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I dati più recenti mostrano che più della metà del beneficio della concessione CGT è andata all'1% dei contribuenti con i redditi più alti. Vuoi ricevere altri grafici nella tua casella di posta ogni due settimane? Iscriviti a The Crunch qui. Il budget federale di quest'anno include modifiche al negative gearing, alle plusvalenze (CGT) e alle concessioni fiscali per i trust discrezionali – politiche che alcuni accusano di alimentare la speculazione immobiliare e che avvantaggiano in modo sproporzionato i più ricchi. Solo l'1% dei guadagni complessivi nel corso della vita ha ricevuto più di 700.000 dollari in concessioni fiscali durante la propria carriera lavorativa grazie all'imposta sulle plusvalenze, al negative gearing e ai trust discrezionali, secondo i dati del budget. Continua a leggere...

• ProjectDiscovery, leader nel rilevamento delle vulnerabilità e nei test di sicurezza autonomi, è stata inserita nella lista Rising in Cyber 2026 da Notable Capital il 12 maggio 2026. • L'azienda si unisce a 30 startup che hanno raccolto collettivamente oltre 6,9 miliardi di dollari secondo i dati di PitchBook, concentrandosi sulla definizione di soluzioni di cybersecurity di prossima generazione. • L'inclusione sottolinea il ruolo di ProjectDiscovery nel far progredire il rilevamento automatizzato delle minacce in un contesto di rapida espansione del settore, previsto raggiungere i 250 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029.

• Notable Capital ha svelato Rising in Cyber 2026, la sua terza lista annuale che mette in risalto 30 promettenti startup private di cybersecurity, annunciata il 12 maggio 2026 da San Francisco. • Il gruppo selezionato ha raccolto collettivamente oltre 6,9 miliardi di dollari secondo PitchBook, in un mercato della cybersecurity che, secondo Morgan Stanley, dovrebbe crescere da 151 miliardi di dollari nel 2025 a 250 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029. • Questa iniziativa evidenzia una crescita di mercato a doppia cifra e l'innovazione nel settore, posizionando queste startup come leader nelle difese di prossima generazione.

• L'ambiziosa e politicamente rischiosa riforma fiscale del Partito Laburista mira ad aiutare i primi acquirenti di casa e a promuovere l'equità intergenerazionale • Aggiornamenti LIVE sul bilancio federale 2026: annuncio e discorso del governo australiano – ultime notizie • Esplora tutta la nostra copertura sul bilancio federale 2026 dell'Australia

• Gli ETF focalizzati sull'Asia, rappresentanti Giappone, Cina, Corea del Sud e Taiwan, stanno sovraperformando nel 2026, spinti da un re-rating strutturale delle prospettive di crescita asiatiche mentre gli investitori globali cercano alternative ai titoli tecnologici a mega-capitalizzazione statunitense dalle valutazioni elevate. • I settori dei semiconduttori e delle infrastrutture hardware sono i principali beneficiari dell'attuale espansione globale dell'AI, con catene di fornitura integrate tra Giappone, Taiwan e Corea del Sud che attraggono significativi trade di recupero da parte degli investitori internazionali. • Una stabilizzazione più ampia del dollaro statunitense sta agendo come vento in coda per le azioni asiatiche, sia sviluppate che emergenti, riducendo il costo del debito denominato in dollari per le società regionali e migliorando il posizionamento competitivo.

• Indian Premier League 2026's 48th match pits Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings at 7:30 PM IST on May 5, 2026, in Delhi. • The high-stakes clash continues IPL's thrilling season, drawing massive viewership across India. • Both teams vie for playoff positioning in the competitive T20 league, blending cricket with entertainment spectacle.

• Foreign Direct Investment into the U.S. reached $237 billion in new greenfield projects during H1 2025, with over half coming from AI-related sectors, including $103 billion in semiconductors and $27 billion in data centers. • The U.S. One Big Beautiful Act (OBBBA) extends tax cuts by approximately $129 billion through 2026-2027 and implements 100% bonus depreciation, triggering rapid capital expensing and supply chain reshoring. • Strong private equity deal activity surged with approximately 150 of the largest deals totaling over $567 billion in 2025, continuing into 2026 under the "year of execution" theme.

Exclusive: Brainchild of Dominic Cummings, Aria is aimed at funding ‘crazy’ scientific projects to benefit the UKBritain’s “invention agency” has pledged £50m of UK taxpayer money to US tech companies and venture capital projects.Dreamed up by Dominic Cummings to fund “crazy” ideas, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) is meant to “restore Britain’s place as a scientific superpower”. Continue reading...

• TechCrunch correspondent Anna Heim identified 21 emerging European AI and tech startups positioned to capture venture investor attention beyond market leaders Mistral AI and Lovable. • The curated list of companies represents underreported opportunities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that venture insiders are quietly tracking. • These startups compete in a market where established European firms continue securing massive funding rounds and launching competitive products.

