European shares were subdued, weighed down by the construction sector, after Sika AG dropped 9.5% on weaker-than-expected results . The latest US inflation reading failed to change the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was down about 0.1% by the close. Energy shares outperformed, while telecom and auto stocks were among the biggest laggards. Orsted A/S jumped 5...
European shares were subdued, weighed down by the construction sector, after Sika AG dropped 9.5% on weaker-than-expected results . The latest US inflation reading failed to change the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was down about 0.1% by the close. Energy shares outperformed, while telecom and auto stocks were among the biggest laggards. Orsted A/S jumped 5.4% after a US judge ruled the renewable energy producer can resume building a wind-farm project off the coast of Rhode Island while it challenges the government’s latest stop-work order. Europe’s main equity benchmark has had a stellar start to the year, prompting debate over how much good news is already priced in. The gauge’s 14-day relative strength index has climbed above 80, a reading that suggests that a period of consolidation lies ahead or that a market top may not be far off. On Tuesday, data showed underlying US inflation rose in December by less than expected. While the figures bolstered expectations for the Fed to lower interest rates by mid-year, there were minimal odds of action later this month. “Today’s report did little to suggest that excessive price pressures will ease anytime soon,” said Atakan Bakiskan , US economist at Berenberg. “The recent criminal investigation could give Fed officials further reasons to avoid any additional rate cuts in the near term.” For more on equity markets: A Case Builds Against a Too Hot European Market: Taking Stock M&A Watch Europe: Teneo, Engineering, Smith & Nephew, Ams-Osram Middle East IPO Rebound Hinges on Fate of Key Deals: ECM Watch US Stock Futures Fall; American Express, Walmart Fall Unhealthy Hiring: The London Rush You want more news on this market? Click here for a curated First Word channel of actionable news from Bloomberg and select sources. It can be customized to your preferences by clicking into Actions on the toolbar or hitting the HELP key for assistance. To subscribe to a daily list of European analys...
One of the biggest rumors about Social Security today is that the program is on the verge of going bankrupt. And it's a rumor that may be causing retirees and working Americans alike undue stress. The reality is that right now, Social Security's worst-case scenario involves the program cutting benefits . That's not a great thing, of course, but it's far less scary than the idea of Social Security ...
One of the biggest rumors about Social Security today is that the program is on the verge of going bankrupt. And it's a rumor that may be causing retirees and working Americans alike undue stress. The reality is that right now, Social Security's worst-case scenario involves the program cutting benefits . That's not a great thing, of course, but it's far less scary than the idea of Social Security not paying benefits at all. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
2025 年,AI 行业的叙事逻辑正在发生暴力拆解。当千亿美金的资本支出(CapEx)撞上增长乏力的营收账本,关于「泡沫」的审判席位已经坐满。从 Alphabet 蒸发的 2,000 亿市值到 ChatGPT 惊人的亏损黑洞,技术似乎正在被迫向务实主义低头。 2025 年以来,围绕人工智能巨额投入与商业回报之间的「鸿沟」日益成为舆论焦点。一方面,全球科技巨头继续押注 AI 基础设施和算法研发,背书 AI 是下一轮产业革命引擎;另一方面,资本市场、宏观分析师和独立观察者也开始密切关注 AI 企业的股价表现。 以美国市场为例, NVIDIA 在 2025 年股价屡创新高 ,反映出投资者对其 AI 芯片业务的追捧;微软、谷歌和 Meta 等公司虽然整体表现强劲,但涨幅呈现结构性差异,部分板块调整压力加大。在中国市场,阿里巴巴股价在年内触及多年高点,腾讯、百度等 AI 相关股票亦表现活跃,显示出市场对 AI 应用与基础设施国产化的持续关注。整体来看, 全球资本市场对 AI 产业的定价仍维持在较高估值区间, 这一背景也成为当前「AI 泡沫」讨论的重要前提。 各国媒体和智库也直言不讳:许多 AI 公司尚未形成稳健的盈利模式,巨额资本支出虽可短期拉动估值,却未必能带来持久利润。同时,大厂财报显示,AI 投资已深刻影响利润率和现金流表现,市场对「大投入是否大回报」提出实质性拷问。甚至有评论将当下的 AI 投资浪潮比作历史性的豪赌,倘若回报不能兑现,其规模与影响不亚于过去的互联网泡沫。在这种大背景下, 对 AI 投入与商业回报的评估已从技术精英主义转向财政务实检视,而这一检视首先聚焦于承载巨额资本的 ToB 与 ToC 两大核心赛道。 千亿级 AI 投入困局:ToB 回报正被系统性稀释 2025 年的全球企业级(ToB) AI 市场,正上演一场 「投入—盈利」 的非对称循环。亚马逊、谷歌等科技巨头凭借资本与技术优势大举押注,却深陷 「越扩张越承压」 的困境。它们的实践印证了行业残酷现实:ToB AI 的商业化突破,远比算力堆砌更复杂。 亚马逊 AWS:算力扩张下的盈利矛盾 作为云计算领军者,亚马逊在 AI 基础设施的投入极为激进。2025 年,AWS 资本支出预计 1,250 亿美元,主要用于扩建 AI 数据中心和自研芯片 Trainium 系列。2027 年预计实现翻倍扩张。 其中...
