Esteban Tesson

Moody's downgrades KKR private credit fund to junk status

Moody's has lowered FS KKR Capital Corp's credit rating following a deterioration in asset quality. The decision reflects declining performance and heightened risks within the private credit sector.

25 March 2026 at 01:23 am AEDT

Moody's downgrades a KKR private credit fund to speculative grade

Moody's has cut the rating on FS KKR Capital Corp due to a deterioration in asset quality. The move reflects weakening performance and rising risks in the private credit sector.

25 March 2026 at 01:09 am AEDT

Wall Street turns positive again after easing geopolitical tensions

U.S. indexes finished higher on Monday, fueled by renewed optimism after Donald Trump announced the postponement of military strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, against a backdrop of signals viewed as constructive with Tehran. Markets reacted positively to the news, seeing it as a potential de-escalation of the conflict. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to 6,580.9 points. The Dow Jones gained 1.38% to 46,208.5 points, while the Nasdaq 100 added 1.22% to close at 24,188.5 points.

24 March 2026 at 07:15 am AEDT

Insmed Shares Climb on Positive Results for Arikayce

24 March 2026 at 06:42 am AEDT

Apple gears up for WWDC amid AI challenges

Apple will hold its annual developers conference from June 8 to 12, with a heavy focus expected on artificial intelligence. The event comes as the group seeks to catch up with its competitors.

24 March 2026 at 06:39 am AEDT

Apple gears up for WWDC amid artificial intelligence challenges

Apple will hold its annual developers conference from June 8 to 12, with an expected focus on artificial intelligence. The event comes as the company tries to close the gap with rivals.

24 March 2026 at 06:24 am AEDT

Insmed shares rise after positive Arikayce results

24 March 2026 at 05:50 am AEDT

Berkshire Hathaway invests $1.8bn in Tokio Marine

Warren Buffett's conglomerate is boosting its presence in Japan via a stake in insurer Tokio Marine. The transaction is accompanied by a strategic partnership in reinsurance and investments.

24 March 2026 at 03:23 am AEDT

Synopsys Shares Climb as Activist Fund Elliott Discloses Multi-Billion Dollar Stake

Synopsys shares rose approximately 4% following the announcement that activist fund Elliott Investment Management has built a multi-billion dollar stake in the company. Elliott highlighted the group's strategic positioning within the semiconductor industry, particularly amid the artificial intelligence boom, which is driving chip complexity and the demand for advanced design tools.

24 March 2026 at 03:14 am AEDT

Synopsys shares get a lift as activist fund Elliott takes a stake

Synopsys saw its stock rise about 4% after announcing that activist fund Elliott Investment Management had taken a multibillion-dollar stake. Elliott pointed to the group's strategic positioning in the semiconductor industry, particularly as the boom in artificial intelligence increases chip complexity and the need for advanced design tools.

24 March 2026 at 02:38 am AEDT

Berkshire Hathaway invests $1.8bn in Tokio Marine

Warren Buffett's conglomerate is strengthening its footprint in Japan with a stake in insurer Tokio Marine. The deal also includes a strategic partnership in reinsurance and investments.

24 March 2026 at 01:58 am AEDT

Trump rejects ceasefire proposal in Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has ruled out any possibility of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran. This stance comes as military tensions continue to escalate across the region.

21 March 2026 at 09:49 pm AEDT

Trump Rejects the Idea of a Cease-Fire in the Conflict With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any possibility of a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The stance comes as military tensions continue to intensify across the region.

21 March 2026 at 07:20 am AEDT

Wall Street Slides Deeper as Rate-Hike Fears Intensify

U.S. markets ended Friday's session sharply lower, weighed down by a steep pullback in Big Tech and an increasingly tense geopolitical backdrop in the Middle East. The conflict, now in its fourth week, is fueling investor anxiety. The risk of a renewed inflation uptick, combined with the prospect of tighter monetary policy, is pressuring market sentiment. In this climate, the S&P 500 fell 1.51% to 6 506.6 points. The Dow Jones dropped 0.97% to 45 574.9 points, while the Nasdaq 100 slid 1.88% to 23 898.1 points.

21 March 2026 at 07:09 am AEDT

NextEra gets green light for up to 10 GW of gas-fired power plants in the US

NextEra Energy announced it has received US administration approval to develop up to 10 gigawatts of natural gas-fired power generation capacity in Texas and Pennsylvania. These projects are part of a strategy to meet surging energy demand, driven notably by the boom in data centers and tech industries.

21 March 2026 at 03:04 am AEDT

Trump administration proposes national framework to oversee artificial intelligence

The White House wants to establish unified federal regulation for artificial intelligence to curb state-level initiatives and prevent legal fragmentation.

21 March 2026 at 02:59 am AEDT

NextEra gets the green light for up to 10 GW of gas-fired power plants in the United States

NextEra Energy said it has received approval from the U.S. administration to develop up to 10 gigawatts of natural-gas power generation capacity in Texas and Pennsylvania. The projects are part of a strategy to meet rising energy demand, notably driven by the boom in data centers and technology-related industries.

21 March 2026 at 02:11 am AEDT

The Trump administration proposes a national framework to govern artificial intelligence

The White House wants to establish a unified federal regulatory regime for artificial intelligence to curb state-level initiatives and avoid a fragmented legal landscape.

21 March 2026 at 02:08 am AEDT

Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75bn, Targeting the AI Market

Ecolab is strengthening its position in data center cooling by acquiring CoolIT Systems. The deal aims to capitalize on the rapid growth of infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence.

21 March 2026 at 01:37 am AEDT

Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT for $4.75bn, Targets the AI Market

Ecolab is strengthening its position in data center cooling by buying CoolIT Systems. The deal is aimed at capitalizing on the rapid growth of infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence.

21 March 2026 at 12:41 am AEDT

Super Micro shares dive following export rule evasion charges

The server manufacturer saw its stock price plunge after several individuals linked to the company were indicted for allegedly orchestrating illegal exports of Nvidia technology to China.

21 March 2026 at 12:08 am AEDT