The Magnificent Seven shares are worth more than $20 trillion. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson) Share prices of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – have soared since they listed, even when accounting for share splits that have diluted their values over the years. Every one of…
Africa’s efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers. They say current lending systems are designed for large-scale infrastructure, leaving smaller ventures struggling to move forward. Speaking at the Africa Investment Forum on November…
A Broadcom circuit board for chip testing is pictured during a lab tour as Broadcom prepares to launch new optical chip tech to fend off Nvidia in San Jose, California, U.S., September 5, 2025. Brittany Hosea-small | Reuters Broadcom shares rallied 11.1% on Monday, making it the S&P 500’s top performer of the day, as…
Philip Hughes, CEO of Body20 Global, on why the Body20 franchise opportunity is more than just a business investment — it’s a chance to change lives. Rooted in purpose, supported by data, and designed for modern demand, Body20 offers a high-impact model that gives studio owners the chance to build something meaningful and financially resilient….
Press Office: MNGRS.AI MNGRS.AI: When Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Artist’s Manager The French startup Global Music Community is developing MNGRS.AI, the first AI-powered artist management service designed to guide creators at every stage of their careers and help them structure their artistic development. MNGRS.AI today announces a $1 million fundraising round from investors across…
Global investor sentiment for artificial intelligence remains buoyant, despite on the ongoing equities sell-off. European and Asia markets have seen days of consecutive losses, tracking their U.S. counterparts lower as pressures mount on AI-related stocks and their valuations. The pan-European Stoxx 600 on Tuesday notched its lowest level in a month, with major bourses opening mixed on Wednesday, while Asia-Pacific markets fell. Stateside, stock futures were little…
Bill Ford (L) Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, and Philippe Laffont (R) founder and portfolio manager of Coatue Management, speak during CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event in New York City on Nov. 13, 2025. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The biggest investors in the world often have a greater focus on the private than public markets,…
Datatec CEO Jens Montanana. Datatec’s stock fell 3% this morning, despite the global technology group reporting a 109.5% increase in headline earnings per share for the interim period to end-August. The JSE-listed company’s shares dropped to well below R70 by 10am, even as it delivered strong financial results. Over five years, the stock is up…
Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation. The global legal cannabis market is today worth about US$69.78 billion, and this will skyrocket to US$216.76 billion by 2033. Read more: More…
AI start-ups are attracting record sums of venture capital, but some of the world’s largest investors warned that early-stage valuations are starting to look frothy, senior investment executives said on Friday. “There’s a little bit of a hype bubble going on in the early-stage venture space,” said Bryan Yeo, group chief investment officer at Singapore…
