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Zelensky visits wall street to pitch investors on Ukraine

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3 years ago

September 7, 2022

As the bloody war continues, Ukraine’s President Zelensky rings the New York Stock Exchange bell remotely

His voice is ringing just as loud as the bell, urging investors to support Ukraine in national projects and in its defence against the ongoing Russian invasion.

As he opened the market Zelensky asked for support on his promotional campaign, looking to attract investors to the nation’s projects.

Zelensky took to the virtual stage to speak to American investors, saying that Ukraine is “fighting for everything you have.”

“We have united the whole world around our struggle for freedom, we are liberating Ukrainian territory from the Russian army,”
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“Invest in Ukraine — this will be your victory.”

Advantage Ukraine, comprises a wide array of projects is seeking financial investors, including for national defence, infrastructure, natural resources and in the pharmaceutical industry.

It is part of Ukraine’s strategy to rebuild the nation, establish a stronger corporate network and attract foreign investors.

It seems many don’t approve of his pitch – Bruce Fenton who is running for U.S. Senate openly calls Zelesnky a scammer and criticised him for being an entertainer by trade turned influencer and politician

Another tweet from an American reads “was this a Saturday Night Live skit”

Zelensky’s pitch comes as Ukraine launches a large counterattack against Russian forces that invaded his country in late February.

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S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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21 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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AI rattles finance stocks as markets react to disruption fears

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

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22 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

Artificial intelligence is being seen as a growing threat to the financial services sector, with markets reacting fast. Several financial firms suffered sharp share price drops after Anthropic unveiled new AI tools, sparking fears of widespread disruption across data, analytics and market infrastructure.

The selloff quickly spread beyond financial services, hitting software and outsourcing companies as investors questioned the future of jobs and professional roles in an AI-driven economy. The volatility reflects deep uncertainty over how quickly AI could reshape entire industries.

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AI funding surge: How Nvidia and Oracle are reshaping capital markets

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

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2 days ago

February 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

The AI infrastructure boom is transforming how companies raise capital, with Nvidia and OpenAI leading the charge. Explore the shifts in funding frameworks and what they mean for the future of AI investment.

Oracle is aiming to raise $45 to $50 billion, signalling confidence in the growing AI market. We break down how e

Equity issuance, bond deals, and circular financing are influencing long-term infrastructure development.

Despite rapid growth in AI usage, monetisation challenges remain beyond 2027.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains why financing won’t be a bottleneck and what traditional structures mean for the evolving AI landscape.

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