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Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Benefits from Stock Market Recovery
finews.com
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August 12, 2025
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund reported heavy losses in the first quarter. The recovery on the stock markets, particularly in financial stocks, has significantly mitigated the slump. The investment result is positive. As of June 30,...
Norway Sovereign Fund Expects to Sell More Israeli Stocks Over Gaza, West Bank
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 12, 2025
Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. The fund announced on...
Norway wealth fund to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank
Sabah
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August 12, 2025
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, it said Tuesday. The fund announced on...
Norway’s Wealth Fund to reduce Israeli holdings amid regional tensions
Yahoo Finance
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund has disclosed plans to scale back its investments in Israeli companies. The decision follows a review prompted by the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. The fund, which is an extension...
Norway fund disinvests from Rami Levy and El Al - report
Globes
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August 12, 2025
Managers of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund held a press conference this morning about the reduction in its investments in Israel, which has become a major issue on the local agenda over the past week. The fund's chairman Nicolai Tangen said...
Norway sovereign fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank
Zawya
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ARENDAL, Norway: Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West...
Norway’s US$2t wealth fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank conflict
Malay Mail
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August 12, 2025
ARENDAL (Norway), Aug 12 — Norway’s US$2 trillion (RM8.5 trillion) sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the...
Norwegian Ski Jumpers Accused of Suit Manipulation in Ethics Investigation
Mezha
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August 12, 2025
Two Olympic champions in ski jumping and three staff members of the Norwegian men’s team are officially charged with ethics violations after an investigation into alleged manipulation of suits for jumps at the Nordic World Ski Championship. The...
Norwegian publication highlights peace agreement initialed in Washington
Azertag
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August 12, 2025
Stockholm, August 12, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC The Norwegian publication Geopolitics has published an article by Zaur Ahmadov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, highlighting the initialing of the peace agreement...
Norway sovereign fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks
RTE Ireland
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August 12, 2025
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said today it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. The fund...
Norway’s $1.9 Trillion Fund Has Best Quarter Since 2023
Yahoo Finance
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Nicolai Tangen, in Arendal, Norway, on Aug. 12. (Bloomberg) -- Norway’s sovereign wealth fund enjoyed its best quarter since late 2023, returning 6.4% in the second quarter, propelled by stock-market gains. Equities drove the results for the $1.9...
Norway’s US$1.9 trillion wealth fund returns 5.7% in H1
The Business Times Singapore
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August 12, 2025
[OSLO] Norway’s sovereign wealth fund returned 5.7 per cent and slightly missed its target in the first six months of 2025. The US$1.9 trillion fund’s return was led by equities, which rose by 6.7 per cent, Norges Bank Investment Management said...
Norway drops investment in 11 Israeli companies
Mehr News Agency
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August 12, 2025
The $1.9 trillion fund, officially known as Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), announced it has sold its holdings in 11 Israeli companies not included in the finance ministry’s equity benchmark index, which guides the fund’s performance....
World’s Largest Wealth Fund Terminates Israeli Investments over Gaza War, West Bank Violence
Al Manar
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August 12, 2025
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said Monday that it was selling off its stakes in some Israeli companies and terminating all contracts with Israeli asset managers handling investments over the situation in Gaza and...
Want to go crazy wide? This Norwegian brand is up there with the best for tyre clearance with its latest gravel bike
Cyclingnews
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August 12, 2025
Norwegian brand Fara has today launched a brand new, aggressive-looking gravel bike named the Gr4. The Gr4 is the successor to the F/Gravel, which we saw in action at The Traka this year. The Gr4 has been in action itself already prior to general...
Norway wealth fund posts $68bln profit for January-June, lifted by finance stocks
Zawya
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ARENDAL, Norway - Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a 698 billion Norwegian crowns ($68.28 billion) profit for the first half of the year, lifted by strong returns among stocks in the financial industry, it...
World’s biggest investment fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks due to situation in Gaza and West Bank
KEYT - California
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August 12, 2025
Story by Reuters (CNN) — Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and...
Covfefe Chronicles: Trump’s Tariff War Is Economic Racism, Disguised As ‘Fair Trade’
Black America Web
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August 11, 2025
The opinions expressed in audio and on this page are those of the author. Donald Trump’s tariff blitz is more than an economic policy. It’s a racial one, with the weight of U.S. policy pressing hardest on Black and brown nations. And it’s a...
Norway wealth fund posts $68 billion profit for January-June, lifted by finance stocks
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 12, 2025
By Gwladys Fouche ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) -Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a 698 billion Norwegian crowns ($68.28 billion) profit for the first half of the year, lifted by strong returns among stocks in...
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West Asia News Live: Australia, UK shift Gaza stance; Iraq blackout and UAE push for economic reforms
Firstpost
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August 12, 2025
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September Australia has announced its intention to formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, a move that follows similar diplomatic signals from the UK, France, and Canada, as per a report in...