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Sustainable fashion brand Reformation has filed for a U.S. IPO, reporting a revenue increase to $507.1 million for the year ending December 27, 2025, though net profit saw a dip. The direct-to-consumer retailer, known for celebrity endorsements, aims to leverage the recovering IPO market. Private equity firm Permira, which holds a majority stake, will retain…
The IMF’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s move to reduce explicit forward guidance on monetary policy. Gourinchas stated that overly rigid guidance proved costly when inflation surged, as it tied the Fed’s hands. While acknowledging the need for some long-term market guidance, he believes explicit, strong commitments are no…
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, signaling a significant step in succession planning for CEO Jamie Dimon. Rohrbaugh will now lead consumer and community banking, while Petno takes the helm of the commercial and investment bank. These moves potentially refine the pool of candidates for the top leadership position at…
Indian markets witnessed a dip on Friday, with technology stocks, particularly chipmakers, facing renewed selling pressure. Investors are now scrutinizing the elevated valuations of these companies and the substantial investments being poured into Artificial Intelligence. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all opened lower, signaling a cautious sentiment among traders as the quarter…
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher. Investors reacted to fresh economic data showing rising inflation and a robust GDP growth. Despite strong earnings from chipmakers like Micron, worries about the Federal Reserve’s next move persisted, influencing…
David Swensen emphasised the importance of maintaining an equity bias for long-term investors, noting that stocks tend to deliver stronger returns over extended horizons. Despite short-term volatility, equities reward patience and discipline. His advice highlights the value of staying invested, avoiding market timing, and aligning portfolios with long-term financial goals.
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September. Despite this, consumer spending surged, bolstered by tax refunds and a stock market rally. Business investment in equipment also rebounded, particularly in AI-related technology, offering a mixed economic outlook.
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Memory chip giant Micron Technology has surpassed Meta Platforms in market valuation for the first time, driven by a robust AI-fueled surge. Strong fourth-quarter revenue and profit projections, coupled with $22 billion in customer commitments for chip supplies, have propelled Micron’s shares to new heights, signaling a significant shift in the tech landscape.
Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI’s IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a continued rally in AI and…