BusinessStartups

Uzbekistan’s First Unicorn Uzum Eyes London Among Global IPO Venues

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s inaugural unicorn startup backed by Tencent, is reportedly evaluating London as a potential listing destination alongside New York and Hong Kong. The fintech and e-commerce platform, which serves 17 million monthly users, plans its IPO for 2027. According to reports, the company would target FTSE 100 inclusion if selecting the London exchange.

Uzbekistan’s Tech Pioneer Expands IPO Considerations

Uzum, the fintech and e-commerce platform that became Uzbekistan‘s first unicorn startup, has reportedly added London to its list of potential stock exchange destinations for its planned initial public offering. According to reports from Reuters, the Tencent-backed company is evaluating multiple global financial hubs for its anticipated 2027 listing.

EconomyFinance

Wall Street Slumps as Banking Sector Concerns Overshadow AI Optimism

Major U.S. stock indices fell Thursday as banking sector concerns overshadowed positive AI developments. Regional banks tumbled following earnings reports revealing loan challenges, while broader economic uncertainty persisted.

Market Decline Amid Banking Sector Pressures

U.S. stocks retreated Thursday as concerns about the banking sector and broader economic health overshadowed positive developments in the artificial intelligence space, according to market reports. The S&P 500 declined 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 301 points and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5% during another volatile trading session on Wall Street.