January 24, 2026 - Inspirepreneur Magazine

Victoria Fire Reaches Emergency Levels

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202604 mins

A fast-moving grassfire in south-west Victoria that has reached emergency level is forcing residents in some rural towns to shelter immediately. “If you are not prepared, if we gave you a warning now it is too late… this fire is jumping from tree top to tree top,” he said as the fire at Carlisle River and Gellibrand heads south towards homes. As a significant change of direction in the wind was forecast to move the fire’s front, emergency services have warned all residents in the area should seek shelter, stay inside and protect themselves from the heat and smoke.

Capital One to buy fintech Brex for $5.15B

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

Capital One is set to make a big splash in the world of finance, as it has agreed to buy corporate card startup Brex. The $5.15 billion deal is the biggest acquisition to date between a traditional bank and a tech-first financial company. Although the price is a far cry from Brex’s peak value of $12.3 billion, reached only last year, it telegraphs a new era in which big banks use Silicon Valley technology to bring businesses’ bill-paying systems into the modern age. Brex will remain its own brand with the original team at its helm.

Atlan CEO Warns Founders On VC Froth

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

Prukalpa Sankar, the head of the data startup Atlan, has a stark warning for entrepreneurs: Ignore all the “frothy” heaps of investment money circulating in today’s frothy AI market. Although she thinks the technology itself is a once-in-a-generation change, she says most of the actual money is flowing to just a few giant companies. Sankar advises founders to concentrate on building durable businesses, not spin them up based on current trends, with so many of those poised companies now “needing to win” but not showing even a hint of profit thanks to all the hype.

Biggest TikTokker Khaby Lame Closes $900M Business Deal

Biggest TikToker Khaby Lame Closes $900M Business Deal

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

Khaby Lame, the world’s biggest TikToker, has broken records by selling his primary company Step Distinctive Limited in a deal said to be worth close to $900 million. Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle Holdings will acquire Unitronic, along with the development of an AI-driven “Digital Twin.” This digital Khaby will enable brands to conduct global advertising campaigns 24/7, without him having to be there in person. The astronomical deal is a landmark for the creator economy, which has generated pop culture sensations that turn viral moments into billion-dollar business empires.

UBS - UBS expects the global stock rally to broaden in 2026 as cyclical sectors gain alongside tech, and earnings growth remains strong.

UBS Sees 2026 Marked By Broadening Global Rally

amanJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202604 mins

UBS remains optimistic on global stocks in 2026. The bank expects company earnings worldwide to grow at a healthy pace, with MSCI AC World profits forecast to rise around 12%. UBS believes the rally is no longer just about technology. The bank expects cyclical sectors to take on a bigger role, helped by ongoing spending…

Dollar/Yen - Yen strength returned as NY Fed rate checks signalled closer scrutiny of currency moves, pushing the dollar sharply lower.

NY Fed Carried Out Dollar/Yen Rate Checks: Source

amanJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202604 mins

As the yen crept toward the psychologically important 160-per-dollar level, signs of heightened scrutiny from U.S. and Japanese authorities jolted currency markets on January 23, triggering a sharp reversal in the dollar. Currency markets reacted sharply during the session, with traders quickly paring back long-dollar positions as speculation grew that authorities were increasingly uncomfortable with…

Citigroup - Citigroup plans further layoffs in March, targeting senior staff as CEO Jane Fraser continues cost cuts and restructuring.

Citigroup to lay off more employees in March

amanJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

Citigroup plans additional layoffs targeting managing directors and senior staff in March 2026 after cutting ~1,000 jobs this month, advancing CEO Jane Fraser’s cost control restructuring. Citigroup’s layoffs are not over. After cutting about 1,000 jobs in January, the bank is preparing another round of reductions, this time reaching senior managing directors across several business…

Intel stock - Intel shares plunge 17% after weak Q1 guidance overshadows a Q4 earnings beat, raising concerns over AI competition and supply constraints.

Global markets news: Intel stock plunges

amanJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202606 mins

Intel shares crater 17% to $45.52 on January 23, 2026, wiping $31B market cap after Q4 beat overshadowed by dismal Q1 forecast amid AI demand concerns, supply snags. Intel’s stock suffered a sharp sell-off, plunging 17% to a 19-month low of $45.52, as investors reacted to cautious outlooks rather than headline earnings beats. The fall…

Adani Group Loses $12.5B Amid SEC Summons Escalation

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

The Adani Group tumbled over 12.5 billion dollars on the market on Friday after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the USA sought approval from a court to serve legal notices via email directly bypassing the Indian government. The move resulted after months of unsuccessful efforts to deliver summons in a major bribery and fraud investigation. The group has refuted all allegations as groundless, but the abrupt leap into legal confrontation has spooked investors, with a number of company share prices falling by up to 14.5% in a single day.

ASX Silver Stocks Surge Toward Record US$100 Peak

ShivangiJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 202605 mins

Silver surges to an all-time high closing up 43c at $99.10. As the “white” metal continued its rally as a safe-haven investment and for its applications in modern technology Demand is rising. The rally has propelled Australian silver mining stocks including shares of South32 to the highest in years. No longer what others love to hate, silver is the decade’s shining star thanks to a surging demand for solar panels and electric vehicles. After global supplies ran short for four straight years, analysts say the rally is a sign of change in the world’s commodity markets.