Global GP LLC, serving as the general partner of Global Partners LP (NYSE:GLP) , acquired 3,917 common units in open-market transactions on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8, 2025, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value and post-transaction value are based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.16). Continue reading
Global GP LLC, serving as the general partner of Global Partners LP (NYSE:GLP) , acquired 3,917 common units in open-market transactions on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8, 2025, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value and post-transaction value are based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.16). Continue reading
Indian digital insurer Acko Technology & Services Pvt. has invited pitches from investment banks for a potential initial public offering to raise as much as $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The IPO, which may include a mix of primary shares and secondary sales by existing investors, is likely to be launched in the second half of the year, the people said, asking not to b...
Indian digital insurer Acko Technology & Services Pvt. has invited pitches from investment banks for a potential initial public offering to raise as much as $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The IPO, which may include a mix of primary shares and secondary sales by existing investors, is likely to be launched in the second half of the year, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Acko is expected to appoint advisers in the coming weeks, they said. Deliberations are ongoing and the terms of the potential offering could still change. A representative for the company didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Acko, which has General Atlantic Service Co. , Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Accel Capital among its backers, provides online insurance for car, health and travel with features like zero paperwork, instant renewals, same-day claim settlements, according to its website . The planned IPO will add to a growing list of offerings in India as companies rush to raise funds in a market that’s seeing surging inflows from mutual funds. India ranked among the world’s busiest IPO markets in 2025, with companies raising about 1.95 trillion rupees ($21.6 billion), exceeding the previous year’s record of 1.73 trillion rupees, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) are using AI (artificial intelligence) to improve their products and sell more services. And both of the e-commerce giants have massive online shopping platforms that touch millions of consumers and businesses every day. But which of these two companies makes for a better growth stock to buy right now? The answer will boil down to a few thi...
Both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) are using AI (artificial intelligence) to improve their products and sell more services. And both of the e-commerce giants have massive online shopping platforms that touch millions of consumers and businesses every day. But which of these two companies makes for a better growth stock to buy right now? The answer will boil down to a few things, including the companies' momentum today, the durability of their underlying businesses, and their stocks' valuations. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
The lawyer representing a former Apple Daily senior executive has said his client regretted not standing firmly by her journalistic principles against the editorial interference of her ex-boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. Three High Court judges adjourned sentencing Lai and eight others until an unspecified date after defence lawyers wrapped up their mitigation arguments at West Kowloon Court on Tuesday. ...
The lawyer representing a former Apple Daily senior executive has said his client regretted not standing firmly by her journalistic principles against the editorial interference of her ex-boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. Three High Court judges adjourned sentencing Lai and eight others until an unspecified date after defence lawyers wrapped up their mitigation arguments at West Kowloon Court on Tuesday. Appeals for leniency were made on behalf of six former senior executives of Apple Daily, who pleaded...