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This big retail super manager is outperforming the industry funds
Two of the country's largest for-profit superannuation funds are tracking to outdo their union-affiliated rivals with returns of around 12 per cent this financial year, crediting a higher relative exposure to emerging markets and tipping that…
Retail investors risk turning market correction into recession: BIS
The surging numbers of retail investors in the sharemarket has heightened the risk of a much bigger economic fallout from a correction that threatens financial stability, central bankers have warned. The Bank of International Settlements –…
Hong Kong retail billionaire in talks to sell Harvey Nichols, FT reports
Hong Kong retail billionaire Sir Dickson Poon is reportedly seeking to sell Harvey Nichols, a move that could mark the end of his 35-year ownership of the luxury department store, Financial Times reported. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Poon, the…
Retail dealmaking more selective, with continued activity in some segments
Australia's retail M&A market entered a more selective phase last year, with buyers appearing less focused on growth-only strategies and more emphasis on businesses that can demonstrate resilience, profitability and long-term strategic value.
REBNY touts 'strong' Manhattan retail recovery - despite empty storefronts
The Real Estate Board of New York just put out its first-quarter Manhattan retail report and, as is often the case, its main finding — that “strong retail recovery continues” — is hard to argue with overall. Although not…
Pakistan hikes levy on petrol, diesel; retail prices unchanged
The Pakistan government on Saturday increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) while leaving retail fuel prices unchanged for another week, despite a decline in international oil prices, The Express Tribune reported.
Financially stressed Canadians expect banks to provide guidance but turn to AI for advice: JD Power - Retail Banker International
More than half (52%) of Canadians are considered financially vulnerable or stressed, according to the JD Power 2026 Canada Financial Health Support and Advice Satisfaction Study. Such a finding represents a challenge and an opportunity for Canadian…
Korea's ETF market overtakes Kosdaq for 1st time
The domestic exchange-traded fund (ETF) market overtook the Kosdaq in market capitalization for the first time last week, data showed Sunday, ahead of the Kosdaq's 30th anniversary in July. The ETF market has grown rapidly this year, driven by…
HKTDC brews new business for local tea brand | Market Pulse | HKTDC
When it came to expanding into the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong brand China Tea & Herbalworld managing director Paul Kao turned to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to help realize his online retail ambitions. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
Cycling industry bets on smart bikes to boost sales
At the Eurobike trade fair, hopes are high that smart and AI-enabled bicycles can revive an industry that has been dealing with years of flagging sales. Artificial intelligence, long used in cars and smartphones, is now entering the cycling world…
UK bank ID scheme seeks to transform remote KYC, but who pays, and what happens when something goes wrong? - Retail Banker International
On 25 June 2026, UK Finance confirmed that major UK banks have completed proof-of-concept testing on a voluntary service that allows customers to verify their name, age or address straight from their banking app. This is a substantive achievement…
The area is dead and we fear for the future' say traders
Shop owners on a Bradford street between two closed down shopping centres have said they fear for the future of the area. James Street was once the home of Bradford 's fish market, and, in more recent years, linked together two of the cities…
Let's Fight The Fed: 5 Contrarian REITs Paying Up To 17.1%
CTO Realty Growth (CTO, 7.3% dividend yield) is a retail REIT focused on open-air shopping centers predominantly located in fast-growing metro areas across the Southeast and Southwest. Roughly half of its annualized base rent comes from…
3 Reasons to Buy Green Thumb Industries Stock Hand Over Fist
Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF +1.08%) has become one of the strongest operators in the U.S. cannabis industry. While many of its competitors continue to struggle with profitability, high debt, and weak cash flow, Green Thumb has consistently…
Tatiana Bailey: Stock market gyrations and what they might mean
Roughly 6 in 10 Americans own stocks, largely through retirement accounts. And about 75% of those retirement accounts are invested in stocks. This means millions of Americans' retirement savings rise and fall with the stock market. This past week…
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