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Chinese semiconductor stocks advanced on Monday, with largest domestic manufacturers and equipment suppliers posting notable gains. The move followed a strong finish for U.S. chip names and comes amid renewed investor optimism about AI-related demand and a large funding effort by a Chinese AI startup.
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos, who leaves office at the end of May, advised colleagues to exercise prudence when considering an anticipated interest rate hike at the June meeting, citing a weakening growth outlook and the need for more clarity on the conflict in Iran. Markets expect a rate increase on June 10-11 and possibly …
Global Partners (GLP) offers a rare blend of yield, free cash flow and reasonable valuation in a capital-intensive fuel-distribution business. At $48.75 the unit trades at an attractive P/FCF of 8.5 and EV/EBITDA of 8.9, with a 6%-plus yield and $193M in free cash flow backing distributions. We upgrade GLP and outline a mid-term (45 trading days) t…
Most Asian equity markets advanced on Monday, led by semiconductor stocks and optimism around a scheduled summit between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Gains occurred even as renewed military activity in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and geopolitical tensions persisted following the rejection of Iran's respons…
SK Hynix shares reached a fresh record high Monday, extending a rally powered by strong artificial intelligence demand and constricting global memory-chip availability. Seoul-listed stock jumped as much as 13% to 19,00,000 won by 03:28 GMT, while a competitor also saw sizable gains as investors priced in a prolonged memory upcycle.
Reliance Industries has converted the planned initial public offering of Jio Platforms from an offer-for-sale into a fresh issuance, following extended discussions with investors over price and structure. The change routes proceeds directly to Jio, could be used partly for debt reduction and expansion, and may lower previously reported valuation es…
As the Australian government prepares to deliver its upcoming budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is navigating a complex economic landscape defined by high commodity prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and a central bank focused on curbing inflation. While revenue windfalls from elevated commodity prices are expected to reduce the project…
CVS is trading near a fresh 52-week high after earnings and better-than-expected medical cost trends. Valuation metrics on a price-to-sales and EV basis remain attractive for a company with $7.4B in free cash flow and a meaningful dividend. This trade idea outlines a mid-term swing-long with entry at the market, a disciplined stop and a realistic t…
Vedanta Ltd reported a record full-year profit of $2.8 billion for the year ended March 31, driven by stronger commodity prices, robust aluminium and zinc results, and improved operating efficiencies. Fourth-quarter profit nearly doubled to $1 billion. The company said its long-planned demerger has entered the implementation phase and became effect…
A growing number of U.S. states permit utilities to bill customers for large electricity infrastructure projects while those projects are still being built under Construction Work In Progress (CWIP) rules. The approach lowers utilities’ financing costs and accelerates upgrades, but it pushes added monthly charges onto households and businesses long…
Taiwan's foreign minister said Taipei is confident in the continued stability of its relationship with the United States as President Donald Trump prepares for talks in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Officials in Taipei report ongoing communication with Washington and cite repeated U.S. assurances that its Taiwan policy will remain unch…
A group of Tianjin beef importers has pledged to buy 50,000 metric tons of Brazilian beef certified as deforestation-free by year-end, a move that could reshape a slice of Brazil-China trade. The commitment, representing about 4.5% of expected Brazilian beef exports to China this year, reflects shifting consumer and buyer preferences in China towar…
Elevra Lithium Limited has agreed to sell its interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co for approximately $71 million in cash, expected to close in Q1 FY27. This transaction will allow Elevra to concentrate on its North American lithium projects, simplify its corporate structure, and eliminate further funding comm…
President Donald Trump on Sunday publicly rejected Iran’s counterproposal to a recently floated U.S. peace offer, calling the response "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." The exchange has intensified market worries over a 10-week-old conflict and left the Strait of Hormuz largely closed, contributing to a sharp rise in oil prices and renewed fears about region…
In a recent interview with Japan's Nikkei, Pablo Hernandez de Cos, the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), emphasized the necessity for nations to adopt disciplined fiscal policies. He warned that if government spending shifts from being targeted and temporary to becoming broad-based and persistent, it could significant…
Gold prices slipped in Asian trading after weekly gains as a rebound in crude oil and a stronger U.S. dollar reduced bullion's appeal. President Trump's dismissal of Iran's reply to a U.S. peace proposal coincided with Brent topping $104 and the dollar edging higher, reviving concerns about persistent inflation and delayed interest-rate cuts.
Nintendo shares dropped 8% in Tokyo after the company announced price increases for its Switch 2 and issued guidance that left investors unconvinced about near-term blockbuster game releases. The company reported strong hardware sales for the fiscal year ended March, but its outlook and game shipment guidance were viewed as underwhelming. Analysts …
Nintendo shares tumbled after the company reported annual results that fell short of expectations and issued a conservative fiscal outlook. Management flagged higher component costs, especially memory, that will push up Switch 2 retail prices and are expected to curb console volumes and margins in the year ahead.
Families of two U.S. citizens imprisoned in China for more than a decade are appealing to President Donald Trump to press for their humanitarian release during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Relatives and legal advocates say both prisoners are in poor health and that Chinese officials have privately indicated a readiness to consider rel…
CSL shares plunged after the company trimmed its fiscal 2026 profit outlook and disclosed roughly $5 billion of non-cash impairments across fiscal 2026 and 2027, including a significant writedown in its Vifor kidney treatment unit. The downgrade, attributed to tougher market conditions and potential disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, c…
The U.S. dollar climbed against a basket of major currencies during early Asian trading on Monday, fueled by a combination of robust domestic employment statistics and escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East. Following President Donald Trump's dismissal of an Iranian peace offer, investors sought refuge in the greenback, while oil marke…
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's counter to a proposed U.S. peace framework as "totally unacceptable," maintaining higher geopolitical risk. Brent and U.S. WTI futures both gained about 3.1%, while concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming diplomatic engagement in Beijing added to mar…
Advanced Micro Devices has ridden the AI wave to a dramatic rerating. With Q1 data-center growth at 57%, clean balance sheet metrics, and free cash flow of $8.57B, a $700 target inside 180 trading days is a reasonable bullish trade. This note lays out why $600 is likely too low, the valuation math, catalysts to watch, and a concrete trade plan with…
The Senate Banking Committee will meet next week to consider the Clarity Act, legislation intended to define regulatory jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies and settle disputes between digital asset firms and banks, particularly around interest on dollar-pegged stablecoins. The executive session is scheduled for May 14 and the bill's fate in the full…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS that he aims to reduce to zero the American financial component of military cooperation within about ten years, citing efforts to strengthen relationships with Gulf states. He noted Israel currently receives roughly $3.8 billion a year in U.S. military assistance and that Washington has committed $…
