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Intel stock rose after CFO Dave Zinsner outlined robust server demand and said the company is operating its fabs above 100% capacity amid broad chip shortages. He warned supply constraints will persist through this year and highlighted prolonged memory shortages that are likely to affect PCs most severely through 2027.
Several investors in Anthropic have engaged directly with company leaders and government contacts to contain a standoff between the AI lab and the Pentagon that they fear could damage the firm's commercial relationships and valuation. Conversations have included Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and venture backers, and aim to preve…
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) is expanding rapidly with 170+ drive-thru locations and a stated ambition to reach 1,000 stores by 2035. The stock is trading near $15.88 with a market cap of roughly $795M. Technicals show short-term momentum while short interest and elevated valuation metrics leave room for volatility. This trade targets a mid-term up…
Shipping rates for very large crude carriers and liquefied natural gas tankers have climbed to record levels amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and Iranian strikes on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, which handles roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption and substantial LNG volumes, has seen traffic grind to a near halt aft…
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a senior cleric with deep institutional ties to Iran’s religious establishment, has been named to an interim leadership council charged with running the state following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid U.S.-Israeli strikes. The three-member body, which includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief …
The U.S.-Israeli military action on Iran has immediately disrupted commercial shipping in the Gulf, lifting crude and gas prices and threatening to push inflation higher while tempering already modest growth prospects across Europe. The Strait of Hormuz is the focal point for a substantial share of global oil and LNG flows to Europe. Early market m…
Republicans enter the 2026 midterm cycle defending a slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives while Democrats aim to flip enough seats to take control and gain subpoena power over the executive branch. Voters began selecting nominees in party primaries starting March 3 in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. Several high-profile and compet…
Baker Hughes is preparing a cross-border bond issuance of roughly $10 billion to help finance its all-cash acquisition of Chart Industries. Banks led by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have been mandated to arrange investor calls, with an offering of euro- and dollar-denominated bonds possible. Proceeds are expected to replace a 364-day loan facil…
Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has more than doubled from its 52-week low and is trading near its 52-week high. The business combines long-term contracted revenue and improving cash flow with a cheap P/E of 7.4 and PB of 0.65. For disciplined traders, there's a favorable risk-reward: enter on strength or small pullback, target $90, stop $62, with a…
Poland's equity benchmark WIG30 closed up 2.46% as gains in basic materials, banking and oil & gas stocks powered the market. Market breadth was positive with 372 advancers against 161 decliners; 100 stocks finished unchanged. Key movers included CD PROJEKT SA, Alior Bank and KGHM, while MODIVO, Orange Polska and Asseco Poland were among the laggar…
Danish equities finished higher Wednesday, pushed by strength in Healthcare, Oil & Gas and Consumer Goods sectors. The OMX Copenhagen 20 climbed 3.13% at the close. Novo Nordisk Class B, NKT Holding and Zealand Pharma were among the session leaders, while both A and B shares of AP Moeller - Maersk and Carlsberg B closed lower. Market breadth favore…
APA has reshaped its cost base and balance sheet while retaining a steady dividend. With oil prices buoyed by ongoing Middle East tensions, APA’s cheap valuation (EV/EBITDA ~3.0, P/E ~8) and strong free cash flow ($1.805B) support a tactical long trade. Entry $30.75, stop $28.00, target $36.00 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon.
U.S. officials will brief key senators in a classified session following two separate incidents in Texas involving government-operated drones that led the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict airspace. A military engagement on Feb. 25 that shot down a government drone and a prior airport shutdown notice in El Paso tied to Customs and Border …
Telsey Advisory Group upgraded Ross Stores to Outperform following a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter and an upbeat early FY26 outlook. The retailer beat EPS and sales estimates, posted margin expansion, and signaled continued momentum into the new fiscal year while committing to store growth and increased shareholder returns.
Caterpillar sits at the intersection of AI data-center buildouts, mining-driven commodity demand, and the transition to electrified, autonomous equipment. The stock looks expensive on headline multiples, but strong cash flow, a fortress-like balance sheet and a real, underappreciated bottleneck in heavy-site construction make a disciplined long tra…
The Moroccan All Shares index finished the session up 1.56% in Casablanca, driven by advances in the Banking, Beverage and Transport sectors. Winners outpaced losers by a wide margin, though several individual stocks experienced steep losses, including one that dropped to a five-year low. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil easing, go…
Progyny (PGNY) is a leading fertility benefits manager that has seen its share price compress amid transitional headwinds and scrutiny. With $191.8M in trailing free cash flow, a market cap near $1.46B and conservative balance-sheet metrics, the risk-reward favors a tactical long in the mid-term (45 trading days). This trade targets a return to the…
With Republicans holding a 53-47 edge in the U.S. Senate and 35 seats up for election in 2026, Democrats face a steep path to a majority. Nonpartisan analysts rate just two Republican seats as competitive while Democrats defend four of the closely watched contests. Key states to monitor include Texas, North Carolina, Alaska, Maine, Georgia, New Ham…
Moderna's $950 million settlement removes a major legal overhang and preserves cash runway assumptions, letting management refocus on respiratory franchises and oncology/rare-disease programs. The stock is trading near a 52-week high on bullish technicals and improving regulatory news; we favor a mid-term long with defined risk management.
PUMA AG (PMMAF) is an OTC-listed vehicle trading around $24.72 with clear technical overhead in the $26.20-$27.20 range and sustained, large short positions. We like a tactical long ahead of expected 4Q results and chatter around a new shareholder stake; plan is a mid-term swing (45 trading days) to capture a beat and any re-rate if a shareholder a…
MakeMyTrip (MMYT) is trading at the low end of its 52-week range after a sharp correction. The company has low balance-sheet leverage, a clear path to expand corporate travel via the Happay acquisition, and recent AI partnerships that improve user engagement and monetization potential. Valuation looks demanding on sales today but the operational le…
Norwegian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX rising 0.93%. Strength in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities supported the market. Nordic Semiconductor was the top performer on the OBX, while several energy names finished lower. Commodity and currency moves included modest declines in crud…
Israel's TA 35 closed lower on Wednesday, falling 0.20% as losses in the Banking, Real Estate and Biomed sectors pressured the market. While a number of large-cap names rallied — including NICE, Elbit Systems and Clal Insurance, which reached record highs — other notable stocks such as Next Vision Stabilized Systems, Tower Semiconductor and Teva Ph…
Greece's Athens General Composite advanced 4.16% at Wednesday's close, driven by strength in Banking, Construction and Travel sectors. Market breadth was strongly positive with 105 stocks rising versus 20 decliners. Top individual gains included Athens Water, Qualco Group SA and Ilyda SA Class R, while Motor Oil Hellas, HELLENiQ ENERGY and BriQ Pro…
JPMorgan analysts conclude that recent events in the Middle East have only a modest direct effect on global banks' earnings because the region contributes a limited share of group profits. The firm prefers several European investment banks, placing Barclays and Deutsche Bank at the top of its list, and highlights a valuation gap that leaves U.S. pe…
