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IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push

Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation.

Markets

Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO this year

Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history.

Economy

Fed nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

Business

Iran war pushes Wall Street toward 24/7 tokenised trading

Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.

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Markets

Global markets on edge as investors await US-Iran negotiations

European markets are trading mostly flat with Asian indices jumping higher and oil prices rising slightly as suspense builds around potential US-Iran negotiations and the end of the ceasefire in less than 48 hours.

USA

Judge tosses Trump $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

The judge, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, gave Trump the opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by 27 April.

Business

SpaceX IPO: Musk plans to allocate 30% of shares for retail investors

Elon Musk is preparing to allocate as much as 30% of the shares in SpaceX’s forthcoming IPO to retail investors, according to Reuters. The alleged move represents a significant departure from usual Wall Street practice.

Markets

What are the four new companies being added to the S&P 500 in March?

S&P Global announced that four companies will join the S&P 500 index as part of its quarterly rebalance. The additions highlight the rising importance of AI infrastructure within the leading US equity benchmark.

Markets

G7 yet to approve emergency oil release as Iran war drives prices up

After oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel overnight, finance ministers from the G7 countries held a conference call on Monday but did not agree on releasing oil stockpiles to stabilise the market.

Business

Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks

Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals.

Markets

Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines.

Markets

European markets often soar in December, but what’s behind the rally?

December has historically delivered strong gains for European stocks, with the EURO STOXX 50, DAX, and CAC 40 often rallying in the second half of the month. Driven by fund manager behaviour and seasonal trends, this “Santa rally” remains a reliable market pattern.

Markets

What’s causing the crypto sell-off, who is losing, and will it last?

Bitcoin has plummeted from October highs after US President Trump turned up tensions in his trade war with China. While some commentators see crypto increasingly tied to macro events, others blame trading tactics.

Markets

What has been driving the significant decline in stock markets?

Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

Markets

Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on

US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs.

Economy

German business sentiment drops: Is the ambitious fiscal plan at risk?

Germany’s business sentiment fell in September, raising doubts over recovery despite fiscal stimulus. Execution delays, labour shortages, and sector bottlenecks risk dragging on growth. Meanwhile, European stocks trail Wall Street as investor focus shifts.