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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekIndia’s Aviation Regulator Deploys Teams to Monitor IndiGo Operations
In an unprecedented regulatory intervention, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stationed two on-site monitoring teams at the corporate headquarters of IndiGo, the nation’s largest carrier. This decisive action follows a week of operational chaos during which the airline canceled over 3,000 flights, causing massive air travel disruption and highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in its crew management and operational planning.
about India's Aviation Regulator Deploys Teams to Monitor IndiGo OperationsUS IPO Market Heats Up as Companies Eye Record Stock Highs
The US IPO market is showing signs of renewed vigor as companies, encouraged by near-record stock market highs, prepare to go public. Deal makers report a surge in behind-the-scenes activity, with many firms that delayed listings due to the government shutdown now lining up underwriting mandates. There is growing optimism that 2026 could be a breakout year for IPOs, especially from major private tech companies.
about US IPO Market Heats Up as Companies Eye Record Stock HighsNetflix to Acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery
In a move that could reshape the entertainment industry, Warner Bros. Discovery’s board has approved Netflix’s acquisition of the Warner Bros. studio assets, pending regulatory clearance. The deal, which would see Netflix maintain control of HBO Max and HBO while Warner Bros. Discovery spins off its major cable networks into a new entity, represents one of the most significant media consolidations in recent years. This strategic separation highlights the diverging paths of streaming-focused content and traditional cable television in a rapidly evolving market.
about Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. DiscoveryCapital Group Adapts as Passive Investing Erodes Active Management
For nearly a century, Capital Group cultivated an aura of discretion, so understated it didn’t even post a sign outside its Los Angeles headquarters. As the world’s largest active-only money manager, it built a formidable business serving millions of investors through its array of mutual funds. Yet, the seismic shift toward passive index investing and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past decade has fundamentally eroded its core franchise. Now, insiders signal the firm can no longer afford to watch from the sidelines, marking a potential inflection point for a financial giant long defined by its quiet confidence.
about Capital Group Adapts as Passive Investing Erodes Active ManagementDOJ Warns Private Markets Over Creative Valuations
Wall Street’s top prosecutor is sounding the alarm about creative accounting in private markets, with the Department of Justice now closely monitoring significant discrepancies in how firms value private assets. Jay Clayton, head of the DOJ’s Manhattan outpost, has identified ‘areas of concern’ as stark divergences in valuation practices draw increasing attention from market participants, academics, and now federal authorities, signaling a new era of regulatory scrutiny for the traditionally opaque private markets.
about DOJ Warns Private Markets Over Creative ValuationsIslamic Finance Body Delays Sukuk Rule Change
The global Islamic finance authority has postponed a controversial rule change for sukuk securities following significant investor backlash that warned of potential disruption to the $1 trillion market. The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions will conduct additional consultations with key stakeholders before finalizing its decision on Standard 62, reflecting the delicate balance required in governing Islamic financial instruments while maintaining market stability.
about Islamic Finance Body Delays Sukuk Rule ChangeG20 Pushes Financial Reform Despite Trump Absence
Global financial architecture reform remains a top priority for G20 nations as they convene for their annual summit, with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola asserting that the world can progress with or without United States participation. The declaration comes despite the notable absence of US President Donald Trump, signaling a determined push for international cooperation on economic governance. Lamola’s comments, delivered at the inaugural Bloomberg Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg, underscore the collective resolve among member nations to address systemic financial challenges through coordinated action.
about G20 Pushes Financial Reform Despite Trump AbsenceGoldman Sachs Women MD Promotions Hit 5-Year Low
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has promoted the smallest percentage of women to managing director since CEO David Solomon took leadership in 2018, with women comprising just 27% of the latest promotion class. This represents a significant decline from the 31% female representation in the 2023 promotion cycle, raising serious questions about the bank’s commitment to diversity and gender parity in senior leadership roles. The concerning trend has sparked broader discussion about whether similar patterns are emerging across Wall Street and the corporate landscape.
about Goldman Sachs Women MD Promotions Hit 5-Year LowParamount Skydance Raises Job Cuts Target to $3B Savings
Paramount Skydance has unveiled aggressive new cost-cutting measures in its first financial report since new investors assumed control in August, announcing plans for an additional 1,600 job cuts as part of a comprehensive strategy to achieve at least $3 billion in savings. The media conglomerate, which continues to pursue acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, simultaneously projected optimistic revenue growth of $30 billion for the coming year, slightly exceeding analyst expectations and signaling a dual focus on austerity and expansion under its new leadership.
about Paramount Skydance Raises Job Cuts Target to $3B SavingsApple Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates, Holiday Outlook Upbeat
Apple delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 7.9% to $102.5 billion, slightly exceeding analyst expectations of $102.2 billion. Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh provided an optimistic holiday season forecast, boosting confidence in the tech giant’s momentum despite ongoing challenges in the Chinese market. The company’s robust services growth and stronger performance from Mac and wearables divisions helped offset regional weaknesses, signaling Apple’s continued resilience in a challenging global economic environment.
about Apple Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates, Holiday Outlook UpbeatMeta’s AI Spending Spree Sinks Shares Despite Strong Earnings
Meta Platforms announced it will continue heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, causing shares to drop despite strong underlying earnings. The company reported a significant one-time tax charge that impacted third-quarter results, with analysts and wealth management experts weighing in on the implications for tech sector performance as the social media giant doubles down on its AI ambitions.
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