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China's AI Hero: Liang Wenfeng's Stardom After Market Rout

China's Liang Wenfeng is being hailed as an AI hero after his startup DeepSeek caused a market rout in the US. The AI startup's cost-effectiveness has shocked investors and scientists, with US stocks losing a collective $1 trillion in value.

Arcapita Group Holdings Considers REIT for Middle East Property Assets

Alternative investment firm Arcapita Group Holdings is considering setting up a real estate investment trust (REIT) to house its Middle Eastern property assets, worth at least $1 billion.

Trump's Tariff Threats Prompt Taiwan to Defend 'Win-Win' Semiconductor Model

Taiwan's economy ministry says the semiconductor business between Taiwan and the US is a "win-win" model, responding to tariff threats from US President Donald Trump.

ANZ Credit Traders Depart for Standard Chartered as Asia Market Thrives

Senior ANZ Group credit traders Ming Wo, Duncan Robinson, and Adam Hall have joined Standard Chartered as the region experiences a vibrant credit market.

Smithfield Foods Prices IPO Below Range, Raises $521.7 Million

Smithfield Foods prices IPO below forecast, raising $521.7 million, below the $23-$27 per share range that would have raised as much as $939.6 million.

Japanese Lenders Surge as BOJ Rate Hike Boosts Lending Income

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's stock hits record high as Japanese banks gain on rising interest rates. The Bank of Japan raises rates, boosting lending income. Other banks also rise, and the Topix index adds 2.2%. Japanese banks profit from buybacks and the weaker yen.

Small Business Owners Unfazed by Political Changes, Advises Biden Adviser

Listen to Living Not So Fabulously for valuable advice on how small business owners can navigate the current political landscape and find opportunities for growth.

Nvidia's AI Rout Highlights 'Concentration Risk' in Markets, But Panic Selling May Be Overdone

Investors Panic as Chinese AI Startup Sparks Tech Sell-Off, But Analysts Remain Optimistic

SAP Raises Profit Outlook on Cloud Computing Momentum

Europe's top software maker SAP is now more optimistic about its full-year financial results, primarily due to the accelerated growth of cloud revenue. For 2025, the company projects an operating profit between €10.3 billion – €10.6 billion, with cloud revenue ranging from €21.6 billion to €21.9 billion.

Smithfield Foods Prices IPO Below Forecast, Valued at $7.95 Billion

Smithfield Foods, the top U.S. pork processor, priced its initial public offering at $20 per share raising $521.7 million, below its forecast range of $23 to $27 per share.