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Brazil’s Central Bank orders liquidation of Will Financeira after Banco Master collapse

On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank ordered the extrajudicial liquidation of Will Financeira SA Crédito, Financiamento e Investimento, also referred to as Will Bank, after having resolved earlier on the day resolution measures previously applied to Banco Master. On November 18, 2025, the central bank issued a decree to liquidate Banco Master due to issues with Will

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From Greenland to canola: how geopolitics is changing trade, commodity markets

Global trade policy is rapidly transforming into a strategic instrument, evidenced by “The Greenland episode” and Canada’s notable pivot toward China.  This shift is creating a unique market environment where stable financial conditions coexist with increasingly turbulent commodity pricing, a divide set to define the near future, according to Rystad Energy’s Chief Economist, Claudio Galimberti.

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Tesla stocks slip in red: why investors are booking profits ahead of Q4 earnings

Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) has fallen into the red on Friday as investors trim positions ahead of the automaker’s Q4 2025 earnings report scheduled for January 28 after market close. The stock has drifted lower this week on profit-taking concerns, driven by a confluence of near-term questions about vehicle volumes, margins, and Tesla’s strategic shift

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Easing Iran tensions erase oil’s risk premium, but analysts warn volatility ahead

Oil prices face mounting fundamental pressure as potential shifts in global oversupply dynamics emerge, driven by China’s decelerating stockpiling, which is tied to the rise of electric vehicles curbing oil demand. However, short-term supply risks are expected to provide a counteracting risk premium. Analysts with ING Group believe that even as tensions in Iran and

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Why CEOs and CISOs are split on AI-driven cyber risk

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity faster than many companies can adjust their defences. It is helping organisations spot threats earlier, automate responses, and patch vulnerabilities more quickly. But the same tools are also being used by cybercriminals to scale attacks, create smarter phishing, and exploit weaknesses at speed. A new survey from corporate insurer Axis

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Wall Street’s top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds

Wall Street’s largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy earlier fears of a slowdown. The fourth-quarter earnings season, led by results from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, underscored a renewed sense of confidence

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Tesla stock plunges on Wednesday: why Elon Musk’s latest move may backfire

Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) faced some beating on Wednesday after Elon Musk announced that Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving (FSD) as a standalone purchase option after February 14, 2026. The company will be shifting the system exclusively to a $99-per-month subscription model, Elon Musk added. The surprise move knocked Tesla’s stock down roughly 1.5%

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Brazil police raid investor Nelson Tanure in Banco Master probe

On Wednesday, Brazil’s Federal Police executed search and seizure orders on businessman and investor Nelson Tanure as part of the second phase of Operation Compliance Zero, a broad investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Banco Master and related entities. Tanure is well-known in Brazil’s corporate environment, particularly for his investments in financially distressed enterprises. According

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Duolingo stock forecast as CEO warns of “near-term tradeoffs”

Duolingo stock crashed to its lowest level since August 2024, continuing a downward trend that started in May last year when it peaked at $544. It has dropped by 70% below its all-time high, erasing billions of dollars in value as its valuation plunged to $7.48 billion. CFO departure concerns as management warns of short-term

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US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean as actions against Venezuelan oil continue

The United States has seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, as per a Reuters report. This marks the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to restrict Venezuelan oil exports, the report added. Data from the shipping database Equasis shows the tanker was operating under a false Timor-Leste flag.

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