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SM Investments posts 8% profit growth on strong Philippine consumer spending

SM Investments' 8% rise in H1 net profit to PHP45.9B shows resilient Filipino consumer spending across retail and banking. Management sees continued growth in H2 despite macro risks.

Stocks12d ago

Russia fires economist who said it can't win war of attrition

Kremlin-linked lender dismisses analyst after he warned costs are 'mounting' and the country faces social crisis. Analysts see a zero-tolerance signal.

Crypto12d ago

One $100K trade could reprice Polymarket's thin CLARITY odds

A single anonymous trader holds a $414,895 No position on the CLARITY Act, 2.6x the market's liquidity. A $100K buy order could reprice odds from 20% to 42%.

Crypto12d ago

Treasury Issues GENIUS Act Stablecoin Licensing Proposal

The Treasury Department proposed rules to enforce the GENIUS Act's stablecoin licensing, with a 60-day comment period and 2027-2028 deadlines.

Crypto12d ago

Compound DAO Approves $52M Budget, Treasury Holds $5.95M

Compound's DAO approved a $52M development budget, nearly nine times its $5.95M treasury and 22 times annual revenue, to build institutional lending infrastructure. The first $14M is tied to milestones.

Crypto12d ago

Bitpanda Hit With Europe's First Published MiCA Penalty in Austria

Austria fines Bitpanda €70,000 for MiCA white paper and marketing breaches. First publicly disclosed penalty under EU crypto rulebook is legally final.

Stocks12d ago

Why David Kuo Has Never Sold a Stock Through Four Crises

David Kuo says he has never sold a stock in four decades. The key: focus on business quality, not headlines, and let struggling stocks recover on the naughty step.

Crypto12d ago

BaFin 2026: 639 Domains in 24 Crypto Scam Series

BaFin issued 24 series warnings in 2026 covering 639 domains. A third carry .de suffixes. The check: not the warning list, but the licence register.

Stocks12d ago

IKEA's UK second-hand marketplace takes on Gumtree, Facebook

IKEA Family members will trade pre-owned furniture directly on the platform, bypassing third-party resale sites. The move supports IKEA's circular economy goal by 2030.

Crypto12d ago

Kraken Delists 56 Tokens, Forced Liquidation Starts Aug 27

Kraken is liquidating 56 tokens in three cycles. Withdrawals for 21 tokens close Aug. 27. Holders who miss the deadline face automatic sale at possibly minimal proceeds.

Stocks12d ago

Godrej Industries launches ₹2,000 crore private credit fund

Godrej Industries Group enters private credit with ₹2,000 crore fund, targeting mid-sized companies with flexible capital solutions and covenant protections.

Stocks12d ago

Nifty 50 profit growth at 18% marks 10-quarter high

Nifty 50 profit grew 18% in June quarter, a 10-quarter high. 19 sectors beat estimates; upgrade ratio improved to 1.5. Analysts cite festive demand and credit expansion to sustain momentum.