LAGOS – Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has raised over $200 million in a Series C funding round led by Development Partners International (DPI), aiming to expand its digital financial services across Africa and beyond. The round also saw participation from LeapFrog Investments, Visa, Google’s Africa Investment Fund, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Lightrock, Alder Tree…

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COPENHAGEN/LONDON – The chairman of Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) and six independent board members will resign following a dispute with the company’s controlling shareholder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, amid efforts to revive sales of its weight-loss drug Wegovy. The board shake-up comes after the drugmaker’s shares fell more than 40% this year, losing market share to…

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Nasdaq (NDAQ.O) surpassed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit as heightened market volatility and strong demand for its financial technology and regulatory solutions boosted revenue. The exchange reported an adjusted profit of $511 million (88 cents per share) for the quarter ended September 30, beating analysts’ average estimate of 85 cents per share. Shares rose…

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The Netherlands’ Economy Minister said on Tuesday that he had spoken with his Chinese counterpart regarding Nexperia BV, the Dutch semiconductor maker recently taken under government control. The move had prompted China to block exports, raising concerns for European carmakers that rely on Nexperia’s chips. Minister Vincent Karremans stated that he discussed “further steps toward…

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Wall Street saw mixed trading on Tuesday as investors navigated a wave of earnings reports from major companies, following a tech-led rally in the previous session. Analysts caution that stretched equity valuations and indexes near record highs could limit the sustainability of gains, meaning strong earnings may not be enough unless companies also demonstrate robust…

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While football fans across Europe are just settling into the 2025-26 season, Sweden’s Allsvenskan has already witnessed one of its most remarkable stories: Mjallby AIF, a club from a town of fewer than 1,000 residents, has claimed its first-ever top-flight title and earned a place in European competitions. From Near-Bankruptcy to Swedish Champions Mjallby’s journey…

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Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) surpassed Wall Street expectations in its third-quarter 2025 earnings, fueled by strong demand for zero-sugar beverages, Fairlife dairy products in the U.S., and sustained sales of its classic sodas in select international markets. Despite a challenging global economic environment, the beverage giant maintained its full-year revenue and profit guidance, highlighting the resilience…

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud computing provider, has restored normal operations after a major global outage disrupted thousands of websites, apps, and business operations worldwide. The outage, which began on Monday, impacted popular platforms such as Snapchat, Reddit, Venmo, Zoom, Coinbase, Robinhood, Fortnite, and Uber, highlighting the critical dependence of modern digital…

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening its position in cloud data management and cybersecurity, Veeam Software has announced that it will acquire data privacy and AI-focused software company Securiti AI for approximately $1.73 billion. The acquisition signals Veeam’s intent to expand its offerings to customers seeking robust solutions to manage and secure cloud data…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that it is “unclear” whether dozens of recent filings for highly leveraged ETFs — including 3x and 5x single-stock ETFs — will be approved. The comments highlight growing regulatory scrutiny amid market volatility and a U.S. government shutdown. Brian Daly, director of the SEC’s Division of…

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