Los Angeles — Kim Kardashian sparked fresh speculation about her personal life this week after photos surfaced of her stepping out with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton in Tokyo, just days after a viral tumble at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. The 45-year-old entrepreneur and reality star, known for her business empire and high-profile relationships, continues to dominate headlines with a mix of fashion moments, family life, and entrepreneurial milestones.

The Tokyo sighting, captured in photos shared across social media on March 22, showed Kardashian and Hamilton walking closely together, with the SKIMS founder linking arms with the racing icon. Fans quickly interpreted the casual outing as evidence of romance, though neither has confirmed any relationship. The pair’s connection has drawn attention since earlier collaborations and mutual admiration, adding another layer to Kardashian’s post-divorce chapter following her 2022 split from Kanye West.

The Tokyo trip follows Kardashian’s high-profile appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on March 15 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Dressed in a curve-hugging gold Gucci gown from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, she paired the look with sky-high Pleaser platform heels and icy blue contact lenses that gave her an almost unrecognizable appearance. The ensemble evoked her 2016 aesthetic, complete with a tousled bob hairstyle and dramatic makeup.

Behind-the-scenes footage shared on TikTok and Instagram on March 18 captured a lighter moment: while navigating an outdoor path with friend Stephanie Shepherd, Kardashian questioned if her shoes needed tightening. Moments later, she lost balance, stumbling and partially falling into a bush. She twisted her ankle but recovered quickly, with help from those nearby, and proceeded to the red carpet. Kardashian laughed off the incident in her posts, writing captions that embraced the relatable mishap. “Every girl has been here before,” one viral clip echoed.

The near-fall became a social media sensation, with outlets like Page Six, E! News, and Complex highlighting the clip. Kardashian attended alongside sisters Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, and Kylie Jenner, reinforcing the family’s strong presence at Hollywood events. Her gold glitter look drew praise for its elegance, though the footwear proved challenging in the skin-tight dress.

Business remains a priority for Kardashian in 2026. She was named a CNBC Changemaker earlier this year for leading SKIMS to a $5 billion valuation in 2025 and driving global expansion. The brand’s ongoing partnership with Nike produced the NikeSKIMS Spring 2026 collection, released in March. Kardashian fronted the campaign, showcasing a mix-and-match system of two-toned activewear essentials designed for versatility. The drop, available online since March 12, highlights her influence in shaping inclusive, performance-driven apparel.

Kardashian has also completed her six-year legal apprenticeship, earning her law license and positioning herself as an advocate for criminal justice reform. Through her private equity firm SKKY Partners, she pursues investments aligned with her values. These professional strides underscore her evolution from reality TV star to multifaceted mogul.

Family moments provide balance amid the spotlight. Kardashian frequently shares content with her four children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—co-parented with West. Recent TikToks featuring North highlight their close bond, with fans anticipating more collaborative content.

The divorce from West, finalized years ago, occasionally resurfaces in discussions. Kardashian has spoken positively about maintaining civility for the children’s sake and even praised certain YEEZY designs in interviews. She has emphasized personal growth post-split, describing a “new me” with renewed confidence independent of past relationships.

As speculation swirls around her Tokyo appearance with Hamilton, Kardashian maintains focus on her brands, philanthropy, and family. Her ability to turn everyday mishaps into viral, relatable content—while commanding attention at elite events—demonstrates why she remains one of entertainment’s most influential figures.

With SKIMS’ continued growth, potential legal advocacy expansions, and an active social presence, Kardashian’s 2026 trajectory blends glamour, business acumen, and authenticity. Whether navigating heels or headlines, she navigates the spotlight with characteristic poise and humor.

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AbCellera Biologics Inc. (ABCL) 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Healthcare Virtual Forum March 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

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Martin Hogan – Senior Director of Strategic Finance & IR

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Scott Schoenhaus – KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division

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Scott Schoenhaus
KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division

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Great. Thank you, everyone, for attending our Virtual Healthcare Forum. I’m Scott Schoenhaus, health care tech analyst here at KeyBanc. Wrapping it up for today, last fireside chat, Martin Hogan, who is the Senior Director of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations at AbCellera.

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Scott Schoenhaus
KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division

Martin, we have probably a lot of new investors to your story, and there’s a lot of heightened interest and new interest on tech-enabled drug discovery. So maybe give a brief background on AbCellera and its platform, where you guys have been over the last several years and where you are today?

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Absolutely. Well, first of all, Scott, thanks so much for hosting us. Pleasure to be at your forum again. I will be making some forward-looking statements, so please consult our SEC filings for risk factors and other notes around that.

Yes, we’ve been on a really exciting journey that now stretches for about 13 years, where for the first — easily for the first decade, we made significant technology investments, building out capabilities to go from target nomination to now manufacturing drug product for antibody-based therapeutics with a very heavy focus initially around several core technologies where we would say the — what allowed us to get going on this journey was technological differentiation in drug discovery and the investments that we’ve made since then and the experience that we’ve built in over 100 drug discovery programs have allowed us to build an

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With the beginning of the new financial year, many new investors who are looking to start their mutual fund SIP journey in this financial year, mutual fund experts recommend investing in a mix of large cap and flexi cap, consider gold for hedging against global uncertainties and silver can be avoided at this point.

