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SpaceX's CCC rating from MSCI excludes it from ESG funds; governance concerns over Musk's dual CEO-chairman role weigh on the score. The rating matches Russia's post-invasion score, reflecting structural governance risk.
NovoCure's TRIDENT trial missed its primary endpoint, cutting the path to label expansion. Analysts trimmed price targets to the high teens. The stock now awaits Q2 earnings for a strategy update.
Environmental groups criticize Gianni Infantino's private jet use for 2026 World Cup preparations, citing carbon emissions and a gap with FIFA's sustainability goals.
IIT BHU graduate Saurabh Bothra turned a six-year struggle into Habuild, the world's largest yoga community, during COVID. The private company's growth mirrors digital wellness trends.
SVCP shares sank to their lowest level since listing on June 21, extending a downtrend that has erased gains from the IPO. The stock now trades below its debut price.
SEBI has revived the stock exchange buyback route effective August 1. Indian companies announced ₹25,000 crore in buybacks this year, already the highest since 2023.
Visa's cross-border volume grew 7% in Q2, down from 10%. HandleVisa's manual review model shows the compliance burden that may pressure Visa's high-margin revenue.
Japan's NBEPF will allocate 1% of assets to a crypto basket, treating Bitcoin as a currency hedge. The move coincides with regulatory reforms that could cut crypto tax rates and pave the way for spot ETFs.
Miahona Co. signed a public-private partnership agreement with Uzbekosuvtaminot JSC for a water treatment plant in Uzbekistan worth SAR 394 million. The deal was signed June 18.
CHEXX's jersey sponsorship at IEM Cologne Major runs June 2-21, with a $1.25M prize pool. Germany's tightening gambling rules create exposure for the crypto betting platform.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening India's ₹1.23 lakh crore fuel subsidy as crude supply routes shift. Trump's 60-day toll ultimatum sets a binary timeline for oil markets.
Gold holds near $2,350 as traders weigh US-Iran nuclear talks, crude oil's next leg, and US retail sales. Silver's underperformance hinges on China data and a potential rate-cut catalyst.
MIS signed a SAR 64.8M IT services contract with Saudi Arabia's National Water Co., its second large government win in months. The deal extends revenue visibility through 2027 but carries margin and concentration risks.
JPMorgan sees $30–55B revenue hit by 2030 as GLP-1 users cut red meat and sugar. Cattle herd at 75-year low. The USDA's January inventory report will test if the shift deepens.
Al Rajhi Takaful shares trade ex-bonus after shareholders approved a 100% capital increase. The bonus issue doubles the capital base to fund expansion into new insurance lines and strengthen solvency margins.
An MEV bot run by Jaredfromsubway.eth lost $7.5M after an attacker tricked it into approving token withdrawals. At least 1,000 ETH moved to Tornado Cash.
MEFIC REIT's fund manager revises pricing, payment, and timeline terms for three property purchases in Jeddah and Makkah. Shareholders vote on the changes at an upcoming EGM.
Zodia Markets processed $3.4B in lira stablecoins in 2025, dwarfing euro tokens. The reason: friction, not regulation. Euro rails are too efficient for a token to solve a real problem.
Atlas Elevators shareholders approved a 50% capital increase on June 18. The company has not disclosed the mechanism or use of proceeds. Regulatory filing is the next step.
FMCG and packaging firms see crude-linked input costs softening after US-Iran peace talks. Inventory lags mean relief will arrive in stages, executives say.
India's market regulator approved the return of open-market buybacks from August 1, 2026, eased debt listing for banks and NBFCs, and cut the timeline for AIF scheme launches to 10 days.
Jyothy Labs is expanding Exo into a broader dishwash lineup after Henkel exited Pril and Fa licensing in India, aiming to capture market share with new variants.
Al Arabia signed long-term advertising contracts with Cluster2 for 18 Saudi airports, locking in revenue visibility through 2034. The deals expand its airport portfolio.
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund will allocate 1% (≈$1.3M) to crypto. Too small to move markets, but it may signal a shift in institutional acceptance.
Freelancers and small businesses using presumptive taxation can switch tax regimes only once. The decision locks in for years. Project income before filing Form 10-IEA.
Chemanol shareholders vote July 14 on a 77.8% capital cut to absorb accumulated losses, reducing shares from 135M to 30M without a cash return.
With Prime penetration near saturation, Amazon is changing its Prime Day strategy to drive higher spending per member instead of new sign-ups. Two events planned in 2024.
Digital forensics expert Hany Farid says ordinary people can no longer discern real from AI content. The gap raises stakes for detection software, platforms, and regulators.
Rivian customers get a staged R2 rollout: dual-motor first, single-motor later. Production starts 2026 from Normal, Illinois. EPA filings will be the timeline tell.
Cenomi Centers board proposes an 8.98% capital hike to SAR 5.18 billion via a bonus share issue, rewarding shareholders with one new share per 11.14 held.