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UAE FinTech sector set to reach $5.71 billion by 2029
WAM - The UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading centres in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that combines advanced digital infrastructure, flexible regulatory…
AI agents are quietly rewriting prediction market trading
Prediction markets have long promised to aggregate insights about future events. Increasingly, those signals are coming not just from people, but from machines. According to David Minarsch, CEO and co-founder of Valory AG, the team behind the…
Market And Economic Implications From The War In Iran
Despite a 5% S&P 500 pullback, market action appears as healthy consolidation, not a signal of systemic distress. Sustained $100+ oil poses risks: higher inflation, delayed Fed rate cuts, and potential consumer retrenchment impacting economic…
Joan Laporta re-elected as Barcelona president
Joan Laporta has been re-elected as Barcelona's president. The 63-year-old won 68 per cent of Sunday's vote, while his only opponent Victor Font, whom Laporta also beat in 2021, picked up 30 per cent. The rest of the votes were void or invalid.
'China speed' reflects alignment of historical timing, national determination
'China speed' means more than bullet trains racing across the landscape. It reflects a different way of working - more efficient, more daring and more focused. More than a measure of pace, it is proof of what a determined nation can achieve. The…
Atlassian Lays Off 10 Percent of Its Workforce as It Pivots to AI
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Another tech giant is culling immense numbers of workers. On Thursday, prominent Australian software firm Atlassian announced it was laying off ten percent of its workforce, or about…
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Bond vs. Stock Markets: Key Differences Explained
Stocks represent ownership in a company, while bonds are loans to entities. Stocks bring potential for higher returns but come with more risk. Bonds provide steady income through interest payments. Diversifying with both stocks and bonds can…
Democratising cross-border payments
As more Indian businesses sell services, software and products to overseas customers, fintech start-ups are racing to rebuild the pipes used to move money across borders. For decades, cross-border payments relied on traditional banking rails such…
Best Growth Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. MercadoLibre
Despite making massive gains for shareholders over the last 20 years, both Amazon (AMZN 0.87%) and MercadoLibre (MELI 1.24%) have underperformed the S&P 500 index over the last five years. That's right, the two e-commerce giants have delivered only…
Is Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) A Good Stock To Buy?
Is RKT a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Rocket Companies, Inc. on R. Dennis's Substack by OppCost. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on RKT. Rocket Companies, Inc.'s share was trading at $15.15 as of March…
Is American Express Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Investors have cheered for the success of American Express (AXP 0.57%). In the past five years, shares in the premium credit card company have produced a total return of 124% (as of March 10), lifted by steady financial gains. However, the market…
Payments Stock Down 30% Draws $6 Million Bet as Company Posts $4 Billion in Revenue
On February 17, 2026, Solas Capital Management disclosed a new position in Euronet Worldwide (EEFT 1.83%), acquiring 73,494 shares in the fourth quarter. The shares were worth $5.59 million at quarter's end. According to a Securities and Exchange…
Coinbase Just Gained More Than 25% in a Month. Here's Why It's Still a Buy
Coinbase Global (COIN +1.20%) was the first crypto exchange to list publicly in the U.S. and its brand has become synonymous with cryptocurrency. As a result, crypto volatility often affects its share price. For example, the recent slump in…
Dave Inc. $DAVE Shares Acquired by Azora Capital LP
Azora Capital LP increased its stake in Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE - Free Report) by 87.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 133,242 shares of the…
CLARITY Bill Takes the Decentralization out of Crypto - Crypto Exec
The regulatory provisions outlined in the US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, otherwise known as the CLARITY Act, threaten to give large financial institutions control over crypto, according to Dr. Friederike Ernst, co-founder of the…
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