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Sify’s data‑centre arm postpones IPO amid market volatility
Sify Infinit Spaces has filed its Draft Red‑Herring Prospectus and secured SEBI approval, but CFO MP Vijay Kumar says the IPO will be delayed until market conditions improve. The subsidiary sold 17 MW of capacity in FY26, reaching a cumulative 129 MW, with an additional 81 MW contracted for FY27.
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By the numbers: Diafa acquires majority stake in Ivy empire for $1.78B
Amneal Projects $3.1B 2026 Revenue, Leverages Pfizer GLP‑1 Manufacturing Deal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals guided 2026 revenue to $3.05‑$3.10 billion and highlighted a manufacturing partnership with Pfizer’s Metsera unit for GLP‑1 therapies. The plan leans on a diversified portfolio, accelerated affordable‑medicine launches, and a shift toward higher‑value injectables, while specialty sales face flat growth due to Rytary generic erosion.
Gelt Financial Flags Rising Refinancing Risk as Debt Service Ratios Surge
Gelt Financial, a leading private‑lender, says investors who bought properties in 2021‑22 are now facing a refinancing crunch as short‑term bridge loans outlive their holding periods. The lender cites 47 loans held over 15 years and an average bridge loan...
Council Capital Buys MedicalServiceQuotes.com to Expand Healthcare Procurement Platform
Council Capital announced the acquisition of MedicalServiceQuotes.com, a platform‑as‑a‑service that streamlines ancillary services and pharmacy benefits for payers and employers. Backed by private‑equity firm PMPK, the deal deepens Council Capital’s foothold in technology‑enabled healthcare cost management.
Celestica’s Options Surge Signals Shift in Market Sentiment
Celestica (CLS) experienced a sharp rise in options trading activity across a range of strike prices, prompting several brokerages to revise price targets and ratings. The surge coincides with notable insider sales and a $40.3 billion market cap, underscoring a re‑evaluation...
KNDS IPO Targets $23 B Valuation, Sparks German‑French Ownership Debate
German‑French defence joint venture KNDS has filed for a €20 billion ($23 billion) initial public offering, aiming to list its Leopard tank business. IG Metall deputy head Juergen Kerner warned that Germany must secure a stake above the 25 % blocking minority to preserve parity...
Eleco Sells Veeuze to 3A Consult in €1.5 M Deal, Refocusing on Core Software
Eleco plc has transferred its German visualisation subsidiary Veeuze GmbH to 3A Consult UG in a management buy‑out that includes a nominal upfront payment, a profit‑share cap of €250,000 and a €1.5 million financing package. The move eliminates a unit that...
S&P 500 Holds Steady as Earnings Optimism Offsets Fed Cut Repricing and Tariff Uncertainty
The S&P 500 index closed the week near 5,820 points, posting a 0.5% gain as investors balanced upbeat first‑quarter earnings forecasts with a reduced probability of a June Fed rate cut and fresh tariff worries. The mixed backdrop kept the...
Vicus Capital Holds $71.2M of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, Highlighting Hedge‑Fund Index Exposure
Vicus Capital disclosed a $71.21 million stake in the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), signaling a deliberate tilt toward broad‑market equity exposure. The filing arrives as several other hedge funds, including Marshall Wace and Eisler Capital, have also expanded their IVV positions,...
Cisco Moves to Acquire AI Security Firm Astrix for Up to $350 Million
Cisco is negotiating a purchase of Astrix Security, an Israeli AI‑focused cybersecurity startup, for a price range of $250‑$350 million. The acquisition would add non‑human identity protection to Cisco’s SecureX platform and give the company a foothold in the fast‑growing energy‑grid...
ECB Rate‑Cut Outlook Crushed to 0.2% as Oil Shock Fuels Inflation Fears
Traders have slashed expectations for an ECB rate cut in 2026 to just 0.2% after oil prices jumped 3% on Middle‑East tensions. ECB officials Madis Muller and Olaf Sleijpen warned that the bank could act as early as April if...
