Keywords: Financial markets


Shein moves closer to a Hong Kong listing with valuation of up to $25 billion

Global fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly moving closer to an initial public offering in Hong Kong, potentially marking a major step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in international financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the fashion retailer could be valued......

Plus500 reports higher core profit as US expansion boosts trading activity

Trading platform Plus500 reported a modest increase in first-half core profit on Monday, as stronger trading activity and the expansion of its US operations helped offset a more challenging customer-acquisition environment. The Israeli fintech company said core profit reached $187.5 million in the six......

J.P. Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on AI and earnings growth

J.P. Morgan has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 8,000, up from its previous forecast of 7,800, citing stronger corporate earnings and growing confidence that artificial intelligence investment will translate into faster revenue growth. The new target represents an estimated 3.1% upside......

Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing growing pressure as investors closely monitor the U.S. central bank’s next policy decisions amid persistent inflation and rising expectations of additional interest rate increases. Financial markets have become increasingly sensitive to the Federal Reserve’s......

Texas Stock Exchange seeks to challenge Wall Street with a new trading platform

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has officially launched its operations, marking a significant step toward increasing competition in the U.S. capital markets. Based in Dallas, the new exchange aims to provide companies and investors with an alternative to the long-established New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)......

Global markets remain on high alert despite the summer slowdown

Global financial markets are entering the traditionally quieter summer period with little sign of reduced volatility, as investors navigate a combination of monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks and closely watched economic indicators. Rather than easing into the holiday season, market participants......

European corporate earnings on track for strongest growth since 2022

Europe's largest publicly listed companies are on course to deliver their strongest quarterly earnings growth in nearly four years, driven by robust performances from the energy, mining, steel and chemicals sectors. The latest market estimates suggest that corporate profitability across the continent......

Brazil cuts benchmark interest rate for the fourth consecutive meeting

Brazil's central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the fourth consecutive policy meeting, reflecting continued progress in easing inflation while maintaining a cautious approach toward future monetary policy decisions. The Monetary Policy Committee reduced the Selic rate from 14.25%......

Michael Burry warns of a potential stock market bubble and compares risks to the 1987 crash

Renowned American investor Michael Burry has renewed his warning that the recent rally in U.S. equities could be approaching a major turning point, cautioning that current market conditions may lead to a sharp correction similar to the stock market crash of 1987. Burry, who gained international recognition......