Futures rose and oil prices whipsawed on U.S.-Iran diplomacy hopes. Google earnings loom. So do Tesla, Intel, GE Vernova.
Michael Burry Urges Hong Kong Stocks as SOXX Surges 76%
Michael Burry (Trades, Portfolio), the investor known for betting against the U.S. housing market before the 2008 financial crisis, has r …
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Jumped as Market Favored AI Capex Winners
L1 Capital, an investment management firm, released its “L1 Capital International Fund” (unhedged) second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter …
Israel’s economy holds steady as tech sector drives growth through 2026
Despite security challenges and revised growth forecasts, Israel’s economy continues to show resilience, supported by a strong technology sector, foreign investment, and market stability.
International Finance Corporation to invest up to $175m in two AirTrunk data centers in Johor, Malaysia
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a development finance organization and World Bank Group member, has announced that it will invest up to $175 million in proposed AirTrunk data centers in …
Vietnam sets $1,900 fine for trading crypto on unlicensed platforms
Vietnam will fine individual investors as much as 50 million dong (about $1,900) for buying or selling crypto through platforms the Ministry of Finance has not licensed. The rules are set to take …
Pakistan’s Crypto Gambit
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded U.S. President Donald Trump as a “man of peace” and the “savior of South Asia” during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday. Following the …
LB Finance posts Rs. 3.54 Bn PAT in 1Q
Sri Lanka, July 20 — LB Finance PLC commenced the 2026/27 financial year on a strong note, recording a 31% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 3.54 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, …
Cyprus housing finance body moves to sell €135 million NPL portfolio
The Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) has launched a tender for external advisory services to support the sale of a non-performing loan (NPL) portfolio estimated at around €135 million, a move its …
Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?
As Sri Lanka approaches the scheduled review of its inflation target, and with public consultations underway, the debate over the appropriate level of the medium-term inflation target has intensified.