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Shoppers and investors alike are tuning into a renewed lithium upswing , Australian miners are back in the spotlight as EV growth, battery storage projects and tighter supplies lift prices and sentiment across the ASX. Here’s why the rally matters, which names are catching attention, and how to think about the risks and rewards. Essential Takeaways Price rebound: Lithium prices have recovered strongly, tightening supply and lifting mining sentiment across ASX-listed companies. Demand drivers: EV adoption and large-scale battery storage are the main engines of long-term lithium consumption, with data-centre and AI infrastructure adding new pull. Standout names: IGO, Mineral…
New research reveals that prediction markets linked to military and defence developments may reward privileged access rather than collective wisdom, raising security concerns and prompting criminal investigations. A new analysis has sharpened concerns that prediction markets may be rewarding access to confidential information rather than collective judgement. According to the…
While Asian equity indices reach new highs driven by a surge in technology stocks, broader market weakness persists with consumer sectors suffering, highlighting a fragile and uneven recovery amid geopolitical tensions. Asia’s equity markets are increasingly split between a narrow artificial intelligence trade and a far more subdued picture elsewhere,…
Growing fears over AI’s impact on markets spotlight risks from stretched valuations and potential job disruptions, prompting investors to shift strategies amid increasing uncertainty. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being treated not just as a growth theme, but as a possible source of instability for markets. In a column published by…
The South Korean stock market experienced its strongest monthly growth since 1998, propelled by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a broadening of investment sectors, despite rising geopolitical risks and oil prices. South Korea’s Kospi has capped an extraordinary run, posting its strongest monthly advance since January 1998 as investors piled…
Major technology firms report strong growth driven by cloud and AI demand, but escalating AI infrastructure costs and investor scrutiny raise questions over sustainability and valuation safety. Four of the biggest technology groups have delivered fresh earnings at a moment when investors are increasingly uneasy that the artificial intelligence boom…
Jerome Powell extends his influence on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, defying political pressures and signalling a shift in the fight over central bank independence amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Jerome Powell has said he will remain on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors after his term as…
Recent earnings from Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta reveal contrasting strategies and investor responses as the industry attempts to turn heavy AI spending into tangible revenue, amid concerns over costs and sector sustainability. Results from four of the biggest US technology groups on Wednesday eased some of the market’s anxiety…
Recent strong earnings from major technology firms and upbeat analyst commentary suggest the sector’s heavy investment in AI continues to translate into growth, reversing earlier concerns about returns on such expenditure. Veteran tech analyst Mandeep Singh Luria said in a Bloomberg video that the latest earnings season has given investors…
The US financial watchdog unveils a comprehensive rewrite of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules, shifting focus from compliance checkboxes to effective programmes, incorporating modern technologies and continuous risk assessments across financial sectors. FinCEN has unveiled a sweeping rewrite of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements, proposing…
Microsoft reports 18.3% sales rise to $82.89 billion in a quarter driven by rapid growth in Azure and cloud services, while investment costs impact margins. Microsoft has delivered another quarter of broad-based growth, with sales rising 18.3% to $82.89 billion and profit per share coming in above Wall Street expectations.…
Wall Street closed April 27 with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new peaks driven by AI optimism, despite cautious sentiment in some sectors and ongoing macroeconomic concerns including inflation and oil disruptions. Wall Street finished April 27 on a firm note, with the S&P 500 edging to another record…
A new strategic study reveals that the fingerprint sensor market is evolving beyond simple hardware, shaped by design-in cycles, regulation, and supply chains, with projections to nearly double in size by 2035. A new strategic study from IndexBox argues that fingerprint sensors are no longer a narrow component category but…