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Nearly two-thirds of Asia Pacific-based allocators surveyed by BofA said they planned to increase hedge fund investments. The bank’s outlook, based on roughly 280 institutions representing more than $1 trillion in assets, identifies interest in equity, event-driven, credit, quant equity and discretionary macro strategies.
Business
Shopify delivered a “monster” second quarter, with revenue rising 34% to $3.58 billion, GMV reaching $115.6 billion and its free-cash-flow margin climbing to 18%. Here’s why investors sent Shopify stock sharply higher—and which risks remain.
Business
Disney’s reported quarterly profit fell nearly 50%, but the headline hides a stronger operating picture. Revenue increased, streaming profit more than doubled, Experiences delivered higher earnings and free cash flow jumped 63%. Here is why a large prior-year Hulu tax benefit distorted the comparison—and what Disney’s Q3 2026 results actually reveal about its underlying business performance for investors today.
Business
Shell shares rose after its Q2 2026 earnings revealed a sharp increase in adjusted profit, powerful cash generation and lower net debt. Stronger oil, gas, refining and trading performance lifted results, while a $4.2-billion buyback reinforced investor confidence. Here is what drove Shell’s quarter and why markets responded positively despite continuing energy-price volatility and operational risks ahead for shareholders.
