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DiDi profits dive during pandemic peak

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5 years ago

June 11, 2021

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Chinese ride-hailing company Didi has revealed a $1.6 billion net loss for 2020

The company will continue to as move ahead with plans for a US initial public offering.

In its first public filing for the IPO the company listed an offering of $100 million.

The company has been considering seeking a valuation of around $70 billion.

Didi has expanded into 15 countries but most of its revenue still comes from its China mobility business.

Didi promises to improve its payment process for drivers, as well as fares for users.

In a statement, Didi said drivers normally receive around 79 percent of what customers pay, but occasionally this will drop below 70 percent.

This follows growing criticism around the company’s operations.

Didi says it will “try its best” to prevent further cases from happening in the future.

“Our platform is huge, but our capability is not enough,” Didi said in the statement. The company also said it welcomes criticism and supervision from the public.

“We still have a long way to go to ensure passengers can afford rides and drivers can enjoy steady growth in their incomes.”
DIDI RIDE-SHARING PLATFORM IN A RECENT STATEMENT

Mounting consumer pressure

Consumers have been questioning why users of the rideshare service are paying more for fares and drivers are making less.

This has also led to a push for regulators to take action.

Didi says, “We still have a long way to go to ensure passengers can afford rides and drivers can enjoy steady growth in their incomes.”

Didi’s increasing profit margins

Didi had a net margin of 3.1% for 2020, according to the statement.

The company has filed confidentially with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering that could raise several billion dollars, Bloomberg News reported in April.

The SoftBank Group Corp.-backed company is stepping up efforts to increase its presence in strategically important sectors like autonomous driving and technologies including artificial intelligence chips.

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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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6 hours ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.

US stock markets could face turbulence as investors digest the latest jobs data. David Scutt from StoneX explains how these figures may influence equities and what the outlook is for global markets.

Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.

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Alphabet launches $20B bond to fund AI expansion

Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.

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1 day ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.

Alphabet has launched a record $20 billion bond offering to finance its massive AI infrastructure build-out, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. The oversubscribed sale shows that investors are betting on Alphabet’s AI potential and long-term returns.

By using debt instead of equity, Alphabet can raise funds without diluting shareholders. The money will support AI research, advanced computing, and other strategic projects, cementing the company’s leadership in the sector.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains how corporate debt is reshaping tech financing and how investors perceive AI-linked bonds. This record issuance could set a trend for other tech companies looking to fund innovation.

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AI tax tool sparks market turmoil for financial firms

Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

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1 day ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.

Shares of major financial services firms tumbled after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool. LPL Financial dropped nearly 11%, while Charles Schwab and Raymond James Financial fell more than 9%, signalling investor concern over AI disrupting traditional advisory services.

Morgan Stanley also saw a 4% decline as fears grow that AI could replace some of the most profitable offerings of established firms. Earlier this year, the introduction of other AI models already caused turbulence in software stocks, suggesting this could be a broader trend affecting multiple sectors.

The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers and Securities ETF was down 4% on Tuesday, reflecting the market-wide uncertainty surrounding AI adoption in finance. Investors are closely watching whether AI will complement or cannibalise the industry’s core services.

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