Today: 29 April 2026

Davos 2026: PwC CEO survey flags 5-year low in revenue confidence as India jumps to No.2 investment pick

Davos 2026: PwC CEO survey flags 5-year low in revenue confidence as India jumps to No.2 investment pick

Just 30% of CEOs expect revenue growth in the next year, the lowest confidence in five years, PwC reported at Davos. Over half say AI investments have not produced significant financial returns. India now ties the UK and Germany as the second most popular destination for cross-border investment, behind the U.S. One in five CEOs worldwide cite high vulnerability to trade tariffs.
21 January 2026
Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill imposing new fines and equipment seizures for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting operations in regions with government bans. Repeat corporate offenders could face penalties up to 10 million roubles and suspension of activities. The draft also tightens reporting rules and penalizes miners exceeding electricity limits. Mining was legalized in 2024 but faces new regional restrictions.
21 January 2026
Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russian lawmakers submitted a bill imposing fines up to 10 million rubles and equipment seizure for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting unregistered operations in banned regions. The draft follows government efforts to curb power grid strain and recover billions in lost tax revenue. The bill has government backing and is set for parliamentary debate this spring.
21 January 2026
Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson shares fell 0.6% to US$74.46 in Singapore Wednesday after regulatory filings showed continued share buybacks and a completed cash acquisition of the remaining Mandarin Oriental stake. The company repurchased and cancelled over 100,000 shares this week, reducing issued capital. Allan & Gill Gray Foundation’s voting rights dipped just below 5%. Broader market sentiment remained cautious after a sharp U.S. selloff.
21 January 2026
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Keppel share price slips as SGX:BN4 eases for a second session

Keppel share price slips as SGX:BN4 eases for a second session

Keppel Ltd shares slipped 0.7% to S$10.72 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following broader market weakness. The stock has fallen for a second straight day, after closing at S$10.96 on Monday. Keppel filed a routine trust deed report tied to its US$5 billion note programme late Tuesday. The company said its Melbourne data-centre project will not significantly impact earnings or book value this year.
21 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries shares fell 1.6% to S$5.98 in Wednesday afternoon trading, hitting a one-week low ahead of a Jan 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition. Investors must submit questions by Jan 22 and proxy forms by Jan 27. The EGM will be held in person only. Sembcorp plans to fund the deal with a fully committed bridge loan, not new equity.
21 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock stalls at S$3.48 as global jitters keep SGX shipbuilder in check

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock stalls at S$3.48 as global jitters keep SGX shipbuilder in check

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares traded at S$3.48 mid-afternoon Wednesday, steady after two days of declines and 9.8 million shares exchanged. Short-selling rose to 3.2 million shares Tuesday as shipping stocks slid following CMA CGM’s Suez Canal rerouting. The company issued no new updates. Investors are watching global trade signals and upcoming remarks from President Trump at Davos.
21 January 2026
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UOL stock price climbs to S$10.31 as lower mortgage rates keep Singapore developers in focus

UOL stock price climbs to S$10.31 as lower mortgage rates keep Singapore developers in focus

UOL Group shares climbed 0.7% to S$10.31 in afternoon trading Wednesday, extending a two-day rally on volume of about 2.4 million shares. RHB maintained an overweight call on Singapore real estate stocks, citing lower mortgage rates and pent-up demand. Traders are watching for the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s quarterly property market update on Jan 23.
21 January 2026
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  • John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) Sees Unusual Volume Spike
    April 29, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT. The John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) experienced an unusual surge in trading volume Wednesday afternoon, with over 732,000 shares changing hands versus its typical three-month average of 27,000. Despite heightened activity, JHSC shares dipped 0.8% on the day. Key components driving volume included Mara Holdings, which fell 6.3% on a hefty 16.8 million shares traded, and Transocean, down 0.4% on 12.4 million shares. Vita Coco led gains within the ETF, surging 20.4%, while Siteone Landscape Supply struggled, shedding 17.2%. The wide swings among key holdings highlight the mixed sentiment within this small-cap multifactor ETF.

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General Dynamics Corporation Stock Jumps After Submarine Orders, Gulfstream Jets Lift 2026 Outlook

General Dynamics Corporation Stock Jumps After Submarine Orders, Gulfstream Jets Lift 2026 Outlook

29 April 2026
General Dynamics raised its 2026 profit outlook after first-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates, sending shares up 10.9% to $347.72. The company reported $1.4 billion in operating earnings and $13.5 billion in revenue, with Marine Systems revenue up 21% on submarine programs. Orders reached $26.6 billion, pushing backlog to $130.8 billion. General Dynamics ended the quarter with $3.7 billion in cash.
Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

29 April 2026
Teva reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share on $3.98 billion revenue, beating estimates as sales of Austedo, Ajovy, and Uzedy climbed. Shares jumped 11% in New York trading. The company agreed to buy Emalex Biosciences for $700 million upfront, adding a late-stage Tourette syndrome drug candidate. Global generics revenue fell 16% amid increased competition.
Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

29 April 2026
Silicon Motion reported first-quarter revenue of $342.1 million, up 105% from a year earlier, and forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates. Shares rose $45.09 to $194.27 in New York trading. The company cited strong demand for embedded storage controllers and AI-related enterprise storage. CEO Wallace Kou said its MonTitan SSD controller platform will enter volume production this quarter.
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