By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Air France Extends Beirut Suspension; Saint-Gobain to Buy Xypex in 2026
Air France extended its Beirut flight suspension to July 20 and paused Dubai departures until July 6, while Saint-Gobain announced a deal to
Ather Energy Plans $200 Million Share Sale to Fund EV Expansion
Ather Energy is lining up a $200 million share sale for institutional investors. The funds will go toward new factories, stores, and product
Oil Edges Higher, Yen Near 40-Year Low as Markets Await Fed Minutes
Oil edged higher and the yen lingered near 40-year lows as markets turned cautious. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's meeting
US Firms Snap Up UK Bargains as SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100
US companies are on a buying spree in the UK, snapping up undervalued British firms. Meanwhile, SpaceX has officially joined the Nasdaq 100
Cult.fit Files for IPO: Indian Fitness Chain Aims to Raise 9.5 Billion Rupees
Cult.fit, an Indian fitness chain, has filed for an IPO with a 9.5 billion rupee fresh issue and up to 178.6 million shares from selling sha
Brambles' US Pallet Repair Bottleneck Could Last Through 2027, Jefferies Warns
Jefferies says Brambles' US service center constraints could linger through fiscal 2027, raising costs and capex needs. The analyst cut its
Hot Chili Secures $15M Royalty Deal to Advance La Verde Copper-Gold Project
Hot Chili has sold a royalty on its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile to OR Royalties for $15 million in cash. The deal brings total con
JPMorgan and Bank of America Eye Fiserv's STAR Network in Potential Deal
Fiserv has held discussions with JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America about selling its STAR Network debit payments business. The potential de
Nikkei Falls 1.35% as Chip Stocks Slide on Samsung Disappointment; TOPIX Holds Up
Japan's Nikkei fell 1.35% Tuesday as chip stocks tumbled, echoing a more than 5% drop in Samsung Electronics. The tech-heavy index was dragg
China-Linked Investors Still Hold Northern Minerals Shares After Divestment Deadline
Australia ordered six China-linked investors to cut their combined 17.58% stake in Northern Minerals by July 2. The company says most shares
Aussie Dollar Edges Higher as Yen Weakens, NZ Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of RBNZ Rate Decision
The Australian dollar climbed as traders moved away from the Japanese yen, while the New Zealand dollar stayed flat ahead of the Reserve Ban
ASX 200 Flat as WiseTech Surges 8% on New Chair Appointment
The ASX 200 barely moved as gold and mining losses canceled out gains in banks and tech. WiseTech Global surged 8.1% after appointing Raelen