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  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
US AI data center boom hits financing and construction roadblocks
​The rise of American AI data centers faces increasing financial costs, delayed constructions, and power limitations. The upcoming issue is whether developers would be able to convert their ...
  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 17.10.2026
AI stocks plunge as oil prices rise to $110 a barrel
​The U.S. technology sector has faced a broad sell-off in shares of companies linked to artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, oil prices have reached $110 a barrel, intensifying investor concerns ...
  • Viktoras Karapetjanc
  • 16.10.2026
Negative sentiment from tech sector drives S&P 500 lower by more than 1%
S&P 500 Index (SPX) fell 1.14% as technology sector weakness, questions around artificial intelligence investment durability, and higher borrowing costs weighed heavily on sentiment. This move is ...
  • Dmytro Kharkov
  • 16.10.2026
Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% after index slips below key moving averages and Treasury yields decline
Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) fell 2.36% amid a shift in the relationship between tech and Treasury markets, as declining yields accompanied the drop after recent US inflation data. The move is further ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 16.10.2026
Will S&P 500 index remain weak amid breaking tech uptrend and hot inflation data?
S&P 500 (SPX) is trading at 7,664, marking a daily decline of 1.03%. The index currently sits below its short- and medium-term moving averages but remains above its ...
  • Hlib Chabaniuk
  • 16.10.2026
Nasdaq 100 index extends downward price move as seller pressure remains strong
Nasdaq 100 (NDX) is trading at 29,419, marking a daily decline of 1.72%. The index remains below its key moving averages, indicating prevailing downward momentum in the ...
  • Elena Nikulina
  • 15.10.2026
Menara Asia launches construction procurement platform to address quality and compliance gaps in Malaysia
Malaysia's construction sector is pushing towards digitalisation as industry players face challenges related to costs, material specifications and project completion schedules. In this context, ...
  • Andreas Kristo
  • 15.10.2026
Astaka Padu, Kimlun expand joint venture for RM450 million serviced apartment project in Johor Bahru
The collaboration between property developers in Johor Bahru continues to grow as Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd and Kimlun Corporation Bhd jointly develop Amora Serviced Residence, with a gross development ...
  • Mira Kyivska
  • 15.10.2026
South African executive incentive payouts surge in JSE Top 200 pay review
Remuneration for senior executives at South Africa's largest listed companies is rising sharply, with incentive awards outpacing growth in fixed pay. A new review of JSE Top 200 companies shows ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 15.10.2026
Nigeria businesses face pressure to adapt as AI reshapes competition
As artificial intelligence spreads across business operations, companies are facing a sharper divide between those that adapt and those that remain merely adequate. The shift is raising pressure ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 15.10.2026
Walmart stock gets Deutsche Bank upgrade as inflation supports value appeal
Persistent inflation is strengthening Walmart's appeal to budget-conscious shoppers and sharpening investor focus on the retailer's market share gains. Deutsche Bank now rates the stock a buy and ...
  • Mira Kyivska
  • 15.10.2026
Saudi Arabia postpones major events after Houthi attacks disrupt travel and logistics
Escalating security disruptions in Saudi Arabia are delaying a series of high-profile diplomatic, sporting and business events ahead of the kingdom’s flagship investment gathering. The ...
  • Anton Kharitonov
  • 15.10.2026
Nvidia urges deeper AI safety dialogue with Chinese companies
Debate over how to manage the risks of artificial intelligence is intensifying as governments and leading developers weigh stronger safeguards for the fast-advancing technology. Nvidia CEO Jensen ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 15.10.2026
NAFDAC destroys unsafe products worth N22.73 billion in Nigeria crackdown
Nigeria's food and drug regulator is intensifying enforcement against counterfeit and non-compliant goods after destroying unsafe products worth N22.73 billion in the first eight months of the ...
  • Jainam Mehta
  • 15.10.2026
Market-based deals dominate the Centre's disinvestment proceeds; strategic sales account for less than 10%
The Centre's disinvestment programme has advanced in recent years mainly through stock market-linked instruments, while strategic sales involving transfer of management control have made a limited ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 15.10.2026
HeiTech Padu secures extension of immigration maintenance contract until 2029
The latest contract extension ensures that Malaysia's legacy immigration system remains operational for longer as the country transitions to a new platform. The two-year extension is worth RM19.87 ...
  • Olga Shendetskaya
  • 15.10.2026
Chariot Claims raises $10 million Series A to expand consumer legal tech operations
New York-based Chariot Claims is raising fresh capital as legal tech investment remains strong and consumer disputes over privacy, fees and subscriptions draw more attention. The startup says the ...
  • Oleksii Zaichenko
  • 15.10.2026
Europe macro policy debate shifts to balancing inflation, debt and investment
With monetary policy tightening across many economies and fiscal retrenchment gaining support, the debate over macroeconomic policy is increasingly centred on trade-offs between stability and ...
  • Aleksandra Chaikina
  • 15.10.2026
Global cybersecurity startups attract larger funding rounds in third quarter
Investor appetite for cybersecurity remains strong in the third quarter of 2026 as larger late-stage deals lift total funding despite fewer transactions. Global cybersecurity and privacy startups ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 15.10.2026
Malaysia needs to strengthen fiscal buffers to withstand global shocks, says MARC Ratings
As global disruptions become increasingly commonplace, Malaysia needs to build stronger fiscal buffers to weather recurring crises such as geopolitical tensions, pandemics and climate shocks. The ...