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• NGX Market Capitalization Hits N145.3 Trillion as Investors Secure N5.5 Trillion Weekly Gain

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian equities market maintained a bullish trajectory throughout the week ending April 25, 2026, with the All-Share Index appreciating by nearly 4%. Financial services domin...

• Wall Street Records Third Consecutive Peak as Iranian Maritime De-escalation Triggers Sharp Decline in Global Energy Costs

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  Major U.S. stock indices surged to historic highs on Friday after Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz led to a significant retreat in oil prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

• Israeli Shekel Hits 31 Year High Against Dollar Amid Growing Geopolitical Optimism and Economic Resilience

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Israel

  The Israeli shekel has reached its strongest valuation since 1995, trading near the psychological threshold of NIS 3 to the dollar. Market analysts attribute this significant appre...

• Market Rally Ignited by U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire: Nvidia Breaks Sideways Funk While Defense Sector Eyes New Spending Priorities

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  The announcement of a cease-fire deal between the United States and Iran has triggered a broad relief rally across global markets. Technology giant Nvidia is seeing upward momentum...

• Larry Gies’ Madison Air Targets $13.2 Billion Valuation in Landmark U.S. Industrial IPO

  Published: Apr 7, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Madison Air Solutions Corp has launched its initial public offering with a target valuation of $13.2 billion, seeking to raise up to $2.23 billion amid a volatile 2026 market. Driv...

• US Stock Futures Climb as Iran War De-escalation Optimism Lifts Sentiment

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Global equity markets experienced a significant relief rally on Wednesday as U.S. stock futures extended gains following signals of a potential wind-down in the Middle East conflic...

• Chinese EV Stocks Plunge as Cooling Demand and Aggressive Price Wars Trigger Global Investor Sell Off

  Published: Feb 25, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Shares in major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have experienced significant volatility as a cooling domestic market and persistent price wars weigh on profitability. Invest...