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He turned down $1.2 billion from Stripe. Now his company is worth $8 billion
In 2018, Stripe offered to buy fintech company Airwallex for $1.2 billion. They said no. Seven years later, the company is worth $8 billion and serves over 200,000 customers globally. Jack Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Airwallex, helped build one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies, now valued at $8 billion and generating more than […]
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Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal
The Macquarie Group Ltd. logo is displayed on the facade of the Macquarie Group Building in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, April 27, 2012. Ian Waldie | Bloomberg via Getty Images Shares of Australia’s Qube Holdings jumped to a record high Monday after the ports and logistics company agreed to be taken over by a consortium […]
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The NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Here’s why next year’s going to be even bigger
Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold (14) in action, under center vs New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA on Feb. 8, 2026. Jamie Schwaberow | Sports Illustrated | Getty Images The Super Bowl is ended last week, but plans for the 2026 NFL season are already in place. In the days leading up […]
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BTS comeback tour turbocharges concert tourism, with hotel searches jumping as much as 6,700%
Concert tourism is expected be one of the travel industry’s more lucrative drivers this year, according to Trip.com, and the upcoming global comeback tour by K-pop group BTS appears to be reinforcing that trend. Flights and hotel rooms at their tour locations — in 34 cities across Asia, North and South America, Australia, Europe and […]
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Japan stocks extend post-election rally with Nikkei 225 breaching 58,000 for the first time
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 on Thursday hit 58,000 for the first time in history, extending its post-election rally to fresh highs, fueled by renewed confidence in domestic politics and the ruling administration’s economic agenda. The Topix […]
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Asia markets mostly fall, tracking Wall Street losses as tech sell-off continues
Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., displays an AMD Instinct MI455X GPU during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Thursday as the tech sell-off on Wall Street gained momentum, with cryptocurrencies also falling. Notably, Advanced […]
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Gold extends gains, breaking past $5,000; Asia stocks mostly track Wall Street losses on tech pullback
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Wednesday, tracking Wall Street losses after a sell-off in U.S. technology stocks weighed on sentiment, while gold extended gains for a second day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 1.2%, dragged by tech […]
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Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s
A 13-year-old boy poses at his home as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in Sydney on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) Saeed Khan | Afp | Getty Images Spain announced plans on Tuesday to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s as part […]
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Gold prices fall over 4%; Asia-Pacific shares trade mixed after Trump says he will name new Fed chair
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Gold and silver prices fell on Friday after hitting a record high on Thursday. Spot gold prices declined over 4% to $5,156.64 per ounce. The yellow metal remained around 20% higher year to date. Silver […]
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Gold prices jump more than 3% as Asia markets set to trade mixed after U.S. Fed holds rates
An aerial view of Singapore’s skyline. Tong Thi Viet Phuong | Moment | Getty Images Spot gold prices rose to a fresh record Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve overnight kept its benchmark rate steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The bullion rose more than 3% to breach the $5,500 per ounce […]
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