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Asia Pacific Data Centre Market Size and Forecast 2025. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Digital Backbone of Asia-Pacific’s Future The Asia-Pacific data center market is entering a golden era of expansion as the region accelerates its digital transformation journey. Valued at US$ 26.95 billion in 2024, the market is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 12.70% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an impressive US$ 79.05 billion by 2033. This growth reflects not just rising data consumption, but a fundamental shift in how businesses, governments, and consumers across the region operate in an increasingly digital-first world.
By Sakshi Sharmaabout 13 hours ago in Trader
Saudi Arabia E-Commerce Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033. AI-Generated.
Introduction: A Digital Retail Revolution in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia’s retail landscape is undergoing a powerful transformation. Once dominated by traditional brick-and-mortar stores, the Kingdom is now witnessing a rapid shift toward digital commerce, fueled by technology adoption, government-backed digital reforms, and changing consumer behavior. According to Renub Research, the Saudi Arabia E-Commerce market was valued at US$ 24.67 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.10% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an impressive US$ 68.94 billion by 2033.
By Sakshi Sharmaabout 13 hours ago in Trader
Are You Investing With Conviction - Or Mimicking Strangers on the Internet?
Let me ask you something uncomfortable. That ETF you bought - why did you buy it? That stock in your portfolio - can you explain the business model? The competitive advantage? Why it's worth what you paid?
By Destiny S. Harrisabout 20 hours ago in Trader
Despite Strong Global Beverage Demand, Coca-Cola's Q4 2025 earnings Miss Revenue Estimates.
On February 10, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) released its "fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results." These results included a combination of "solid demand indicators" and "underwhelming revenue performance," leaving investors and analysts with a cautious outlook regarding the beverage giant's prospects in the near future. Although certain volume metrics improved and earnings per share beat expectations, the company missed Wall Street’s revenue forecasts — leading to a drop in the stock and a tempered outlook for 2026.
By Raviha Imranabout 23 hours ago in Trader
Today's stock market: Dow sets a record, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide due to earnings and data monitoring.
U.S. stock markets finished Tuesday in a mixed, uneven pattern, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average continuing its record advance while the broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered near recent ranges as investors digested corporate earnings and incoming economic data. The market continued to strike a balance between optimism regarding earnings strength and caution regarding economic momentum and high valuations during the trading session. The Dow hit a fresh all-time high, driven by gains in industrial and financial sectors, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were largely flat or slightly positive. Many small and mid-cap stocks outperformed the more concentrated tech-heavy indexes, enhancing market breadth. Investors are now closely watching delayed jobs and inflation reports, which are expected later in the week and could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.
By Raviha Imranabout 23 hours ago in Trader
Paramount Enhances Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery in the ongoing battle for control
The hostile takeover offer that Paramount Skydance Corporation has made against Warner Bros. has been "enhanced." Discovery (WBD) in a renewed attempt to woo shareholders and compete with Netflix’s rival acquisition offer — yet it stopped short of raising the core price per share. The move is indicative of an intensifying competition for one of Hollywood's most coveted media conglomerates, but it is still unknown whether these "sweeteners" will be sufficient to sway investors or torpedo the current Netflix agreement. In contrast to its initial hostile proposal, Paramount's most recent offer maintains its cash offer of $30 per share, but it adds a number of significant new incentives to make the offer more appealing. These include agreements to "cover the $2.8 billion termination fee Warner would owe Netflix if it exits that deal" and to backstop substantial debt financing costs, as well as a "ticking fee" of $0.25 per share (roughly $650 million in total per quarter) for any delay in closing after December 31, 2026.
By Raviha Imranabout 24 hours ago in Trader
