Asia Stocks Surge, US Markets Mixed, Crypto Custody Arrives

Nepal’s Ministry of Finance has officially approved a new public corporation policy aiming to boost efficiency and competitiveness by transforming state outfits into leaner, market-driven entities.

DeLeion Capital has unveiled an institutional-grade custody platform that blends bank-style security measures with blockchain agility, catering to investors wary of unprotected private keys.

The boards of Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank and Vestjysk Bank have signed an agreement to merge, aiming to achieve scale, trim costs and support net interest margin expansion in Denmark’s regional banking sector.

A Precedence Research report forecasts the global wound care biologics market will grow from USD 6.23 billion in 2025 to USD 11.22 billion by 2034, driven by North American dominance and rising Asia-Pacific demand.

Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN chair and new G20 observer role has fostered a diplomatic bridge to Latin America, culminating in key trade and infrastructure agreements with Brazil.

The S&P 500 benchmark hides a mixed bag: while utilities and select REITs offer covered-call potential, one stock grappling with margin pressure warrants caution until its fundamentals stabilize.

NB Private Equity Partners reported a share transaction in its own stock, reflecting board confidence in underlying asset valuations amid fluctuating secondary market conditions.

JDE Peet’s delivered on free-cash-flow growth targets and maintained its 2025 guidance, underlining management’s commitment to sustainable distributions for dividend-growth portfolios.

Failing to report crypto gains can trigger hefty fines and legal entanglements; this guide explains the real consequences for unreported digital-asset income.

Coforge Ltd’s stock jumped after an 86% year-over-year profit surge in Q2, prompting bullish brokerage revisions and renewed interest in IT services names.

Readers share their retirement drawdown strategies, highlighting diverse approaches to income planning, from sequence-of-returns concerns to tax-efficient withdrawal ordering.

In an in-depth interview, Lenskart’s CEO discusses refocusing on core eyewear sales and scaling operations, offering insights relevant to consumer-discretionary investors.

Asian markets surged as investors cheered progress on major trade negotiations, driving confidence across equity and commodity sectors.

The Indian rupee rallied in October, bolstered by proactive RBI interventions and strong foreign inflows into equities and bonds.

Daimler Truck saw notable price movement on the XTRA, prompting analysts to debate the implications for future industrial and logistics sector valuations.