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Japanese and South Korean equity benchmarks rose sharply during muted holiday trading after reports that the United States, Iran and regional intermediaries are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire. Trading volumes were limited as major Asian markets were closed for holidays. Oil prices rose again but cooled somewhat on the same report…
Citigroup has revised its projected Federal Reserve rate-cut schedule, moving a total of 75 basis points of easing from early summer to September, October and December. The change follows stronger-than-expected U.S. job gains in March and continued inflation risks, according to a note dated April 3. The bank still expects labor-market weakening to …
Gold prices dipped in Asian trade on Monday after a weekly gain, as a firm U.S. stance toward Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz collided with reports that negotiators were exploring a temporary ceasefire. The conflicting signals left bullion trading lower, with investors also digesting resilient U.S. payrolls data and a firmer dollar.
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, warning of severe strikes on Iranian infrastructure if it did not comply. The announcement came as U.S. and Israeli forces continued air and missile operations against Iran, Tehran expanded attacks on Gulf energy targets, explosions were r…
Olin (OLN) looks set to stabilize after a rough commodity-driven cycle. The shares trade near $28.57 with free cash flow of $247.9M and EV/EBITDA of ~10.8, implying the market has priced in downside. Positive technical momentum and improving short-interest dynamics support a mid-term swing. This trade targets a measured rebound to $33 while protect…
FLJP offers a straightforward way to own Japan’s rebound as the Bank of Japan exits negative rates. Valuation is reasonable (PE ~18, PB ~1.66), technicals show neutral-to-bullish momentum and recent selling has created an attractive entry. This trade is a mid-term swing: enter at $36.55, stop at $34.50, target $40.21 (52-week high).
Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun departs for China seeking dialogue framed as a peace mission, arriving amid heightened Chinese military pressure on Taiwan and political friction at home over delayed defence spending. Beijing has increased public persuasion efforts for 'peaceful reunification' even as polls show limited support for its model; Taipei's…
Four U.S., Israeli and regional sources familiar with the talks say negotiators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, together with U.S. envoys and Iranian officials, are discussing a phased 45-day ceasefire intended to create space for a lasting end to hostilities. The initiative faces tight time constraints and carries risks of escalation if talks sta…
Fiserv (FISV) trades at single-digit earnings multiples, generates strong free cash flow and just attracted heavyweight interest from Baupost. The stock is deeply discounted relative to cash flow and historical multiples, but operational headwinds and a recent price collapse mean upside will be gradual. This is a long trade for investors willing to…
Archer's stock is trading near its 52-week low despite FAA progress for the Midnight eVTOL and announced taxi networks in major U.S. metros. The company remains pre-revenue and burned significant cash in 2025, but low leverage, a tangible certification path and concentrated short interest create a scenario where measured, capital-efficient longs ca…
Check Point is trading in a narrow range near $148 and suffering from defensive-stock headwinds, but its balance sheet, 42% operating margins, and targeted AI-security plays give a realistic runway for a mid-term rally. This trade idea outlines a defined entry, stop and target for a mid-term swing that favors upside if product transition and recent…
Crude futures climbed in Asian trade as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s ultimatum setting an 8 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI held significant gains after steep rises in the prior session, while OPEC+ pledged limited additional output that traders say may not quickly reach marke…
United Parcel Service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a settlement that limits the number of driver severance offers under UPS’s Driver Choice Program to 7,500. Under the terms, eligible drivers will be offered $150,000 for early retirement. The agreement follows a dispute in which the union argued the program was implemented…
Devon Energy (DVN) sits at the intersection of two potent drivers: a transformative $58B merger with Coterra that promises $1B of synergies and shareholder returns, and geopolitical disruption in the Strait of Hormuz that has pushed crude toward $100/bbl. The combination improves scale in the Delaware Basin, strengthens free cash flow and sharehold…
<p>United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in North America. The company converts fleet ownership into recurring rental cash flows, benefits from high replacement costs for competitors, and has shown steady free cash flow conversion through cycles. With sentiment subdued and entry near what looks like a favorable risk/reward, this tr…
Asian markets opened mixed as U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz raised geopolitical risk, pushing oil higher and government bond yields up while equity moves varied. Liquidity was light amid regional holidays, and investors weighed looming U.S. economic data alongside ongoing supply concerns for crud…
The U.S. dollar remained steady while the Japanese yen hovered close to the psychologically important 160-per-dollar mark as traders digested a new ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Thin holiday liquidity in Asia and Europe coincided with risk-off sentiment after Trump threatened targeted st…
Planet Labs said it will indefinitely withhold satellite imagery of Iran and surrounding areas affected by the recent conflict in the Middle East, complying with a U.S. government request. The company will refrain from releasing images taken since March 9 and will move to a controlled distribution model that allows case-by-case releases for urgent …
Agilian Technology, a $30 million-a-year electronics maker based in Dongguan, weathered a tumultuous 2025 in which U.S. tariffs froze orders and pushed clients to demand production outside China. The company pursued alternative sites in Malaysia and India, but found those options slower and less complete than its China base. A combination of Beijin…
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, capping a year of escalating trade measures that have shifted from broad tariff confrontations to a complex mix of probes, export curbs and tactical truces. Recent rounds of talks and high-level meetings have produced…
U.S. stock index futures eased Sunday evening as oil prices climbed after President Donald Trump warned Iran it must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face strikes on power plants and bridges. The move pushed traders to price a longer disruption in a key energy chokepoint, while markets also processed March payrolls that showed a rebound in…
The White House submitted a fiscal 2027 budget request calling for a $500 billion increase in military spending and a 10% reduction in non-defense federal programs. The plan would raise defense outlays to $1.5 trillion, fund pay raises for service members, and back large investments in shipbuilding and missile defense while proposing steep cuts to …
Samsung Electronics is expected to report an exceptional surge in first-quarter operating profit driven largely by elevated memory-chip prices linked to artificial intelligence investment. Market estimates compiled by LSEG point to a near-record quarterly profit that approaches the company’s full-year operating income from the prior year, while ana…
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited announced robust Q1 2026 financial results with 24% year-over-year revenue growth to $230 million and confirmed FY 2026 guidance between $950 million and $970 million. The company highlighted progress in its therapeutic pipeline, including successful completion of key safety objectives for its TLX591-Tx prostate cancer…
FTI Consulting, Inc. has appointed three senior managing directors—James Chapman, Steve Dyson, and Franz Wentzel—into its Australian Transformation practice, expanding its mining and resources business improvement team. These additions bring extensive leadership experience from major consulting firms and mining operations, strengthening FTI's capab…
