As the Nasdaq 100 celebrates its 40th anniversary, a momentous shift appears to be underway in the tech-centric index that has shaped the landscape of technology and finance. With an astonishing 17,106% rise since its inception on January 31, 1985, the Nasdaq 100, represented primarily via the QQQ exchange-traded fund, has been the go-to benchmark
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As we traverse through 2025, the initial public offering (IPO) landscape is revealing a mixture of cautious optimism and significant hurdles. With over a dozen IPOs making their debut in the early part of the year and the most recent one launching on a Thursday, the overall market reaction has been lukewarm at best. This
In an unexpected twist, Commerzbank unveiled its latest quarterly financial results, showcasing a remarkable annual profit that exceeded analysts’ forecasts. The bank recorded a net profit of 2.68 billion euros ($2.78 billion) for the year 2024, marking a substantial 20% increase from the previous year. This number was significantly above the consensus estimate of $2.47
OpenAI is currently engaging in serious discussions to secure a massive funding round that could reach an astonishing $40 billion, as reported by CNBC. This investment, if successful, would significantly elevate OpenAI’s valuation to a staggering $340 billion, marking a pivotal moment for the already influential artificial intelligence firm. Leading these negotiations is SoftBank, headed
In a strategic move that marks a significant departure from its original format, the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) recently announced its foray into the financial services sector under a new division named Truth.Fi. This marks an ambitious expansion for TMTG, the parent company of the controversial social media platform Truth Social, which aims
In a striking development within the Italian banking sector, shareholders of Mediobanca recently dismissed a substantial €13 billion acquisition proposal from Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS). This event has sparked crucial conversations regarding the ongoing wave of consolidation attempts in Italy’s financial institutions, highlighting the intricate relationships and competitive strategies at play. Mediobanca’s board
The landscape of artificial intelligence is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the forefront of this change is an upstart from China known as DeepSeek. Founded in May 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek has rapidly advanced to become a major player in the AI sector, raising eyebrows and skepticism among established American tech giants. The
As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, Switzerland, discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have surged to the forefront. However, the climate for DEI is not merely celebratory; it is suffused with tension and contradictions stemming from broader political narratives and corporate responses. Leaders from various sectors are grappling with the implications of
On Friday, Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), Europe’s oldest bank in operation, announced a significant shift in strategy by launching a 13.3 billion euro all-share takeover bid for its larger competitor, Mediobanca. This move comes on the heels of MPS’s recovery from a tumultuous financial history that necessitated a government bailout in 2017. As
In an era marked by unprecedented fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market, Calamos Investments has made a bold move to address the concerns of risk-averse investors. The launch of the Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF (CBOJ) introduces a new paradigm in bitcoin investing, positioning itself as a game-changer in the realm of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).