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Apollo’s Jim Zelter Looks Ahead to 2026

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter looks at some of the expectations for the year ahead while highlighting this year’s strengths in the M&A market and the “amazingly resilient” US economy.

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter looks at some of the expectations for the year ahead while highlighting this year’s strengths in the M&A market and the “amazingly resilient” US economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Perwyn Divests Interact Software to Castik Capital in 3.2x Return Deal

Perwyn has signed an agreement to sell its stake in Interact Software to funds managed by Castik Capital, achieving a significant 3.2x return on its investment. This transaction highlights Interact's impressive growth and strong positioning in the SaaS industry, particularly in enhancing internal communication for large organizations.

AUB Group Shares Plummet as EQT and CVC Abandon AUD 5.25 Billion Takeover Bid

AUB Group's stock experienced a significant decline after EQT and CVC Asia Pacific pulled out of their AUD 5.25 billion ($3.44 billion) takeover attempt. The consortium's withdrawal has raised concerns among investors, leading to a 17.5% drop in AUB's share price.

UK’s Troubled OBR Complained to Treasury About Budget Leaks

Britain’s fiscal watchdog complained to senior Treasury officials over leaks to media about the state of the economy in the build up to last week’s budget.

Britain’s fiscal watchdog complained to senior Treasury officials over leaks to media about the state of the economy in the build up to last week’s budget.

This top-performing emerging-markets fund manager says his asset class can be an AI play too

Emerging markets have performed strongly this year, in part on dollar weakness also owing to better economic policies, argues this fund manager.

Emerging markets have performed strongly this year, in part on dollar weakness also owing to better economic policies, argues this fund manager.

Bitcoin Erases Some Losses, BOE UK Lender Stress Tests Show Resilience | The Opening Trade 12/2

Bitcoin halted its slide and stocks staged a cautious comeback as a global flight from risky assets eased.

Bitcoin halted its slide and stocks staged a cautious comeback as a global flight from risky assets eased. The Bank of England cut its estimate of how much Tier 1 capital the UK's banking sector needs to around 13% of risk-weighted assets. The central bank also warned about growing risks from a profitable fixed-income hedge fund strategy known as the basis trade and called on market participants to manage their risk-taking to avoid a disruptive...

Jury Trials to Be Scrapped in England for Complex Financial Crimes

Juries will be scrapped in England and Wales for a range of criminal trials, including the most complex financial crime, in the biggest shake-up of the country’s justice system in decades.

Juries will be scrapped in England and Wales for a range of criminal trials, including the most complex financial crime, in the biggest shake-up of the country’s justice system in decades.

EU’s Former Top Diplomat, Official Arrested in Fraud Probe

Federica Mogherini, the former head of the European Union’s diplomatic arm, as well as a top EU official were both detained by Belgian police following raids into suspected fraud.

Federica Mogherini, the former head of the European Union’s diplomatic arm, as well as a top EU official were both detained by Belgian police following raids into suspected fraud.

M&A Volume Set to Top $5 Trillion in 2025, Says Apollo’s Zelter

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter says that M&A activity is set to reach near-record performance this year, with a volume north of $5 trillion, partially helped by the fact that the Trump administration is “much more comfortable with large industrial mergers.

Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter says that M&A activity is set to reach near-record performance this year, with a volume north of $5 trillion, partially helped by the fact that the Trump administration is “much more comfortable with large industrial mergers.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Vale, Glencore Mull Joint Canada Project to Tap Copper Rally

Vale SA and Glencore Plc are considering a joint copper project in Canada as the two companies look to increase their exposure to a metal projected to be in short supply as the world electrifies.

Vale SA and Glencore Plc are considering a joint copper project in Canada as the two companies look to increase their exposure to a metal projected to be in short supply as the world electrifies.

If you’re this type of investor, get out of the stock market — now

The economy and the stock market are at a breaking point.

The economy and the stock market are at a breaking point. Here’s what to do, depending on your age.

Bitcoin Jumps Back Above $90,000 After Bruising Selloff

Bitcoin climbed back above $90,000 on Tuesday, recovering from a bruising selloff that caught Wall Street off guard and erased nearly $1 billion in fresh leveraged bets.

Bitcoin climbed back above $90,000 on Tuesday, recovering from a bruising selloff that caught Wall Street off guard and erased nearly $1 billion in fresh leveraged bets. The rebound offered a brief respite in a months-long rout, but traders remain cautious, with sentiment still fragile and signs of stress persisting across crypto markets.

Goodbye, bull market: This spot-on indicator is saying what you don’t want to hear

Market timers have reached a point of extreme exuberance.

Market timers have reached a point of extreme exuberance. That’s bearish for stocks and gold.

Gunvor Gets an All-American CEO as Törnqvist Exits

The credentials of the trader’s new CEO may help reassure the US administration.

The credentials of the trader’s new CEO may help reassure the US administration.

Russia's Surging Oil Exports Stuck at Sea as Curbs Slow Delivery

The amount of Russian crude on tankers rose by more than 20% since the end of August.

The amount of Russian crude on tankers rose by more than 20% since the end of August

Switzerland to Tighten Rules on Some Foreign Investments

Switzerland will tighten rules around foreign investment as a shifting geopolitical backdrop pushes countries to take measures to protect domestic companies and industries.

Switzerland will tighten rules around foreign investment as a shifting geopolitical backdrop pushes countries to take measures to protect domestic companies and industries.

Bitcoin still has one thing going for it that investors are missing

Governments increasingly are using cryptocurrency to gain geopolitical power and independence from the dollar.

Governments increasingly are using cryptocurrency to gain geopolitical power and independence from the dollar.

Michael Burry on why he stopped managing his hedge fund: ‘I think the stock market could be in for a number of bad years.’

In the “Against the Rules” podcast that was released, Michael Burry explained why he deregistered his hedge fund last month.

In the “Against the Rules” podcast that was released, Michael Burry explained why he deregistered his hedge fund last month.

Europe Is Nearing Deal to End Russian Fossil Fuels Imports

The European Union is closing in on a deal to phase out Russian fossil fuels, a move that will embed into law the end of the bloc’s reliance on its former top energy supplier.

The European Union is closing in on a deal to phase out Russian fossil fuels, a move that will embed into law the end of the bloc’s reliance on its former top energy supplier.

Hungary Requests More Than $20 Billion in EU Defense Funds

Hungary has raised its request for European Union defense funds to €17.

Hungary has raised its request for European Union defense funds to €17.4 billion ($20.2 billion), money the government says will help upgrade its military and cut the highest financing cost in the bloc.