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Varsha K
Varsha is a finance professional specializing in market research and investment strategy with strong experience in financial services and comapnies like Morningstar. Her work focuses on analyzing global trends, evaluating opportunities across asset classes, and delivering thoughtful perspectives that help investors make informed decisions.
Articles by Varsha K
CoreWeave's troubles deepen following Elice's weak IPO debut as concerns spread across the AI industry
CoreWeave's stock has fallen 24% since October 9 as investors reassess its debt burden and financing costs. The decline intensified after South Korea's Elice Group fell 32% on its IPO debut, the worst performance for a $100M+ offering in the country.
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Saudi Arabia FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR 159.1 Billion in 2025
Saudi Arabia's foreign direct investment inflows reached SAR 159.1 billion in 2025, up 33.5% year-over-year. Construction and manufacturing sectors led growth, accounting for 42.7% of total investments.
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Sukuk ETFs vs Traditional Bond ETFs: Yields, Risks, and Sharia Compliance
Compare sukuk ETFs and traditional bond ETFs across yields, interest-rate sensitivity, credit risk and Sharia compliance and learn what to check before investing.
ETF liquidity explained: How It Works and How to Check It
ETF liquidity determines how easily investors can buy or sell shares without affecting market price. Understanding primary and secondary markets, bid-ask spreads, and underlying asset liquidity helps investors evaluate trading costs.
Albilad CSOP vs. SAB Invest: comparing two Saudi-listed Hong Kong and China equity ETFs
Albilad CSOP and SAB Invest offer Saudi-listed exposure to Hong Kong and China equities with different approaches. Albilad CSOP applies Shariah screening while SAB Invest tracks the Hang Seng Index through a fund-of-funds structure.
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Asian Markets Fall as AI Sell-Off Hits Semiconductor Stocks
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled as concerns over AI valuations and Chinese competition intensified. South Korea's Kospi fell 5.5% while memory-chip makers SK hynix and Samsung Electronics suffered double-digit losses.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Latest Data Point to Economic Expansion Beyond Energy
Saudi Arabia has achieved a milestone with non-oil activities accounting for 55% of GDP for the first time, while the UAE's non-oil sector represents 79.2% of output. These developments reflect the GCC's ongoing economic diversification beyond oil and gas.
Oman Added to FTSE Russell Watch List for Emerging Market Status
Oman has been placed on FTSE Russell's Watch List for possible reclassification to Secondary Emerging Market status after meeting minimum size, securities-count, and quality requirements. The Muscat Stock Exchange now satisfies quantitative thresholds for Watch List consideration.
Yemen Conflict Escalates: Could It Put Saudi Arabia's 12.8% GDP Growth Forecast at Risk?
Saudi Arabia's ambitious 12.8% GDP growth forecast for 2027 faces mounting risks from escalating Yemen conflict. Disruptions to Red Sea shipping and oil production could undermine the kingdom's economic recovery plans.
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WTI Drops to 90S as Brent holds above 100$ - How Did Oil ETFs Do?
WTI crude fell below $90 per barrel while Brent held above $100, reflecting improving Middle East supply flows and geopolitical shifts. Oil ETFs responded differently based on their underlying assets and exposure types.
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September brings record inflows to Magnificent Seven ETFs: Does it signal more upside?
Magnificent Seven ETFs achieved record monthly inflows in September, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) capturing $1 billion and gaining 4.29%, signaling renewed investor confidence in major tech stocks.
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International Securities expands Tabadul access to Amman Stock Exchange
International Securities has expanded access to Jordan's Amman Stock Exchange through the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange's Tabadul platform, effective September 27, 2026. The move strengthens UAE-Jordan market connectivity as Tabadul now connects 11 exchanges representing over $1 trillion in combined