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Australian equities closed lower on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 1.45% to a new one-month low. Losses in Industrials, Materials and Gold sectors drove the market down. The volatility index for the ASX benchmark rose, while commodity moves were mixed with crude and Brent higher and gold futures lower.
President Donald Trump’s confrontational negotiation style that secured concessions on other issues appears to have faltered in talks with Iran. Now in an 11-week-old crisis, both sides remain locked in a standoff: Tehran, seeking to preserve domestic credibility after military losses, and Washington, insisting on a clear-cut victory. Analysts say …
Anglo American PLC has reached an agreement to divest its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Indonesia-based Dhilmar Ltd for up to $3.875 billion in cash. The transaction includes an immediate cash payment of $2.3 billion, with the balance payable through a price-linked earnout. Anglo said it will apply the proceeds to reduce net debt. The sa…
FTI Consulting subsidiary Compass Lexecon has appointed Nicola Mazzarotto as Executive Vice President in London, enhancing its expertise in competition and regulatory economics. This addition bolsters Compass Lexecon’s global capabilities in advising on complex competition matters and regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
Taiwan equities closed lower on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted index down 1.39% as losses in Electronic Parts/Components and Computers & Peripherals weighed on the market. A handful of small-cap names posted double-digit gains, including two that reached all-time highs, while several other technology-related stocks fell by around 10%.
On May 18, Russian forces launched a series of overnight drone strikes, air attacks and artillery barrages across Ukraine, striking cities including the Black Sea export hub of Odesa and the southeastern city of Dnipro. Officials reported one death and more than 30 injuries from the attacks. Russian authorities also reported downed drones over sout…
Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 on Monday as higher oil prices and a jump in global government bond yields reduced investors' appetite for riskier assets. The cryptocurrency last traded 1.5% lower at $76,946.6 by 00:54 ET (04:54 GMT), marking its lowest level since May 1. Broader market pressures included a surge in oil above $110 per barrel after re…
Companies listed across the United States, Europe and Asia are reporting at least $25 billion in combined costs tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The disruption - driven largely by Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and resulting spikes in oil and fuel prices - has forced hundreds of firms to enact defensive measures such as price incre…
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the Claude Mythos Preview model, is set to brief members of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities the company says its model has uncovered. The meeting follows a request from Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, who chairs the FSB. Anthropic has told regulators it found…
Thailand’s economy expanded more rapidly than analysts expected in the first quarter of 2026, driven by stronger exports, manufacturing activity, and higher public and private spending. Despite the upside surprise in quarterly and year-on-year growth, the National Economic and Social Development Council kept its full-year projection unchanged as th…
REalloys is building metallization and magnet capacity aimed squarely at the U.S. defense and industrial demand window created by the 01/01/2027 cutoff for Chinese-origin rare earths. The company has financing in place and early supply agreements; this trade idea lays out an actionable long with entry, stop and target for a 180-trading-day horizon …
Vanguard International Semiconductor shares plunged after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced a block trade of up to 152 million shares that will lower its ownership from 27.1% to 19%. The sale was valued at roughly T$26.8 billion ($850 million) at Friday’s close. TSMC said the transaction will not change their strategic ties, which in…
Escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened global crude supplies, pushing Brent above $111 and prompting renewed upward pressure on sovereign bond yields. The squeeze on oil, coupled with signs of slowing Chinese demand, is raising inflationary concerns and widening borrowing costs at a time of large U.S. fiscal plans - issues se…
Bitcoin Depot, a leading U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator, has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to enable an orderly wind-down of operations and a sale of its assets. Regulatory pressures, including increased compliance obligations, transaction limits, and litigation risks, have made the company's current business model unsustai…
Two national polls conducted after the federal budget reveal significant voter dissatisfaction with the government’s proposed changes to investment property taxation. Measures to curb capital gains tax discounts and restrict negative gearing were criticised as favoring older, wealthier homeowners and have dented approval of the budget, though Labor…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reported a 31% jump in net profit for the year ended March 2026, driven by stronger loan and fee income and a partial recovery from prior bond-related losses. The lender issued a bullish profit forecast for fiscal 2026, unveiled a substantial share buyback and lifted its dividend guidance, while flagging geopolitical,…
Hancock Prospecting has reallocated portions of its $3.3 billion U.S. portfolio to increase exposure to defence contractors, gold and rare-earths this year. Filings show the firm added several major defence names and Newmont in March, took a stake in Rare Earths Americas in the current quarter, and adjusted positions in copper, lithium and rare-ear…
Most Asian equity markets moved lower on Monday, with technology names shedding value ahead of Nvidia's earnings later this week. Elevated oil prices, driven by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and regional drone incidents, added pressure on risk appetite. South Korea’s KOSPI bucked the regional downtrend after Samsung Electronics shares rose on…
Exelon (EXC) offers a blend of stable regulated earnings, a 3.7% yield and exposure to rising data-center and grid-flexibility demand tied to AI expansion. Valuation is reasonable (P/E ~16, EV/EBITDA ~10.7) while technicals show near-term weakness. I recommend a long trade sized for a medium-risk portfolio with a clearly defined entry, stop and tar…
Puck News reported that fast-fashion e-commerce company Shein is acquiring Everlane from majority owner L Catterton in a transaction that values the U.S. apparel retailer at roughly $100 million. The report said holders of Everlane common stock will not receive a payout, and there was no clarity on treatment of preferred shareholders. Reuters could…
A significant selloff in global bond markets has intensified as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive up oil prices, heightening fears regarding persistent inflation. This shift is prompting investors to recalibrate expectations for central bank interest rate policies worldwide, leading to a sharp rise in sovereign bond yields from New York …
Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) said it expects first-half revenue of 110 billion to 120 billion yuan and a maximum H1 net profit of 57 billion yuan, citing a global DRAM market in which demand has exceeded supply and prices have risen sharply since the second half of 2025. The company reported a strong first quarter with revenue up more than 7…
Samsung Electronics shares jumped sharply after South Korean authorities intervened to mediate stalled labor talks at the company's chipmaking operations. The stock rise coincided with a broader KOSPI advance, as officials warned of severe economic consequences if a strike proceeded and urged resolution.
In a significant political development, former National Basketball Association player Rick Fox has been named to the Bahamian Senate. This appointment grants Fox one of the four specific seats allocated to members of the political opposition within the 16-member legislative body. The decision comes on the heels of an unsuccessful attempt by Fox to …
New economic data from China indicates a significant deceleration in growth for the month of April. Key indicators, including factory output and consumer spending, fell sharply short of market expectations. This slowdown comes as the nation faces a combination of weakened domestic demand and heightened energy costs stemming from the conflict in Ira…
