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Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel cautioned that the trajectory of Switzerland's inflation and growth depends on how long energy-price pressures tied to the conflict persist. He said a brief disruption would likely have only temporary effects that central banks can look through, but a sustained rise in energy costs could trigger broader …
The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 2% at its next meeting, after a ceasefire in the Iran conflict reduced the immediate pressure from a spike in oil prices. While policymakers can for now delay tightening, uncertainty about when energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz might normalise means markets sti…
The outbreak of war in the Middle East has fractured many of the long-standing correlations investors use to interpret economic direction. Stocks have hit record highs even as geopolitical risks, potential energy supply interruptions and the prospect of lasting economic damage persist. Classic relationships - such as the hedge that sovereign bonds …
Teck Resources Limited announced the results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, highlighting strong voter turnout and overwhelming approval for board director elections, auditor re-appointment, and executive compensation approach. The meeting reflected solid shareholder confidence in the company’s management and governance practices.
PLS said on Friday it is seeing widening demand for lithium driven in part by energy security concerns, alongside strong interest from stationary battery projects and emerging electric mobility such as electric trucks. The Perth-based miner reported a record quarter of spodumene concentrate production, materially beating analyst consensus, and flag…
Texxon Holding Limited, a Nasdaq-listed provider of supply chain management in China's plastics and chemical sectors, announced its 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on May 22, 2026. Shareholders will vote on director re-appointments, a new equity incentive plan, auditor ratification, and proposed share split and consolidation propos…
Asian equities declined on Friday as technology shares lost their recent momentum amid ongoing Middle East tensions and a fresh surge in oil prices. Investors also digested slightly firmer Japanese inflation data that still sits below the Bank of Japan's target ahead of a policy meeting next week. Regional indexes followed Wall Street's tech-led pu…
Fitch Ratings has signalled that Indonesia could temporarily exceed its legal fiscal deficit cap of 3% of GDP in response to disruptions from the war in the Middle East without provoking an instant credit downgrade, provided authorities present a convincing plan to tighten policy afterward. The ratings agency trimmed Indonesia's outlook to negative…
Mercedes-Benz is using the Beijing auto show to outline how it will confront intensifying competition from Chinese automakers. CEO Ola Kaellenius said the company will not enter a price war, will accept giving up some lower-segment volume if it is not economically sensible, and will pursue innovation, deeper local supplier and development ties, and…
Hyundai Motor announced a five-year plan to introduce 20 new models in China as part of an intensified effort to regain traction in the country. The company showcased a China-specific electric vehicle and said it will expand local partnerships with autonomous-driving developer Momenta and battery supplier CATL while reiterating a goal of 500,000 an…
Marvell is sitting at the intersection of networking, storage and photonics just as hyperscalers pour capex into AI infrastructure. The company’s technology stack, recent photonics push, attractive free cash flow and strong hyperscaler relationships make a compelling trade: a long entry at $170 targeting $210 over a 180-trading-day horizon with a $…
A federal judge ordered the release of Hayam El Gamal and her five children on Thursday, ending more than ten months of family detention in Texas that legal advocates say was the longest under the current administration. The family was taken into custody last June following a fire-bomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, for which El Gamal's former husban…
Daiichi Sankyo postponed its annual earnings release to May 11, citing a review of its oncology product supply plans and the need for additional time to estimate possible loss provisions related to contract manufacturers. The announcement coincided with an almost 10% decline in the company's shares to 2,505.5 yen, the weakest level since March 2022…
Asian equities showed a mixed performance as lingering instability in the Middle East and faltering U.S.-Iran negotiations kept investors cautious. Oil advanced after continued pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, while currency markets saw a firmer dollar and the yen hovered near the key 160 per dollar level ahead of a week of major central bank deci…
Organon & Co shares climbed in after-hours trading after a report said Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is preparing a $13 billion binding, all-cash offer to acquire the women's health company. The proposed transaction is reported to be fully financed by JP Morgan, MUFG and Citi, and Sun would integrate Organon into its operations without issuing Sun …
Full Truck Alliance (YMM) is facing near-term pressure after a rough quarter for China tech names, but 10%-plus revenue growth, double-digit order growth and roughly $4.4B in cash/investments underpin a mid-term long trade. Entry at $8.51, stop at $7.80, target $11.00 — horizon: mid term (45 trading days).
ALKEF has already run hard in 2026, but price structure, neutral RSI, and sizable historical short interest paint a tactical buying opportunity. Enter at $1.19 with a stop at $0.95 and a target at $1.70 for a mid-term swing (45 trading days). Keep position size disciplined—this is a trade that leans on technicals and the potential for episodic shor…
The United States and the European Union will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday establishing a partnership focused on critical minerals. The State Department said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic will attend the signing. The move comes amid U.S. efforts to secure access to critical mineral rese…
In a Salvadoran maximum-security facility, more than a hundred detained men sat with wrists cuffed and ankles chained to view courtroom proceedings on a large screen. The hearing is part of a 486-defendant mass trial that represents the largest prosecution so far under President Nayib Bukele’s sweeping crackdown on gang-related crime. Critics and r…
Canon reported a substantial decline in first-quarter net and operating profits and trimmed its full-year outlook, citing cost pressures that narrowed margins despite modest revenue increases. The Tokyo-listed company's shares fell nearly 7% as imaging gains were offset by weaker results in printing, medical and industrial businesses. Management re…
Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MSS) has reported a transaction involving its top leadership, as CEO and President John Xu acquired additional shares of the company's Class A Common Stock. This insider activity occurred on April 22, 2026, through two distinct direct purchase transactions totaling $2,958. The shares were acquired at price points rang…
Amir F. Heshmatpour, serving as President, Director, and a ten percent owner of NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTHI), has increased his position in the company through a direct purchase of common stock. The transaction, which occurred on April 23, 2026, involved the acquisition of 10,000 shares at a price point of $4.90 per share, repre…
Matt McManus, the Chief Operating Officer of Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), has completed a sale of company stock totaling approximately $14,925. The transaction, which took place on April 22, 2026, involved the sale of 9,924 shares of common stock at a price point of $1.504 per share. This execution price was slightly higher than the company's…
Oil prices rose in Asian trade as concerns about a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after President Donald Trump said he was in no rush to end the war. Brent climbed above $106 a barrel and U.S. crude neared $97, with both contracts posting double-digit weekly gains amid reports of strikes, diplomatic setbacks and continued disruptions in t…
Oil prices rose on Friday as investors reacted to Iranian footage showing commandos boarding a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and to reports that Tehran's air defences had engaged "hostile targets." Brent and West Texas Intermediate both advanced over 1% in early trading, building on a more than 3% gain the previous session after similar repo…
