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05.02.26 - 03:18
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Alibaba, Kuaishou, SMIC drop in Hong Kong tech-stock sell-off as AI fears grip (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday in a technology sell-off as investors grew increasingly jittery about stretched valuations, heavy spending and worries about how artificial intelligence could undermine traditional business models.
The Hang Seng Index lost 0.8 per cent to 26,627.95 at the open, erasing the 0.1 per cent gain a day earlier. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.8 per cent. On the mainland, both the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.7 per cent.
Technology leaders......
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04.02.26 - 22:21
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Everest Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results (Business Wire)
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Annual Net Income of $1.6 billion and Net Operating Income of $1.9 billion
Annual 10.5% Net Income ROE and 12.4% Net Operating Income ROE; TSR of 13.1%
Repurchased $397 million of Common Shares During the QuarterHAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results.
Full-Year 2025 Highlights
Total Shareholder Return of 13.1%1; 10.5% Net Income ROE and 12.4% Operating Income ROE
$17.7 billion in gross written premium, a year-over-year decrease of 3.1% for the Group, 1.2% for Reinsurance, and 5.7% for Insurance on a comparable basis
Combined ratios of 98.6% for the Group, 91.7% for Reinsurance, and 114.6% for Insurance
Attritional combined ratios of 89.6% for the Group, 85.5% for Reinsurance, and 100.7% for Insurance
$757 million of pre-tax catastrophe losses net of recoveries and reinstatement premiums versus $...
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04.02.26 - 19:51
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Torq holt John White, CISO von Virgin Atlantic, als Leiter der Umstellung des Unternehmens auf agentenbasierte KI (Business Wire)
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Nachdem White die Cyberabwehr von Virgin Atlantic von Altsystemen auf die Torq-AI-SOC-Plattform umgestellt hat, unterstützt er nun globale CISOs bei der Umstellung auf agentenbasierten SicherheitsoperationenNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torq, der etablierte Marktführer für agentenbasierte Sicherheitsoperationen, gab heute bekannt, dass der ehemalige CISO von Virgin Atlantic, John White, als Field CISO zu Torq gewechselt ist. Nach der Serie-D-Finanzierungsrunde von Torq in Höhe von 140 Millionen US-Dollar wechselt White von der Kundenseite zum Führungsteam von Torq und treibt globale Unternehmens-CISOs dazu an, ihre Strategien zu modernisieren und echte agentenbasierte KI einzuführen.
White ist ein hoch angesehener Sicherheitsmanager mit mehr als 20 Jahren Führungserfahrung. Vor seiner Tätigkeit bei Virgin Atlantic baute er Sicherheitsfunktionen für globale Unternehmen wie ASOS, Liberty Global, AEG Europe und KPMG auf und transformierte diese. Dabei deckte er die Bereiche Einzelhandel, Telekommunikat...
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04.02.26 - 15:06
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Torq Lands Virgin Atlantic CISO John White to Lead Enterprise Shift to Agentic AI (Business Wire)
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After Transforming Virgin Atlantic's Cyber Defenses From Legacy Systems to the Torq AI SOC Platform, White Now Helps Global CISOs Navigate the Transition to Agentic Security OperationsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torq, the established agentic security operations leader, today announced former Virgin Atlantic CISO John White has joined Torq as Field CISO. Following Torq's $140M Series D, White shifts from the customer side to the Torq leadership team, propelling global enterprise CISOs to modernize their strategies and adopt true Agentic AI.
White is a highly respected security executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience. Prior to Virgin Atlantic, he built and transformed security functions for global organizations including ASOS, Liberty Global, AEG Europe, and KPMG, spanning retail, telecommunications, energy, and live entertainment.
At Virgin Atlantic, White did not just oversee security, he reinvented it. Leading a multi-year transformation across airline, cargo, and vacation businesses,...
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30.01.26 - 03:00
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NWD Opens 5%+ Higher as Investor Approach Confirmed (AAStocks)
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NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) opened 5.57% higher at HKD11.75, with a volume of 784,000 shares, involving HKD9.212 million.Regarding media speculation about potential new investors into it, NEW WORLD DEV has issued a statement, clarifying that Chow Tai Fook Enterprises confirmed that it had been approached by several potential invest......
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29.01.26 - 17:30
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NWD says parent approached by investors after report links Blackstone to stake sale (SCMP)
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New World Development (NWD), the embattled Hong Kong property developer, said late on Thursday that its parent, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), has been approached by potential investors after reports that CTFE may sell part of its stake to Blackstone.
Bloomberg reported early that Blackstone – the world's biggest asset manager – was in discussion to become the single largest shareholder of NWD, citing people familiar with the matter.
Under the proposed arrangement, the US alternative asset......
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28.01.26 - 14:51
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Hua Hong: 60% in 4 Wochen – China im KI- und Chip-Rausch (Der Aktionaer)
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Alibaba, Bytedance und Tencent dürfen H200-Chips von Nvidia kaufen. Diese News haben am Mittwoch eingeschlagen wie eine Bombe – im positiven Sinn. Der Hang Seng sprang um knapp drei, die laufende AKTIONÄR-Empfehlung Hua Hong sogar um mehr als sieben Prozent nach oben....
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28.01.26 - 10:30
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Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market (SCMP)
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Pop Mart extended its rally in Hong Kong on Wednesday after unveiling an accelerated push into the US market, underscoring how overseas expansion is helping the Chinese toymaker offset lingering pressures at home.
The maker of Labubu figurines plans to open more than 20 new stores across the United States this year, under a partnership with US mall operator Simon Property Group, which announced the roll-out in mid-January.
The outlets will be located in major shopping centres including King of......
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25.01.26 - 23:36
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Swire Properties remains bullish on mainland retail despite a slowing market (SCMP)
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Hong Kong developer Swire Properties is doubling down on mainland China retail, betting accelerated investment in larger, more mature cities – combined with its deep local knowledge – can deliver growth despite the slowing retail property market.
The developer will launch its first Taikoo Place in Beijing in phases in late 2026, open a Taikoo Li in Sanya – a tropical city in the island province of Hainan – by the end of this year, and open another Taikoo Li in Xian, capital of northwestern......
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23.01.26 - 03:00
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Hong Kong stocks rise for third day on China easing hope and resilient US data (SCMP)
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Hong Kong stocks rose for a third day on Friday after China's central bank signalled more room for policy easing and strong US data reinforced a solid outlook for global equities.
The Hang Seng Index gained 0.7 per cent to 26,806.85 as of 9.41am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.6 per cent.
On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slipped 0.1 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.2 per cent.
Pop Mart International Group rallied 8 per cent to HK$222, and Alibaba Group Holding......
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22.01.26 - 13:33
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Cencora Elects Ellen Cooper to Its Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Ellen Cooper as a new independent director, effective January 20, 2026.
Ms. Cooper is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Financial. Prior to assuming the role of CEO in May 2022, she served as Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Enterprise Risk and Annuity Solutions. Prior to joining Lincoln, Ms. Cooper was with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she served as Managing Director and Global Head of Insurance Strategy. Earlier in her career, she was the Chief Risk Officer for AEGON Americas and a Principal at Ernst & Young LLP.
“Ellen's expertise in risk management and experience as a leader in a regulated and complex industry will build upon the Board's ability to continue to support Cencora's long-term sustainable growth. Her appointment underscores the Board's ongoing focus on enhancing its breadth and depth to guide the company ...
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