Elon Musk’s xAI is placing a massive bet on Memphis, Tennessee, pouring billions into data centers named Colossus and Colossus 2 in Memphis. The race is on to close the gap in the AI arms race—but Memphis is also growing uneasy over the environmental, power, and water...
The price of Bitcoin reached a new milestone this week, closing at $125,481.71 after briefly touching $126,272.76 intraday. Up more than 34% since the start of the year, Bitcoin continues to dominate headlines and attract both retail and institutional investors. Let’s...
Fifth Third is acquiring Comerica in a $10.9B all-stock deal with a fixed 1.8663 exchange ratio, aiming to close by the end of Q1 2026. Pro forma scale near $288B in assets should boost product breadth, technology leverage, and multi-state reach. Integration,...
France has entered a new phase of political uncertainty after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on 6 October 2025—just 27 days after his appointment on 9 September 2025. Expect near-term volatility, slower budget talks, and delayed reforms. If you invest,...
Switzerland’s banking market is renowned for stability and innovation, combining global full-service banks with specialized private banks, cantonal champions, and digital-first players. The major institutions—UBS, Credit Suisse (now part of UBS), Raiffeisen,...
Sweden taxes residents on worldwide income with municipal rates averaging about 32%, and a 20% state income tax applies on annual taxable income above SEK 625,800 for the 2025 income year. Foreign residents can pay a flat 25% under SINK. Employer social security...
Max Verstappen left no doubts in Baku, taking a comfortable victory in the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. While the Dutchman extended his championship advantage, the race was also marked by the unfortunate retirement of Oscar Piastri on the very first lap. How did...
Understanding how direct lending and special situations financing are shaping the next wave of corporate funding in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Rise of Private Credit in Europe Over the past decade, private credit has transformed from a niche strategy into...
Sweden suits regional holding and treasury platforms thanks to a about 20.6% corporate tax rate, participation exemption on qualifying share disposals and dividends, predictable intragroup rules, and no withholding tax on outbound interest. Companies typically use an...
France’s National Assembly has firmly rejected the confidence vote requested by Prime Minister François Bayrou (he had replaced Michael BARNIER). With 364 deputies voting **against** and only 194 voting **for**, Bayrou’s government has fallen — marking the **first...
