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Tencent vs Alibaba Earnings Divergence: Advertising, Cloud, and Regulatory Impacts on Hong Kong Tech Giants
An in-depth analysis of the recent earnings divergence between Tencent and Alibaba, covering advertising resilience, cloud strategy shifts, and differentiated regulatory impacts on stock performance.
Hang Seng Index Reclaims 20,000: Tech Stocks Lead Rally, Can Hong Kong's Rebound Last?
The Hang Seng Index has surged back above the 20,000 mark, driven by a tech stock rally led by Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the catalysts behind the rebound, market sentiment, and capital flows, while assessing its sustainability.
UK plans first G7 digital sovereign bond by early 2027
The security will launch on HSBC’s Orion platform within the BoE and FCA’s Digital Securities Sandbox to test reduced settlement times and costs.
BlackRock stock climbs after Q2 earnings jump as inflows boost AUM to record (BLK:NYSE)
BlackRock (BLK) stock jumps on Q2 earnings beat, strong ETF-driven inflows, and record $15.3T AUM.
Gold Price Breaks All-Time High: Safe-Haven Demand and Weakening Dollar Drive Rally
An in-depth analysis of the factors driving gold's surge, including geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cut expectations, and central bank gold purchases, explaining the market logic behind the record high and future outlook.
Hang Seng Index Reclaims 20,000 Points: Tencent and Alibaba Earnings Lead Tech Sector Rally
The Hang Seng Index has surged back above the 20,000-point mark, driven by strong earnings from Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the index's recovery, Tencent's profit improvement, Alibaba's organizational overhaul, and market outlook.
Live updates: Bitcoin, ether ETFs draw inflows as majors rise as much as 5%
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs took in about $181 million on Tuesday, a day after shedding roughly $425 million, per SoSoValue data. Ether ETFs added about $58 million.
ASML raises FY26 outlook again, plans capacity boost on AI demand
ASML (ASML) stock rose after it raised its 2026 forecast for the second time this year and said it plans to expand capacity on the back of AI demand.
Gold Futures Hit New High: Safe-Haven Demand vs. Rate Cut Expectations Fuel Bull-Bear Divide
Gold futures break key resistance to record highs as safe-haven demand and Fed rate cut expectations clash. Analysis of institutional bull-bear split, ETF flows, and options volatility signals for the outlook.
Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 17,000: Short-Term Pressure or a Buying Opportunity?
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the key 17,000 mark amid Fed rate cut uncertainty, property sector risks, and divergent performance from heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the reasons for short-term pressure and explores whether low valuations present a buying opportunity.
Stripe, Advent Offer $53B to Acquire PayPal: Report
Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for $53 billion, representing a 28% premium over PayPal’s Tuesday closing stock price.
Pentair falls 14% as pool inventory issues force guidance cut, CFO exits (PNR:NYSE)
Pentair (PNR) stock slumped 14% on Tuesday after hours as it lowered its FY 2026 outlook after a sharper-than-expected inventory correction in its pool segment.
Hang Seng Rally Stalls: Tech Gains Mask Underlying Risks, Caution Advised on Pullback
The Hang Seng Index opened lower, rallied, then faded. Tencent and Alibaba earnings boosted tech stocks, but liquidity tightening and geopolitical risks dampened sentiment. Analysts warn of limited short-term momentum and potential pullback.
BTC, ETH, SOL price news: Bitcoin nears $65,000 as Fed rate-hike expectations drop
The June CPI print pulled hike odds from 43% to 13%, with analysts now watching the September FOMC meeting for further cues on positioning.
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) reports 1H results (SVNLY:OTCMKTS)
Handelsbanken 1H results: income SEK 28.2bn, operating profit SEK 14.9bn, EPS SEK 5.81; ROE 13.2%, CET1 17.2%.
Escalating Middle East Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand, Gold Futures Hit Record High as Long Positions Surge
Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East drives a surge in gold futures long positions, pushing prices to all-time highs. Analysis of Fed rate cut expectations and central bank gold purchases supporting the rally, along with risks and opportunities in derivatives markets.
Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 20,000: Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Sector Decline, Market Panic Spreads
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index plunged sharply today, breaking below the key psychological level of 20,000 points. Tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba led the decline, fueling market panic. Analysts point to 19,500 as the next support level, with policy signals and external risks being key for the outlook.
Ripple joins card giants backing x402 as 75 million payments move just $24 million
Forty companies now govern x402, the protocol Coinbase built and handed away. It settled about $24 million last month across 75 million payments.
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang departs to launch $2B AI drug discovery startup
OpenAI (OPENAI) researcher Miles Wang is leaving the ChatGPT maker to launch a new startup focused on developing AI models for drug discovery,
