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Portugal Welcomes Bids for TAP Air Portugal as Airline Industry Consolidates

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Portugal’s government has officially opened the door to investment offers from three leading European airlines interested in acquiring stakes in TAP Air Portugal. This move is part of a broader effort to stabilize… Continue reading Portugal Welcomes Bids for TAP Air Portugal as Airline Industry Consolidates

Federal Reserve Removes Nonfinancial Business Sector Data from Consumer Credit Reports

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Federal Reserve announced that it will discontinue reporting data from the nonfinancial business sector in its G.19 Consumer Credit Statistical Release, effective immediately. This change reflects the sector’s diminished role in issuing… Continue reading Federal Reserve Removes Nonfinancial Business Sector Data from Consumer Credit Reports

Iran’s Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz Sparks Oil Market Turmoil

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Iran’s recent parliamentary vote threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global energy markets, sending oil prices sharply higher amid fears of supply disruptions. The strait is a critical artery for… Continue reading Iran’s Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz Sparks Oil Market Turmoil

Gold ETFs Experience Record Inflows as Investors Seek Safety Amid Market Volatility

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted the largest inflows seen in five years during the first half of 2025, signaling a strong shift in investor sentiment toward safer assets amid ongoing economic and… Continue reading Gold ETFs Experience Record Inflows as Investors Seek Safety Amid Market Volatility

Wasatch Advisors Increases Stake in Five-Star Business Finance, Signaling Confidence in Growth Prospects

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Wasatch Advisors LP, a notable investment management firm, announced a significant increase in its shareholding of Five-Star Business Finance Ltd, raising its stake to 9.24% through open market purchases. This move highlights Wasatch’s… Continue reading Wasatch Advisors Increases Stake in Five-Star Business Finance, Signaling Confidence in Growth Prospects

U.S. Markets Volatile Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Commodity Prices

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. U.S. stock markets displayed volatility on July 8, 2025, as investors weighed the effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariff policies and rising commodity prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4%,… Continue reading U.S. Markets Volatile Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Commodity Prices

GlaxoSmithKline Reports Strong Q2 Growth on Vaccine and Specialty Medicines Demand

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced strong second-quarter results on July 7, driven by robust sales of vaccines and specialty medicines. The UK-based pharmaceutical giant reported revenue of £12.6 billion ($15.4 billion), marking a 9%… Continue reading GlaxoSmithKline Reports Strong Q2 Growth on Vaccine and Specialty Medicines Demand

Volkswagen Sees Growth in Q2 with Electric Vehicle Sales Surging

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Volkswagen AG reported strong second-quarter financial results on July 8, driven by a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales. The German automaker posted revenue of €73 billion ($79 billion), marking an 11%… Continue reading Volkswagen Sees Growth in Q2 with Electric Vehicle Sales Surging

Sony Corporation Posts Solid Q2 Results as Gaming and Entertainment Drive Growth

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Sony Corporation reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 8, powered by robust performance in its gaming and entertainment divisions. The Japanese conglomerate announced revenue of ¥3.4 trillion ($25 billion), marking a 9% increase… Continue reading Sony Corporation Posts Solid Q2 Results as Gaming and Entertainment Drive Growth

Nestlé Reports Solid Q2 Growth Led by Health and Wellness Products

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Nestlé S.A., the world’s largest food and beverage company, reported solid second-quarter results on July 8, driven by strong demand for health-focused and sustainable products. The Swiss multinational posted revenues of CHF 25.5… Continue reading Nestlé Reports Solid Q2 Growth Led by Health and Wellness Products