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Sellit9's $4.1M seed round funds a U.S. push and expansion into luxury goods, as the Toronto startup targets the friction in secondhand marketplaces.
Xceedance hires Vikas Wadhera from Guy Carpenter as SVP to lead catastrophe modelling and exposure management, targeting AI-led workflow transformation across Lloyd's and U.S. markets.
The average American spends $219 a month on subscriptions. MPR News host Angela Davis and guests discuss how to audit, cut, and regain control of recurring fees.
Jeddah Tower hits 400m, accelerating to 4m/week. KHC's highest-profile bet now has a public timeline to track. Completion set for August 2028.
Meta is in advanced talks to invest in Cred, with founder Kunal Shah potentially taking a WhatsApp leadership role. A deal could reshape India payment strategy.
Seven negotiated deals totaling SAR 33 million crossed Tadawul on June 22, spanning energy, insurance, chemicals and telecoms. A block-activity data point, not a price signal.
SpaceX shares fell a third day, erasing $30B in value and trading 25% below the IPO-day peak as early investors lock in profits.
SpaceX disclosed $100.8 billion cash and raised $86 billion in its IPO, now selling $20 billion in bonds for AI data centers in space.
Microsoft's Alpha Score of 50/100 challenges the bull case for a software rebound. Next quarter's earnings will test whether the sell-off truly is overdone.
Meta invests $900M in Cred for a 20% stake and appoints founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart after seven years. The deal links Meta's messaging platform to India's credit card rewards ecosystem.
Windstar Cruises said bookings for 2027 Asia voyages nearly doubled year-over-year. The Star Seeker will dock in city centers, not remote ports, from Sept 2028.
The stock dropped 8% after the Fed's hawkish December meeting. The dividend is covered, and the business is insulated from rate moves. The next test comes in February.
The Vancouver incubator has backed 18 startups and closed a $500K fund. Applications for the four-month program, which includes a San Francisco trip, close July 31.
Wealthsimple will launch a prediction markets app with US exchange Kalshi, restricted to climate, economic, and financial outcomes under Canadian law.
GFL Environmental plans a $750M senior notes offering to refinance debt and fund the SECURE Waste acquisition. The company expects lower borrowing costs.
Sebi's proposed tech overhaul tightens incident reporting and vendor audits for exchanges. The draft rule sets a 24-hour cyber-incident clock and mandates live disaster-recovery drills twice a year.
AMD's 324% run ignores a $95 put block for June expiry worth 1.7M shares. Gamma structure suggests the next 5-7% move could be violent in either direction. CES guidance is the catalyst.
Weibo's $478M FCF and 562M users create a valuation puzzle. A long author sees a deep discount, but regulatory and delisting risks loom. The next earnings report will test the thesis.
Hyrox fitness competitions are becoming a backdrop for singles looking to meet like-minded partners. Entry fees comparable to dinner. The payoff is a workout and a potential connection.
The share of workers with hour-plus commutes rose to 9.3% in 2024 from 7.7% in 2021. For investors, the migration favors suburban retail and auto parts over office REITs. Starbucks benefits from commuter traffic, but its Alpha Score flags underlying weakness.
Uptown Network's Artuzan platform unifies reservations, wine programs, loyalty, and guest history into one view. Darden and Four Seasons clients. Alpha Score 53. Modular rollout.
SBI Life's Smart Platina Young Achiever child insurance plan includes a premium waiver feature. The product aims to differentiate in a crowded market where customer trust is a key purchase driver.
Piramal Pharma Solutions completed over 200 customer audits and won 70+ regulatory approvals last year. The record supports the CDMO's competitive position; digital spend will test margins.
M. Angamuthu, Mumbai Port Authority chairperson, assumes additional role at Cochin Port Authority, drawing on broad public-sector logistics and port experience.
Tadweeer signs a 12-month, Shariah-compliant SAR 60 million facility with Saudi National Bank, secured by a promissory note. The recycling company gains short-term liquidity without giving details on use.
Ligand's $550M convertible note offering due 2031 will fund share repurchases and the Xoma Royalty transaction. Proceeds also go to general corporate purposes.
Element Solutions' 34% rally since Cramer's call and CEO portfolio overhaul face a risk: no Alpha Score coverage and a fair price debate. Traders lack systematic insight.
Saudi Energy shares hit a 52-week high on TASI on June 22, with the stock closing at its highest level in a year.
East Pipes shares climbed to a new high since listing on June 22, Argaam data showed, as the stock extends gains on Saudi infrastructure spending.
SharkNinja's 4-day AI hackathon produced a working prototype in 90 minutes. The tool could cut a two-week design cycle to one day.