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Spirits Industry Faces $22B Hangover as Pandemic Boom Turns to Inventory Glut
Global spirits giants like Diageo & Pernod Ricard grapple with a $22 billion inventory glut as post-pandemic demand slumps, threatening price wars.
Markets Bet on Trump's Greenland Deal Post-Davos, Says Expert Ajay Bagga
Market expert Ajay Bagga says investors expect a negotiated US-Greenland deal after Davos, preventing a major, lasting shock to US Treasuries.
Japan's Bond Yields Surge on Political Shift, Trump Tariff Fears: Ajay Bagga
Expert Ajay Bagga explains the surge in Japan's bond yields driven by new political leadership, fiscal stimulus expectations, and global tariff volatility.
Geopolitics Heats Up: Venezuela, Greenland, Iran Flashpoints Threaten Markets
Allianz report warns escalating tensions in Venezuela, Greenland annexation threats, and Iran instability pose severe tail risks to global GDP and markets.
South Korea's Exports Surge 14.9% in January on Chip Boom
South Korea's exports rose 14.9% in early January, driven by a 70% surge in semiconductor shipments. Trade data shows growth with China and the US.
Sony Hands Bravia TV Control to China's TCL in Major Joint Venture
Sony sells 51% stake in home entertainment unit to TCL. New JV to make Sony-branded TVs using TCL display tech from 2027.
Elon Musk Polls X Users: Should I Buy Ryanair After CEO Clash?
Elon Musk asks X users if he should buy Ryanair after a public clash with CEO Michael O'Leary over Starlink rejection. Poll gets 750k+ votes.
Hyundai Hits $67.7B Market Cap on Robotics, Self-Driving Optimism
Hyundai Motor's market value briefly surpassed $67.7 billion, fueled by investor optimism for its robotics and autonomous driving projects like Boston Dynamics.
BingX Drives into F1 as Scuderia Ferrari HP's First Crypto Partner
BingX becomes the first-ever crypto exchange partner for Scuderia Ferrari HP in a multi-year alliance merging high-performance racing with digital innovation.
BingX TradFi Hits $1B Daily Volume, Gold Trades Top $500M
BingX achieves over $1B in 24-hour TradFi volume, with its Gold product exceeding $500M, highlighting strong platform growth and user adoption.
Global Supply Chains Face Permanent Volatility, Resilience Now Key Growth Driver
WEF report reveals global supply chains face permanent disruption, forcing leaders to prioritize resilience as a primary driver of growth over pure efficiency.
Foreign Investors Flee China for Emerging Markets Amid Deflation, Trade Woes
Analysis shows FDI and portfolio flows leaving China for other EMs due to deflation, trade diversion, and geopolitical fears, with growth estimates slashed.
WEF Economists Warn of 2026 Global Slowdown Amid Debt, AI Risks
Over half of WEF chief economists expect global conditions to weaken in 2026 due to mounting debt, AI volatility, and trade realignments.
HD Construction Equipment Targets $5.9B Revenue in First Year Post-Merger
HD Hyundai's construction machinery unit sets ambitious first-year targets, leveraging merger synergies and major global orders for growth.
Jefferies Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Shifts to Gold
Jefferies' Greed & Fear report removes its Bitcoin allocation, citing long-term quantum computing risks to cryptography. Funds shift to gold and gold stocks.
TSMC Eyes 30% Sales Surge in 2026, Boosts Capex for AI Boom
TSMC projects nearly 30% sales growth in 2026, driven by AI, and plans a major capital expenditure increase of up to 37%.
South Korea's Auto Exports Hit Record $72B in 2025 on Green Car Boom
South Korea's auto exports reached a record $72 billion in 2025, driven by surging global demand for eco-friendly and used vehicles.
BP Faces $5B Hit as Green Energy Shift Triggers Massive Impairments
BP expects $4-5B in Q4 impairments from its energy transition businesses, as it reallocates capital back to oil and gas.
Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Sinks Amex, Bank Stocks 4-8%
Amex stock fell 4.3% as Trump pushes a 10% cap on credit card rates, threatening industry profits and sparking a broad market sell-off.
South Korea's Economic Outlook: Why 40% of Manufacturers Fear Downturn
A new KCCI poll reveals 40% of South Korean manufacturers expect a 2025 economic downturn, citing FX volatility and Trump-era trade uncertainties.
Paramount Sues Warner Bros. Over Netflix Deal, Claims It Undervalues Shareholders
Paramount Skydance sues Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging its $82.7B Netflix deal is inferior to Paramount's $30/share all-cash takeover offer.
Maersk Eyes Ethanol Fuel to Cut Shipping Emissions, Reduce China Dependence
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc says the firm is exploring ethanol fuel to decarbonize shipping and diversify green fuel supply away from China.
LG Display CEO Vows OLED Price Cuts to Counter China's LCD Challenge
LG Display CEO announces plans to improve OLED price competitiveness to counter China's rise in the LCD market and target new sectors like humanoid robots.
2026 Markets: AI Boom & Cautious Rate Cuts Drive Cautious Optimism
Report projects cautious 2026 optimism with AI investment boom, selective rate cuts, and strong growth led by US and India. Key risks highlighted.
US Oil Giants Eye Venezuela Return, Cite Trump Security Pledges
Top US oil executives signal readiness to invest in Venezuela, citing new security guarantees from the Trump administration as a key condition.