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UK lending platform Funding Circle (LON:FCH) has announced plans for an additional share buyback of up to £25 million, following the completion of its current program.
Since March 2024, Funding Circle has repurchased approximately £72 million of its shares, representing about 18% of its issued share capital.
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UK lending platform Funding Circle (LON:FCH) has raised its FY2026 guidance, now expecting revenue to exceed £255 million and pre-tax profit to exceed £40 million.
Funding Circle announced strong first-half results, with loan originations up 52% year-on-year to £1.7 billion, revenue up 50% to £138 million, and pre-tax profit quadrupling to £24 million.
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UniCredit acquires minority stake in German lending markets platform VC Trade to expand digital capital markets capabilities in debt transactions
UniCredit acquires minority stake in German lending markets platform VC Trade to expand digital capital markets capabilities in debt transactions
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Novartis' Late-Stage Trial for Rare Muscle Wasting Drug Fails, Marking Third Setback in a Week
Novartis' drug for a rare muscle-wasting disease failed in late-stage studies, marking the company's third clinical trial setback in a week. The drug, a core asset from Novartis' $12 billion acquisiti
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Citi Research Africa Economist David Cowan Says South Africa Has Yet to Turn Growth Corner
Cowan noted that South Africa's economy is showing resilience rather than a strong acceleration. He also added that Zimbabwe's recovery is benefiting from improved fiscal discipline, higher gold and l
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Brazil Funds Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd.'s Rare-Earth Project, Seeking to Tap World's Largest Reserves Outside China
Brazil has funded a rare-earth project by Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd., as the country seeks to tap more of the world’s largest reserves outside China.
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Elliott Sues LME Over Nickel Crisis Handling, Alleging Breach of UK Competition Rules
Elliott Investment Management has launched new legal action against the London Metal Exchange (LME), claiming its handling of the nickel crisis breached UK competition rules, according to the defendan
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Nikkei 225 to temporarily include Resonac spinoff Crasus Chemical on its Sept. 29 listing date for one day
Nikkei announced that Crasus Chemical, set to debut on Sept. 29 after separating from Nikkei 225 constituent Resonac Holdings, will be temporarily included in the benchmark stock index on its listing
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DBS targets Gen Z in Singapore with new credit and debit card offerings, including adaptive rewards and zero FX fees
Singapore-headquartered DBS has introduced two new payment cards: Chromo, launched on September 5, and TravelLah!, scheduled for September 13. Chromo is designed to automatically adapt to Gen Z spendi
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Tamarack Valley Energy has agreed to acquire Headwater Exploration in an all-stock transaction valued at C$10 billion (approximately US$7.24 billion).
Tamarack Valley Energy has agreed to acquire Headwater Exploration in an all-stock transaction valued at C$10 billion (approximately US$7.24 billion).
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TSMC to mass produce with ASML's latest High NA EUV tool by 2030, while Samsung targets 2028 adoption and Intel is already mass producing
TSMC to mass produce with ASML's latest High NA EUV tool by 2030, while Samsung targets 2028 adoption and Intel is already mass producing
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Hedge Fund Titan Chris Rokos Reportedly Leaving UK for Greece Amid Tax Changes
Chris Rokos, the founder of Rokos Capital Management, is reportedly set to leave the UK and switch his residency to Greece, according to people familiar with the arrangement. As part of the move, Roko
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AI Adoption Erodes Employee Judgment and Critical Thinking Skills, According to BCG Survey and MIT Study
A recent survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that half of 70 C-suite leaders are already observing a weakening of judgment and problem-solving skills within their organizations due to AI ado
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UK-based Kistos secures Royal Decree from Oman for $148M acquisition of Blocks 3 and 4
UK-based energy company Kistos has secured a Royal Decree from the Sultanate of Oman for its acquisition of onshore Blocks 3 and 4 from Mitsui E&P Middle East. Formal completion of the sale and purcha
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Xiaomi MiMo Desktop is now open for invitation-only testing, extending its large AI model capabilities to the desktop workbench. It supports autonomous browser control and generates interactive preview interfaces.
