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India set to play larger role in building global fintech infrastructure, says Payoneer
India's position as the world's third-largest fintech ecosystem is now translating into a larger platform-building role. Global financial technology companies are increasingly turning to the country for product engineering, artificial intelligence…
Industrials Up on Peace Hopes - Industrials Roundup
Shares of industrial and transportation companies rose as traders bet the U.S. and Iran would avert a return to full-blown war. One strategist said recent weakness in defense contractors is an indication of market expectations for a lull in U.S.
OGM Group Absorbs WAF, Strengthening Orion Funded's Leadership in the Spanish-Speaking Prop Trading Market
OGM Group, the group behind Orion Funded, today announced the completion of the absorption of WAF, an emerging proprietary trading firm that experienced strong growth within the Spanish-speaking market. The financial terms of the transaction remain…
EU Gives Conditional Nod to $14 Billion Tie-Up Between Baker Hughes, Chart Industries
European Union competition authorities cleared oil-services giant Baker Hughes's nearly $14 billion deal to acquire Chart Industries, pending a divestment of part of the latter's business to assuage competition concerns. Baker Hughes said last year…
Forward Air Names Gorjanc as Board Chair
Forward Air named Christine Gorjanc as independent chair of its board. Gorjanc's appointment comes after Jerome Lorrain resigned as executive chairman of the board, according to a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lorrain…
CFPB Can't Love Customers, While Harming Banks Protecting Customers
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: The exterior of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Headquarters is seen on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. According to media reports employees of the CFPB were notified that the headquarters would be…
Materials Up on Rate Optimism - Materials Roundup
Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose amid optimism about interest rates. Some investors are placing contrarian bets that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates this year, as widely anticipated. Rate-sensitive gold futures fell…
CoreWeave Stock: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason (NASDAQ:CRWV)
CoreWeave is the leading neocloud operator, trading at a discounted 11.9x forward EV/EBITDA versus the sector median of 15x. CRWV's $99.4B backlog is 98% under five-year take-or-pay contracts with major hyperscalers, supporting robust forward…
Tech Up on Strong Hynix Debut - Tech Roundup
Shares of technology companies rose after a strong debut for one artificial-intelligence star. SK Hynix American depositary receipts rose by 13% on their U.S. stock market debut. After the market closed Thursday, the South Korean memory chip maker…
Why the 2026 IPO boom is about to broaden beyond AI mega-deals
After a first half of 2026 dominated by blockbuster AI, semiconductor, and space IPOs, the market is entering a new phase. Strategists say the back half is shaping up as a rebalancing: mid-cap and overlooked sectors are preparing to test investor…
Energy Up Slightly as Traders Await U.S.-Iran Updates - Energy Roundup
Shares of energy companies rose slightly as traders awaited confirmation that the U.S. and Iranian peace deal was still intact. Oil futures fell slightly. Shipping traffic has once again slowed since the clashes between the U.S. and Iran near the…
Utilities Up Slightly as Traders Hedge on War Risk - Utilities Roundup
Shares of power producers rose slightly as traders hedged their bets on the outlook for conflict in Iran. A return to full-blown war would likely spur demand for safe havens in the short term. Longer term, the implications for inflation and…
Health Care Down on Rotation Back to Tech - Health Care Roundup
Health-care companies fell as traders rotated back into risky sectors. The Food and Drug Administration approved a combination treatment by Merck & Co., Pfizer, and Astellas Pharma for a hard-to-treat form of bladder cancer. Shares of obesity drug…
Financials Up Ahead of Earnings - Financials Roundup
Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose ahead of earnings in the sector. Shares of Circle Internet Group rose after the firm received approval from federal banking regulators to establish a national trust bank, a regulatory milestone…
Consumer Cos Up, but Not by Much, After Delta Earnings - Consumer Roundup
Consumer companies rose, but not by as much as the broad market, after earnings from one major airline. Among consumer companies, Delta Air Lines posted a 19% increase in second-quarter operating revenue as customers continued booking flights…
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