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Emerging Market Fintech IPOs to Watch Before the End of 2026

From Gulf payments processors to Indian lending platforms, emerging market fintech IPOs are returning to the market with profits instead of just growth stories.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20266 min read

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Technology

Antitrust Wave Returns: Google's Android Fine Upheld as FTC Advances Microsoft Probe

European courts uphold a €4.1 billion fine against Google for Android antitrust violations, while the FTC reportedly advances a broad probe into Microsoft, signaling renewed global scrutiny of Big Tech.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20268 min read

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Companies

FTC and States Sue Toast Over Fees and Deceptive Subscription Practices

The FTC and multiple US states are suing Toast, the restaurant software maker, over fees and deceptive subscription practices, per Investing.com — a case that could redraw pricing transparency rules for the entire B2B software economy.

Amara OkaforOctober 29, 202614 min read

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MarketsAnalysis

The Quiet Return of Dividend Stocks in a Rate-Cut Era

As central banks signal a shift toward monetary easing, dividend stocks are regaining favor among income investors seeking yield in a changing economic landscape.

Amara OkaforOctober 27, 20268 min read

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CompaniesAnalysis

Why M&A Activity Is Picking Up in a High-Rate World

Despite rising borrowing costs, mergers and acquisitions are showing surprising resilience as companies adapt to a new economic reality through strategic consolidation and distressed asset opportunities.

James WhitfieldOctober 20, 20268 min read

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CompaniesAnalysis

Why Family-Owned Firms Are Outperforming in Emerging Markets

Family businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience and performance in emerging economies, leveraging their unique advantages of long-term vision and stable leadership.

Amara OkaforOctober 19, 20268 min read

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EnergyAnalysis

Grid-Scale Batteries: The Missing Link of the Energy Transition

Grid-scale batteries are becoming critical infrastructure for stabilizing renewable energy integration and unlocking new revenue streams for utilities.

James WhitfieldOctober 16, 20268 min read

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EnergyAnalysis

Energy Poverty: The Transition's Blind Spot

The global shift toward clean energy risks leaving vulnerable populations behind as affordability concerns clash with decarbonization goals.

Amara OkaforOctober 14, 20268 min read