Sagar Shinde, VP Research at Fisdom told ETMutualFunds that for FY27, SIP allocations should focus on a balanced mix led by large cap and flexi cap funds, which offer better stability and earnings visibility in the current phase of valuation consolidation.

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“Midcaps can be added selectively for growth, while small caps should be limited and approached only through SIPs due to higher volatility.”

In terms of commodities, gold can be considered (around 5–10%) as a hedge against global uncertainty and currency risks, silver can be avoided at this point, as a large part of its future expectations appears to be already priced into current valuations, limiting near-term upside, he further said.

Another expert, Arjun Guha Thakurta, Executive Director, Anand Rathi Wealth Limited shared with ETMutualFunds that investors should have a long term investment strategy in place which they will follow for the long term and can have a 55% exposure to large cap and the rest in mid and small caps.
Thakurta further said that investors can view gold as a defence asset in the portfolio, replacing debt. Hence exposure should be within the 20% allocation of debt in the total portfolio. Investment can be done through Gold ETFs. We do not recommend investing in silver due to its poor risk adjusted performance over the long term.

SIP strategy

With investors wondering whether to increase, decrease or maintain the same SIP amount and whether it is relevant to take international exposure during the ongoing geopolitical tensions, experts recommend continuing with ongoing SIPs and stepping up afterwards. Investors should avoid the mistake of cutting SIPs during volatile phases, as these periods aid long-term accumulation

Thakurta said that investors in FY26 should focus on disciplined investing and not change their strategy based on short term market movements and we recommend that 20-40% of one’s income inflows should be directed towards SIP investments, every month and if possible, stepping up your SIP every year is also an effective strategy for long term wealth creation.

He further said that international funds can offer exposure to global markets, but they do have a track record for volatility and uneven performance. Hence, investors are best avoiding relying heavily on them and they would benefit more from an SIP in diversified domestic equity funds over the long term, as they provide stronger long-term growth and better risk-adjusted returns.

To this, Shinde said that given the current market environment marked by valuation consolidation and resilient domestic fundamentals, the ideal approach for FY27 is to continue SIPs and gradually increase them rather than reduce exposure.

A limited international allocation (around 10–15%) can also be considered to diversify geographically, capture opportunities outside India, and benefit from currency depreciation. However, given the limited mutual fund options currently available, investors should be selective—evaluate the geography, underlying holdings, and strategy before allocating, and invest only if it fits the overall portfolio requirement. Alternatively, international exposure can also be explored through routes like GIFT City, Shinde further said.

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How to deal with SIPs in underperforming funds

Many mutual fund investors wonder what to do with the SIPs in the fund that are offering negative returns or are underperforming compared to their respective peers or benchmarks and when should one decide to book profits from their SIP investments.

In response to this, Shinde said SIPs in underperforming funds should not be discontinued solely based on short-term performance and if the underperformance is recent or driven by broader category trends, and the fund’s strategy and management remain consistent, it is prudent to continue. However, a switch should be considered if a fund has consistently underperformed over a short and longer period or ranks persistently in the bottom quartile, or exhibits style drift or management concerns.

He further said that profit booking in SIP investments should be guided by disciplined asset allocation rather than market timing and investors should rebalance when equity exposure exceeds their target allocation or when specific segments such as mid and small caps become disproportionately large. Gains can then be redeployed into safer assets like debt or gold, rather than exiting equity entirely.

While asking investors to define what an underperforming fund is, Thakurta said investors should look at the fund’s performance across various time periods and over the long term to see if the underperformance currently is due to market corrections, which is normal, or if the fund has consistently been in the bottom quartile of its category or failed to beat its benchmark over the long term so it is the latter, then they can consider switching.

Investors should also look at different parameters to assess whether a fund is suitable in their portfolio, such as market cap allocation, fund manager strategy, AMC track record, etc, he added.

Mistakes to avoid

Many mutual fund investors invest in any fund without realising if the fund aligns with their risk appetite, investment horizon, and financial goals. Most of them invest in NFOs or go with the options where others are investing.

While mentioning what mistakes to avoid, Tharkurta said while planning for SIPs for FY27, investors should ensure they have their investment goals in place and formulate their strategy accordingly. One of the top mistakes investors make is stopping or pausing their SIPs in times of volatility. Market swings are part of normal market cycles and investors should stay invested and not panic sell.

As a second mistake, Thakurta said that skipping SIPs is also common among investors, and instead they should prioritize investing before planning their expenses. Half yearly review of portfolio should be done to assess one’s asset allocation and goal alignment, and yearly review should be done to revisit financial goals, risk profile, income changes and tax planning. If there is any misalignment, they can bring it back to ensure it is in line with what was intended.

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Shinde said that investors should avoid common pitfalls such as stopping SIPs during market corrections, chasing recently top-performing funds, over-allocating to high-risk segments like small caps, or holding an excessively large number of funds, which leads to portfolio clutter.

He further said that ignoring asset allocation discipline is another critical mistake. Instead, investors should maintain consistency, focus on long-term compounding, and periodically rebalance their portfolios. SIP strategies do not require frequent changes; a review every six months is sufficient for monitoring, while a more detailed review and rebalancing exercise can be undertaken annually to ensure alignment with financial goals and market conditions.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

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