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U.S. suppliers have routed about 30,000 barrels of fuel to privately owned Cuban firms so far this year, according to shipping documents and tracking information reviewed by the author. The flows - small relative to national needs but growing week by week - reflect an exception to a broader U.S. policy that has sought to choke off state-run fuel su…
Researchers and seed firms in Kansas and beyond are advancing hybrid wheat and genetically modified varieties carrying a drought-tolerance trait as part of an effort to boost yields and revive the U.S. wheat sector amid declining domestic consumption and stronger international rivals. Field trials, regulatory approvals and buyer acceptance remain s…
Delta Air Lines’ 2012 purchase of the Monroe refinery outside Philadelphia is drawing renewed attention as jet fuel prices climb more rapidly than crude oil, expanding the crack spread. While Delta continues to pay market prices for fuel it transfers from Monroe to its operations, owning the refinery allows the company to keep refining margins inte…
Puma shares rose 6.1% after ANTA Sports Products Limited (SEHK:2020) released its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. ANTA reported consolidated revenue growth, higher operating profit, expanded operating margin, and a solid net cash position, with notable contributions across its ANTA, FILA and other brand segments.
Shares of Arm Holdings rose sharply in premarket trading after the company outlined revenue projections tied to a newly developed AI data-center processor. The Arm AGI CPU is positioned to serve the compute needs of so-called agentic AI, and Arm’s management expects the new chip to be a major contributor to company-wide revenue and earnings in abou…
UBS judges UK equities to be reasonably valued, with expected earnings growth of about 9-10% in both the current year and 2027, but expects less upside than in many global markets. The FTSE 100 is trading near its long-run median valuation, and the bank highlights energy-sector dynamics, a rotation from digital to physical assets, and broader cycli…
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd, a NASDAQ-listed Chinese home water solutions company, announced unaudited financial results for H2 and full-year 2025, showing a 14.6% revenue increase to RMB2.43 billion for the year despite a 25.9% revenue decline in the second half. Net income dipped slightly by 1.9% year-over-year to RMB141.6 million. The company attr…
Varonis Systems, Inc. announced that CEO Yaki Faitelson will deliver the keynote speech at RSA Conference 2026 focusing on AI's impact on enterprise security. The company will showcase its new Atlas AI security platform, emphasizing tools to secure AI and data at scale, aiming to help organizations future-proof AI and data security programs.
VEON Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed digital operator, announced that its subsidiary Uklon, Ukraine’s leading ride-hailing service, has launched a new Travel service within its app. This service allows users to book domestic and international bus tickets, expanding Uklon's offerings beyond urban ride-hailing and delivery into intercity and cross-border mobil…
Auddia Inc. announced the development of the LT350 micro warehouse network, a patented platform transforming parking lots into distributed logistics hubs integrating drones, autonomous electric vehicles, secure package lockers, and AI-driven routing. This platform aims to address last-mile delivery challenges by creating a solar-powered canopy infr…
Kyivstar Group's subsidiary Uklon, Ukraine's largest ride-hailing company, has launched a new "Travel" service within its app, enabling users to buy domestic and international bus tickets directly without third-party platforms. This expansion diversifies Uklon's offerings beyond ride-hailing into a broader mobility and travel ecosystem. Kyivstar, l…
Crescent Energy (CRGY) looks like a mid-cap shale operator the market has underpriced. With a roughly $4.29B market cap, an accretive Vital Energy tie-up, attractive EV/EBITDA and P/B multiples, and a 3%+ yield, Crescent offers a favorable risk/reward for a long trade over the next 180 trading days. The plan: buy at $13.08, stop at $11.20, target $…
Gold climbed in Asian trade as UBS reiterated a year-end price target of $5,900 per ounce, saying recent weakness is temporary and presents a buying opportunity. The bank points to easing monetary conditions over time, persistent structural demand drivers and central bank purchases as reasons the metal should recover, even as near-term headwinds in…
A senior official from Turkey’s ruling party said Ankara is transmitting messages between Iran and the United States aimed at reducing hostilities and promoting direct negotiations. The comments come amid denials from Iran’s military about U.S. negotiations to end the conflict and follow Turkish diplomatic efforts to mediate since the attacks began…
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the ECB could respond with modest tightening if recent energy-related price pressures, driven by the war in Iran and attacks on regional energy infrastructure, cause inflation to overshoot the 2% target - even if that overshoot is not deeply persistent. The ECB held rates steady last week but r…
U.S. stock index futures climbed after media reports suggested Washington proposed a month-long ceasefire to Iran, reducing some investor fears about sustained energy disruptions. Oil prices slipped roughly 4%, supporting risk appetite. Market attention also focused on corporate movers including Arm, Intel, Nvidia, JD.com, Alibaba, Destiny Tech100 …
UBS has reiterated a bullish stance on Swiss stocks, pointing to the market's defensive sector composition, high-quality companies and historical resilience as advantages amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic growth risks. The bank says valuations look attractive following a recent market correction and that a sustainable dividend yield above …
Grifols’ board has approved an IPO of the company’s U.S. biopharma unit with the stated goal of raising cash to reduce debt and support growth. The Barcelona-based group will list a minority stake in the U.S. while keeping operational control and majority ownership. The unit runs nearly 300 donation centers in 40 states and employs over 14,000 peop…
UK Oil & Gas PLC's clean energy arm, UK Energy Storage, has entered a memorandum of understanding with Wales & West Utilities to investigate connecting its planned South Dorset hydrogen salt-cavern storage to a broader regional hydrogen network. The MOU covers exploration of direct or indirect linkage with HyLine South West, collaboration on potent…
Zhihu Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2025, reporting a decline in total revenues for both the quarter and full year compared to 2024, with a Q4 net loss of RMB210.8 million (US$30.1 million). Despite revenue decreases driven by a strategic refinement of service offerings and membership declines, the company ac…
UBS Switzerland AG judges Swiss equities to be attractively valued following a recent correction, citing high-quality companies, a defensive sector mix and record corporate profitability. The bank notes the SMIforward P/E at about 16 times, a sustainable dividend yield above 3%, and scenarios for the index ranging from 10,500 to 15,000 by December …
U.S. officials are describing ongoing, indirect exchanges with Iran about a potential ceasefire, but Iranian authorities have pushed back on those characterizations and set high preconditions for any talks. Mediators are seeking to bridge the gap even as Gulf Arab states urge sustained pressure on Tehran and military activity across the region rema…
Major financial houses have raised their 2026 oil-price forecasts after recent fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran pushed crude prices higher. Morgan Stanley lifted its 2027 Brent outlook to $80 a barrel, while spot Brent traded above $100 and U.S. WTI near $89 as airstrikes continued and Tehran denied talks to end the conflict.
Futures tied to major U.S. stock gauges moved higher as reports emerged that diplomatic channels may be arranging talks between U.S. and Iranian officials. Energy markets pulled back, with Brent crude slipping under $100 a barrel, while gold strengthened and the U.S. dollar eased. The developments followed reports that the U.S. presented a 15-point…
Royal Philips has launched IntraSight Plus, an integrated interventional cardiology platform cleared by the FDA and CE marked for Europe. The system combines diagnostic imaging and physiology tools on a single screen, streamlining workflow, improving precision in treatment planning, and potentially reducing operation times by up to 47%. The launch …
