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Shanghai Rally Stalls as Geopolitics, Policy Shift Weigh on Markets
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.9% this week, retreating from a decade peak as Middle East tensions and China's measured policy signals cooled investor sentiment. The CSI300 dropped 1.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng slumped 3.3%.
Indian Markets Plunge as Oil Spike Triggers Sharp Selloff
Indian equities suffered their steepest weekly decline in more than a year, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both dropping 2.9%. The rupee breached 92 against the dollar, prompting a significant RBI intervention to stabilize the currency.
Shenzhen ChiNext Reforms Unveiled Amid Weekly Market Declines
Chinese regulators announced updated listing standards for Shenzhen's ChiNext board to attract innovative firms, yet major indices posted weekly losses. The Shenzhen Component dropped 2.2%, while the Shanghai Composite declined 0.9%.
GlobalData Upgrades to LSE Main Market as MiniMax, Cinemark Show Divergent Paths
GlobalData Plc has moved to the London Stock Exchange's Main Market, marking a strategic milestone. Meanwhile, MiniMax Group shares rally on AI optimism despite financial concerns, and Cinemark Holdings appears undervalued amid strong momentum.
Mesoblast Surges on Ryoncil Sales, Sets $120M Revenue Target
Mesoblast Limited's stock climbed 3% in early U.S. trading following strong first-half results fueled by its newly launched cell therapy Ryoncil. The company has established a fiscal 2026 revenue target of $110-120 million for the product.
MakeMyTrip Acquires Majority Stake in Regional Tour Operator Flamingo
MakeMyTrip has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in regional tour operator Flamingo Transworld, strengthening its position in the growing holiday packages segment. The deal comes as the company's hotel and packages revenue rose 9.7% last quarter.
Sea Stock Retreats as Shopee's Slower Growth Outlook Raises Spending Concerns
Sea Ltd's stock gave back some of its prior-day gains after the company projected slower gross merchandise volume growth for its Shopee unit in 2026 alongside a significant quarterly cost increase, prompting investor reassessment of its spending plans.
Netskope Launches AI Security Guardrails Ahead of Key Earnings Report
Netskope has made its AI Guardrails product generally available, positioning the launch just before its March 11 AI event and Q4 earnings report. The company aims to help businesses secure generative AI use.
Ecopetrol Eyes 2026 Budget Hike Amid Oil Surge, Eyes Venezuela Entry
Colombia's Ecopetrol could revise its 2026 capital spending upward in April if current high oil prices persist. The state energy firm also continues to pursue U.S. approvals for potential ventures in neighboring Venezuela.
Okta's Q4 Results Top Estimates, Yet Growth Outlook Hits Post-IPO Low
Okta reported Q4 revenue of $761 million, up 11%, and adjusted EPS of $0.90, both exceeding expectations. However, the company forecast just 9% revenue growth for the current quarter, its slowest since going public.
Cintas Nears $5.2B Acquisition of UniFirst at $275/Share Premium
Cintas is reportedly close to finalizing a $5.2 billion acquisition of UniFirst at over $275 per share, representing a 64% premium. UniFirst shares surged 13.6% in premarket trading following the report.
Rentokil Posts Higher Profit, Boosts Termite Provision as Chair Plans Exit
Rentokil Initial announced a 4% increase in adjusted pretax profit for 2025, driven by improved North American performance. The company also significantly raised its provision for termite damage claims and revealed its chairman will step down.