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KraneShares Adds More Private AI Companies to AGIX ETF and Launches Photonics ETF LUMA.
KraneShares has added Ayar Labs to its flagship AGIX AI ETF and launched the new Photonic and Optical ETF (LUMA), addressing optical connectivity as a critical AI infrastructure bottleneck. The moves capitalize on Goldman Sachs' estimate of a US$154 billion AI optical networking opportunity.
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Saudi PMI Hits Four-Month High as Consumer Spending growth 6%
Saudi Arabia's PMI reached 53.3 in June, its strongest reading in four months, driven by resilient domestic demand and improved business confidence. The Kingdom's economic resilience is significantly influencing GCC-focused ETFs as it accounts for the largest share of regional equity benchmarks.
Ferrari's Controversial Luce EV Sells Out Instantly in China Despite Online Backlash
Ferrari's Luce EV sold out all 88 allocated units in China despite weeks of online mockery over its design. The brand undercut European pricing to penetrate the world's largest EV market.
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Hamilton Delivers First Podium as Ferrari Stock Falls on Luce News
Ferrari stock fell up to 8% after the luxury automaker unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, despite Lewis Hamilton securing a podium finish in Formula 1. The market's focus on the EV launch signals investor concerns about brand dilution and Ferrari's electric future.
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ADX and Bloomberg Deepen Partnership as Abu Dhabi Expands Global Market Access
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Bloomberg have expanded their partnership, making ADX derivatives market data available directly through Bloomberg Terminal. This integration significantly increases visibility and accessibility of Abu Dhabi's derivatives products for global institutional inve
Craze for Luxury Overruns Dubai Malls. Meet Swatch’s new ‘Royal Pop’ Watch
Swatch's highly anticipated Royal Pop watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet caused crowd surges that forced Dubai malls to cancel launches. The luxury craze highlights investment opportunities in luxury sector ETFs for GCC investors.
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Abu Dhabi Takes Steps Towards a Defense Fund with an MOU with Hanwha Aerospace
The UAE is exploring creation of a dedicated defense-focused investment vehicle to centralize global defense manufacturer investments and expand domestic production capabilities, following regional conflicts since 2022.
ADX Partners with HSBC & FAB to Launch MENA's First Digital Bond
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has launched MENA's first distributed ledger technology-based bond in partnership with HSBC and First Abu Dhabi Bank, marking a significant milestone in Gulf capital markets digitization.
Spirit Airlines: When Jet Fuel Burns Through Balance Sheets
Spirit Airlines shut down in May 2026 when jet fuel prices reached $4.51/gallon, double its restructuring assumptions. The fuel shock from Iran war disruptions threatens all airlines, especially GCC carriers caught between oil production and operational costs.
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Korean defense is in demand; here’s how to invest
Explore the rise of Korean defense in the GCC as it addresses regional security and missile interception needs.
From Prediction Markets to ETFs: New Ways to Invest in Luxury
Prediction markets and luxury ETFs are reshaping how investors access the luxury economy, from collectible watches to global luxury brands.