Ajit Pawar Killed in Maharashtra Plane Crash

Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, has died in a plane crash in Baramati, creating a political power vacuum and prompting three days of state mourning.

Gold Demand Hits Record Highs in 2025

Gold demand exceeded 5,000 tonnes for the first time in 2025, driven by investor and central bank activity amid geopolitical and economic risks.

LSEG Axes FT Subscriptions Over FTSE Retreat

London Stock Exchange Group cancels hundreds of Financial Times subscriptions as the newspaper reduces its coverage of London markets, shifting focus to politics and international reporting.

Nationwide Leads Bank Switching, Santander Falls

Nationwide Building Society secured the highest net gains in current account switchers during Q3 2025, while Santander faced significant losses amid ongoing technical issues across the banking sector.

Meta Beats Expectations with $59.89bn Revenue in Q4 2025

Meta reported robust fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing Wall Street forecasts with $59.89bn in revenue. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted AI advancements, while the firm faces a social media addiction trial and shifts focus from the metaverse.

Interpath Eyes M&A After Bridgepoint Takeover

Interpath Advisory, a UK restructuring firm, is open to mergers and acquisitions after its takeover by private equity giant Bridgepoint, aiming to boost its services and market reach.

BNP Paribas AM Eyes Private Credit Risks

Europe's largest alternatives manager, BNP Paribas Asset Management, is cautiously navigating private credit risks following its merger with Axa IM, amid market concerns.

UK Dividends Jump in Q4 2025

UK dividends rose 1.3% to £14.3bn in Q4 2025, driven by energy, consumer basics, and property sectors, with full-year results slightly exceeding expectations.

Houlihan Lokey Revenue Up 13% on M&A Fees

Investment bank Houlihan Lokey reports a 13% increase in revenue, fuelled by higher fees from mergers and acquisitions activities in the latest financial period.

Fed Holds Rates Despite Trump Pressure

The US Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% despite pressure from Donald Trump to cut them, citing solid economic expansion and inflation concerns.

Tesla Revenue Drops 11% Amid AI Pivot

Tesla reports first-ever yearly revenue decline with automotive revenues down 11% in 2025, as Elon Musk redirects focus toward robotics and AI technologies.

Microsoft Beats Forecasts Amid AI Boom

Microsoft reports strong Q2 revenues of $81.27bn, exceeding expectations despite slowing cloud growth, as CEO Satya Nadella highlights AI business expansion.

Fed Holds Rates as Trump Pressures Powell

The US Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts, keeping rates at 3.5%-3.75%, despite intense pressure from the Trump administration and a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell.

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