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Targets S&P 500 at 7,300 by Year-End
Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee reaffirmed his 7,300 year‑end target for the S&P 500, arguing the market has already absorbed its biggest blows. While bullish on equities, Lee warned that an “inflation shock” could still unsettle the rally.
Howard Marks Warns Private Credit Faces a Crucial Test for Investors
Howard Marks warns that private credit is entering a critical scrutiny phase as rapid asset growth has compressed yields, narrowed spreads, and attracted a flood of new managers. He cautions investors in listed asset managers and lenders to assess whether...
Taiwan Detects 16 Chinese Warplanes as Xi Meets KMT Leader, Raising Market Risk
Taiwan's defence ministry said 16 Chinese warplanes flew near the island on Friday, coinciding with President Xi Jinping's meeting with Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. Officials warned the dual messaging of peace talks and military pressure could heighten volatility...
25% of Global CFOs Raise AI Budgets Over 50%, Sparking Oracle‑OneStream Showdown
One in four CFOs worldwide will increase AI spending by over 50% while cutting other tech budgets, according to a OneStream‑cited survey. The surge fuels a head‑to‑head race between Oracle and OneStream to win multinational finance teams, while newcomers like...
Mid‑Size VCs Join Korean Regional Fund‑of‑Funds, LP Commitments Rise 18 Pp
Korea Venture Investment Corp and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups have finalized the first‑stage fund‑manager selection for four regional fund‑of‑funds, securing 1.96 trillion KRW (~$150 M) of LP capital. The participation of semi‑large venture firms with over 5 trillion KRW in assets under management...
SpaceX Eyes $2 Trillion-Plus Valuation in June IPO, Sparking Fierce Pricing Debate
SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO and is positioning for a valuation that could top $2 trillion, with investors eyeing a $75 billion raise. The lofty target has ignited a clash over how to benchmark the rocket and satellite maker...
MicroStrategy’s Stock Soars Near 1,000% on Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
MicroStrategy’s shares have climbed almost 1,000% in the past six years, powered by a treasury that buys Bitcoin with proceeds from equity, preferred and bond offerings. The stock now trades 73% below its November 2024 high as Bitcoin prices dip,...
Eli Lilly to Acquire Centessa, Adding Orexin‑Based Sleep‑Wake Drugs
Eli Lilly announced in 2026 that it will acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a biotech focused on orexin‑2 receptor agonists for sleep‑wake disorders. The deal includes cash and contingent value rights tied to regulatory milestones, positioning Lilly to accelerate development of cleminorexton,...
Lexaria Bioscience Corp (LEXX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Lexaria Bioscience Corp (LEXX) reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $178.9 million, primarily from $164.5 million of unrealized Solana losses as the token fell 40% during the quarter. Revenue rose to $8.1 million, more than doubling year‑over‑year, driven by its newly launched digital‑asset...
FB Financial Corp (FBK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
FB Financial Corp reported first‑quarter earnings of $0.84 EPS (adjusted $0.85) and net income of $39.4 million (adjusted $40.1 million). Net interest margin expanded to 3.55%, up five basis points sequentially, while loan balances grew 7.1% annualized to $9.8 billion, driven by...
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
StoneX Group reported record Q1 fiscal 2026 results, posting net income of $139 million, a 63% year‑over‑year increase, and operating revenues of $1.4 billion, up 52%. The surge was powered by the integration of R.J. O’Brien and Benchmark, which contributed $28.5 million and...
Fastenal Co (FAST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fastenal posted modest top‑line growth in Q1 2025, with sales rising 3.4% year‑over‑year and daily sales up 5%. Operating margin slipped to 20.1% and gross margin to 45.1%, while earnings per share held steady at $0.52. The company launched pricing...
AstroNova Inc (ALOT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AstroNova Inc. posted Q4 FY 2025 net revenue of $37.4 million, a 5.6% decline year‑over‑year, and gross margin slipped to 34.1%. Recurring revenue now represents 71% of sales, while the Aerospace segment delivered a record $48.9 million in revenue and a 22.8% operating...
