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Amplitude's stock has been punished into the low single digits but the underlying business is showing signs of healthier unit economics: recent quarterly revenue acceleration, notable free cash flow and product-led AI momentum. With a market cap around $900M and $192M of cash plus a $100M buyback authorization, the risk-reward favors a measured lon…
<p>Bitcoin rose modestly on Wednesday, trading above the $71,000 mark as investors parsed competing developments in the Middle East. Comments indicating negotiations between Washington and Tehran and reports of a 15-point peace proposal supported risk appetite, while media accounts of strikes in Tehran and prior spikes in oil weighed on sentiment. …
Several Asian countries are revisiting emergency policies first used during the COVID pandemic as they confront a fuel squeeze linked to a near-total blockage of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28. Governments across the region are weighing measures ranging from work-from-home recommendations to releasing domestic reserves and temporary financi…
J.P. Morgan began coverage of Talanx AG with an overweight rating and set a €125 price target for December 2027, implying roughly 21% upside from the recent close of €103. The bank argues the market undervalues Talanx's primary insurance operations relative to its 50.2% stake in Hannover Re, and sees reserve buffer accumulation nearing a level that…
Pfizer offers a compelling short-to-mid-term trade: the stock sits near technical support, yields ~6.3%, and the company produces meaningful free cash flow ($10.375B). With a market cap of roughly $153.4B and an EV/EBITDA of 9.06, the risk-reward for a mid-term rebound is attractive. This note lays out an entry at $26.70, a $30.00 target (45 tradin…
Efforts by Western nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz for energy shipments confront realities that made a similar Red Sea operation costly and inconclusive. The Red Sea campaign against Yemen’s Houthi militants expended more than $1 billion in munitions, saw four ships sunk and pushed commercial shippers to reroute. The Strait of Hormuz, a narr…
Taiwan's benchmark index closed down 2.45% after a session dominated by losses in the Glass and Plastic sectors. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage moves in both directions, with Asia Polymer hitting a 52-week high. Broader market breadth and declines in oil prices accompanied modest currency movement.
Air Liquide warns of a near-term helium shortage linked to recent disruptions in the Middle East and says it will reassign helium flows from other regions to serve customers. The company made the comments during the opening of a major advanced materials plant in Taichung, Taiwan, and highlighted close contact with customers amid the supply disturba…
Most Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Wednesday as market participants balanced inconsistent reports from the Middle East against moves in commodity markets and central bank expectations. The US dollar held firm overall even as the US Dollar Index ticked 0.1% lower; the Australian dollar fell after consumer inflation eased in Februar…
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway and hinted at a concession of significant monetary value, a claim Tehran has not confirmed. The comments have nudged oil lower and Asian stocks modestly higher, but markets remain cautious amid continued strikes and sparse details about any ceasefire proposals. Euro zone activity shows s…
An Iranian military spokesman mocked U.S. policymaking as internal bargaining, responding to U.S. comments that Tehran seeks a deal to end Middle East hostilities and reports that Washington sent a 15-point plan to Tehran. The spokesman said regional stability rests with Iran's armed forces and warned that U.S. investments and pre-war energy price …
Australian equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 1.85% at the Sydney close. Strength in Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors powered the advance, while several energy and coal names lagged. Market breadth was positive and volatility eased as commodity and currency moves diverged.
A Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130 transport aircraft crashed during takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing 66 people, injuring dozens and leaving four unaccounted for, officials said. The plane was carrying 128 military and police personnel; rescue efforts were hampered by the remote crash site.
Yimutian Inc., a leading agricultural B2B platform in China listed on NASDAQ, announced the resignation of independent director Junchen Sun for personal reasons. The company is actively seeking a replacement, with oversight from its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and will disclose updates as required by SEC and NASDAQ regulations.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) has been sold off on headlines about AI threats to online travel agencies. Fundamentals remain strong - $135.9B market cap, $9.09B free cash flow, and EPS of $170.62 - while technicals show recent support near $4,000. We upgrade to Buy and propose an actionable long trade with a $4,340 entry, $3,900 stop and $5,900 target ov…
Pop Mart International Group reported that 2025 revenue increased 185% year-on-year to 37.12 billion yuan, matching market expectations. Strong demand for its blind-box toys and characters such as Labubu, Molly and Crybaby supported the growth, while the company expanded manufacturing capacity overseas and announced plans to base its European opera…
Asian stock markets rose broadly as oil prices fell and reports that the United States had sent Iran a 15-point plan lifted hopes of a ceasefire and reduced concerns about energy supply disruptions. Major regional indexes advanced, supported by follow-through from Wall Street futures and a retreat in crude prices. Australia’s consumer inflation coo…
Israel carried out strikes in Tehran while U.S. officials say talks are progressing toward halting the conflict. Reports indicate Washington has transmitted a 15-point plan to Iran and is seeking a month-long ceasefire to allow for negotiations, while regional attacks and U.S. troop movements continue to escalate tensions and disrupt energy flows.
CAREVIEW COMMUNS (CRVW) is an ultralow-priced OTC stock showing renewed momentum and meaningful short interest. This trade idea outlines a mid-term, structured long: entry at current levels, tight stop, and a larger profit target to reflect the speculative upside if volume and short-covering accelerate.
Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading after reports that the United States had delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war. A retreat in oil and a softer U.S. dollar eased inflation concerns, supporting demand for non-yielding assets. Volatility remains a risk as diplomatic messages from both sides contain mixed signal…
Taiwan's defence minister said the United States has a 'quite a high' sense of urgency to help the island strengthen its self-defence capabilities and has established a special project team to accelerate weapons deliveries that have experienced delays, including a 2019 order for 66 F-16V fighters. U.S. officials have signalled prioritisation of Tai…
Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has initiated a series of directives and public remarks aimed at reshaping how U.S. historical and cultural institutions present the nation’s past. Actions include an executive order targeting perceived "anti-American ideology," reviews and removals of slavery-related exhibits and signage a…
Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation walked off the job on Wednesday in a 24-hour strike - the first stoppage of its kind in 20 years - protesting pay and working conditions. Live news output was shifted to programming supplied by the BBC once the walkout began at 11:00 a.m. (0000 GMT). The action follows months of negotiati…
Merck is nearing an approximately $6 billion all-cash agreement to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals, a developer of a therapy for chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). The offer would represent a premium over Terns' market capitalisation of about $5.3 billion. The move is part of Merck's recent dealmaking to strengthen its oncology pipeline ahead of potential …
Oil prices plunged in Asian trade as reports that the United States transmitted a 15-point peace proposal to Iran raised hopes of reduced supply risk. Brent futures for May slipped below $100 a barrel, while WTI also posted sizable losses amid lingering uncertainty from conflicting statements by U.S. and Iranian officials.
