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Scorpio Tankers Inc. provided an update on its average daily Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates for Q2 2026, reflecting current contracted voyage revenues and coverage percentages for its tanker fleet. The company also estimated its fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding to be between 53 to 54 million for the quarter, accounting for pot…
Singapore's financial regulator has added Bybit Fintech Ltd. to its Investor Alert List as part of a broader effort to increase scrutiny of unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said inclusion on the list signals that an entity should not be viewed as licensed or authorized by the central bank, and the exchange sa…
Markets briefly reacted to a hawkish tilt from the Federal Reserve after the central bank left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, but an unexpected 14-point memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran dominated sentiment. The agreement pressured crude to multi-month lows and supported gains in Asian equities, while policymakers from the Fed …
Macy's is showing the first sustained signs of a turnaround: Q1 revenue beat, comp-store strength across Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, improving margins and free cash flow. The stock trades at roughly $23.89 with a sub-$6.3B market cap and a mid-single-digit P/E; that combination creates a measurable asymmetric trade. My plan: enter at $2…
A focused rally in AI infrastructure and domestic chipmaking has produced sizable gains across select technology names. A proprietary AI stock-picking strategy launched in November 2023 has delivered strong real-world returns, while Intel's recent commercial wins and manufacturing milestones are powering a fresh premarket surge.
Hims & Hers (HIMS) has been punished for margin compression and a sizeable convertible debt raise, but the business is still growing, guidance was raised, and technicals show renewed momentum. This trade idea outlines a long trade with a disciplined stop and a clear time horizon tied to upcoming catalysts.
Berenberg has cut its recommendation on Anglo American Plc from Buy to Hold, citing the possibility of a modest market disappointment when the miner reports first-half results. The broker left its 4,200 pence price target unchanged while trimming near-term forecasts below market consensus and flagging several underperforming non-core assets. Anglo …
Indian stocks finished higher on Thursday, driven by gains in Power, Public Sector Undertakings and Banking names. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.34% to a one-month high while the BSE Sensex 30 climbed 0.33%. Broader market participation favored rising issues, and the India VIX fell to a three-month low as gold and crude prices slipped.
Westport Fuel Systems and Volvo Group's joint venture, Cespira, has signed an agreement to complete the development and commercialization of hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty engines using HPDI technology. The collaboration aims to enable Volvo's 13-litre engine to run on hydrogen, targeting a commercial launch in Europe before 2030. This advancement offe…
KB Securities strategist Euntaek Lee likens the current narrowing of market leadership around artificial intelligence-oriented stocks to the late stages of the 1999 dot-com surge. Lee notes that sectors such as financials and healthcare, despite strong earnings-driven rallies in 2025, have been sidelined because they are not viewed as AI plays. Whi…
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday after a sequence of developments around the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision led investors to price in a greater chance of additional U.S. rate increases this year. Market participants cited a more hawkish tone in the FOMC statement and projections, a notably less critical reaction from President Don…
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she wants to preserve a constructive working relationship with Israel after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced he was ending direct contact with her. In a post on X, Kallas emphasized her openness to continued, respectful engagement and reiterated the EU’s stance that a two-state solu…
A senior Kremlin foreign policy aide said European leaders at the recent G7 summit likely put forward misleading or harmful information to U.S. President Donald Trump about the situation in Ukraine. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also maintained that Trump is a determined leader who retains his own judgment, and said Moscow expects a visit from Trump en…
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the commissioning today of Russia's second domestically constructed ice-class liquified natural gas carrier, the Konstantin Posiet, at the Zvezda shipyard in the Primorsky region. The vessel is part of a program to supply LNG from Arctic projects to Asian and other markets throughout the year, using Arc7-c…
InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE American: IHT) is exploring a potential reverse merger as part of its diversification strategy and plans to increase equity. The company reported a record combined hotel revenue of approximately $2.9 million for the first four fiscal months of 2027. IHT is also investing in UniGen Power, Inc., a clean energy techno…
BMW revised its 2026 outlook in an unscheduled update on June 16, reducing its Auto EBIT margin forecast by 300 basis points and lowering expected Auto free cash flow by €2 billion. The announcement sent the stock down more than 8% to its weakest level in nearly six years. Goldman Sachs sharply reduced its price target but retained a Buy rating, ar…
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel told reporters that uncertainty stemming from the Middle East remains high and that the central bank reviewed recent events prior to completing its monetary policy decision. He warned deescalation could be temporary, said energy markets are heavily affected, and indicated the SNB's readiness to step into…
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) operates contract compression and ancillary midstream services that are increasingly relevant to data centers and other distributed-power customers. At $66.57 a share (market cap ~$6.7B), the company looks buyable on a mid-term horizon given healthy free cash flow, rising demand for distributed power, and catalysts tied to…
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol praised an interim agreement that would end the Iran war and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened without conditions. Birol said the IEA will work with countries on new strategies after the crisis reshaped the global energy map, and cautioned that the waterway's prior closure means it could be …
Taiwan’s central bank raised its GDP forecast sharply, citing robust demand tied to artificial intelligence applications, while leaving the policy rate at 2% and warning that inflation risks warrant a somewhat more hawkish posture. The decision was not unanimous, with two board members dissenting amid rising consumer prices tied to energy costs.
Albemarle shares climbed in pre-market trading after Citi upgraded the company to Buy and raised its price target, a development that has reinforced a string of bullish analyst actions. The moves come against a backdrop of strong first-quarter 2026 operating results, substantial debt reduction and expectations among some analysts for lithium market…
China has defended recent measures to tighten export controls on critical minerals, saying the changes are consistent with international norms and aimed at safeguarding peace, stability and non-proliferation obligations. The comments followed G7 leaders' agreement to coordinate efforts to lessen reliance on any single outside supplier for rare eart…
Evonik Industries said Thursday it will eliminate 3,200 positions globally between 2027 and 2029, with the majority of reductions in Germany. The announcement extends a cost-cutting program that will have already reduced about 2,800 roles by the end of 2026. The company also intends to leave its global polyester business in 2027, affecting roughly …
QuinStreet's recent rally is backed by improving fundamentals, strong free cash flow and attractive valuation metrics. Technical momentum and falling short interest add fuel, but execution and ad-market cyclicality remain risks. This trade idea outlines an actionable long with clear entry, stop-loss and target for a 180-trading-day horizon.
Prime Minister Andrej Babis publicly urged the Czech National Bank not to raise interest rates on Thursday, saying inflation in the Czech Republic remains among the EU’s lowest and current rates already exceed those in the euro zone. He warned that a rate increase would make life harder for households and businesses, even as markets and analysts ex…