Envirotech Vehicles Inc (EVTV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EVgo reported a strong fourth quarter and full‑year 2025, delivering $384 million in revenue, a 50% year‑over‑year increase, and achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven for the first time with $12 million for the year. The company expanded its network to 5,100 stalls, boosting...
Mortgage REIT And BDC Ratings - Edition 133
The Mortgage REIT and BDC Ratings newsletter released Edition 133 on March 22, 2026, continuing its weekly series that tracks credit rating changes across mortgage‑backed REITs and business development companies. The post lists the five most recent editions (130‑133) with...
The Race to Find Monthly Income
Australia’s $14.5 billion (≈US$9.6 billion) bank hybrid market is being phased out by APRA, creating a sizable income vacuum for retirees. In response, Solaris is launching a listed investment company, Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus (ASX: SET), slated to list on April 17 with...
HKMA Grants HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial Stablecoin Licences
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial under the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance, with the authorisations taking effect on April 10. These licences allow the two firms to create and distribute regulated digital...
Why the Future of GRC Is a Command Center, Not a Collection of Modules
The governance, risk and compliance (GRC) market has outgrown its traditional collection‑of‑modules approach, leaving many enterprises with fragmented tools despite broader portfolios. Vendors have added risk, policy, audit, cyber and resilience solutions, but shared logins and interfaces have not delivered...
PH Banks’ Loan Quality at Risk From Oil Shock
Fitch Ratings warns that prolonged Middle East conflict could keep oil prices high and disrupt Gulf remittances, pressuring Philippine borrowers. Loan growth accelerated to 9.5% year‑on‑year, reaching ₱14.3 trillion (≈$257 bn) in February, while non‑performing loans rose to 3.33% of total portfolios....
Lower Capital Charge Eyed for Green Home Lending
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seeking feedback on a draft circular that would assign a 20 percent credit risk weight to sustainable housing loans, down from the current 50 percent weight for standard home mortgages. By lowering the risk weight,...
AASB Wants Public Sector Feedback on Risk-Mitigation Accounting
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has issued an exposure draft proposing a new hedge‑accounting model and is seeking feedback from public‑sector financial officers. The draft aims to let government departments and agencies reflect risk‑mitigation activities more accurately on a...
Safety Lies in Capital Structure, Not Just Stock Price
A bad year tests a business. High leverage ends one. Earnings recover. Dilution doesn't. Bankruptcy doesn't. The equity you owned before the rescue round doesn't. Margin of safety isn't just about price. It's about capital structure.
White House Tells Banks to Use Anthropic to Spot Vulnerabilities
The White House is urging the nation’s largest banks to deploy Anthropic’s Mythos AI model for cybersecurity vulnerability detection. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley have begun internal trials after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and...
KKR’s CoolIT Sale Triggers $4.75 B Payout to 600 Employees
KKR and its Abu Dhabi sovereign‑wealth partner sold CoolIT Systems to Ecolab for $4.75 billion, a deal that will cash out equity granted to roughly 600 employees. The payout follows KKR’s practice of giving all acquisition staff a stake, a model...
Carnegie Investment Counsel Trims Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Position
Carnegie Investment Counsel has cut its exposure to the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG), a move that may signal a broader reassessment of dividend‑centric portfolios. While the exact size of the reduction was not disclosed, the adjustment comes as other...
India Unveils Incentive Plan to Process Lithium and Nickel Domestically
India's mining secretary Piyush Goyal said the government is finalising an incentive scheme to encourage domestic lithium and nickel processing. The move targets import dependence for electric‑vehicle batteries and seeks to build local refining capacity, a policy first reported by...
Senators Push CFTC to Probe $500M‑$950M Oil Futures Trades Linked to Trump Announcements
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse have asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate $500 million and $950 million oil futures bets that were placed minutes before President Trump announced potential cease‑fires in the Iran conflict. The senators allege possible...