Xiaomi MiMo Desktop is now open for invitation-only testing, extending its large AI model capabilities to the desktop workbench. It supports autonomous browser control and generates interactive previe
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Cinven Raises €2.3 Billion for Latest Mid-Market Buyout Fund, Exceeding Target
Cinven, a private equity firm, has raised €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for its latest fund targeting mid-sized deals. The amount exceeded its target amid elevated demand for buyout assets that can be m
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Mizuho Securities: Samsung poised to benefit from memory crunch, forecasting flat smartphone shipments at 240 million units in 2026 while semiconductor business gains from supply shortage.
Mizuho Securities: Samsung poised to benefit from memory crunch, forecasting flat smartphone shipments at 240 million units in 2026 while semiconductor business gains from supply shortage.
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Temasek-backed Indian satellite startup Pixxel aims to quadruple output capacity to 100 satellites per quarter by next year
The company recently completed a $100 million funding round, the largest ever by a private space company in India.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s phosphate bet backfires, Kropz Plc to restructure with hundreds of jobs at stake
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s near decade-long backing for phosphate producer Kropz Plc has backfired, with the company announcing the restructuring of its sole operating asset and one o
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VW Weighs Selling Motorcycle Maker Ducati in Review of Holdings
The German automaker Volkswagen AG is considering offloading motorcycle manufacturer Ducati as part of a sweeping overhaul of its sprawling portfolio.
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Partners Group Trust Proposes Vote That Could Lead to Wind-Down
A London-listed fund run by Partners Group Holding AG has laid out plans for a shareholder vote that could lead to a wind-down of the vehicle.
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Philippine Billionaire Villar's Vista Land Weighs Asset Sales to Repay $420M Bond Due Next July
Vista Land & Landscapes Inc., owned by Philippine billionaire Manuel Villar, is evaluating options to raise funds, including the sale of assets, to ensure it can meet obligations, including a $420 mil
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Korean game firms diversify global push, showcasing big-budget PC/console titles at Germany's Gamescom (Aug. 26-30) and anime-linked games at Tokyo Game Show
Korean game firms diversify global push, showcasing big-budget PC/console titles at Germany's Gamescom (Aug. 26-30) and anime-linked games at Tokyo Game Show
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S&P Global Market Intelligence expects SK hynix to announce another share buyback of up to 40 trillion won ($28 billion) in Q4
S&P Global Market Intelligence expects South Korean chipmaker SK hynix to announce another share buyback of up to 40 trillion won ($28 billion) in the fourth quarter, driven by the AI memory boom. The
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Elon Musk: Neuralink's first product, Telepathy, enables high-speed communication with computers or humans by thinking, with output bandwidth to vastly exceed human speech or typing in a few years.
Elon Musk: Neuralink's first product, Telepathy, enables high-speed communication with computers or humans by thinking, with output bandwidth to vastly exceed human speech or typing in a few years.
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Michael Saylor: Strategy plans daily dividends for credit instruments, including weekends
Michael Saylor stated in an October 20 interview with Schwab Network that, subject to shareholder approval, Strategy (MSTR) intends to have its credit instruments pay dividends every calendar day. He
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Taiwan Stocks Head for Correction as Global AI Selloff Deepens
Taiwan Stocks Head for Correction as Global AI Selloff Deepens
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Asian tech stocks fell, as concerns over the return on investment in AI drove a rise in safe-haven demand.
According to RTHK, Asian tech stocks weakened on Friday, while the Japanese Yen strengthened and bonds rallied, poised for their biggest monthly gain in nearly three years. Investors are increasingly
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Bank of Japan to accelerate ETF sales pace from January 2027, boosting annual sales to ~860 billion yen from ~330 billion yen
The Bank of Japan announced it will accelerate the pace of its ETF sales starting January 2027, increasing the annual sales amount to approximately 860 billion yen (market value ~2,460 billion yen) fr
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Analysts: Middle East Conflict Supports Energy Storage Demand, CATL, BYD, and Gotion High-tech Expected to Benefit
According to the South China Morning Post, analysts believe that the Middle East conflict is keeping fossil fuel prices high, driving demand for battery energy storage systems in green energy projects
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Goldman Sachs is reportedly in talks with SK Square to acquire T Map Mobility, a leading navigation service in South Korea.
