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One of the world’s richest nations wants a Wall St of its own

2 weeks ago | afr.com | Laura Cuesta |Dinesh Nair |Matthew Martin

Laura Gardner Cuesta, Dinesh Nair and Matthew MartinMay 22, 2025 – 5.32am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Officials in Doha are dangling perks to Wall Street firms as they seek to build the city into the next great Middle Eastern financial centre. Some financial firms have been offered monetary subsidies so they can retrofit offices across the city to fit their needs.
US to Boost Saudi AI Chip Access Even as China Issues Linger

3 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Mackenzie Hawkins |Annmarie Hordern |Matthew Martin

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The Trump administration is preparing to announce a deal granting Saudi Arabia more access to advanced semiconductors, paving the way for increased data center capacity in the Gulf nation despite concerns from some US officials about its ties to China, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Waikato Times

1 month ago | waikatotimes.co.nz | Libby Wilson |Matthew Martin
Clariant Explores Ways to Boost Valuation After Slump, Sources Say

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Eyk Henning |Allegra Catelli |Matthew Martin

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Oil crash could push Saudi Arabia's budget deficit to $67 bn: Goldman Sachs

1 month ago | business-standard.com | Christine Burke |Mirette Magdy |Matthew Martin

The oil-price crash is set to have far-reaching consequences for Saudi Arabia's finances and vast economic ambitions. The kingdom's budget deficit will probably soar to $67 billion this year, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. calculated in projections provided exclusively to Bloomberg News.
Ukraine, US Hold Talks in Riyadh in Bid for Broad Ceasefire

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Matthew Martin |Daryna Krasnolutska

(Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. • They Built a Secret Apartment in a Mall. Now the Mall Is Dying.
Elon Musk Has Been Buying Up X Shares Near His Initial Purchase Price

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Matthew Martin |Kurt Wagner |Devon Pendleton

(Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk invested $150 million to acquire more shares in X last year at a valuation approaching the price he paid for the company’s equity in 2022.
Saudi Fund Broadens Quest for Cash to Meet MBS’ Spending Goals

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Matthew Martin |Laura Cuesta |Dinesh Nair

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund is set to tap a broader array of investors and pursue debt sales through its subsidiaries, as it grapples with the scale of the kingdom’s spending ambitions. • None How Britain’s Most Bike-Friendly New Town Got BuiltThe Public Investment Fund is weighing a debut euro-denominated bond this year and plans to tap onshore US investors for the first time, according to people familiar with the matter.
‘Pokémon Go’ Games Unit Sold to Saudi Group for $3.5 Billion

2 months ago | msn.com | Matthew Martin |Cecilia D'Anastasio

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‘Pokémon Go’ Games Unit Sold to Saudi Group for $3.5 Billion

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Matthew Martin |Cecilia D'Anastasio

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi sovereign wealth fund-backed Scopely Inc. has agreed to buy Niantic Inc.’s gaming business, including the mobile hit Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion.