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Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
Digital Transformation

Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Stock Market stories

DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth
Enterprise Resource Planning

DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth

DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?
Enterprise Resource Planning

If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.

By Dwayne Alexander • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores
Cartech

Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

By Michael McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Nebius raises USD $4.3 billion to boost AI & Asia expansion
Storage

Nebius raises USD $4.3 billion to boost AI & Asia expansion

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Partner Programmes

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Datadog enters S&P 500 after revenue hits USD $2.8 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog enters S&P 500 after revenue hits USD $2.8 billion

Datadog joins the S&P 500 after reporting USD $2.8 billion revenue, marking a 26% rise as cloud and AI markets expand globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Firewalls

Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Stock Market stories

US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify
Cartech

US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
TELUS acquires TELUS Digital to integrate AI & SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

TELUS acquires TELUS Digital to integrate AI & SaaS

TELUS plans to buy all remaining shares of TELUS Digital for USD $539 million, valuing the deal at USD $2.9 billion to boost AI and SaaS capabilities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
PKF Littlejohn turns to ControlUp to support rapid UK growth
Human Capital Management

PKF Littlejohn turns to ControlUp to support rapid UK growth

PKF Littlejohn adopts ControlUp's platform to enhance IT monitoring, supporting its goal to nearly double staff amid rapid UK expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?
Data Analytics

In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
Fintech

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
Semiconductors

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors

Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025