ETF 需求和减半事件预期推动比特币飙升

由于现货比特币交易所交易基金（ETF）的需求增加，比特币周一飙升 4%，达到近 67,000 美元。贝莱德和富达投资的现货比特币 ETF 在交易后 50 天内获得了巨大的人气，而投资者预计 4 月份的“减半”事件将减少新代币的发行，并可能支撑价格。

Bitcoin Surges Amidst ETF Demand, Anticipation of Halving Event

比特币在 ETF 需求和减半事件的预期下飙升

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) experienced a notable resurgence on Monday, gaining 4% and approaching the $67,000 mark (£53,153). This upward trajectory was fueled by sustained demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

比特币（BTC-USD）周一出现显着复苏，上涨 4%，逼近 67,000 美元大关（53,153 英镑）。这种上升趋势是由对现货比特币交易所交易基金（ETF）的持续需求推动的。

In less than 50 days of trading, BlackRock's (BLK) and Fidelity Investment's spot Bitcoin ETFs — IBIT and FBTC, respectively — have emerged as the most popular offerings from these asset managers, according to data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

根据彭博 ETF 分析师 Eric Balchunas 分享的数据，在不到 50 天的交易中，贝莱德 (BLK) 和富达投资的现货比特币 ETF（分别为 IBIT 和 FBTC）已成为这些资产管理公司最受欢迎的产品。

Investors are also eagerly anticipating Bitcoin's upcoming "halving" event in April, during which the issuance of new tokens will be halved. This anticipated supply constraint is expected to further support prices amidst growing demand.

投资者也热切期待比特币即将在4月份的“减半”事件，在此期间新代币的发行量将减半。在需求不断增长的情况下，预期的供应限制预计将进一步支撑价格。

Baidu Stock Soars on Apple AI Partnership Rumors

百度股价因苹果人工智能合作传闻而飙升

Shares of e-commerce giant Baidu (9888.HK) witnessed a surge following reports that Apple (AAPL) had engaged in preliminary discussions with the Chinese company regarding the utilization of its AI technology.

有报道称，苹果公司(AAPL)已与中国公司就利用其人工智能技术进行初步讨论后，电子商务巨头百度(9888.HK)的股价飙升。

According to Cailian Press, a Chinese media outlet, Baidu is poised to become Apple's local generative AI model provider for the iPhone 16, the Mac computer operating system, and the upcoming iOS 18 mobile operating system.

据中国媒体财联社报道，百度有望成为苹果 iPhone 16、Mac 电脑操作系统以及即将推出的 iOS 18 移动操作系统的本地生成式 AI 模型提供商。

Apple's search for a generative AI partner in China stems from the Asian nation's requirement that such models undergo vetting by its cyberspace regulator prior to public release, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources.

据《华尔街日报》援引匿名消息人士的报道，苹果在中国寻找生成式人工智能合作伙伴源于亚洲国家的要求，即此类模型在公开发布之前必须经过其网络空间监管机构的审查。

Direct Line Shares Drop as Ageas Withdraws Offer

Ageas 撤回要约，Direct Line 股价下跌

Direct Line (DLG.L) shares experienced a downturn after the insurer asserted its confidence in its standalone prospects following the announcement by Belgium's Ageas (AGS.BR) that it would not be submitting an offer for the company, despite two unsuccessful attempts to engage with the board.

Direct Line (DLG.L) 的股价经历了低迷，此前该保险公司声称对其独立前景充满信心，此前比利时富通保险 (Ageas) (AGS.BR) 宣布不会向该公司提出收购要约，尽管两次尝试均未成功与董事会。

"As communicated at Direct Line Group's 2023 preliminary results on 21 March 2024, the board believes under Adam Winslow's leadership the company is well-positioned to drive material improvement in performance that is expected to unlock significant value for Direct Line Group shareholders," the London-listed insurer stated.

“正如 Direct Line Group 于 2024 年 3 月 21 日发布的 2023 年初步业绩中所传达的那样，董事会相信，在 Adam Winslow 的领导下，公司处于有利位置，能够推动业绩的实质性改善，预计将为 Direct Line Group 股东释放巨大价值。” - 上市保险公司表示。

In February, Ageas had confirmed its exploration of a potential £3.1bn offer for Direct Line Insurance Group.

今年 2 月，Ageas 确认正在探索以 31 亿英镑收购 Direct Line Insurance Group 的潜在要约。

"We had hoped to reach agreement on a jointly recommended firm offer together with the Direct Line board," said Ageas chief executive Hans De Cuyper.

Ageas 首席执行官 Hans De Cuyper 表示：“我们原本希望与 Direct Line 董事会就联合推荐的确定要约达成一致。”

"However, I am convinced that, given the circumstances, we took the right decision not to make an offer, staying true to who we are and what we stand for in terms of maintaining a friendly approach and respecting our financial discipline."

“然而，我相信，考虑到目前的情况，我们做出了不提出报价的正确决定，忠于我们的身份和立场，保持友好的态度并尊重我们的财务纪律。”

Kingfisher Profits Plunge, Warns of Earnings Decline

翠丰集团利润暴跌，警告盈利下滑

Kingfisher (KGF.L), the owner of B&Q, disclosed a substantial decline in annual profits of over a quarter and issued a warning of a further steep drop in earnings this year as it undertakes a comprehensive overhaul of its French operations in an effort to revive its fortunes.

百安居母公司翠丰 (KGF.L) 披露，年度利润大幅下降超过四分之一，并警告今年盈利将进一步大幅下降，因为该公司对其法国业务进行了全面整顿，以期重振其命运。

For the year ending January 31, the group reported a 25.1% decrease in underlying pre-tax profits to £568m. Kingfisher, which also owns the Screwfix chain and brands such as Castorama and Brico Depot in France, noted a 5.9% decline in like-for-like sales in France and a 7.7% drop elsewhere in Europe.

截至 1 月 31 日的财年，该集团的基本税前利润下降了 25.1%，至 5.68 亿英镑。 Kingfisher 还拥有法国的 Screwfix 连锁店以及 Castorama 和 Brico Depot 等品牌，该公司指出，法国的同类销售额下降了 5.9%，欧洲其他地区的销售额下降了 7.7%。

In contrast, the UK and Ireland exhibited more resilience, with sales increasing by 0.8%, resulting in an overall group-wide sales decline of 3.1%.

相比之下，英国和爱尔兰表现出更强的韧性，销售额增长了0.8%，导致集团整体销售额下降了3.1%。

Despite a modest improvement in sales declines to 2.3% during the early stages of the new financial year, the group cautioned that profits are anticipated to fall once more, ranging between £490m and £550m in 2024-25, below the £560m estimate by analysts.

尽管新财年初期销售额略有改善，下降至 2.3%，但该集团警告称，预计 2024-25 年利润将再次下降，范围在 4.9 亿英镑至 5.5 亿英镑之间，低于 2024-25 年预测的 5.6 亿英镑。分析师。