Broadcom Posts Record $19.3B Q1 Revenue as AI Chip Sales More Than Double
Broadcom announced a record $19.3 billion first‑quarter revenue, driven by AI semiconductor sales that jumped 106% year over year to $8.4 billion. The earnings surge underpinned a $10 billion share‑repurchase program and reinforced the chipmaker’s 14‑year dividend‑growth streak.
Freedom Holding to Acquire 99.3% of Turkish Bank, Expanding Central Asian Footprint
Freedom Holding Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire 99.32% of Turkish Bank, giving the Kazakh financial group near‑total control of the Istanbul‑based lender. The transaction, which excludes the bank’s UK and Cyprus units, will require Turkish regulator sign‑off and...
Caterpillar Raises Dividend, Stock Gains 2.1% on April 11
Caterpillar announced a dividend increase to $1.51 per share, an annualized $6.04, prompting a 2.1% rise in its stock on April 11. The move follows strong Q4 earnings and upbeat analyst price targets, underscoring confidence in the industrial heavyweight.
Alaska Governor Adds $450 Million to FY Budget Amid Oil Revenue Surge
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a $450 million supplemental budget bill for the current fiscal year, directing funds to transportation projects, fire suppression, disaster response and higher‑education scholarships. The spending boost is tied to an unexpected $500 million oil‑revenue windfall, but officials...
Private‑Credit Fears Drag Fixed‑Income ETFs, VanEck BIZD Down 13% YTD
Private‑credit stress is spilling into publicly traded bond ETFs, pulling the VanEck BIZD ETF 13% lower year‑to‑date and prompting investors to question liquidity safeguards. The trend highlights how redemption pressures at private‑credit funds are reverberating through the broader fixed‑income market.
Indonesia's IHSG Surges 6.14% Weekly, Market Cap Tops Rp13.2 Trillion ($880 M)
Indonesia's Jakarta Stock Exchange index (IHSG) climbed 6.14% for the week of April 6‑10, 2026, closing at 7,458.5 points. The rally lifted total market capitalization to Rp13.189 trillion (about $880 million) and saw daily trading volume jump 24.8%, driven by domestic investors...
Nigeria's Central Bank Tightens BVN Rules Ahead of May 1 Rollout
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular on March 26 requiring banks and payment service providers to enforce new biometric verification (BVN) controls starting May 1, 2026. Key measures include a 24‑hour temporary watchlist for suspicious BVNs, single‑device mobile banking...
Bhutan Dumps Over 70% of Bitcoin Reserves in Two Years, Holdings Shrink to $280 M
The Kingdom of Bhutan transferred 319.7 BTC worth $22.7 million on Thursday, marking the latest step in a two‑year sell‑off that has erased roughly 70% of its sovereign Bitcoin holdings. The move leaves the country with about 3,954 BTC valued at...
Budgeting to Exhaustion Won’t Ever Add Up
Some of y'all are budgeting your way into exhaustion. That math is never going to hit.
Domo Trades Under Half Its Guaranteed Revenue
Domo's enterprise value is $207M Domo's RPO is $438M It trades at 0.47x its guaranteed contractual revenue 🤯 https://t.co/38bLmYfxos
Secret Documents Reveal Landmark Housing Project's Budget Headache
Internal Victorian government documents reveal that the state’s $5.3 billion (≈$3.5 billion USD) Big Housing Build has absorbed an extra $1 billion (≈$660 million USD) in unbudgeted costs within two years. Soaring construction prices – timber and reinforcing steel up about 60% – added...
Bitcoin Growth Above 2.05% Sustains Dividends Forever
Our BTC Breakeven ARR is ~2.05%. If Bitcoin grows faster than that over time, we can cover our dividends indefinitely without issuing new $MSTR shares. Track it in real time on our site. $STRC
Over 80% of Bitcoin ETF Assets Hit Coinbase Custody Choke Point with $74B at Risk
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold roughly $91.7 billion, with about $77 billion (84%) custodied by Coinbase. Even a stricter count that excludes multi‑custodian funds leaves over $74 billion, or 81%, under Coinbase’s control. The exchange’s recent OCC conditional approval for a national...
