement rippled through global financial markets. According to a CNBC report citing a source familiar with the matter, the companies are postponing their initial public offerings due to mounting uncertainty… Continue reading Klarna and StubHub delay IPO plans as Trump tariff shock rattles investor sentiment: report
Rioja wine producers face uncertainty amid trade tensions and global demand shifts
Rioja, a wine-producing region in Spain, has seen its wine stockpiles grow since the pandemic. Wine producers in the region had hoped to increase exports of their tannic red wines to the US market, but those hopes were fading ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, which he referred to as “liberation day.” Trump’s tariff… Continue reading Rioja wine producers face uncertainty amid trade tensions and global demand shifts
Hedge funds exit Asian markets ahead of US tariff announcement on April 2
Hedge funds pulled back from Asian markets last week, shedding stocks and reducing leveraged positions as they prepared for US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs on April 2. South Korea, China’s onshore markets, and Taiwan saw the heaviest selling, while hedge funds also ramped up short bets in Japan, Morgan Stanley noted… Continue reading Hedge funds exit Asian markets ahead of US tariff announcement on April 2
The biggest US VC-funded companies of 2025: titans of innovation
The venture capital (VC) industry has started the year well, with OpenAI breaking a record this week when it raised $40 billion on Monday. Other companies like Elon Musk’s xAI and Anthropic have continued to do well. This article ranks the biggest VC-funded companies in 2025. Biggest US VC-funded companies in 2025 SpaceX Elon Musk’s… Continue reading The biggest US VC-funded companies of 2025: titans of innovation
