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JD.com prices $1.4B offshore notes to fund corporate needs
On April 1, JD.com Inc. priced a CNY 10 billion ($1.4 billion) offshore senior unsecured notes offering. The issue includes a CNY 7.5 billion ($1.05 billion) 2031 tranche at 2.05% and a CNY 2.5 billion ($350 million) 2036 tranche at 2.75%, with closing expected around April 10 and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
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Custodian Property Income REIT plc announced the latest tranche of its share buyback programme, purchasing 200,000 ordinary shares on 24‑26 March 2026. The two purchases of 100,000 shares each were executed at 78.8p and 79.1p per share, costing roughly $100,000 and $100,400 respectively, bringing total programme spend to about $6.1 million. To date the REIT has repurchased 6.045 million shares, representing a 17.7% discount to dividend‑adjusted NAV, and now holds these shares in treasury out of a total of 488.0 million issued shares. The buyback is managed by Deutsche Bank under a non‑discretionary mandate and reflects the company’s confidence in its cash generation and underlying asset quality.
Accordia, the developer of Dorchester Bay City, has hired Newmark to market roughly one‑third of the project – a 13.6‑acre, 2.4‑million‑square‑foot parcel at 2 Morrissey Blvd – as the Boston region’s life‑science and housing construction slows. The move comes after Ares Management’s...
HICL Infrastructure PLC agreed to sell its 24% holding in Atlandes S.A., the owner of France’s A63 Motorway, for a gross £311 million (about $395 million). The deal, at a 21% premium to the September‑2025 valuation, is expected to add 2.2 pence to...
Jabil reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $8.3 billion, topping guidance by $500 million, and lifted its full‑year revenue forecast to about $34 billion. CFO Gregory Hebard highlighted robust growth in Intelligent Infrastructure and AI‑related services while reaffirming a capital‑allocation plan that favors...
IDB Invest released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year of record performance. Total activity reached $13.1 billion, including $7.7 billion in mobilized capital, driven by strong demand and early effects of the IDBInvest+ reforms. The report details the rollout of...
The Treasury’s most recent five‑year note auction attracted demand that fell short of recent averages, prompting a modest rise in mid‑term yields. The weaker bid‑to‑cover ratio underscores growing caution among investors amid heightened geopolitical risk and inflation concerns.
Cintas Corp. reported third‑quarter profit of $502.5 million and revenue growth of 9.2%, then upgraded its full‑year 2026 earnings guidance to $4.86‑$4.90 per share. The results lifted the stock 1.1% in pre‑market trade and sharpened expectations for the industrial services sector.
The Philippines is entering a belt‑tightening phase as a four‑week‑old Middle East conflict drives global oil prices higher, eroding the peso and inflating consumer costs. A temporary suspension of petroleum excise taxes will cut government revenue by roughly $2.5 billion, potentially...
Totalis Program Underwriters has acquired ShoreOne Insurance Managers, a niche provider of homeowners insurance with integrated flood coverage. The deal terms were undisclosed, and ShoreOne will operate as an independent business unit under Totalis, with Cameron Rhodes taking over as...
Blossom Health, a New York‑based telepsychiatry startup, raised $20 million in Seed and Series A financing led by Headline and a broad investor syndicate. The capital will fund geographic expansion, new payer contracts, clinician onboarding, and accelerated AI research. Blossom’s platform combines...
Fastned announced that long‑time CFO Victor van Dijk will leave the executive board to become Vice President of Strategy, joining the leadership team directly below the board. In his new role, van Dijk will shape the company’s long‑term vision, equity...
Data centre operator CyrusOne has expanded its revolving credit facility and U.S. term loan to a combined $8 billion in commitments. The revolving credit line rose by roughly $1 billion to $3.8 bn, while the term loan grew by $300 million to $4.2 bn, both...
Consultant Alexis Kingsbury launched Accrual Intentions, the world’s first fully AI‑staffed accounting firm, using Claude Code to create 11 distinct AI agents and a complete workflow. The experiment was tested on ICAEW fellow Ryan Pearcy’s company, producing a full set...
Norway's sovereign wealth fund manager NBIM has temporarily suspended its ethical exclusion framework, prompting the finance ministry to demand enhanced due diligence on investments linked to armed conflict. The move follows criticism from the UN Business and Human Rights Commission...
