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India has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, a move that is expected to weigh on investment-driven purchases and put short-term pressure on organised jewellery retailers such as Titan Company. Morgan Stanley warns of near-term sentiment and business headwinds for the industry, but argues Titan is structurally well placed bec…
A drone struck an electrical generator outside the secure perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, causing a fire but no radiological impact or injuries, Emirati authorities said. The incident comes amid a stalled diplomatic effort to end the conflict between the U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran and to reopen Gulf sh…
D-Wave (QBTS) is trading on a mix of hype and improving fundamentals: strong bookings, an expanding QCaaS base and a hefty cash cushion per share underpin upside, while lumpy revenue and wide losses leave plenty of headline risk. This is a tactical long for traders willing to accept volatility — entry at $20.35, stop at $17.75, target $30.00 over a…
U.S. intelligence indicates Cuba has obtained in excess of 300 military drones and has held internal discussions about using them against the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, American naval ships and possibly Key West, Florida. The findings emerged alongside a visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who cautioned Havana against hostilities and urge…
Earnings from Nvidia and several large retailers, led by Walmart, will provide a barometer for two dominant market themes: surging demand for AI-related semiconductors and the durability of consumer spending amid rising energy-driven inflation. Markets have climbed sharply in recent weeks, driven in large part by a narrow set of stocks, and investo…
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after reports of 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases. The outbreak, attributed to the Bundibugyo virus, presents cross-border risks and is notable for the absence …
NextNRG, an AI-driven energy innovation company, announced it will host a conference call on May 18, 2026, to discuss its Q1 2026 financial results and provide a corporate update. The announcement corrects previously issued information regarding the call details. The company specializes in integrating AI and machine learning into utility infrastruc…
Saudi Arabia's stock market closed lower on Sunday, with the Tadawul All Share index down 0.25% as declines led by the Cement, Hotels & Tourism and Retail sectors outweighed gains in select insurance and holding companies. Market breadth showed more losers than winners, while crude oil and Brent rose and gold futures fell.
At least four people were killed in Russia after Ukraine launched what Moscow described as the largest overnight drone attack on the capital in more than a year. Three fatalities occurred in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod; officials report dozens wounded and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. Russia’s defence ministry said m…
Alpine Macro advises clients that as the immediate Iran-U.S. conflict shows potential for a near-term settlement, the dominant uncertainties for investors are now U.S. fiscal and monetary policy. The firm recommends remaining long duration in the bond market while monitoring energy-linked equities that could reverse roles through year-end. Analysts…
Israel’s economy shrank in the first quarter of 2026, with annualised GDP declining 3.3% as conflict with Iran weighed on activity. Consumer spending fell 4.7% in the quarter and output contracted 4.5% on a per-capita basis. Earlier expectations for a rebound above 5% in 2026 have been revised lower; the Bank of Israel now projects 3.8% growth for …
Jabil is transitioning from revenue-driven returns to genuine margin expansion as AI server demand lifts utilization and higher-value system assembly. The business is firing on multiple cylinders - intelligent infrastructure growth, stronger FCF and a falling incremental cost curve - which supports a tradeable long with defined risk management.
Otis (OTIS) looks compelling as a tactical long after recent weakness knocked the stock to $71.01. The company generates solid free cash flow ($1.668B) and just increased its quarterly dividend to $0.44, supporting a 2.66% yield. Valuation is reasonable at ~18.4x earnings and EV/EBITDA ~14.0. Near-term risks - project timing, margin pressure, and e…
Israeli strikes on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and medics. One person was killed near a police post in Khan Younis, while three people were reported dead at a community kitchen near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah. The Israeli military said it struck a militant who posed an immediate t…
Sabra Healthcare REIT trades near $20.67 with a 5.8% yield, improving portfolio performance and a healthy free cash flow base. We outline a mid-term (45 trading days) buy with precise entry, stop and targets, supported by fundamentals (market cap ~$5.2B, FCF $321M, debt/equity ~0.96) and technicals that show neutral-to-bullish momentum.
Yasser Abbas, a businessman and the son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, won a seat on the Fatah Central Committee during the party’s first general conference in almost ten years. The move has intensified discussion about succession within the Palestinian Authority and drawn criticism from some party figures who question Yasser Abbas’ capaci…
A nine-hour, White House-affiliated religious gathering on the National Mall highlights ties between President Trump and conservative Christian leaders, prompting complaints that the event privileges evangelical and conservative Catholic voices while excluding many other faith communities and unaffiliated Americans. Organizers say the program aims …
The Supreme Court intervened to pause a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that had restricted mail and telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone, underscoring a pattern in which the New Orleans-based appeals court issues rulings that surpass the conservative reach the Supreme Court will tolerate. The 5th Circuit, which covers Lou…
U.S. equity markets, buoyed by stronger-than-expected first-quarter profits and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, may not have fully accounted for the risk of rising inflation and a recent jump in Treasury yields. Market participants warn that a further rise in yields - amid crude oil prices above $100 and an unresolved conflict in the Persia…
Deutsche Bank's May 14, 2026 research note links a sharp drop in the pound to reports that Andy Burnham may run for the Makerfield parliamentary seat and pursue higher office. The bank's models show the EUR/GBP risk premium climbed above 2% after the move, and strategists say a further push in EUR/GBP to 0.8775 combined with a 15-basis-point underp…
A Bank of America monthly sentiment survey of 60 fund managers representing $869 billion in assets shows a material shift toward concern over upside U.S. inflation risk and renewed probability of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The poll documents changing positions across bond, currency and emerging market allocations, with capital moving out o…
Nebius has built an impressive AI-infrastructure flywheel: massive revenue acceleration, multi-year contracted backlog and strategic partners. The trade here is to lean long into that momentum while respecting a concentrated capital-spend risk. Entry, stop and target laid out for a disciplined position over a 180-trading-day horizon.
Major brokerages issued a range of high-profile ratings and price-target moves this week linked to artificial intelligence-related investment trends. KeyBanc flagged valuation risks at Apple amid evidence of weakening hardware spending and seasonal normalization. Bank of America reiterated a bullish stance on TSMC, citing an expansive capacity buil…
Chord Energy is trading near its 52-week high but still shows fundamental support: a $1.3 quarterly distribution, ~$501M in free cash flow, low net leverage and an active capital-return program. Management signaling confidence through buybacks and payouts plus improving technicals make a mid-term swing long attractive, with a clear stop and target …
Root (ROOT) looks like an asymmetric long: trading near $55 with improving profitability, an EV/EBITDA of ~5.5 and a still-small market cap (~$876M). We outline a long trade with a $55.42 entry, $91.92 target (66% upside) and a $44.00 stop, supported by accelerating underwriting results, expanding partnerships and attractive valuation multiples rel…
