Archegos founder Bill Hwang found guilty of fraud, investors are selling off risky US junk bonds, and women’s tennis is getting big investments from Saudi Arabia and private equity firms. Plus, the FT’s Ryan McMorrow explains how Amazon is fighting back against rivals like Temu and Shein.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Archegos founder Bill Hwang found guilty over fund’s collapse
Investors shun riskier junk bonds as bankruptcy filings jump
Saudi wealth bolsters WTA’s ambitions for women’s tennis
Amazon set to take on Temu and Shein with new discount section
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