Europe’s VCs Are On Pace for Lowest Fundraising Year in a Decade

Jul 14, 2025 | Markets, Private Markets

Venture capital-backed firms in Europe are on track for their worst year of fundraising since 2015, as investors avoid putting money in an industry that’s struggled with returns. Venture funds based in Europe raised €5.2 billion ($6.1 billion) in the first half of...

UK Hiring Tumbles by Most in Nearly Two Years, KPMG Survey Shows

Jul 13, 2025 | Markets

Hiring by UK businesses plunged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a survey that suggested that the fallout from a hike in payroll taxes is showing little sign of letting up. Permanent staff appointments fell by the most in 22 months in June and the...

Meta Invests $3.5 Billion in World’s Largest Eye-Wear Maker in AI Glasses Push

Jul 8, 2025 | Markets

Meta Platforms Inc. bought a minority stake in the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer, EssilorLuxottica SA, deepening the US tech giant’s commitment to the fast-growing smart glasses industry, according to people familiar with the matter. Facebook parent Meta...

S&P 500 Rally Brings a Sell Signal Into View

Jul 4, 2025 | Markets

Bank of America’s Hartnett says stocks overbought on rate outlook, fiscal boost Five things you need to know President Donald Trump said the US will start sending letters to trading partners today setting unilateral tariff rates to take effect Aug. 1. The rates will...

Apple, Alphabet and Tesla are Holding the S&P 500 Rally Back

Jul 2, 2025 | Markets

Investors may be tempted to imagine how much higher the S&P 500 Index would be if three of its most influential stocks weren’t lagging behind. Apple Inc., the third-most-valuable company in the S&P 500, has seen its shares drop 16% this year amid...