DBRS Ratings GmbH (Morningstar DBRS) issued provisional credit ratings for Golden Bar (Securitisation) S.r.l.’s Series 2026‑1 on March 26, 2026. The senior Class A notes received a AAA rating, while Class B was rated AA and Classes C, E, and D received A‑level ratings. The lower‑rated Class A2 notes...
Telehealth company eMed announced a $200 million Series A round that lifts its valuation above $2 billion. The round was led by Aon Consulting and includes backing from Tom Brady, who also serves as founding chief wellness officer. eMed will use the capital to...
Petrofac confirmed that HM Revenue & Customs will not appeal a Scottish court decision upholding the company’s voluntary arrangement (CVA) with creditors. The CVA, approved on Jan 30, clears the path for the sale of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions division to CB&I,...
On 26 March 2026 the European Parliament approved the crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) package, bundling the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive, the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation and the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive. The reforms broaden the resolution framework...
Modern Treasury has been chosen by the Solana Foundation as a core payments infrastructure partner for the new Solana Developer Platform (SDP). The partnership gives enterprises a single API layer that connects U.S. payment rails—ACH, wire, RTP, FedNow, push‑to‑card—with Solana’s...
On 26 March 2026 the Bank of England and the Prudential Regulation Authority issued three policy statements that overhaul resolution‑related reporting and Pillar 3 disclosure rules. The MREL reporting templates are streamlined, with the MRL002 forecast template removed and the MRL001...
Companies are grappling with how to treat AI‑enhanced vendor upgrades under existing shadow‑AI bans. The article argues that such upgrades are fundamentally an IT control issue—un‑tested software entering production—rather than a new compliance violation. It highlights recent high‑profile incidents like...
Tax Day 2026 is fast approaching, and the Illinois CPA Society warns that simple oversights can derail filings. Common errors include selecting the wrong filing status, misspelling names, entering incorrect Social Security numbers, and omitting income documents. Mistakes in direct‑deposit...
Tazapay announced the close of a $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing total Series B funding to $36 million. The round added new investors CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures alongside existing backers. The capital will fund licensing expansion, accelerate go‑to‑market...
Extend, an AI‑driven spend and expense platform, announced native integrations with Sage Intacct, Xero and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, adding to its existing support for QuickBooks and NetSuite. The new ERP connections enable two‑way data synchronization and automated reconciliation, cutting...
India’s FY 2027 budget faces heightened pressure as the West Asia conflict drives global crude oil to $157 a barrel and natural‑gas prices to $22 per MMBtu, more than double pre‑crisis levels. Higher energy costs are expected to lift fertilizer and...
DBRS Ratings GmbH issued a fresh credit rating report for Belgium‑based Belfius Bank SA/NV and its financing subsidiary on March 18, 2026. The agency affirmed an A long‑term issuer rating and an R‑1 low short‑term rating for both entities, with...
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, led by Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan, reaffirmed its commitment to global investments despite the rising economic burden of the war with Iran. Al Rumayyan described the kingdom’s macroeconomic and physical position as strong, stable and resilient. He...
Indian insurtech Go Digit has been hit with an Income Tax demand of roughly $463 million, including $121 million in interest, for the 2023‑24 assessment year. The demand stems from the disallowance of IBNR/IBNER provisions and non‑deduction of TDS on certain expenses...
VivoPower PLC announced Nasdaq’s approval of the “TEMB” ticker for the forthcoming Tembo Group N.V., the entity to be created through its merger with Cactus Acquisition Corp. I. The deal values Tembo at an indicative pre‑money equity of about $838 million,...
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) will begin clearing select financial futures listed on the newly rebranded MIAX Futures Exchange (XMFE) starting May 17, 2026, with trades effective May 18. MIAX Futures, owned by Miami International Holdings, will become an OCC participant exchange, using...
Dolce & Gabbana is reopening negotiations with its lenders to ease covenant pressure on roughly €450 million ($522 million) of bank debt after a slowdown in luxury demand and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Italian fashion house, advised by Rothschild & Co., is...
