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China Hedge Fund Sees Assets Triple

China Hedge Fund Sees Assets Triple

May 13, 2026 · Catherine Wells

A former top quant researcher at Citadel Securities LLC has more than tripled assets at a China-focused hedge fund since taking the helm. The fund's assets have

Oil Prices Reach Unsettling Balance

Oil Prices Reach Unsettling Balance

May 12, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Brent crude oil prices have stabilized in a precarious balance, according to energy experts. The price of a barrel has hovered between $100 and $105, a delicate

Stock Market Watchlist for Thursday

Stock Market Watchlist for Thursday

May 9, 2026 · Simon Blake

Jim Cramer identified ten key factors for investors to monitor Thursday morning. These observations come after another record close for the S&P 500. Market sent

Iran Conflict to Further Strain Global Trade

Iran Conflict to Further Strain Global Trade

May 9, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Maersk’s CEO, Vincent Clerc, recently discussed the growing financial strain from the conflict in Iran. He stated the situation adds uncertainty to global shipp

Shell Profits Rise Amid Iran Conflict Concerns

Shell Profits Rise Amid Iran Conflict Concerns

May 9, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Shell announced first-quarter profits of $6.9 billion. This surge follows increased energy prices linked to the conflict in Iran. Climate activists criticize th

Cross-Border Payments Simplified with AI

Cross-Border Payments Simplified with AI

May 9, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Businesses face significant hurdles when trying to tap into the US$336 billion cross-border payments market, hindering their ability to expand globally. Merchan