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Southern Cement shareholders approved a 2.5% cash dividend for H2 2025, or SAR 0.25 per share. The payout comes as Saudi construction demand lifts cement sector earnings.
The Frontier Stable Token runs on eight blockchains with reserves managed by Franklin Templeton. A dozen other states are watching the model as federal legislation looms.
Ameriprise's advisor-franchise model generates sticky fee income and a 40% ROE. At 15x earnings, the stock is not pricing in perfection. A bear market or advisor succession are the main risks.
KelpDAO lost $292M via Layerzero, sparking a 44% Aave deposit drop. Onchain leverage fell to 38%, matching 2021 lows. Binance Research detailed the fallout.
SBI Mutual Fund cut HDFC Bank weight 0.4% and boosted ICICI 0.2% in May. The rebalancing suggests a relative value call among India's top banks.
In 1999, the Power Mac G4 triggered US export controls as a supercomputer. Steve Jobs turned the restriction into a product proof point that still echoes today.
German ZEW sentiment surged from -10.2 to 10.5 in June, far above forecasts. ZEW President Achim Wambach attributed the jump to easing Iran tensions.
30% of C-suite data decays within 12 months, making AI investments risky. Companies are consolidating tools and building data infrastructure first.
DuPont's new Tyvek platform debuts June 24 in Bangkok. With an Alpha Score of 41/100, the launch tests demand amid tightening ASEAN safety rules.
Disability claims at the EEOC surged 34% in three years. Mental health conditions now account for 21% of those filings, creating new accommodation challenges for employers.
Alinma Bank will redeem its SAR 5B AT1 capital sukuk at par on July 1, 2026. The move follows standard call schedules as Gulf banks manage capital costs.
The three-year deal through June 2028 adds revenue visibility for Anmat and reflects ongoing digitalisation spending in Saudi Arabia's energy sector.
Forest City SFZ publishes 2.86M m² green space, LEED Gold Pre-Certification, and 9km mangrove restoration as JS-SEZ master plan nears completion. 48 investment enquiries recorded in Q1 2026.
CIDG calls in former Ateneo Blue Eagles for questioning on team-building trips after two players drowned in Aurora. Homicide and hazing probe underway.
A Form 8.5 filing by an exempt principal trader for Kore Potash Plc signals potential offer activity. The Kola project needs $1.9 billion in capex.
Jamjoom Pharma shareholders approved transferring SAR 67.13 million from the statutory reserve to retained earnings, freeing up capital for dividends or corporate actions.
Bank AlJazira plans a USD AT1 sukuk under its September program, with terms dependent on market conditions. A successful issue could become a benchmark for Gulf lenders.
Influencers must report the fair market value of free products and barter deals as income. Learn about the ₹50k gift exemption, TDS obligations, and whether ITR-3 or ITR-4 applies.
Kraken launches CFTC-approved perpetual futures for US traders via Bitnomial, covering nine cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether. The move follows regulatory guidance from the CFTC and Kalshi's $1B first-week volume.
SpaceX's $75B IPO generated $1.2B in perp volume on Hyperliquid and pushed tokenized equity into the spotlight, testing settlement risk and DEX liquidity.
ED arrests Masoom Juneja in ₹500 crore Korvio Coin ponzi probe. Funds traced through shell companies into real estate and crypto. More arrests expected.
10-year Bund yield holds at 2.35% as traders cut ECB rate hike bets by 15 bps. Oil drops 1.8%, euro edges up. Focus shifts to reopening pace.
Oil tumbled 4% after peace hopes sparked a relief rally. BOJ hiked to 1%. Yen stayed above 160. UK CPI and the Fed decision are next. RBA held rates.
Italy's May CPI confirmed at 3.2% annual rate, driven by a jump in non-regulated energy prices. Core inflation ticked up to 1.7%. The print keeps the ECB's gradual easing path intact ahead of U.S. CPI.
Descartes Underwriting gains Lloyd's coverholder status via Oak Global, writing parametric policies through syndicate 2843 with direct access to underwriting capacity.
India's REIT and InvIT market could see AUM double to Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, with an additional Rs 11.6 lakh crore in investment flows, Avendus Capital says. The sector remains underpenetrated vs global peers.
Oklahoma warns investors about BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and platforms DSJ Exchange and HQI Exchange. The alleged scheme promised zero-risk returns, then blocked withdrawals until victims paid extra fees.
WTI holds $80 support while Brent slides below its channel after the Iran ceasefire deal. Natural gas breaks above its 50-MA with room to $3.30.
Reliance Industries shares jumped 6% in three days, adding Rs 1 lakh crore. Morgan Stanley's overweight rating implies 38% upside. The AGM is the next test.
Nuvei's $2.75B all-cash deal for Payoneer opens stablecoin payout rails and regulatory licenses in China and India. Combined platform targets Amazon, Shopify merchants.