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Oura's IPO sparks fierce competition in the smart ring market
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
Polymarket reportedly raises $300 million from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund
The firm, 1789 Capital, led the funding round that reportedly will total around $1 billion.

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut
The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.
Flipkart's Quick-Commerce Boom Challenges India's Top Market Players
Flipkart's quick-commerce venture is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume.
Japanese startup Letara secures $16M to expand rocket tech
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
Andreessen Horowitz faces DOJ scrutiny over board seat conflicts
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
Apple revises EU fees, opens doors for alternative app stores
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.