The Tech Boom Is Over?
Despite reporting stellar results for the second quarter, many tech companies were punished by investors for their more cautious forecasts. Major lockdown-winners are now warning that growth going forward might be pressured as consumers get back to their pre-pandemic lives.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Naked Raises Fresh Cash From Naspers
South African insurtech startup, Naked, has raised $ 11m from Naspers. The platform was founded in 2018 by Alex Thomson, Sumarie Greybe and Ernest North.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Fortinet, Cybersecurity Leader
Founded back in 2000 by Ken Xie and Michael Xie, and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has grown to become one of the largest automated cybersecurity solutions providers globally.
Go Deeper (7 min read)Higher Interest Rates? Bullard Says "Yes"
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard thinks that the pandemic may have pushed the U.S. into an era of stronger growth and higher productivity. In contrast with the last decade of low growth, low productivity and low inflation.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Invest In China? Today?
The Chinese Government has taken extraordinary measures to keep its tech giants in check. It started with Alibaba and Jack Ma and has now expanded to Tencent, DiDi, Meituan and many other tech leaders.
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In June, inflation continued its rapid ascend, rising at its fastest pace in nearly 13 years amid an ongoing increase in the cost of used vehicles, food and energy.
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PagSeguro, Powering LATAM's Payments
Founded back in September 2006 by Universo Online (UOL) and headquartered in Sao Paulo, PagSeguro has grown to become one of Brazil’s largest provider of financial services.
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China's Bitcoin Crackdown
China's central bank has called for the shutdown of a company that, "was suspected of providing software services for virtual currency transactions". The People's Bank of China also warned institutions not to provide other services related to virtual currency.
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Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, is going public. The money transfer company has decided to list directly on the London Stock Exchange.
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Shortages Cool Down Growth
The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday that its non-manufacturing activity index has fallen to 60.1 while it stood at 64.0 in May. A reading above 50 indicates growth in the services sector, which accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.
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Didi Gets Slammed
The shares of Didi Global last traded at about $12, well below their initial price of $16.65 on June 30 - a fall in market capitalisation of about $19 billion.
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