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SITE Centers sold its Pike Outlets ground lease for $50M cash, netting $46.5M. The REIT will pay down debt and issue a $1.00 special dividend as part of a broader portfolio repositioning.
Germany issued 57 of 244 MiCA crypto licenses across the EEA as the EU's transition deadline nears. France and the Netherlands follow. Passporting rules let firms serve 30 countries with one approval.
Trump's annual filing reveals $1.4B in crypto income: $635M memecoin royalties, $715M from World Liberty Financial. Tokens have plunged 98%+ from highs.
Akasa Air's new mobile app lets agents book and track cargo on Android. The airline has moved over 182,000 tonnes in under four years—and the mobile-first shift signals where Indian air freight is headed.
TVK, which won 108 seats but fell short of a majority, hosts alliance partners Wednesday to cement a stable five-year government. Political stability reduces risk for Tamil Nadu projects and bonds.
A decade on, Brexit has cost the UK up to 8% of GDP. India's trade strategy risks a similar delusion, missing gains from regional integration.
The SEC opened a 60-day comment period on new rules for novel ETFs covering crypto and prediction markets. Firms like BlackRock and Grayscale have filed innovative products; the outcome could reshape crypto ETF regulation.
Natixis warns the UK's new reform agenda carries risks for the pound: higher gilt yields, a weaker currency, and a complication for BoE rate cuts. The Bank of England meets May 8.
Natural gas holds ascending channel above $3.18 as WTI and Brent defend support. RSI neutral. Record LNG exports support demand. Key levels: $3.26, $71.15, $76.08. Trade setups conditional on support holding.
MetaMask's Money Account on Monad yields up to 4% on mUSD via Aave and Morpho lending, with spending flexibility. No KYC for yield, but card features require verification.
European crypto firms must now comply with MiCA as the transition period ends. EU adviser Peter Kerstens explains what comes next for regulation and tokenization.
Christopher Delgado admitted to running a $400M crypto Ponzi through Goliath Ventures, spending millions on luxury homes and cars. He faces up to 20 years.
HRA exemption rules are straightforward, but a shrinking pool of claimants under the new tax regime means less disposable income for consumer stocks. Watch GST data.
RITES shares surged 16% after winning a Rs 175 crore consultancy order from Ambedkar University. The stock's valuation premium hinges on converting its growing order book into revenue.
Bill Gates says only four jobs are safe from AI. History suggests otherwise. The WEF predicts 40% of skills will change by 2030. Here's what that means for your career.
Thailand's central bank will consult on a 1:1 baht stablecoin for settlement, while suspending 5,000 accounts for unauthorized yuan transfers via Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Markel appoints Amy Martin as Senior Claims Adjuster for Warranty & Indemnity in London, overseeing complex transactional liability claims across multiple jurisdictions.
Devina Mehra shows two decades of data: Indian mutual fund inflows rise after rallies and fall after crashes. The pattern contradicts the narrative that inflows drive markets. A practical guide to avoiding the lag trap.
US data center power demand will more than double by 2030 as AI clusters strain grid capacity, with interconnection queues stretching past four years in some regions.
Goldman Sachs forecasts copper at $7.50/lb by end-2027, citing a structural supply deficit of 500k-750k tonnes over three years. The bank says the market's reaction to any disruption would be larger than expected.
STO has rallied 17.6% in 2025 while TCL remains near its lows. A simple valuation approach can help decide which offers better value based on commodity cycles and infrastructure cash flows.
Tasnee's SEPC ethylene cracker expansion enters trial production. Earnings contribution expected from Q3 2026. Next Tadawul filing will test the timeline.
Binance's bStocks hit $1B AUM in under a month, with $1B+ in trade turnover nine days after launch. The product offers 7,000+ tokenized US equities with zero commissions and 24/7 trading for non-US users.
President Trump earned over $1B from crypto in 2025, mostly from TRUMP meme coin and his WLFI venture, while retail investors lost big. The policies that boost the market also fatten his wallet.
Nearly 1,700 British investors filed a group action in London's High Court, alleging Binance sold unauthorised crypto derivatives. The suit seeks at least £150 million.
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act fell to 39% after President Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto income. Galaxy Digital cut odds to 50%. Democrats demand conflict-of-interest provisions.
Hungary's veto lift frees €6.6B for Ukraine military aid. The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russian crypto platforms, raising compliance stakes for smaller exchanges.
IndiGo's new Lite fare strips out checked baggage to compete on price with SpiceJet and Akasa Air. The margin impact depends on whether it attracts new flyers or cannibalizes existing bookings.
Apple's Q3 report: iPhone revenue near $39B, services near $24B expected. A services miss pressures the 31x multiple; a beat and strong guidance keep the rally intact. Options imply 4.5% move.
Galaxy Research cut odds to 50%. Senate scheduling crunch threatens passage before August recess.