Stock markets - world
Japan Airlines plans $8.5-bn IPO
06 Aug 2012
JAL, which emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2011, has planned the the world's second-largest IPO this year after Facebook's $16-billion flotation in May
Facebook shares down to new lows
04 Aug 2012
Facebook reports $157 million Q2 loss
27 Jul 2012
Facebook has not yet been able to work out how to make money from people using the site on mobile device
Telenor reports $1.31 billion gross profit in Q2
24 Jul 2012
Microsoft reports first quarterly loss after 1986
20 Jul 2012
Software giant Microsoft reported its first quarterly loss after it went public in 1986, mainly from its failing online ad service aQuantive, which could not compete with rival Google Inc.
London, Singapore stock exchanges sign trading pact
12 Jul 2012
The London and Singapore stock exchanges plan to permit cross-trading of their largest and most actively traded stocks
Manchester United plans New York IPO
05 Jul 2012
Emails link Goldman manager with Rajaratnam
23 Jun 2012
IPO market sharply down after Facebook fiasco
23 Jun 2012
Burger King shares up on return to NYSE
21 Jun 2012
Kraft Foods to shift listing to Nasdaq
09 Jun 2012
Pfizer prepares IPO for its animal healthcare unit
08 Jun 2012
The world’s largest drugmaker, Pfizer Inc, yesterday said that it is preparing to float part of its animal healthcare unit, as it plans to focus on its pharmaceuticals business
Gupta was privy to secrets: Goldman chief
05 Jun 2012
Latest articles
Featured articles
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
Trump’s Iran strike delay lifts markets, but risks remain elevated
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
Trump’s Iran strike delay eased market fears, sending oil lower and lifting Sensex. Risks remain as geopolitical tensions continue.
The rise of the ‘ghost executive’: how autonomous AI agents are entering the C-suite
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Autonomous AI agents are influencing business decisions and reshaping leadership structures as companies adopt agentic AI systems in 2026.
The sky is closing: The end of the global crossroads
By Axel Miller | 16 Mar 2026
Middle East airspace disruptions are forcing airlines to reroute global flights, raising costs and reshaping aviation networks in 2026.
Living in the “New Gulf”: how conflict is reshaping cities and infrastructure
By Cygnus | 16 Mar 2026
Gulf states are redesigning infrastructure, air defenses and aviation networks as regional tensions reshape urban resilience strategies.
The Petro-Tech Pivot: Why Your Next Phone Is Built on Shifting Sands
By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026
Rising crude prices are reshaping electronics manufacturing as petrochemical costs drive pressure across the global tech supply chain.
Hardened compute: The rise of the data bunker
By Axel Miller | 11 Mar 2026
Explore how AI demand and geopolitical risk are driving investment in fortified data centers worldwide.


