Stock Market stories

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.

London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.

Zopa teams with Upvest to launch investment accounts with a GBP £1 minimum, aiming to make investing accessible to millions of UK savers.

Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

Abolishing the UK's share tax could revive retail investor engagement and boost economic growth, urging inclusion in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Around 4.7 million UK adults hold paper share certificates, with most unlikely to digitise before the government-mandated 2027 deadline, study reveals.

Palantir's soaring AI implementation success highlights a critical global demand gap, signaling the need for hundreds of similar firms by 2026.

Nearly one in three Singapore retail investors use AI tools for investing, far surpassing the global rate of 19%, with many valuing time-saving and tech potential.

DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.

Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

LG Electronics India debuts on the National Stock Exchange, raising USD $1.31 billion and unveiling plans to deepen local manufacturing and market presence.

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX’s 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

TELUS plans to buy all remaining shares of TELUS Digital for USD $539 million, valuing the deal at USD $2.9 billion to boost AI and SaaS capabilities.

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

PKF Littlejohn adopts ControlUp's platform to enhance IT monitoring, supporting its goal to nearly double staff amid rapid UK expansion.

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

Datadog joins the S&P 500 after reporting USD $2.8 billion revenue, marking a 26% rise as cloud and AI markets expand globally.