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Apple holds a market cap of $3.858 trillion. Reuters

Apple closes in on $4 trillion market cap ahead of Nvidia

Analysts anticipate tech giant will cross historic threshold early next year

Honda and Nissan agree to start merger talks

Wall Street rallies on cooler-than-expected US inflation report

Four trends set to drive markets in 2025

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Emaar's dividend plan helps to drive Dubai stocks to near-decade high

Bitcoin hits record high of more than $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

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Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

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Sunny Savani, an associate director with real estate company Savills, saves 50 per cent of his monthly income. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh40,000 to Dh50,000 in real estate’

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

ExclusiveWe must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Reform UK / PA

CommentNigel Farage finds Elon Musk's ear but London execs are wary

Dubai's Burj Al Arab was the first hotel in the world to be dubbed 'seven star'. Although the criteria doesn't officially exist in the Gulf, experts argue that it should. Photo: EPA

Hotel star rating system needs shake-up, say hospitality experts

Carlos Ghosn held a press conference on Monday marking five years since he fled financial misconduct charges in Japan and took refuge in Lebanon. AFP

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Abu Dhabi has cut more than 360 million single-use plastic bags since a ban came into effect in 2022

Consumers cut plastic bag use by 95 per cent under Abu Dhabi environment initiative

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

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Technological change is the biggest determinant of economic cycles, says Ray Dalio. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Bridgewater Associates founder says he is also keeping a close eye on US debt and that interest rates will be a big discussion point in the next few months

Mubadala and Carlyle's AlpInvest launch global financing partnership

Frankfurt-listed Delivery Hero retains a majority interest in Talabat. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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There has been a flurry of listings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh in the past two years. Antonie Robertson / The National

Mubadala-backed Fortress Investment Group keen on Middle East deals

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US stocks edge higher on easing trade tariff concerns

Talabat raises $2bn from biggest Gulf IPO this year

Saxo Bank expects gold prices to hit $3,000 in 2025 and is bullish about silver due to its scarcity. Reuters

Gold versus silver: How hard commodities can strengthen portfolios in 2025

They can act as an alternative investment to diversify and reduce volatility, Saxo Bank expert says

Mair Group to list directly on the ADX in December

ADQ Catalyze forum explores how global businesses can navigate evolving investment landscape

Talabat IPO offer raised to 20% after strong demand

Trump tariffs weigh on positive post-election US market sentiment

Will the US indictment have ripple effects on Adani Group?

Adani bonds hit one-year low as investors weigh US bribery allegations

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Reuters

Global stocks post weekly gains after strong US earnings season

Cryptocurrency market surges amid hopes of regulations being eased by incoming US administration

Drake & Scull appoints new chief executive amid expansion plans

Lulu Group’s Q3 profit more than doubles in first results since IPO

Nvidia stock price drops despite strong quarterly profit

Archegos' Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for huge US fraud

Can Nvidia's Blackwell chip boon carry its stock forward?

Investcorp boosts professional services portfolio with investment in PKF O’Connor Davies

Sung Kook 'Bill' Hwang arrives for his sentencing hearing at the Manhattan federal court on November 20. Getty / AFP

Archegos' Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for huge US fraud

Hwang's downfall came when he was unable to meet margin calls as the prices of some of his favourite stocks began falling

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Investcorp boosts professional services portfolio with investment in PKF O’Connor Davies

Delivery Hero aims to raise up to $1.5bn from Talabat's Dubai IPO

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