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Lutnick Pushed to Weaken Chip Rules That Overlap With His Family Business
In Malaysia's lush southern peninsula, a data center known as A201 is set to open next year, packed with hundreds of millions of dollars in Nvidia's most advanced artificial intelligence servers. The data center plans to supply this computing power…
HSBC's uphill battle to sell $20b deposit book in a precarious market
HSBC Australia's bankers at Citi face an uphill battle in finding a buyer for the bank's $20 billion retail deposits, the last remaining frontier of the London-headquartered lender's local operations. Two months ago, this column revealed HSBC had…
Bank of America says these stocks have major upside potential in an uncertain market
Analysts at Bank of America said there's plenty of buying opportunities that can act as safe havens, even as the stock market remains jittery. The Wall Street investment bank sees more room to run in stocks such as AT & T. Other companies rated buy…
$4.4b coal miner New Hope eyes rare $250m hybrid securities offer
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Morrison gets set at $5b-plus Telstra-backed Amplitel
Amplitel, the country's largest mobile tower infrastructure business and one backed by Telstra, could soon see its shareholder register reshaped as one of the company's major investors considers its options. People briefed on the matter who spoke…
Crypto was hoping for a breakthrough in Congress. Now it's bracing for investigations
The cryptocurrency industry is bracing for a changing of the guard in Congress, as Democrats take control of both the House and Senate with a more skeptical eye toward digital assets. After a major crypto regulation bill came up short in the Senate…
Bad-news bandit Lendlease running out of options
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Versant: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Nov. 3, 2026, Versant (VSNT +1.13%) announced it expects full-year free cash flow (cash generated after funding operations and capital expenditures) to finish above its prior target of $1.2 billion.
American Express vs. S&P Global: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
American Express (AXP +0.80%) and S&P Global (SPGI +1.08%) serve as critical infrastructure for the global economy. Choosing between the premium payments leader and the dominant data giant requires balancing consumer credit trends against capital…
From tour guide to HSBC strategy chief: How a Dutch student found his future in Asia
SINGAPORE – In the early 1990s, Herald Van der Linde wanted to earn some money to fund his university studies in the Netherlands. He also wanted to broaden his horizons and travel. The Dutchman decided to take on several jobs, including…
AI-First Software Firms Grow Faster, But Embedded AI Leads on Margins
AI-first software companies posted faster recurring-revenue growth in 2025 but lower margins and less annual recurring revenue per employee, highlighting the cost pressures behind a fast-growing business model, a KeyBanc benchmark found. KeyBanc…
Takis Georgakopoulos' First Big Test as Fiserv CEO
Fiserv CEO Takis Georgakopoulos is moving to slim down the company without rattling the banks that depend on its systems. At Citi's fintech conference Tuesday, he said Fiserv plans to close more than a dozen smaller business lines that lack strong…
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through November 14)
Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. The Jensen Huang Scandal Is Hardly Over Elizabeth Lopatto | The Verge 'Huang has insisted that Nvidia has seen 'no evidence of any AI chip…
Kochi fintech startup Oversea Wealth aims to simplify expat wealth management
Oversea Wealth was founded by Zakhil Suresh, Sajal Sarwar, Akhil James, Asif Kattakath and Vishnu Karthikeyan, who have combined their experience in the fintech sector, where they have been working since 2017, with AI technology to simplify…
San Jose Earthquakes, PayPal Park sale to Heath Freeman valued at $625 million: sources
Stream local breaking news and original programming, live 24/7, from ABC7 Bay Area. Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:09PM SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes announced that Alden Global Capital co-founder Heath Freeman will acquire the team…
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