Goldman Sachs is in talks with SK Square to acquire T Map Mobility, the operator of South Korea's leading navigation service T Map, industry sources revealed on Friday. SK Square is the largest shareh
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India's Small Investors Dump Over 70 Billion Rupees in Stocks This Month, Chase New Listings
India's Small Investors Dump Over 70 Billion Rupees in Stocks This Month, Chase New Listings
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Coupang Logistics Service to invest $31 million in AI-powered smart logistics center in Busan
Coupang Logistics Service, a delivery service provider under retail giant Coupang, will invest approximately 42 billion won ($31 million) to build an AI-powered smart logistics center in Busan. CLS si
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Japanese major life insurers resume lending as rising interest rates boost returns
Major Japanese life insurers are increasing their lending, with a focus on overseas projects including data centers. This move is driven by rising interest rates making loans more attractive, and a su
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Japan's Marubeni Corporation sees energy and resource bottlenecks from the AI boom as growth opportunities.
Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation sees the energy and resource bottlenecks caused by the AI boom as a growth opportunity. One of Japan's five largest trading companies, Marubeni plans to exp
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Chilean Copper Giant Codelco Dismisses Eight Staff Amid Production Scandal
Chilean copper giant Codelco has dismissed eight employees following investigations into irregularities in the recording and reporting of production in 2024 and 2025. The dismissals, announced in a st
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Samsung Electronics is down 5.82% from its previous close, now trading at ₩218,500.
Samsung Electronics is down 5.82% from its previous close, now trading at ₩218,500.
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Taiwan's TAIEX fell 2.68% from its previous close, currently at 45,125.33.
Taiwan's TAIEX fell 2.68% from its previous close, currently at 45,125.33.
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South Korea's KOSPI index is down 4.77% from its previous close, currently at 5,654.61.
South Korea's KOSPI index is down 4.77% from its previous close, currently at 5,654.61.
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The Nikkei 225 index is down 2.72% from its previous close, currently at 62,903.43.
The Nikkei 225 index is down 2.72% from its previous close, currently at 62,903.43.
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SK Hynix is down 8.06% from its previous close, now trading at ₩1,403,000.
SK Hynix is down 8.06% from its previous close, now trading at ₩1,403,000.
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South Korea's SK Group on Friday adjusted executives in its energy business, appointing an SK Hynix development executive to a new U.S. position.
South Korea's SK Group on Friday nominated a new head for its energy business and assigned the development chief of its chipmaking subsidiary SK Hynix to a new U.S. role focusing on key technology cli
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NVIDIA will complete its $1 billion investment in South Korean IT company Naver next Friday, becoming its third-largest shareholder.
NVIDIA will complete its $1 billion investment in South Korean IT company Naver next Friday, becoming its third-largest shareholder. According to regulatory filings submitted by Naver on Friday, the c
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The Nikkei Index fell 1.3%, dragged down by electronics and metals stocks, and an overnight sell-off in Google shares, as the market remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision.
The Nikkei Index fell 1.3%, dragged down by electronics and metals stocks, and an overnight sell-off in Google shares, as the market remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decisi
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South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 4.68%, triggering a sell-side circuit breaker and halting program trading.
The Korea Exchange (KRX) activated its sell-side circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on Friday due to a sharp decline in the index. According to the KRX, progra
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CNBC analysis suggests that Intel's stock may continue to fall after its significant decline, but selling now would not recover losses.
CNBC analysis suggests that Intel's stock may continue to fall after its significant decline, but selling now would not recover losses.
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council to host DesignInspire 2026 exhibition in November
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host its flagship exhibition DesignInspire 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 18-21. Co-organised by the Hong Kon
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The Wall Street Journal: Merchant cash advances offer quick financing, but some products may have effective financing costs as high as 2,000%.
The Wall Street Journal: Merchant cash advances offer quick financing, but some products may have effective financing costs as high as 2,000%.
