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Divis Labs Share Price Live Updates: Divis Labs Sees Minimal Growth Over the Week
Welcome to the Divis Labs Stock Liveblog, your real-time source for the latest updates and comprehensive analysis on a prominent stock. Dive into the current details of Divis Labs, including: Last traded price 6132.5, Market capitalization:...

ACT shows retail used truck market going strong
Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail volumes logged solid gains in July, rising 5.5% month over month, ACT Research reports. [RELATED: Used truck prices climbed in June] "The market continued to outperform historical seasonality,...
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[ANALYSIS] On the action plans of new SEC chair to revive ‘lagging’ capital market
Barely warm in his seat as newly installed chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Francis Lim is now buckled down to initiating ambitious steps to undertake “reform efforts” to revive what he calls as the country’s “lagging”...

Canadian mortgage market picked up pace in Q1 as credit balances climbed
The housing market rebound was driven primarily by younger buyers, with Millennials accounting for 41% of all new mortgages and Generation Z representing the fastest-growing segment at 66% year-over-year growth. Lower interest rates and regulatory...

Christchurch to host Loan Market's 2026 Scale Up
77% increase in appointments 56% growth in settlements 82% of businesses expanding team capacity Ferguson announced Elevate will launch in New Zealand, offering personalised coaching and accountability for advisers, with clients “front and...
Profit-taking leaves Colombo stock market flat
The Colombo stock market yesterday closed flat due to profit-taking by investors. The benchmark ASPI dipped by 0.23% and the active S&P SL 20 by 0.60%. Turnover was over Rs. 7.06 billion involving 267.23 million shares. Foreign participation in...

New inventory, plunging demand could keep Toronto's condo market in crisis mode
Immigration cuts have led to slower population growth and a lower number of international students in the city, normally key drivers of demand in Toronto’s rental market. Lower monthly costs are giving renters more options in the city and easing...

ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank's Weekly Performance Shows Negative Trend
Stay up-to-date with the ICICI Bank Stock Liveblog, your trusted source for real-time updates and thorough analysis of a prominent stock. Explore the latest details on ICICI Bank, including: Last traded price 1427.3, Market capitalization:...
Key US natural gas trends to track as LNG exports hit new highs: Maguire
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) LITTLETON, Colorado - U.S. exports of LNG have scaled new highs so far this year, rising by over 20% from the same months in 2024 to cement the U.S.' position as the...
Meet The Black Woman Behind TikTok’s Fastest-Growing Luxury Jewelry Brand
When Christin Marie started making jewelry, she never imagined it would turn into a $5 million empire. As TikTok Shop reshapes the future of retail, LA-based Christin Marie Studio stands at the forefront—leading the charge in the jewelry category...

The Tricolor Portfolio: Equity for growth, debt for stability, hybrid for balance
An impressive milestone that speaks volumes about investor intent was reached in June 2025 when the number of mutual fund folios in India surpassed 24 crores with Monthly Average Assets Under Management (AAUM) reaching close to 75 lakh crores. A...

Dave & Buster’s targets India’s growing ₹4,500 cr indoor entertainment market
The company has an exclusive franchise partnership with the Malpani Group, the owners of the theme park Imagica, to expand to 15 stores over the next five to seven years. This expansion will focus on tier-1 cities before moving to tier-2 markets....

Southeast Asia’s IPO Market Is Evolving, Fewer Listings, But More Substance
The early months of 2025 unveil a dynamic narrative of transformation shaping Southeast Asia’s IPO landscape. Driven by a surge in investor confidence and an increasing number of tech-driven startups, the region has witnessed a remarkable shift in...

Transfer stats: The numbers and trends behind the past 5 years’ pro cycling transfers
Typical of pro cycling, transfer mechanics within the professional peloton are baked in fascinating and odd complexities. Unlike in most sports, talks happen in strict privacy, with salaries and contract conditions relatively unknown to the wider...

Business succession: Future-proof your family business with a market-ready mindset
Private equity firms are actively seeking businesses in Northeast Florida. By Bill Sorenson | Guest Columnist | 12:05 a.m. August 15, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Bill Sorenson If you’re a family business owner in Northeast Florida and...
Arm (ARM) Gets Buy Rating and $150 Target as Analyst Sees Triple Market Reach
Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) is one of the 10 AI Stocks Making Waves on Wall Street. On August 11, Seaport Global Securities analyst Jay Goldberg initiates coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $150.00. The firm believes...

Samsonite sees lower H1 profit, eyes growth beyond travel category
Global luggage giant Samsonite Group has reported a decline in net sales and profit for the first half of FY25, citing subdued travel demand across key markets. The company posted an adjusted net income of US$123.4 million, a 29.1 per cent drop...
Traders chase pips in China's stagnant bond market
By Li Gu and Vidya Ranganathan SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bond traders in China are facing their toughest conditions in at least a decade, as low interest rates and meagre price swings push fund managers to chase yield in alternative debt...

Jollibee Foods Reports 5.6% Rise In Q2 Net Income, Fueled By Overseas Growth And Record Sales
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), a leading global fast-food company, has reported a 5.6% year-on-year rise in the second quarter’s attributable net income, reaching $57.78 million. This increase was primarily fueled by robust gains from the...

Silvi Materials Acquires Eagle Rock Concrete, Expands Footprint in High-Growth Southeast Market
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silvi Materials, a vertically integrated leader in construction materials, announced today the acquisition of 100% of the assets and operations of Eagle Rock Concrete, a premier ready-mix concrete...