• In the first quarter of 2026, AI‑driven insurance technology firms attracted significant capital, including Harper Group’s $47 million seed plus Series A and Indigo Technologies’ $50 million Series B, both focused on AI‑automated underwriting and claims workflows. • Platforms such as Mea Platforms, Pasito, General Magic, and Qumis raised between $4.3 million and $50 million to automate document‑heavy processes, reduce loss ratios, and compress quote and bind times for small and midsize businesses. • Investors are backing U.S.‑based vendors that use AI to scale distribution without proportional headcount growth, reduce friction in benefits selection, and improve risk selection in commercial lines.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnly applying changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing rules to new investments would “severely delay” desperately needed reforms required to repair a “structurally flawed” budget and boost the economy, Deloitte says.The consulting firm estimated that a policy which cut the 50% capital gains tax discount to 33% and abolished negative gearing would only generate $500m over the first four years of operation if existing investments were not included – an approach known as “grandfathering”. Continue reading...

Programme of events announced on anniversary of Bristol bus boycott aimed at inspiring societal manifesto for cityBristol has long been a city of activists prepared to work for change, from followers of John Wesley in the 18th century to the 21st-century citizens who toppled the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.On Wednesday, a new campaign was launched – on the anniversary of the start of the groundbreaking 1963 Bristol bus boycott – aimed at making the city the UK’s capital of civil rights. Continue reading...

Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoodsIn the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, visitor groups appear to be everywhere, snaking their way behind tour guides.Previously, officials would have welcomed such scenes. But for Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor who is determined to reclaim the capital’s congested city centre for its citizens, the start of tourist season leaves the city at risk of “over-saturation.” Entire neighbourhoods, he believes, are in danger of losing their authenticity because of uncontrolled tourist development. Continue reading...

• The number of small businesses in the United States continues to grow amid entrepreneurial optimism. • Owners report increasing difficulty securing startup capital needed to launch and expand operations. • Policies associated with President Trump are cited by business leaders as dampening access to financing for new entrepreneurs pursuing the American Dream.

• Sequoia Capital announced a $7 billion expansion fund under new leadership specifically targeting late-stage AI startups across the U.S. and Europe. • The fund aims to accelerate growth for mature AI companies navigating scaling challenges in competitive markets. • This massive capital injection underscores surging investor confidence in AI's long-term potential amid rapid technological advancements.

Design among projects before US Commission of Fine Arts as lawsuits challenge scale and impactDonald Trump’s design for the triumphal arch he wants built at an entrance to the US capital comes up for a review and possible vote on Thursday by a key federal agency. It is one of several projects the US president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his lasting footprint on Washington.Trump said on social media that the arch “will be the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World” and a “wonderful addition to the Washington D.C. area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!”. Continue reading...

• Capitals riding wave of positive outcomes, including Rangers' 4-1 win over Detroit aiding their climb. • New York Rangers score 19 goals in last five games, fueled by rookies like Gabe. • Matchup tests Capitals' momentum against hot Rangers squad.

• Blue Owl Capital investors requested $5.4 billion in redemptions from two private credit funds amid accelerating outflows in the financial services sector. • The fund manager reversed its policy by capping redemptions at 5% to manage liquidity pressures effectively. • This development highlights rising concerns over private credit market stability amid broader economic uncertainties.

• The startup and venture investment market remains robust with AI mega-rounds emerging almost weekly, though investors are increasingly selective and focused on companies with technological advantage and commercial discipline. • Capital is concentrating in AI infrastructure, chips, inference computing platforms, defense tech, European fintech, and healthtech with clear unit economics, while weak placement windows are closing for lower-quality stories. • The IPO and exit market remains open but uneven, with certain companies still preparing for the public market while others postpone placements due to volatility and stricter risk assessments from investors.

Fed officials expected to lower capital requirements for banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase by 4.8%Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS federal regulators are trying to soften bank requirements, loosening the amount of capital US banks must have in what would be some of the biggest changes to bank restrictions since the 2008 financial crisis and a huge win for financial institutions.On Thursday, US Federal Reserve officials are expected to vote to lower capital requirements – the funds they need to cover risky assets – for the biggest banks by 4.8%, which could free up capital for banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Continue reading...

• Just Capital and CNBC announced the 2026 Rankings of America's largest public companies, evaluating responsible business leadership across 20 industries as AI reshapes the economy. • The rankings highlight industry leaders including Trane Technologies (Construction & Materials), Nike (Consumer Products), Marathon Petroleum (Energy), and others, providing decision-grade data on corporate performance. • Just Capital released enhanced Just Intelligence capabilities in February 2026, including a new AI-powered chatbot that allows users to query corporate performance data and business case libraries.

Report reveals the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing marketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has given one of its strongest signals yet the capital gains tax discount will be reworked in the May budget, with a parliamentary inquiry finding the Howard-era settings are helping fuel intergenerational inequality in Australia’s housing market.A Greens-led parliamentary inquiry said the 50% discount “skewed the ownership of housing away from owner-occupiers and towards investors”. Continue reading...

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman supported a proposal strengthening capital requirements for banks' trading desks, calibrated to U.S. capital markets. The rules aim to enhance resilience without stifling market-making activities. This comes amid volatile conditions from geopolitical risks and inflation pressures. Implementation could influence bank profitability and lending in the coming quarters.

Nvidia announced on March 13, 2026, major investments in capital and its latest chips to develop the next layer of AI cloud infrastructure, targeting US data centers. The initiative involves partnerships with hyperscalers to deploy Blackwell GPUs at scale. This positions Nvidia to dominate AI compute markets valued at over $100 billion annually. Experts note it accelerates US leadership in AI amid global competition.