SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensation, as the chipmaker balances rising payouts with cash preservation amid the AI boom. Workers could receive average compensation of 779 million won in 2026, while the deal also includes a 6.3% wage hike and expanded shareholder returns.
The U.S. Treasury has doubled its planned buybacks of longer-dated government debt to at least $4 billion per operation, easing pressure on long-term bond yields but raising questions over its growing influence on financial conditions and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy.
Rays of Belief, operating under the Mom’s Belief brand, has filed its DRHP with Sebi for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to 52.30 lakh shares. The company provides personalised intervention plans for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Since starting operations in 2018, it has expanded to 136 centres across 57 cities in 20 states and union territories, serving over 58,000 children.
Webull shares surged in after-hours trading after the brokerage reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $198.8 million, up 51% year-on-year, while adjusted operating profit jumped 169%. Record equity and options trading volumes, higher customer assets and the removal of the PDT rule drove the strong performance.
European blue-chip earnings expectations improved for a ninth consecutive week, with profit growth forecasts for STOXX 600 companies rising to 24.1%. While energy remains the biggest contributor, stronger results from industrial and materials companies suggest the recovery is broadening. However, higher bond yields, inflation and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on markets.
India’s REIT sector has significant room for expansion, with over 150 million sq ft of office space expected to become REIT-eligible by 2031, CareEdge Ratings said. Strong leasing demand, rising occupancy, healthy rental income growth and prudent leverage have kept listed REITs resilient, despite geopolitical tensions and elevated crude prices.
Wealthy families in India are shifting their fortunes into advanced investment mechanisms, with family office assets expected to rise markedly in the coming three years. This growth is fueled by rising wealth levels and innovative investment approaches. Families are increasingly directing significant resources toward alternative assets and forward-looking industries. To optimize their operations, contemporary family offices are leveraging technology and adopting professional governance practices.
Eurozone government bond yields edged lower as markets took cues from the US Treasury’s decision to expand liquidity operations for longer-dated debt. German bond yields also declined, while investors continued to price elevated expectations for an ECB rate hike amid persistent inflation concerns.
European shares remained flat on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and inflation worries counteracted a recovery in global bond markets following US Treasury intervention. German bond yields hit 15-year highs while travel and mining stocks fell.
Nearly 70 smallcap stocks gained more than 25% during this period, with the top 14 performers delivering returns ranging from 60% to a staggering 217%.
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