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Most banks that have published net-zero emissions targets are failing to live up to those commitments, according to a fresh study by ShareAction. The majority of the 43 largest financiers of fossil fuels in the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) “have climate targets that fall short of what’s needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate crisis,’’ the nonprofit said. In …

US equity-index futures fluctuated between gains and losses as corporate performance showed signs of stress and midterm elections failed to yield a Republican sweep that investors had anticipated. December contracts on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indexes were little changed, a day after US stocks capped a three-day rally. News Corp. and Walt Disney Co. tumbled at least 8% …

Chinese investors have been scooping up Hong Kong tech stocks for weeks on end, lured by the market’s cheap valuation after shares saw some of the biggest plunges worldwide. Onshore investors have been net buyers of Hong-Kong listed stocks for 24 straight sessions through Nov. 8, adding HK$118 billion ($15 billion) in the longest run of gains since early 2021, …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …