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T1 Energy appears to be navigating a near-term earnings and cash-flow lull that the market is treating as permanent. We see this as a bridge year that creates an attractive asymmetric long trade: defined risk at $9.75, initial take-profit at $18.00. Macro headwinds (weak oil prices) and delayed capex are clouding sentiment today, but operational no…
Lundin Mining offers direct exposure to a multi-year copper bull thesis driven by electrification and constrained new supply. The stock can rally sharply on a sustained copper upswing, but company-specific operational and jurisdictional risks can quickly erase gains. This trade idea lays out an entry at $8.50, a protective stop at $6.50 and a reali…
Valero (VLO) pulled back after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open, but the company’s industry-leading utilization, strong free cash flow and modest leverage argue that this pullback is a tactical entry. I lay out an actionable trade with entry, stop and target, plus the drivers that should keep refining profitability elevated even if crud…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro told Spanish newspaper El Pais that continued U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders, including the use of sanctions, risks provoking a regional backlash. He characterized U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control measures as political tools and warned they could produce a 'rebellion' similar to hi…
MARA Holdings trades at a $4.4 billion market cap with an enterprise value near $7.47 billion, negative earnings, and heavy cash burn. Recent partnership moves to convert mining capacity into AI data centers, combined with elevated short interest and strong technical momentum, create a tradeable setup for a re-valuation. This idea lays out an entry…
The U.S. Treasury on Friday granted a one-month license allowing countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products that were already loaded on vessels as of April 17, extending a temporary permission that had lapsed earlier in April. The move is aimed at relieving global energy strains tied to disruptions in the Middle East, even as it draws crit…
China recorded substantial year-on-year increases in exports of clean-energy technologies in March, with solar cell shipments up 80%, EVs rising 53% and lithium-ion batteries growing 34%. The export strength follows an energy supply shock tied to the ongoing conflict in Iran and the effective paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz seven weeks ago, which…
A UBS Global Research review of the past four years finds European insurance stocks have recorded lower dispersion in share-price moves on Q1 results days than in other reporting periods. The report cites an average standard deviation of 2.6% for Q1 results days versus a 3.9% average across all reporting periods, while the second quarter typically …
California's gasoline inventories have fallen to the lowest levels on record amid a nationwide rise in pump prices linked to disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The state's reliance on refined product imports from Asia, its isolation from U.S. pipeline networks and recent refinery closures make it especially exposed, though s…
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a brutal domestic crackdown in January, Iranians are attempting to return to routine life even as economic damage, destroyed infrastructure and widespread internet restrictions deepen anxiety. While shops, parks and offices remain open amid discussions to extend a truce, many people fear that a negotia…
New Zealand defended a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A patrol flight near China after Beijing said the mission undermined its security interests and disrupted civil aviation. Wellington says the aircraft was monitoring alleged North Korean sanctions evasion at sea under UN Security Council resolutions, and maintains the crew acted professionally a…
ATI is trading near its 52-week high as aerospace production and advanced materials demand accelerate. Fundamentals show improving margins and strong ROE, but valuation is rich. This mid-term trade aims to capture further re-rating while protecting capital with a tight stop.
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he may not extend a temporary ceasefire with Iran if a final deal is not secured by Wednesday, warning that military action could resume. His comments, including a pledge to seize Iran's enriched uranium if necessary, come as Iranian officials dismiss the demand as a "non-starter" and …
Seven weeks into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, economic disruption - especially in global energy markets - has become a decisive factor shaping U.S. policy. Escalating fuel prices, higher consumer costs and financial market volatility have pushed the administration toward diplomacy, even as military pressure on Iran conti…
argenx announced new Phase 3 data at AAN 2026 demonstrating that VYVGART, their biologic therapy, significantly improves symptoms in ocular myasthenia gravis, generalized myasthenia gravis regardless of antibody status, and early-stage CIDP patients. Additional studies showed positive results in adolescent patients and ongoing trials support expand…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there had been "some pretty good news about Iran," expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations while warning a temporary ceasefire could lapse unless a broader deal is reached by Wednesday. Iran briefly allowed commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under terms of a 10-day truce tied to a separ…
Australia and Japan have formalized contracts worth A$10 billion ($7 billion) to provide the Royal Australian Navy with upgraded Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The memorandum, signed by defence ministers Richard Marles and Shinjiro Koizumi, confirms initial construction of three ships in Japan from 2029 and a planned transition to onshore builds…
The Australian government has extended a temporary waiver on fuel-quality standards until September, allowing higher sulfur in petrol to help maintain domestic supply amid ongoing supply-chain disruption linked to conflict in Iran. Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the move on television, confirming the permitted sulfur cap will rise to 50 part…
Fair Isaac (FICO) has been punished this spring, creating a tradeable opportunity. The company generates roughly $750m in free cash flow, trades at a market cap near $25.4B, and still commands pricing power in credit scoring and decisioning. Short-term sentiment has been weak, but a measured long with a $950 stop and a $1,500 target offers a favora…
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday allowed construction to continue on a $400 million ballroom at the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, putting on hold a federal judge's order that had halted the project. The appeals court granted a temporary stay of the preliminary injuncti…
B2Gold announced a fire at the crushing circuit of its Goose Mine on April 16, 2026. Emergency procedures were promptly executed, extinguishing the fire without injuries or operational halts. The fire was localized to the secondary crusher screen and feed belt. The company is investigating the cause and assessing any operational impact, with mining…
President Donald Trump has indicated an imminent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he described as potentially "historic." His social media posts linked the outreach to the stabilization and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and he said his forthcoming China visit will seek to formalize trade and security arrangements. Markets showed …
Barclays analysts, led by Brandt Montour, argue that artificial intelligence could unlock material earnings gains for cruise operators by enabling a shift from third-party travel agents to AI-driven direct bookings and by improving customer discovery and pricing power. The bank quantifies potential EPS upside of 12% to 45% for major carriers if boo…
The U.S. Treasury issued a roughly one-month renewal of a waiver permitting purchases of sanctioned Russian crude and petroleum loaded at sea, citing efforts to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The decision follows appeals from partner countries, a recent price drop after the Strait of Hormuz reopene…
Beijing plans to finalise the core zone of its Satellite Town in the second half of 2026, according to state-owned Beijing Daily. The project aims to cluster satellite manufacturers and operators to improve flows of talent, capital and technology as China’s commercial space market expands, with commercial launches now making up more than 60% of lau…
