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A survey of 30 market participants finds China is set to keep its one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.00% and 3.50% respectively for a 13th straight month, reflecting a K-shaped recovery with resilient exports but weakening domestic demand. The People’s Bank of China is adjusting short-term operations to manage liquidity while of…
The Central Bank of Ireland has downgraded its growth outlook and now expects GDP to shrink 2.7% in 2026 after a steep fall in exports to the United States. The bank raised its gauge of underlying domestic activity on strong investment in AI and data centres, but upgraded inflation forecasts as energy price pressures linked to the Middle East persi…
Sandisk has re-rated sharply in 2026 on exploding AI demand for NAND flash. The shares trade at elevated multiples today, but fundamentals - double-digit returns on capital, robust free cash flow of $4.46B and locked-in supply deals - plus technical momentum and low days-to-cover make a controlled long entry attractive. We lay out a long trade for …
Regular pay in Britain, excluding bonuses, increased by 3.4% in the three months to April while the unemployment rate stood at 4.9%. Both readings were reported shortly before the Bank of England was set to announce its next interest rate decision. Economists had expected a slightly softer wage rise and a marginally higher jobless rate. The central…
Germany's Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) has reduced its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, blaming an energy-price shock linked to the Iran war that is weighing on private consumption and investment. The institute raised its inflation projection for 2026 and recommended that the European Central Bank avoid aggressive rate hikes while the en…
Four years after the Azov Regiment surrendered the final pocket of Mariupol in May 2022, the formation has been reconstituted and expanded into a corps that is mounting an organised campaign of drone strikes against Russian-held infrastructure. Recent operations have struck Mariupol's port and nearby electrical and repair facilities, and corps lead…
Fufeng Group's Hong Kong-listed shares plunged after the company issued a profit warning reporting an approximate RMB 53 million net loss for the five months ended May 31, 2026. Management attributed most of the deterioration to about RMB 540 million in foreign exchange losses tied to substantial US dollar cash holdings, while persistently weak sel…
The Taiwan market ended Thursday with a gain, led by advances in the Optoelectronic, Paper & Pulp and Financials sectors. The Taiwan Weighted rose 0.91% at the close. Several individual names moved sharply, with Rectron Ltd and Biostar Microtech each climbing 10.00% and multiple stocks sliding near double digits. Commodity prices fell, while curren…
FTI Consulting announced the launch of its energy advisory practice in Italy, appointing Riccardo Siliprandi as Senior Managing Director to lead the initiative. This move broadens FTI's advisory capabilities beyond corporate finance, catering to the evolving needs of the energy sector related to decarbonization, modernization, and energy security. …
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) trades at a premium, but when you factor in AI chip capacity constraints and multi-year capex cycles, $TSM is a defensible buy. This trade idea lays out an entry at $437.27, a $520 target over a 180-trading-day horizon, and a $380 stop to manage downside while capturing ongoing AI-driven revenue growth.
<p>Bitcoin slid after the Federal Reserve signaled a greater chance of higher interest rates later in 2026, while a U.S.-Iran framework agreement did little to bolster cryptocurrency demand. Broader digital-asset prices fell in concert with Bitcoin as investors favored AI and chip stocks with stronger fundamentals over speculative plays such as cry…
Lenovo shares fell after the company unveiled a HK$36.70 conversion-priced, $2 billion zero-coupon convertible bond offering due 2033 that could create up to roughly 427 million new shares. Management also proposed a selective buyback of existing convertible debt due 2029. Investors reacted cautiously, citing dilution risk, while a broader slide in…
Coca-Cola (KO) remains a high-quality defensive name with a $343.9B market cap, strong cash generation and a 2.6% yield. Near-term technicals show weakening momentum, but sponsorship tailwinds and steady free cash flow leave room for a swing trade toward $90 if market breadth stabilizes. Trade with a tight stop and size for a mid-term window.
Citigroup has revised its timeline for Federal Reserve interest-rate reductions, moving the first expected cut from September to October 2026 and adding a follow-up in January 2027. The change reflects what the bank describes as a more hawkish stance among Fed officials as the new chair begins a broad policy review and market pricing shifts toward …
Recent drone incidents affecting airports and energy sites have accelerated demand for radar, jamming and other counter-drone technologies across civilian sectors. Companies that once focused on military customers are now selling to airport operators, energy firms, ports, data centres and hotels, but strict rules on jamming and weapons in civilian …
Fidelity National Financial (FNF) looks attractively priced after a pullback. Strong free cash flow, a sustainable quarterly dividend of $0.52, and reasonable leverage give shareholders both income and upside optionality. This trade targets a rebound toward the mid-$50s over a 45-trading-day horizon while limiting downside with a tight stop.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Apple has agreed to collaborate with Intel to design and manufacture chips on American soil, framing the development as part of a broader push to revive domestic semiconductor production. The statement offered no operational specifics. The move was described alongside other government-backed efforts to str…
Gold.com (GOLD) is trading at an attractive free-cash-flow yield and a single-digit EV/FCF, backed by a $206.9M FCF run-rate and a $1.24B market cap. Technical momentum is turning constructive and short interest has been rising, creating asymmetric upside. I recommend initiating a long position at $42.70 with a $39.00 stop and tiered targets at $46…
Applied Materials is trading like a premium growth name, but its combination of strong returns (ROE 35.6%), meaningful free cash flow ($5.34B), and new product wins in AR/AI optics make it a practical, lower-risk way to own exposure to the AI equipment super-cycle. This trade idea lays out an actionable long with entry, stop, and target, plus catal…
FS KKR Capital (FSK) trades at roughly half its reported NAV, yields remain eye-catching, and recent selling looks overdone. This trade idea argues for a long position with a $14.50 target (~42% upside) on a 46-180 day horizon, while accepting the operational and legal risks that accompany closed-end credit vehicles.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his first press conference to announce a comprehensive review of the Fed’s approach and to emphasize the bank’s determination to curb inflation. Quarterly projections showed nine of the Fed’s 19 policymakers expect at least one rate increase by the end of 2026. Warsh urged markets to form their own assessments…
Haitong has identified ten mid- and small-cap Indian companies it views as top picks, spanning reinsurer GIC Re, fintech platforms, exchanges, consumer goods and hospitality. The selections are supported by operational improvements, scalable distribution or product expansion, and projected revenue and profit growth metrics over FY26-28E for several…
JPMorgan Chase has blocked employees in its Hong Kong office from selecting Anthropic’s Claude models from the bank’s internal roster of approved large language models. The restriction stems from language in Anthropic’s usage terms within the licensing agreement with JPMorgan. The action aligns with a similar step taken by another major bank earlie…
HF Sinclair (DINO) is an attractive long after recent weakness. The company sits squarely in the refining sweet spot created by Iran-related supply disruptions: elevated gasoline and diesel margins, strong free cash flow, and a conservative balance sheet. At current levels the stock offers upside to $80 while still protecting capital with a $54 sto…
Shares of leading Chinese food delivery and e-commerce platforms declined after the State Administration for Market Regulation released a set of draft rules targeting sustained, large-scale subsidies in the food delivery sector. Meituan fell 2.2%, Alibaba dropped 3.2% and JD.com slid 2.3% amid concern about tightening oversight of subsidy-driven co…
