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
Recently, Skydance Media made a revised offer to Paramount Global to purchase a specific number of non-voting Paramount shares at $15 each. This new proposal represents a significant premium of approximately 26% to the closing price on Friday. Following the revised offer from Skydance Media, a special committee of Paramount’s board has agreed to recommend
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
Pegasus Airlines, a budget carrier based in Turkey, is gearing up for its next phase of growth by placing a significant order for 36 Airbus A321neo planes. This move comes on the heels of a strong recovery in travel demand post-pandemic. The airline has shown resilience and forward-thinking in its strategic decision-making, with total orders
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,
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,
Adam Moelis, co-founder of Yotta, had noble intentions when he started the fintech startup in 2019. He aimed to provide Americans with a unique way to save money and build financial stability. However, what unfolded was far from his vision. A dispute between Yotta’s banking partners, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, led to the
The past week has been a tumultuous one for the software and enterprise tech industry. With Salesforce executives revealing that deals are getting delayed, Dell experiencing shrinking margins, and Okta facing macroeconomic challenges, it was clear that the sector was in for a rough ride. Veeva’s CEO also highlighted the competition posed by generative artificial
The global equities index, MSCI, saw a notable rebound in afternoon trading as investors repositioned themselves for month-end activities. Initially in the red, the MSCI All Country World Price Index turned positive towards the end of the session before Wall Street trading closed. The index was up 0.57% at 785.54, showcasing a strong recovery from
Dell Technologies experienced a significant drop in share price, with shares falling more than 16% following the release of the company’s fiscal first-quarter results. Despite beating analysts’ expectations, investors were discouraged by Dell’s lower-than-expected artificial intelligence server backlog and the anticipated decline in margins. The stock market’s negative reaction to these news highlights the underlying
Morgan Stanley’s analysts recently increased their price targets on Toyota and Honda, with Honda specifically highlighted as their top choice among Japanese automakers due to improved profitability prospects and sustained shareholder returns. This strategic move is based on the idea that Honda’s profitability is expected to shine brighter in the coming days with a broader
China’s manufacturing activity took an unexpected hit in May, raising concerns about the need for additional stimulus to revive the economy. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.5 in May from 50.4 in April, falling below the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. This disappointing result was also below analysts’ forecast of
In a recent financial conference, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan highlighted a noticeable trend among U.S. consumers and businesses. Both groups have been exercising caution when it comes to spending, largely due to the impact of elevated inflation and interest rates. This caution has led to a significant slowdown in the rate of purchases