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Wolfe Research maintains a constructive stance on U.S. equities for the second half of 2026, citing lower oil prices, resilient corporate earnings and ongoing investment tied to artificial intelligence as the principal drivers of further gains. The firm continues to favor technology - especially semiconductor companies - while warning that geopolit…
Deutsche Bank has begun coverage on a set of stocks it views as attractive across the diabetes care ecosystem and in selected healthcare-adjacent areas. The bank highlights improving fundamentals in continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump markets, names DexCom and Insulet as top picks with Buy ratings, and points to potential upside in a pac…
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue decisions in a slate of consequential cases before the current term concludes, including three that test President Trump's assertions of authority to remove officials and limit birthright citizenship, two that could reshape election rules ahead of November, and disputes over transgender athlete bans and the…
Marvell surged on optimism around custom AI silicon and optics after high‑profile bullish comments and reported guidance upside. The fundamentals support a tactical long: strong revenue momentum, healthy margins, and manageable leverage. Valuation is rich, so this is a controlled swing trade with a tight stop and a clear exit plan.
Citi has held a Neutral rating on BMW, saying the stock's valuation appears compelling but that persistent weakness in China and an absence of clear near-term earnings drivers will likely keep the shares trading in a narrow range. The firm expects lower Chinese volumes and sharply reduced earnings contribution from China, and sees management's Sept…
Iraqi elite security units carried out pre-dawn raids inside Baghdad’s Green Zone and arrested politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials on June 28, in an operation authorities say was ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and supported by recent judicial arrest warrants. The action follows earlier detentions of senior officials, incl…
The Bank for International Settlements' Annual Economic Report warns that a confluence of pressures - elevated public debt, persistent financial vulnerabilities and uncertainties around the sustainability of the current AI-led investment surge - are amplifying global risks. The BIS cautions that renewed inflationary pressures, tighter fiscal positi…
Lebanon’s Culture Minister reports that Israel’s nearly four-month air and ground campaign against Hezbollah has damaged or destroyed multiple historic and religious sites across southern Lebanon, including a UNESCO-listed area in Tyre, medieval castles and centuries-old villages now occupied by Israeli forces. Authorities say an assessment of the …
This week brought several notable analyst actions tied to the artificial intelligence investment theme. Susquehanna sharply raised its Micron price objective following blowout results and aggressive customer contract disclosures. Argus began coverage of the newly public SpaceX with a Hold rating, citing valuation and profitability concerns. Morgan …
Bitcoin recovered above the $60,000 level after briefly dipping below it over the weekend. The rebound comes amid sustained U.S. spot ETF outflows, a firmer U.S. dollar tied to expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, and mixed signals on investor behavior - with on-chain data showing large transactions consistent with accumulation while…
Bank of America continues to recommend a long U.S. dollar stance into the third quarter, arguing that stronger U.S. growth, the prospect of additional Federal Reserve rate increases and sustained AI-driven investment will keep the greenback supported. The bank has lowered its EUR/USD forecasts and adjusted its view on the Japanese yen, now favoring…
A renewed proposal to sell UK retail bonds earmarked for defence spending is attracting attention as political leadership could change and policymakers seek new ways to fund the armed forces. Backers in parliament and the City say the bonds - potentially tax-favoured and government-backed - could raise at least A310 billion in year one and broaden …
Tencent Holdings is testing a mobile application, TenPayGo, aimed at enabling overseas visitors to make electronic payments and access travel-related services across China. The app bundles payment functionality with features for travel, dining, and shopping and is currently in limited internal testing. The trial coincides with a rebound in internat…
Petrobras (PBR) checks the boxes for a tactical, long-term accumulation: cheap valuation (P/E 5.3, PB 1.23), a 6.3% yield, strong free cash flow profile in an environment of stable oil prices, and fresh service agreements that underpin production continuity. Technicals show oversold momentum (RSI ~26.7) after a recent pullback; we propose an entry …
Memory chip manufacturers are seeing outsized revenue growth as demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other memory types linked to AI infrastructure pushes prices sharply higher. Limited capacity among a few dominant suppliers has tightened supply, lifting prices for DRAM and NAND and shifting investor interest toward memory stocks while raisi…
Google has limited Meta's access to its Gemini AI models after Meta sought more computing capacity than Google could supply, prompting Meta to push staff to use AI tokens more efficiently and delaying some internal AI initiatives. The capacity gap also affected other Google customers to a lesser degree, while Google Cloud reported $20 billion in fi…
The European Parliament approved its stance on the digital euro, a development UBS says keeps the project aligned with a potential public launch in 2029. The vote removes a significant legislative obstacle and sets the stage for inter-institutional talks this year. Under the current schedule, a formal ECB decision could arrive in late 2026 if legis…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers told Bloomberg that headline inflation in Australia is now expected to peak at about 4.25% mid-year, below the 5% projection in the federal budget. He attributed the improved outlook to lower oil prices and developments in Middle East peace talks, while warning that inflation remains above the government's preferred level and…
Germany's export-driven economic model is encountering significant headwinds from weakening global trade dynamics, rising protectionist measures, and intensifying competition from China. Economists project that the country's gross domestic product will expand by 1% or less this year, marking a continuation of a period of subdued growth that has per…
Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) looks like a pragmatic swing trade: not a breakout momentum story, but a well-capitalized regional bank with a 2.9% yield, low leverage, improving earnings and room to re-test recent highs near $73. Buy on mild weakness and use a tight stop to protect against regional-bank risk.
The long-held belief that global investors were systematically reducing exposure to U.S. assets due to currency debasement fears appears to be losing validity. Recent market data and economic indicators suggest a reversal in this trend, with the U.S. dollar strengthening against major global currencies. This shift is driven by a combination of ease…
Ulta Beauty reported solid Q1 results with double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion and raised guidance. The company combines scale in-store with a growing omnichannel footprint and is trading around 18x trailing EPS with EV/EBITDA near 11x. This trade targets continued share gains and margin tailwinds while keeping risk controlled with a tigh…
A Deutsche Bank strategy note argues that heavy capital spending tied to artificial intelligence has not and likely will not crowd out share buybacks across the broader U.S. equity market. While five major cloud and internet firms have driven most of the increase in S&P 500 capital expenditure and pulled back on repurchases, strong earnings and exp…
Hong Kong's equity capital markets collected almost $44 billion in the first half of 2026, the strongest six-month total in five years. The surge, led by Chinese companies tied to the AI supply chain, offset a weaker market backdrop and regulatory measures from Beijing that could constrain listings. Fundraising activity in the region was also suppo…
The United States and Mexico have jointly inaugurated a new production facility in southern Mexico dedicated to manufacturing sterile flies designed to combat the reemergence of the New World screwworm. This parasite, which has infested cattle wounds and triggered thousands of cases in Mexico since 2024, recently made its first appearance in U.S. d…