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BTGN: Unveiling its Stock and Token Identity and Investment Risks
BTGN primarily refers to the stock ticker for Bitcoin Generation Inc., traded on OTC Markets, rather than a mainstream cryptocurrency. The company claims to have developed the Bitcoin Generation Token and an ERC20 token. However, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended its stock trading in 2019, and OTC Markets has issued a "buyer beware" warning for it. Given its extremely low stock price, market capitalization, loss-making financial status, and regulatory risks, BTGN stock is generally considered high-risk with poor investment prospects.
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What is CSAI? Analyzing the Similarities and Differences Between the Cryptocurrency and Stock of the Same Name
CSAI is a polysemous term, primarily referring to Compound SAI (an old or inactive asset related to the Compound protocol) and CSAI, a memecoin analysis platform token on the Solana blockchain, as well as Counter Strike AI, a token with extremely low liquidity, within the cryptocurrency space. Additionally, CSAI is the stock ticker for Cloudastructure, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company. This article will analyze each of these different entities one by one to help readers distinguish between them.
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1COV.CX Coin Potential and Value Analysis: Clarifying Concepts and Analyzing Related Assets
The expression "1COV.CX coin" likely contains conceptual confusion. This article will first clarify that "1COV" typically refers to the stock ticker of the German chemical giant Covestro AG, not a cryptocurrency; "CX" may point to multiple cryptocurrency projects, with the most well-known being Cortex, a decentralized AI agent protocol. We will analyze the current status, market performance, and potential value of Covestro stock and Cortex tokens separately, helping readers understand the characteristics and investment considerations of these different assets.
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What is CSAI? Analyzing the Investment Potential of the Stock and Cryptocurrency with the Same Name
CSAI is an ambiguous term, referring to both Nasdaq-listed company Cloudastructure (stock symbol CSAI) and the cryptocurrencies Compound SAI (CSAI) and Counter Strike AI (CSAI) on Ethereum. Cloudastructure focuses on AI video surveillance; although some analysts are optimistic, it is currently unprofitable and its stock price is highly volatile. The two cryptocurrencies CSAI, on the other hand, face extremely low trading volumes, chaotic or nearly depleted market data, posing extremely high investment risks, and are not recommended for participation by ordinary investors.
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What Is EXTN? An Analysis of Extensive Coin, the Stock of the Same Name, and Related Digital Assets
EXTN is a multi-meaning code that refers both to a decentralized cryptocurrency called Extensive Coin and to the former stock symbol of Exterran Corporation on the New York Stock Exchange. Extensive Coin has claimed to offer anonymity, fast transactions, and a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism; however, as of this writing, its market price and trading volume are both zero, raising questions about the project’s activity. Exterran Corporation, meanwhile, completed its merger with Enerflex Ltd. in 2022. This article will clearly distinguish between these entities and highlight the associated risks.
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Bitcoin What is the relationship between this and stocks?
Bitcoin The relationship between Bitcoin and stocks is complex and constantly evolving. Initially viewed as an independent asset class, the correlation between and U.S. stocks—particularly tech stocks—has strengthened significantly since the 2020 pandemic and the implementation of quantitative easing policies.Macroeconomic policies, inflation, interest rates, investor sentiment, and institutional participation are the primary factors influencing the correlation between the two. Although decoupling may occur during specific periods, global liquidity and risk appetite remain the key drivers of their respective trends.
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What is BIOB? How is the BIOB token?
In the cryptocurrency space, information regarding the token with the ticker symbol “BIOB” is relatively complex, as it may refer to several different projects or concepts. At present, there are two main possibilities: one is a cryptocurrency associated with the “Bio Protocol” project, and the other may be confused with the stock ticker symbol for “Bio-Rad Laboratories Class B.” This article will examine both scenarios separately and analyze their respective characteristics and market performance.
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Rankings of Free Quantitative Trading Software and Analysis of Leading Cryptocurrencies and Stocks
This article will explore options for free quantitative trading software and analyze leading assets in the cryptocurrency and stock markets. Quantitative trading software helps investors trade using algorithms, thereby improving efficiency. We will introduce several mainstream free quantitative trading tools and provide an in-depth analysis of leading assets in the cryptocurrency and stock markets to help readers understand market trends and potential opportunities.
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