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Financial technology startup Nium recently announced a $50 million fundraising round, with plans to go public within the next 18 months. The round was led by a Southeast Asian sovereign wealth fund and supported by venture capital firms BOND, NewView Capital, and Tribe Capital. Despite the significant amount raised, Nium’s valuation now stands at $1.4
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Scorpion Capital’s recent investigative report on Lasertec Corp (TYO:6920) has sent shockwaves through the investing world. The report boldly accuses Lasertec of engaging in fraudulent activities to inflate revenue, margins, and earnings. According to Scorpion Capital, Lasertec’s accounting practices represent one of the largest corporate frauds in Japanese history, with a market cap of $23
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The Asian stock market experienced a boost on Wednesday. This was mirrored by a stable performance of the dollar amidst concerns about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. Despite this positive trend, apprehensions about a slowdown in the U.S. economy limited risk appetite among investors. In Asia, the focus was
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Moderna and Merck recently shared positive three-year data on their experimental vaccine in combination with Keytruda for patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer. The combination of the vaccine and Keytruda showed significant improvements in survival rates and exhibited long-lasting efficacy in a midstage study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Monzo, a prominent British digital challenger bank, recently made headlines by announcing its first full year of profitability. According to the fintech startup’s annual financial report, it recorded pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This achievement marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where Monzo suffered a loss
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Dutch digital bank Bunq has set its sights on obtaining a banking license from UK financial regulators, with hopes of achieving this milestone by the end of the year or early next year. CEO and founder Ali Niknam expressed optimism about the process, acknowledging the differences in regulatory requirements between the UK and other European
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Recently, there have been claims made that former President Donald Trump promised oil executives a reduction in regulations in exchange for financial support for his potential return to the White House. However, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who is rumored to be a potential pick as Trump’s running mate, has vehemently denied these allegations. According
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Amidst the changing landscape of the global box office, Sony/Alcon’s The Garfield Movie has risen to the top, dominating the domestic, international, and global charts. With an impressive offshore session in 60 markets bringing in $27.1M, the film has reached a worldwide total of $152.2M. The film’s success in China, where it opened to $8.2M,
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In May, Australian home prices experienced a significant increase, marking the largest monthly gain since October. Data from property consultant CoreLogic revealed that national home prices rose by 0.8%, extending the growth streak to sixteen consecutive months. Compared to April, when prices saw a 0.6% increase, the current figures show a steady upward trend. Year-on-year,
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