By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
OpenAI investor talks hint at $1.2 trillion valuation
OpenAI is in early talks with investors about a new funding round that could value the company at about $1.2 trillion, according to the Fina
Flag Ship Acquisition to Merge With Bluechip in $400 Million SPAC Deal
Flag Ship Acquisition, a SPAC, has agreed to merge with Bluechip & Co. Holdings in a deal valuing Bluechip at $400 million. Bluechip shareho
Axon's $1B Convertible Note Plan Sends Shares Down 8%
Axon Enterprise announced plans to raise $1 billion via 0% convertible notes due 2031, causing shares to drop 8% on heavy volume. The move r
Selkirk Copper's Minto project lands in Canada's 2026 Dealbook
Selkirk Copper Mines' Minto project has been included in Canada's 2026 Investment Summit Dealbook, giving it direct exposure to potential in
Palantir's AI demand may outpace its rollout capacity, UBS says
UBS says Palantir's software demand is starting to outrun its rollout capacity as more customers use its tools for daily operations. The shi
SharkNinja's streak: why the appliance maker keeps defying skeptics
SharkNinja has posted double-digit growth for 13 straight quarters by redesigning everyday appliances. Skeptics say the streak can't last, b
RB Global expands share buyback to $1 billion after TSX approval
RB Global received TSX approval to increase its share buyback to up to 14.2 million shares, roughly $1 billion. The company has already repu
BofA cuts SABIC target as shipping risks delay volume recovery
Bank of America lowered its price target for SABIC to 56 riyals, citing shipping uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. The bank a
DAX flat as German investor confidence steadies, wholesale prices climb
Germany's DAX ended nearly flat as the ZEW sentiment index rose to 34.7, below expectations, while wholesale prices jumped at their fastest
Darden's 2027 targets likely intact despite soft Q1, Oppenheimer says
Oppenheimer expects Darden to reiterate its 2027 earnings targets on Sept. 24, even if first-quarter results come in slightly soft. Easing b
European banks shift $17.5B in corporate loan risk to investors
Big European lenders are offloading at least $17.5 billion in corporate loan risk via significant risk transfer deals. These structures let
Foreign investors shift from US Treasuries to stocks, reshaping dollar dynamics
International investors are pouring more money into US stocks than government bonds, a first this century outside crisis periods. The trend