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Japan's stock market ended Thursday's session in negative territory, with the Nikkei 225 slipping 1.05% as losses led by the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors outweighed gains among industrials. Market breadth was sharply negative, implied volatility on Nikkei options surged, and oil prices rallied while gold eased. Currency moves w…
Honda Motor has revised its earnings outlook for the financial year ending this month from a forecasted ¥300 billion profit to a loss in the range of ¥420 billion to ¥690 billion, citing a review of its electrification strategy and a slowdown in the North American EV market. The company said it is cancelling development and launches of certain U.S.…
Kardex Holding AG reported robust order intake growth of 29% in the second half of 2025, reaching €527.3 million and beating analyst expectations. Growth was concentrated in AutoStore and the Standardized Systems division, while revenue and free cash flow underperformed forecasts. Net profit was weighed down by a one-off non-cash charge tied to the…
Intuitive Surgical remains the leader in robotic-assisted surgery after another year of double-digit procedure growth and a growing installed base. The stock trades at a premium - ~61x earnings - but recent deceleration guidance creates a tactical entry opportunity. We recommend a long trade with an entry at $495, a stop at $460 and a target of $57…
Estee Lauder has initiated legal proceedings against entrepreneur Jo Malone, her Jo Loves fragrance label and Zara’s UK operations, saying the use of the name 'Jo Malone' on products sold via Zara breaches rights Estee Lauder acquired in 1999. The complaint, filed on Wednesday, cites breach of contract, trademark infringement and 'passing off.' Est…
Explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi territorial waters and projectiles struck several other vessels across the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, bringing regional commercial shipping to a near-halt and pushing oil prices to multi-year highs. Iraqi authorities report a recovered crew member fatality, widespread fires aboard the damaged…
Taiwan stocks closed higher on Thursday with the Taiwan Weighted rising 2.06%, driven by strength in the Electronic Parts/Components, Machinery and Electronics sectors. Several semiconductor and component names were among the top gainers, while gas and petrochemical firms posted some of the largest declines. Crude and Brent oil prices moved sharply…
Anthropic asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to pause a Pentagon designation that labels the company a supply-chain risk and bars the Defense Department and its contractors from using its AI tools. The company said the action risks 'irreparable harm' and could lead to hundreds of millions or even billions in lost r…
JOYY (ADS) looks compelling after results that beat expectations and guidance that was raised. The stock is trading at a reasonable PE of 14.4, a low PB of 0.46 and a 6.3% dividend yield, while technicals and elevated short interest create a favorable setup for a swing trade.
Cemex announced plans to sell a package of Colombian operations expected to generate about $555 million in proceeds. Holcim will acquire a cement plant, a grinding mill and a portfolio of additional plants for $485 million, while Cemex is negotiating separately for roughly $70 million in other assets. The company will keep two cement plants with co…
Iran has escalated attacks on commercial shipping in Gulf waters, including explosive-boat strikes that left two fuel tankers burning in Iraqi waters and forced oil port operations to stop. Oman cleared vessels from its main export terminal. The actions pushed Brent back above $100 and sent regional and global equity futures lower, while bond marke…
Australian equities closed lower on Thursday as declines in technology, A-REITs and gold-related sectors pressured the benchmark S&P/ASX 200, which fell 1.31% at the Sydney close. Mining-related names produced the session's strongest gains while smaller-cap and consumer discretionary stocks recorded some of the steepest losses. Measures of volatili…
Glendon Capital Management has accused private credit managers, including Blue Owl, of understating losses in their loan books and warned that a marked correction in debt markets may be imminent. The claim, made in a presentation cited in a recent report, says funds have 'misrepresented' loss rates and are holding greater losses than disclosed. The…
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev told reporters he discussed the current global energy crisis with U.S. counterparts during a meeting of the U.S.-Russia working group on the economy held in Florida. He highlighted nearly 20 million barrels per day of supply trapped in the Gulf after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and said t…
China's top economic planner has instructed domestic refiners to suspend exports of refined fuels for March, citing the need to secure internal supplies as the Middle East conflict raises the prospect of wider energy disruptions. The measure covers gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel and comes as Brent crude climbed nearly 10% to trade above $100 pe…
Anycolor Inc revised down its operating profit outlook for the fiscal year to March 2026, citing higher costs and inventory-related charges despite raising sales guidance. The stock fell sharply, and a fellow Vtuber agency operator saw declines as markets digested the update and its implications for profitability.
ANZ Research cautions that while India enters the current energy price shock with "high growth and low inflation," a sustained spike in oil and gas prices would test the country's financial buffers. The report highlights potential losses for oil marketing companies (OMCs), rising subsidy burdens for the government and weakening household savings th…
Air New Zealand will remove about 5% of its scheduled flights - roughly 1,100 services - through early May as a sharp rise in jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict forces route changes, cancellations and higher fares across the global aviation industry. The carrier said around 44,000 passengers of the 1.9 million booked for that period will nee…
Jet fuel costs have climbed far more rapidly than crude oil since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, driven by an unprecedented widening in refining margins. Airlines with crude-based hedges or little to no hedging are announcing fare increases, surcharges and capacity reductions as carriers around the world confront squeezed margins. Analysts warn budg…
Propel Holdings has reported its strongest growth cadence to date, yet the market remains cautious because of lingering profitability questions and conservative guidance. We lay out a mid-term trade: a tactical long with clear entry, stop, and target, plus the catalysts that could unlock upside and the risks that could pressure the name further.
Asian currencies weakened broadly as ongoing hostilities involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran propelled oil prices higher and heightened concerns about energy-related economic disruptions. The dollar strengthened in Asian trading on safe-haven flows and growing bets on more persistent inflation, while upcoming U.S. PCE inflation data is in focus fo…
On Thursday Oman moved vessels away from the Mina Al Fahal oil export terminal as a precaution after two crude tankers were struck in waters off Iraq. The attacks led Iraqi oil terminals to halt operations and raised concerns about disruptions to regional crude exports and energy infrastructure. Brent crude surged nearly 10% to top $100 per barrel.
nLIGHT Inc. President and CEO Scott H. Keeney sold 19,496 shares of common stock on March 9, 2026, generating roughly $1.12 million in proceeds. The trades were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and took place while the stock was trading close to its 52-week high following a 646% year-over-year rise. The transaction comes after a robust fourth-quar…
Reddit Chief Technology Officer Christopher Brian Slowe sold 7,500 Class A shares for about $1.29 million on March 9, 2026, exercised options covering 7,500 shares, and donated 144,644 shares on March 10, 2026. The moves leave Slowe with 38,413 directly held shares and 164,828 indirectly held by The Slowe Family Trust. The insider activity comes as…
A national survey conducted June-August 2025 of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults found that 33% reduced spending on essentials such as food, utilities or other daily needs to cover healthcare expenses. The burden was far greater for those without insurance, and a separate Gallup-panel survey indicates healthcare costs have led Americans to delay major lif…
