These two 2024 laggards are positioned for a comeback
US stocks had a great 2024 but there still were names last year that failed to capitalise on the positive sentiment.A handful of them, however, are fairly positioned for a…
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Onwards and upwards?
President Trump’s tariff threats have boosted stock market volatility, but not by much. Despite some relatively large intra-day swings, traders have taken tariffs in their stride. This may be due…
Why Coca-Cola says DEI is essential for business success
Amid growing scrutiny and a shifting political landscape, Coca-Cola is making a bold statement about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The beverage giant has explicitly warned that…
Brazil’s B3 reports7% revenue growth in Q4 despite macroeconomic volatility
B3 reported a recurring net profit of R$1.2 billion ($208 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same quarter in 2023 but a…
Domino’s fourth quarter: can pizza giant deliver growth amid international headwinds?
Domino’s (DPZ) is set to report its fourth-quarter results on Monday, and investors are hungry for more than just pizza. After a year of mixed performance, Wall Street is looking…
Japan’s passport ranks No. 2 globally, yet only 17.5% of citizens have one
Japan boasts the world’s second most powerful passport, allowing visa-free access to 190 destinations. Yet, only 17.5% of its population holds one, raising questions about why so few Japanese citizens…
Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure
Meta executives are set to receive significantly larger bonuses this year, even as the company implements layoffs affecting 5% of its workforce. According to a corporate filing on Thursday, Meta’s…
Standard Chartered to repurchase $1.5B in shares after reporting 18% profit surge
Standard Chartered announced a $1.5 billion share buyback on Friday alongside an upgraded earnings target, following an 18% surge in annual profit.The bank attributed the strong performance to record growth…
Alibaba shares surge 11% in Hong Kong as strong earnings fuel China’s e-commerce rebound
Alibaba shares soared in Hong Kong on Friday, climbing as much as 11% after the Chinese tech giant reported robust quarterly earnings. The strong performance was driven by growth in…
Bitcoin surges to $98,000, Solana and Ethereum rise while XRP slides
The cryptocurrency market saw mixed movements on February 21, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $98,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) posted modest gains. The total global crypto market…