Investment

IBM shares rose sharply after the company secured major government-backed funding for its quantum computing operations, strengthening investor confidence in the commercial future of advanced computing technologies and next-generation semiconductor...

Target reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, reinforcing investor confidence in the resilience of US consumer spending despite elevated interest rates and persistent concerns surrounding economic growth. The retailer’s performance...

Wall Street banks have launched a major refinancing package for Warner Bros Discovery, offering fresh insight into investor appetite for leveraged corporate debt despite elevated interest rates and cautious market conditions. The transaction is...

Citigroup and BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners have launched a €15 billion private credit programme targeting corporate borrowers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing institutional confidence in alternative lending markets. The...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is selling its US$850 million stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor as the global chipmaker sharpens its investment focus on advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The...

US stock markets advanced as investors reacted positively to Nvidia’s continued rally and the opening of a closely watched summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The gains reflected growing optimism that...

SoftBank reported record profits for fiscal year 2025, driven largely by substantial gains linked to its investment in OpenAI. The Japanese technology investor posted annual net profit of approximately $32 billion, reflecting the growing financial...

Cloudflare shares dropped sharply after the cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure company announced plans to reduce its workforce by roughly 20%, eliminating more than 1,100 jobs as part of an artificial intelligence-driven restructuring programme....

McDonald’s reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings performance, driven by strategic initiatives like value meals and new menu items, which helped sustain sales despite challenging economic conditions. The fast-food giant’s...

Advanced Micro Devices is set to report its first-quarter 2026 results, with investors closely focused on the company’s data centre performance as a key driver of valuation. The semiconductor firm is increasingly positioned as a major player in the...

Alphabet is rapidly closing in on Nvidia’s position as the world’s most valuable company, driven by strong investor confidence in its artificial intelligence and cloud strategy. The Google parent’s market capitalisation has risen to approximately...

GameStop has launched an ambitious bid to acquire eBay in a deal valued at approximately $56 billion, marking a bold strategic pivot for the gaming retailer into the broader e-commerce and investment landscape. The offer, led by chief executive Ryan...

Spotify reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026, with earnings per share reaching €3.45 and revenue of €4.5 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts. The streaming giant also saw its monthly active users grow by 12%...

Shell has agreed to acquire Canadian energy producer ARC Resources in a deal valued at approximately $16.4 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the global energy sector in recent years. The move reflects a strategic push to strengthen...

Samsung Electronics is preparing to withdraw its home appliances and television sales business from China in 2026, a move that reflects sustained financial pressure and weakening market share in the region. For investors, the decision underscores a...

Porsche’s decision to exit its stake in Bugatti Rimac marks a significant capital reallocation within the luxury automotive sector, as financial investors step in to acquire high-value performance assets. The company is divesting its 45% stake in...

Advanced Micro Devices shares climbed to a record high, rising around 10% in premarket trading, as a combination of analyst upgrades and strong sector signals reinforced investor conviction in AI-driven semiconductor demand. The move reflects a...

IBM’s shares declined sharply after its latest quarterly results failed to reassure investors over its positioning in the artificial intelligence landscape. The company reported revenue of $15.9 billion, up around 9% year-on-year, alongside adjusted...

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, marking a pivotal transaction in the global media sector and reinforcing a broader reallocation of capital toward scale-driven platforms. The deal, which...

Spirit Airlines has become the centre of a high-stakes, capital-intensive rescue effort, as investor enthusiasm surges on expectations of a government-backed intervention. The sharp rebound in its share price signals renewed interest in distressed,...