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CMB.TECH and Fortescue have agreed to charter up to 12 ammonia-capable Newcastlemax bulk carriers, marking a major step towards decarbonizing global shipping through the adoption of green ammonia fuel. Three vessels will have dual-fuel ammonia engines by end-2026, with nine others ammonia-ready for future conversion. This initiative could reduce ap…
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers slipped on Monday, with BYD registering the largest drop after a report said the European Commission is planning to levy additional tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports. Several industry names including NIO, Leapmotor, Li Auto, and Chery also declined, weighed by the prospect of countervailing duties aimed at…
Berenberg downgraded Umicore SA from Buy to Hold and reduced its price targets for the Brussels-based metals chemistry group, citing limited upside after shares approached the broker's target, signs that cobalt prices have topped out and growing pressure on automotive end-markets. The bank cut its 2027-2028 forecasts for sales, EBIT and EPS, left 2…
TOTO rallied 10.1% to a record intraday high of ¥9,241 after reports that the company plans to allocate ¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts business. With ¥39 billion already approved and the remainder to be deployed as market conditions permit, the program targets factory upgrades in Fukuoka and Oi…
Shares of J.Front Retailing climbed 15.4% to ¥2,999 after 3D Investment Partners filed a large shareholding report showing a 5.10% stake. The fund described its intent as pure investment while reserving the right to offer advice and proposals on medium-to-long-term strategy. The move came alongside existing shareholder-friendly actions from managem…
Tencent has started a constrained trial of an artificial intelligence assistant named Xiaowei inside its WeChat platform in China. The assistant, being tested with selected users, can handle text and voice commands to send messages, make calls and navigate WeChat's ecosystem of mini-programs and services. The move is part of Tencent's effort to com…
Abelardo De La Espriella’s victory in Colombia, by under 1%, and a razor-thin projected win for Keiko Fujimori in Peru, come amid a wider rightward realignment across Latin America. The outcomes reflect voter concerns over weak economies and rising crime, and carry consequences for energy, mining and fiscal policy as new governments promise tax cut…
Taiwan's benchmark index closed higher Monday, led by gains in the Plastic, Chemical and Biotech & Medical Care sectors. The Taiwan Weighted rose 1.28% to a fresh all-time high, while individual stocks showed wide dispersion with several names moving double digits in both directions. Commodity and currency markets registered mixed moves during the …
ArcelorMittal announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to implement advanced cloud, AI, and edge technologies in its steel manufacturing processes worldwide. The partnership aims to optimize safety, asset reliability, and energy efficiency by converging operational and information technology on AWS infrastructure. Addition…
STMicroelectronics has introduced the VL53L9, its first direct Time-of-Flight 3D LiDAR all-in-one module, featuring 2,268 resolution zones, rapid 100 fps capability, wide field of view, and integrated processing for low-power edge AI systems. Designed to address diverse industries including robotics, industrial automation, smart buildings, AR/VR, a…
BYD's H-shares fell 3.5% to HK$76.70, marking their weakest close since September 2024, after reports that the European Commission plans to impose countervailing duties on Chinese hybrid vehicle imports. The proposed measures, which could take effect once a majority of EU states approve, are expected to hit BYD, Chery and SAIC, with BYD singled out…
Shares of Wisetech Global tumbled following media reports that the Australian Federal Police's human exploitation taskforce has opened an investigation into founder Richard White over allegations tied to a visa sponsorship and exploitation of a vulnerable employee. The stock fell to levels not seen since August 2021 as scrutiny around the founder i…
Most emerging Asian stock markets rose on Monday, led by strong advances in Taiwan and South Korea driven by AI- and semiconductor-linked names, pushing the MSCI EM Asia gauge to a record high. At the same time, several regional currencies weakened amid a stronger U.S. dollar and uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran roadmap toward a final deal. Market pa…
Integra (IART) has gone from deep volatility to steady operational improvements. Q1 2026 showed revenue strength, margin expansion and higher adjusted EPS; management raised EPS guidance and installed Stuart Essig as CEO. The stock sits near $17.58 with a market cap of $1.37B and a path to re-rate if product relaunches and manufacturing fixes hit f…
Most Asian equity markets rose on Monday, led by strong rallies in Japan and South Korea as technology and chip stocks outperformed. Optimistic comments from Iranian officials about quadrilateral talks with the U.S. eased immediate geopolitical concerns, while investors remained mindful of a stronger dollar and the prospect of U.S. interest rates s…
Shares of logistics software firm WiseTech Global tumbled following media reports that Australian federal police are investigating founder and executive chairman Richard White over allegations relating to a woman’s immigration status and a visa application. The reports have not been independently verified. The company’s stock hit its lowest level s…
SK Hynix shares climbed on Monday, propelling the company past Samsung Electronics to become the most valuable public company in South Korea. The jump reflects strong demand for advanced memory used in artificial intelligence applications and recent progress in supplying next-generation HBM memory to large customers.
RTB Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTB) has launched an AI and DeFi-powered real-time payment platform enabling professional publishers to receive instant ad revenue settlements in USDC via Coinbase. The new system uses blockchain and smart wallets to shorten traditional settlement cycles from weeks or months to immediate payment, enhancing transparency an…
SK Hynix climbed past Samsung Electronics on Monday to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, driven by strong demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in artificial intelligence systems. The company’s shares have rallied sharply this year as the AI investment cycle reshapes the semiconductor memory market, reversing a two-deca…
Asian markets traded unevenly as stop-start talks between the U.S. and Iran suggested some progress even after threats of renewed strikes and a contested closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The episode dented oil prices and produced swings in equities and government bonds, while investors also grappled with elevated chances of Federal Reserve tighteni…
SK Hynix’s market value rose sharply on Monday, briefly surpassing Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable firm as demand for memory chips linked to AI data centre builds tightened supply and pushed prices higher. The move reflects strong gains across South Korea’s chipmakers amid an AI-driven rally.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reported to be considering whether to set out a timetable for leaving office, potentially clearing the way for Andy Burnham to succeed him. Burnham's decisive parliamentary election win has intensified pressure on Starmer, who faces falling popularity and questions over Labour's direction. The transition, if confirmed…
DoubleVerify has announced the expansion of its DV Authentic AdVantage solution to the Meta and TikTok platforms. This AI-powered platform integrates pre-bid quality protection, independent measurement, and campaign optimization to help advertisers improve media quality and campaign effectiveness simultaneously, backed by strong initial test result…
China's Ministry of Commerce has placed two prominent U.S. rare-earth companies, MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, on its export control list. The designation, effective June 22, prohibits exports of China-origin dual-use items to the named firms and prevents third parties from transferring such goods to them. The move is part of broader restriction…
Apple is leaning into higher average selling prices on the iPhone 18 cycle. That pricing power should buoy margins, drive services revenue through a more valuable installed base, and leave buyback-fueled EPS growth intact. This trade idea outlines a mid-term long with entry, stop and target levels and lays out catalysts and risks that could flip th…
