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SpaceX sheds $600 billion in three days and turns to the bond market

SpaceX shares have fallen for a third straight session, sinking to their lowest level since the firm's market debut and wiping out most of the spectacular gains made after its IPO, just as it launches its first-ever bond sale.

Business

EasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm

British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revealed on Monday.

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Oil slips on US-Iran talks progress as pound falls on Starmer exit

Oil prices retreated on Monday after signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations eased fears of ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. In the UK, market watchers turned their attention to the departure of the country's prime minister.

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SpaceX lands investment-grade ratings as shares tumble

SpaceX has been awarded investment-grade credit ratings by all three major agencies just days after its record stock market debut, even as its newly listed shares slid sharply on Thursday.

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Economy

Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs rate decision

The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it.

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Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.

Markets

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

Just three trading days after its record IPO, SpaceX has leapfrogged Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company, with its shares briefly carrying it past Microsoft during a frenetic Tuesday session.

Business

SpaceX buys coding startup Cursor for $60bn in major AI push

SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the company behind the popular AI coding tool Cursor, in an all-stock deal valuing the startup at $60 billion (€51.7bn), just days after Elon Musk's firm had a record-breaking IPO.

Markets

Investors look beyond the 'Magnificent 7' and embrace the 'FAB 10'

SpaceX's record-breaking market debut has pushed Wall Street to widen its favourite shorthand of the so-called 'Magnificent 7', with strategists folding Elon Musk's firm, OpenAI and Anthropic into a new 'FAB 10' label that captures the next phase of the AI trade.

Economy

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.

The Cube

Do pricey World Cup 2026 tickets reflect the market, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.

Markets

Oil drops to $80 a barrel and markets rise as Trump touts Iran deal

Oil prices traded over 5% lower on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the framework for a peace deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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UzNIF brings global investors into state-owned enterprises

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The dual London and Tashkent listing attracted more than $2.8 billion (€2.46 billion) in demand and raised nearly $700 million. Attention is now turning to governance standards, company performance and whether the transaction can help deepen capital markets and support future public offerings.

Markets

Tech sell-off deepens but oil stays flat despite renewed Iran tensions

Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Markets

Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington.

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AI giant Broadcom sheds $300bn as outlook misses sky-high expectations

The American chipmaker Broadcom reported a 48% revenue surge and AI semiconductor sales up 143%, but it disappointed investors by not raising its long-term sales target, sending shares tumbling more than 12% in after-hours trading.

Markets

Markets gain and oil drops as Trump's peace signals reassure investors

Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing.

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Five things to know about Anthropic's stock market debut plans

Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets.

Markets

Oil prices rally on Iran's US talks freeze and Strait of Hormuz threat

Oil prices sharply rose on Monday afternoon as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

Google insider's Polymarket scam puts prediction markets on trial

A Google engineer has been arrested for allegedly using his employer's secret search trend data, as landmark case tests whether prediction markets are subject to the same rules as Wall Street.