Boast released its 2026 R&D Tax Credit Benchmark Report, showing that companies across the United States and Canada secured more than $900 million in credits during 2024. The average claim value jumped 245 % since 2018, reaching $768,233 per filing, based on...
The latest Loan Note briefing highlights growing scrutiny over fund structuring, with mis‑selling and mis‑structuring flagged as core concerns for retail‑focused private debt vehicles. Regulatory attention is intensifying, prompting managers to reassess compliance and disclosure practices. Meanwhile, Blue Torch announced...
Home REIT, a UK residential property investment trust, has completed its interim financial disclosures and announced plans to apply for the restoration of its London Stock Exchange listing. The filing follows a suspension that stemmed from earlier compliance shortfalls, and...
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) launched a new Securitization Banking, Lending & Capital Markets platform, extending its fixed‑income expertise into structured finance. The platform will offer tailored capital‑market solutions, lending services, and investment opportunities across traditional and emerging asset classes. Led...
Rumors that Elon Musk's SpaceX will file an IPO prospectus this week ignited buying across space‑linked equities, lifting EchoStar 5%, Rocket Lab 3% and AST SpaceMobile 3%. Analysts estimate the offering could raise more than $75 billion at a valuation above...
Kohl's indicated that additional store closures could come in 2026 if its sales trajectory stalls, as the discount retailer seeks to sharpen profitability. The move follows a Q4 earnings beat on profit but a miss on sales, with net sales...
Anduril president Matthew Steckman told the 20VC podcast that defense‑technology companies must create monopolies in key product categories to stay viable. The stance reflects a broader push for consolidation as the sector faces procurement bottlenecks and low‑cost drone threats, while...
Death spiral imminent for $MARA. They've never once had a positive cash flowing year in all of their existence, their mining is pillaging funds and now they're finally selling BTC holdings. They sold their $1.1B of BTC for ~65k. Anyone...
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Market participants are adding bullish options on the Iran conflict as the war shows signs of winding down, according to commentary from recent earnings calls and CLSA research. The shift reflects a broader move to hedge or speculate on geopolitical...
Navan’s Q4 2026 earnings call highlighted a 35% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $178 million and the first‑ever positive free cash flow, with Chief Revenue Officer Michael Sindosich credited for the momentum. The results sent the stock up 18% and set a...
Dubai has surged to seventh place in the Global Financial Centres Index, its best ever position and the highest for any Middle East, Africa or South Asia hub. The rise reflects rapid growth at the Dubai International Financial Centre, drawing...
Toyota announced a $1 billion investment to expand capacity at its Kentucky and Texas plants, aiming to lift annual output by up to 200,000 vehicles. The move sparked a 3% rise in Toyota shares on the Tokyo market, underscoring investor confidence...
VINCI Highways, the toll‑road arm of French construction giant VINCI, signed an agreement to purchase nine highway concessions in India from Macquarie Asset Management for roughly 150 billion rupees (about $1.8 billion). The deal, covering 700 km of key routes in Andhra Pradesh...
OpenAI chief financial officer Sarah Friar told Pulse the company is preparing for an initial public offering and tightening budgeting, cash management, and capital allocation after closing a $110 billion funding round. The move comes as Microsoft’s backlog shows heavy reliance...
The U.S. government unveiled a $50 billion Rural Hospital Sustainability Fund, but health‑policy experts warn the money could unintentionally hasten hospital closures and reduce access to care in underserved areas.
Alibaba posted a roughly 66% year‑over‑year plunge in net profit and a modest 6% rise in e‑commerce revenue, while its cloud segment posted 36% growth. The earnings call highlighted a strategic pivot toward cloud, artificial intelligence and quick‑commerce investments that...
PartnerRe dramatically reduced its risk cessions to the Lorenz Re special‑purpose cells, dropping from $529 million in 2023 to just $155 million in 2025. Correspondingly, the reinsurance recoverable tied to Lorenz fell from $921 million at the end of 2022 to $445 million by...
Precigen (PGEN) reported fiscal Q4 2025 revenue of $9.7 million, up 149% year‑over‑year, and projected first‑quarter 2026 sales to exceed $18 million. The surge stems from the rapid commercial rollout of its FDA‑approved gene‑therapy Papzimius and broader payer coverage across the United...
