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  • Oil prices retreated after three days of gains as a fragile Iran ceasefire faltered.
  • U.S. dollar strengthened to a near one-week high after consumer inflation surprised to the upside.
  • Gold held ground as prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal dimmed.
  • The Trump Organization terminated a planned A$1.5 billion Gold Coast skyscraper after its Australian partner allegedly defaulted.
  • Ring Energy priced a roughly $60 million common stock offering at $1.35 per share to repay revolver borrowings.
  • Breeze Acquisition Corp. II priced a $125 million IPO to target global healthcare, biotech, robotics and AI deals.
  • Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig signaled a push for growth beyond 2035 via increased exploration and targeted, smaller acquisitions.

Latest Articles

US Trade Delegation Poised to Visit India as Talks Continue

US Trade Delegation Poised to Visit India as Talks Continue

A New Delhi official said Monday that a US trade delegation is likely to travel to India for negotiations as the two governments continue working toward a bilateral trade agreement. Dates for the visit have not been set. The development follows an exchange of delegations in recent weeks and a preliminary deal reached in February, with negotiators n…

HSBC and Yardeni Lift S&P 500 Year-End Targets After Strong Earnings Reports

HSBC and Yardeni Lift S&P 500 Year-End Targets After Strong Earnings Reports

HSBC and Yardeni Research raised their year-end S&P 500 goals following a wave of stronger-than-expected corporate results in the current first-quarter reporting season. HSBC increased its 2026 target to 7,650 and boosted its 2026 EPS forecast by 8%, while Yardeni moved its year-end target to 8,250 and raised EPS projections for 2026 and 2027. Both…

EON to Buy Ovo Energy in Deal That Could Forge Major UK Supplier

EON to Buy Ovo Energy in Deal That Could Forge Major UK Supplier

EON SE has announced plans to acquire Ovo Energy Ltd in a transaction that, if completed, would create one of the largest energy suppliers in the United Kingdom. The companies have not disclosed the purchase price. The deal remains subject to approvals from UK regulators including the Competition and Markets Authority and is expected to close in th…

Andrew Left Goes on Trial in Los Angeles on Alleged Market Manipulation Charges

Andrew Left Goes on Trial in Los Angeles on Alleged Market Manipulation Charges

High-profile short seller Andrew Left faces a criminal trial in Los Angeles this week after federal prosecutors charged him with manipulating stock prices and defrauding investors through misleading public statements about his trading positions. Authorities allege Left made at least $16 million by promoting positions in companies including Nvidia a…

How Kansas City Emerged as an Unexpected World Cup Hub

How Kansas City Emerged as an Unexpected World Cup Hub

Kansas City, the smallest of 11 U.S. World Cup host cities, will serve as base camp for Argentina, England and the Netherlands during the tournament running June 11 to July 19. The city’s investment in soccer facilities, central location and established sports culture have attracted elite teams and fans, even as hotel bookings lag behind expectatio…

Wise debuts US listing on Nasdaq

Wise debuts US listing on Nasdaq

Wise, a global fintech company specializing in low-cost and instant cross-border money transfers, has commenced trading on Nasdaq while maintaining its London Stock Exchange listing. The firm reported strong financial and operational metrics for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, highlighting significant year-over-year growth in transaction vol…

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Financial Results For First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026, Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.35 Per Common Share

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Financial Results For First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026, Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.35 Per Common Share

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. announced stable financial results for Q1 2026 with net investment income of $0.36 per common share. Despite a slight 2.3% NAV decline and decreased investment fair value to $2.3 billion, the company declared a $0.35 per share dividend for Q2, aligning dividends with earnings while maintaining potential for supplementa…

LanzaTech Selects North Sea Port, Ghent as Site for Europe’s First Commercial Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Facility

LanzaTech Selects North Sea Port, Ghent as Site for Europe’s First Commercial Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Facility

LanzaTech Global, Inc. has selected the North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium as the site for Europe's first commercial-scale Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, using the LanzaJet ATJ process. This marks a key milestone toward the project's financial investment decision, supported by EU Horizon 2020 funding and the FLITE cons…

Barrick Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Barrick Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Barrick Mining Corporation delivered a strong first quarter in 2026, with gold production reaching 719,000 ounces, beating guidance estimates. The company reported net earnings per share of $0.96, a 256% increase year-over-year, driven by higher realized gold prices and operational efficiencies. Operating cash flow more than doubled compared to las…

Barrick Board Authorizes $3.0 Billion Share Repurchase

Barrick Board Authorizes $3.0 Billion Share Repurchase

Barrick Mining Corporation's Board has authorized a $3 billion share repurchase program, aiming to capitalize on what it sees as exceptional value in its shares ahead of the planned IPO of North American Barrick. The authorization allows for purchases through various market methods, primarily on the NYSE. This move reflects Barrick's strong free ca…

Barrick Declares Q1 Dividend

Barrick Declares Q1 Dividend

Barrick Mining Corporation announced a fixed base quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share for Q1 2026, payable on June 15, 2026. The dividend aligns with the company’s policy targeting 50% of attributable free cash flow on an annual basis, with payouts adjusted year-end based on performance. Barrick highlighted its extensive global mining operations…

Amazon Eyes First Swiss Franc Bond Sale to Back AI Investments

Amazon Eyes First Swiss Franc Bond Sale to Back AI Investments

Amazon.com Inc. is preparing its inaugural Swiss franc bond issuance as technology firms broaden their debt markets to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to a report. The company has appointed BNP Paribas SA, Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to manage a six-part sale with maturities from three to 25 years. The move foll…

Budget Tax Reforms Could Curb Investor Mortgage Growth, Jefferies Warns

Budget Tax Reforms Could Curb Investor Mortgage Growth, Jefferies Warns

Proposed Federal Budget measures to alter tax treatment on investor-owned housing - including rolling back the 50% capital gains tax discount for qualifying assets and narrowing negative gearing to new-build properties - could meaningfully reduce investor activity in the existing housing market, Jefferies says. Investor lending makes up a notable s…

Starmer Pledges Delivery, Steel Nationalisation and Renewed EU Ties

Starmer Pledges Delivery, Steel Nationalisation and Renewed EU Ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he will take responsibility for delivering the changes his government promised, pledged to rebuild relations with Europe, and announced legislation to bring British Steel into full national ownership. He acknowledged public frustration and warned the country faces a 'very dark path' if his administration f…