March 2026

European private equity group CVC Capital Partners is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in the state-owned Belgian bank Belfius. This move comes as the Belgian government plans to sell between 20% and 30% of the bank. The sale is part of a broader initiative to raise funds for increased defence spending, aligning with NATO’s defence […]

MiniMed (MMED.O), Medtronic’s diabetes business, experienced a rocky start on the Nasdaq, with shares opening 4.8% below their offer price on Friday. The debut valued the company at $5.35 billion, as market volatility continues to impact new listings. MiniMed was founded in 1983 with a goal to make diabetes care wearable and consumer-focused. Medtronic acquired

Alternative asset manager Blue Owl is facing scrutiny due to its exposure to Century Capital Partners Ltd, a London-based property lender that recently entered administration. According to a Bloomberg News report, Blue Owl has a 36 million pound ($48 million) exposure to Century Capital. Blue Owl is a U.S. private-credit firm managing $307 billion in

Alternative asset manager Blue Owl is facing scrutiny due to its exposure to Century Capital Partners Ltd, a London-based property lender that recently entered administration. According to a Bloomberg News report, Blue Owl has a 36 million pound ($48 million) exposure to Century Capital. Blue Owl is a U.S. private-credit firm managing $307 billion in

Robinhood (HOOD.O) debuted its $658.4 million venture fund on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, providing retail investors rare access to investments in privately held technology companies. The fund, trading under the ticker ‘RVI’, includes investments in companies such as software startup Databricks, fintech Ramp, and financial services firm Revolut. Robinhood is a financial

US sharemarkets fell on Friday, extending their weekly losses as a sharp surge in oil prices and weaker-than-expected labour market data unsettled investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 453 points, or 0.95%, to close at 47,501.55 after being down nearly 950 points earlier in the session. The S&P 500 declined 1.33% to 6,740.02, while

Jarden has increased its oil and LNG price forecasts and upgraded Australian energy stocks in response to recent military actions in the Middle East. These actions have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, potentially disrupting approximately 20 per cent of global oil and LNG supply. According to Jarden analyst Nik Burns, the

Shares in ASX-listed iron ore miners experienced a significant downturn on Friday following reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), a state-backed iron ore buyer, has urged traders to refrain from purchasing new BHP cargoes. This directive follows findings that some traders were circumventing restrictions on iron ore purchases. The move has triggered concerns about

The Australian sharemarket is trading lower in afternoon trade as escalating conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about sustained disruption to energy markets and the potential impact on inflation and global growth. The S&P/ASX 200 is down about 1.13 per cent by 3.30pm, extending weekly losses to roughly 4 per cent and putting the

Oil prices are on track for their largest weekly increase since 2022, spurred by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The disruptions are impacting producers, importers, and shippers navigating the turbulent energy landscape. Brent crude has risen 16 per cent this week, although it eased to around $84 a barrel on Friday. West Texas Intermediate