Barrick Mining is evaluating an IPO for a new subsidiary that will hold its North American gold assets, capitalizing on record-high gold prices in 2025. Key Highlights Barrick will provide a formal update in February 2026.
India’s Fireside Ventures Raises $253M for Fourth Consumer-Focused Fund
Fireside Ventures has secured 22.65 billion rupees (~$253 million) for its fourth fund, strengthening its ability to back India’s fast-growing new-age consumer brands. Key Highlights Fireside’s new fund positions it strongly to capture India’s next wave of consumer growth.
Michael Burry Targets Tesla as “Ridiculously Overvalued” Amid AI Bubble Fears
Michael Burry — the famed “Big Short” investor — has shifted his criticism from the AI boom to Tesla, calling the automaker “ridiculously overvalued” in a new post on his Cassandra Unchained newsletter. Key Points The famed contrarian investor is once again sounding alarms — this time targeting the heart of the EV and AI...
Norway’s 2026 Budget at Risk Amid Oil Disputes & Wealth Fund Tensions
Norway’s minority Labour government is struggling to secure support for its 2026 draft budget, missing the end-November deadline. Negotiations continue ahead of Friday’s decisive vote, which could trigger a confidence vote and potentially topple PM Jonas Gahr Stoere’s government just 2–3 months after re-election. Why the Deadlock? Political Risk Rising With no mechanism for early...
Blue Owl’s Teachable Moment: A Wake-Up Call for Yield Chasers & Asset Managers
Blue Owl’s sudden flip-flop on merging its $1.7B semi-liquid retail fund with its $17B public fund has become a powerful lesson for both yield-hungry retail investors and asset managers chasing “hot money.” The proposed merger triggered a >10% drop in Blue Owl shares in under two weeks, largely because retail investors realized: Morningstar summed it...
China’s Slow-Motion Rally Starts Winning Back Global Investors
China’s equity markets are quietly rebuilding investor confidence as attractive valuations, policy support, and strong industrial names draw foreign funds back — despite economic headwinds and ongoing pressure in the property sector. Key Highlights What’s Driving Sentiment Where the Money Is Flowing Investor Outlook Many fund managers say the rally is only halfway through, driven...