Tech giants faced a brutal reality check in early 2026 as massive spending reports spooked investors. Microsoft, Meta and Nvidia saw their share prices take a sudden dive this quarter....
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Nearly Half a Million Lloyds Customers Hit by Major App Glitch
Hundreds of thousands of people checking their accounts on the morning of 12 March got the shock of their lives. Customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland suddenly saw...
First Central Lines Up Banks for Potential £1bn London IPO
UK car and home insurer First Central has appointed top investment banks as it moves closer to a possible stock market listing in London. The move could value the fast-growing...
US Push to Change EU Tech Rules Fails as Brussels Holds Firm
Europe’s tech regulation battle with the United States is heating up after senior European lawmakers told Washington that trying to roll back the European Union’s digital rules is a lost...
Goldman Sachs Raises U.S. Recession Risk to 30 Percent as Economy Faces Rising Pressures
American banking giant Goldman Sachs has just sounded a stronger warning about the health of the U.S. economy, raising its estimate of the chances of a recession over the next...
RBI Scans Banks West Asia Exposure As Iran War Shakes Economy
The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to share full details of their links to West Asia. This move comes as the Iran war disrupts energy supplies and pushes...
South Korean Banks Tighten Corporate Debt Support as Tariffs and Exchange Pressures Rise
South Korea’s biggest commercial banks are pulling back on corporate debt guarantees as new tariff barriers and a strong exchange rate squeeze exporters and raise risks for lenders. Early data...
7 Smart Moves To Sell Your Small Business For Top Value In 2026
Small business owners who want to exit strong in 2026 are acting now. The M&A market gained real momentum last year, with deal values climbing sharply as buyers hunt for...
Shenzhen Launches New Court to Settle Cross Border Business Disputes
Shenzhen has opened a new specialized court to handle international business disputes. The launch comes as the city sees rising demand from global companies operating in the Greater Bay Area....
Singapore Banks See Gains as Iran War Keeps Rates High while REITs Feel the Strain
Singapore’s financial markets are at a critical juncture as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to roil global energy prices and investor sentiment. Local banks are emerging as potential beneficiaries...