Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, marking the neuroscience-focused drugmaker’s expansion into metabolic disorders.Read More
Wells Fargo Investment Institute said on Monday it no longer expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in 2026, citing uncertainty around inflation and heightened geopolitical risks tied to the Middle East war.Read More
U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs climbed to near a 3-1/2-year high, an early sign that the prolonged war with Iran was boosting inflation pressures.Read More
Insurance companies increased stakes in several NSE midcap stocks during the December 2025 quarter, signaling rising confidence. Stocks like Voltas, One97 Communications, and Dabur India saw notable gains, reflecting insurers’ strategic shift toward equities for improved returns and long-term growth opportunities.Read More
Equirus Securities has appointed Dr. Jim Walker as Global Economic Advisor, strengthening its partnership with Aletheia Capital. The move enhances macro research capabilities, offering institutional clients deeper insights into global cycles, capital flows, and geopolitical trends impacting investment strategies worldwide.Read More
BlackRock is set to shake up the financial landscape with its new exchange-traded fund designed to mirror the Nasdaq-100 index. This initiative presents a bold challenge to the established Invesco QQQ Trust ETF. Introducing the iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, investors will now have an additional opportunity to tap into the thriving non-financial giants of the Nasdaq.Read More
Barings has taken a measured approach by limiting investor withdrawals from its private credit fund, allowing only 5% redemptions despite requests for 11.3% in the initial quarter. This decision is designed to protect the interests of long-term shareholders by managing liquidity requirements while fostering a sustainable investment environment for all stakeholders.Read More
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Monday after the indexes marked their biggest weekly jump in four months in the last session, while investors assessed prospects of an end to the Middle East conflict.Read More
Financial bubbles—from 17th-century tulips to tech and housing markets—reflect recurring investor psychology: optimism, greed, and the belief that “this time is different.” Despite innovation, overvaluation, herd behaviour, and FOMO often trigger crashes. Understanding cycles, questioning extreme valuations, and sticking to fundamentals are key for disciplined investing.Read More
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