New Zealand Shares

New Zealand Shares, Dec 8: Market Pauses Ahead of Fed Rate Decision; F&C Investment Trust Updates NAV

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, New Zealand Shares paused today with markets ending mostly flat as investors held positions ahead of the much-anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision later this week. Combined with fresh updates from F&C Investment Trust’s net asset values and local economic signals, the trading day reflected caution and strategic positioning.  This New Zealand…

Viatris

Viatris Agrees to Sell Its Biocon Biologics Holding for $815M

In a significant move reshaping its business strategy, Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) has agreed to sell its equity stake in Biocon Biologics Limited for a total of US $815 million, receiving $400 million in cash and $415 million in newly issued shares of Biocon Limited.This landmark deal not only unlocks value for Viatris’s shareholders but also…

Tom Hicks

Tom Hicks, Former Owner of Rangers, Stars, and Liverpool, Dies at 79

Tom Hicks, the American businessman who once owned the Dallas Stars, the Texas Rangers, and had a major stake in Liverpool FC, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 79. For decades, he lived between boardrooms and stadiums. He was a deal-maker who used big Private equity moves to buy sports franchises. Under…

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Secures Spot on China’s State Insurance List for Diabetes Care

The number of people living with diabetes in China is rising fast. On December 7, 2025, authorities announced that Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, a weekly injectable diabetes drug, will be added to China’s state health insurance starting January 1, 2026. That move could bring Mounjaro into reach for millions of patients with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro…

Colombo

Work Begins to Restore Flood-Damaged Colombo–Puttalam Rail Line

We are seeing hope return to communities as repair crews begin urgent restoration on a damaged section of the Colombo–Puttalam railway line. The recent floods caused by heavy rains and a strong weather system severely damaged the stretch between Kuda Wewa and Nattandiya. For many people, daily commuters, small traders, and families, this rail link…

Asian shares

Asian Shares Trade Mixed While Investors Brace for Fed Announcement

On 8 December 2025, Asian shares started the week on a cautious note. Investors kept a close watch on the upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision. Markets across Asia moved in different directions; some indexes rose, others slipped, reflecting uncertainty. Many traders are waiting to see if the Fed will cut interest rates or hold…

Silver

Silver Price Forecast: Metal Nears Record High as ETF Inflows Fuel Momentum

As of early December 2025, silver is riding a storm. The metal recently touched a record high of about US $59.65 per ounce, more than double its value at the start of the year. That’s no small feat. Investors and industries both seem to be piling in. Big inflows into silver-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have…

SoftBank

SoftBank Moves to Boost Chip Strategy With New Design Facility in South Korea

Global investment house SoftBank has taken a big step to strengthen its role in the semiconductor world. On December 5, 2025, SoftBank’s chip arm Arm Holdings signed an agreement with South Korea’s industry ministry to open a new chip design facility and training school in South Korea. This move reflects SoftBank’s ambition to deepen its…

Nvidia Chip

Nvidia Chip: Google Challenges the Market With Its Own AI Processors

The AI chip market is heating up. Nvidia has long been king, but now Google is challenging that dominance with its own custom-designed processors. The rise of Google chips signals a shift not only in technology but also in how investors might view AI stocks in the near future. Why Nvidia Chip Once Had the…

ocado

Ocado to Receive £262m Payout from Kroger after US site Shutdowns

On 5 December 2025, Ocado said it will get a £262 million one-time cash payment from Kroger. The payment comes after Kroger closed three of their US automated warehouses and cancelled a planned new facility. This news is more than a bailout. It is a signal that Ocado’s cutting-edge warehouse technology still has value even…