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Tesla reported a 39.4% year-on-year increase in China-made deliveries for May, driven by shipments of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from its Shanghai factory. The plant delivered 85,982 units in May, a figure that includes exports to Europe and other regions, and represents an 8.2% gain from April.
Steve Brice, global chief investment officer of wealth solutions at Standard Chartered, warned that initial public offerings from Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX are likely to weigh on markets in the near term. Speaking on CNBC's Access Middle East, he noted digestion challenges for such large listings, the potential for weakness over the summer, and …
Several Chinese automotive groups are broadening their operations across Europe, leveraging competitive pricing and EV technology to increase market share. Their moves - which include distribution deals, joint ventures, acquisition talks for underutilised plants and planned local production - coincide with rising trade tensions over EU tariffs on C…
Citi analysts report that bullish positioning in U.S. large-cap stocks has continued to build, led by fresh long flows into both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Nasdaq positioning is now described as extended bullish, raising the chance of profit-taking if a negative catalyst appears. Europe shows improving flows but still carries a moderately bearish aggr…
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) is a thin-float, small-cap fiber and connectivity specialist that just re-rated after strong top-line momentum and a strategic partnership. The setup today is asymmetric: operational leverage and a short-interest tailwind can lift the stock quickly, but negative earnings, tiny cash and execution risk mean losses can come f…
Iran is examining a proposed temporary agreement with the United States aimed at pausing hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Mehr news reported. Despite continued U.S. and mediated talks, the conflict between Iran, the United States and allied actors has settled into a stalemate, keeping a strategic shipping chokepoint effectively close…
Peyto is one of Canada’s most efficient natural gas producers, trading at a valuation that in many cycles looks compressed relative to its cash-generation potential. This trade targets a mid-term recovery in North American gas prices and a continued focus on shareholder returns. Enter at $6.00, target $9.00, stop $4.50; horizon: mid term (45 tradin…
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 to June 7 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. The visit comes as India increases crude purchases from Caracas, and will cover a broad agenda including energy, trade, investment and renewable energy.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said it will incorporate the unexpectedly persistent inflation that followed the 2022 energy shock into its next set of forecasts, prepared for the finance minister's annual budget later this year. The move reflects the OBR's decision to alter modelling assumptions about how energy prices pass through to i…
Nu Holdings shares fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company announced a change at the CFO position and BofA Securities downgraded the stock. The move follows a modest earnings miss despite record revenue and rising net income, while the timing of the leadership change and ongoing credit and expansion challenges drew investor concern.
Lenta Group has completed a 100% acquisition of RFB-Retail LLC, owner of the O'KEY hypermarket chain, in a transaction that transfers the target's debt obligations to Lenta in lieu of cash. The deal, cleared by the Federal Antimonopoly Service, brings 75 hypermarkets and four leased distribution centers under Lenta's control, with integration and r…
SM Energy (SM) has a clear plan: lower capital intensity, monetize non-core assets and use proceeds plus free cash flow to reduce leverage while sustaining a raised dividend. With enterprise value at $15.36B, free cash flow near $570M and $950M of planned divestitures, the stock looks inexpensive relative to the balance-sheet repair in progress. Th…
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announces that its defense division will present a broadened product portfolio supporting tactical unmanned platforms at Eurosatory 2026. Highlighting the launch is RaySat's new Viper Ka Electronically Steered Antenna, offering secure, low-latency communications with multi-orbit satellite capability designed for milita…
BofA Securities reports a marked slowdown in European apparel retail growth in April, led by a deterioration in Germany. The bank ranks H&M as the retailer with the largest downside risk to earnings and highlights persistent cost inflation in raw materials and freight. Zalando and Next receive differentiated analyst treatment amid the softer demand…
Alphabet shares moved lower in pre-market trading after the company disclosed an $80 billion equity financing package to support a large-scale AI infrastructure program, including a $10 billion private placement to Berkshire Hathaway. The plan, which features a $40 billion at-the-market (ATM) component, raises concerns about near-term dilution even…
Howard Hughes Holdings announced the opening of The Park Ward Village®, the ninth residential tower in its Ward Village master-planned community in Honolulu. Nearly 97% pre-sold, the tower features 546 homes and over 30,000 square feet of retail and dining, expected to generate more than $700 million in GAAP revenue. The development strengthens How…
Members who received the monthly ProPicks strategy list for June — available for under $9 a month — saw an early win after Marvell Technology surged more than 27% in premarket trading following an earnings beat and an upgraded revenue outlook tied to accelerating demand in data centers and custom AI silicon. The move follows a string of large May w…
VersaBank (VBNK) operates a branchless digital banking model and an institutional custody product. Recent wins — custody for QCAD, regulatory approvals for a U.S. acquisition and a steady dividend cadence — give the stock a clear set of near-term catalysts while the technicals remain constructive. This trade idea lays out a long entry at $18.00, a …
A Virginia man has filed a federal class-action lawsuit in Seattle alleging that Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras used an optional facial recognition feature to collect and retain images of his face and those of other passersby without their consent. The suit seeks at least $5 million in damages for the class and follows a string of prior privacy con…
Willdan Group (WLDN) has rallied sharply from its 52-week low and is showing bullish technicals backed by improving profitability and raised guidance. The trade below treats the stock as a momentum-driven, fundamentally supported opportunity: a mid-term long with a clear entry at $94.00, a stop at $86.00, and a target of $125.00 over 45 trading day…
Nu Holdings Ltd shares tumbled after BofA Securities lowered its rating to Underperform from Neutral and reduced its price target to $10.00 from $16.00, citing the departure of CFO Guilherme Lago. The bank highlighted Lago's central role in Nu's growth and investor communications and said the timing of the management change creates uncertainty as t…
CorVel Corporation marks its 35th year on the Nasdaq, showcasing a history of strategic technology investments and operational excellence. The company emphasizes its strong financial position, commitment to innovation in healthcare management technologies, and readiness to continue delivering long-term value.
Microchip Technology has introduced its XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 retimers designed to extend signal reach and reduce latency in AI data centers. These retimers support higher bandwidth connectivity and lower pin-to-pin latency, enabling better utilization of GPUs and AI accelerators in large-scale AI workloads. Integrated with Microchip's…
Lifecore Biomedical has signed a manufacturing services agreement with a leading ophthalmic disease solutions provider to conduct process development and technical transfer in preparation for potential commercial manufacturing of a next-generation injectable ophthalmic product. This marks the company's sixth addition to its late-stage pipeline in s…
Dollar General raised its fiscal 2026 earnings per share forecast and reiterated same-store sales guidance as consumers continue to favor lower-priced household goods. The company updated its EPS range higher while noting it did not include potential tariff refund payments in the outlook. Broader consumer budgets face headwinds from rising gasoline…
