World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts $138 billion in H1 profit

The Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNorway's massive sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday posted first-half profit of 1.48 trillion kroner ($138 billion), primarily driven by robust returns on its investments in technology stocks.The so-called Government Pension Fund...

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Apple supplier Foxconn’s second-quarter profit rises 6% on AI boom

Hon Hai Group's headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan.Ceng Shou Yi | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesApple supplier Foxconn reported on Wednesday a 6% rise in second-quarter net profit, driven by strong AI server demand as the company touted "strong growth momentum" from the technology boom.The Taiwanese company, the world's largest contract electronics maker, said net...

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Fuse CEO Interview: Future of DeFi and Financial Inclusion

In the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto space, Fuse stands out as a pioneering platform committed to transforming financial systems. Fintech Review spoke with Mark Smargon, the CEO of Fuse to understand how their decentralized platform is making waves by providing cost-effective, scalable, and secure payment solutions. With a...

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UBS second-quarter earnings 2024

General view of the UBS building in Manhattan, New York City, on June 5, 2023.Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | View Press | Corbis News | Getty ImagesSwiss banking giant UBS on Wednesday smashed net profit expectations for the second quarter, as revenue came in higher than expected.Net profit attributable to...

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