News Hub

Real-time financial, economic, and global news with market-focused context and analysis.

Coverage spans equities, macroeconomic data, commodities, currencies, technology, politics, and global events—paired with analysis that highlights why each development matters for traders and investors. From breaking headlines to hourly market snapshots and in-depth articles, the News Hub is designed to help you stay informed, oriented, and ahead of market-moving events.

  • U.S. crude, product and LNG exports reached a record 12.9 million bpd last week, positioning the U.S. as the primary global supplier.
  • Deepening factional splits in Iran are stalling war-settlement decisions and raising market uncertainty for energy and shipping sectors.
  • A surge in AI hardware valuations lifted Taiwan's market above the UK and pushed South Korea closer in global market value.
  • As U.S.-Iran tensions ease, attention shifts to midterms, increasing prospects for Democrats to net roughly 15–20 House seats.
  • U.S. forces struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals alleged to be narco-traffickers and drawing rights-group criticism.
  • Vaalco Energy's recent Etame production, Baobab FPSO return and non-core asset sales improved cash flow and valuation, making it a tactical long.

Latest Articles

Markets Pause as Oil Climbs Above $100; Investors Eye Fed Decision

Markets Pause as Oil Climbs Above $100; Investors Eye Fed Decision

Global equity markets rose and bond yields slipped on March 17 as Brent crude reclaimed the $100-per-barrel mark. Investors looked past the jump in oil prices to focus on an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a slate of macroeconomic and central bank events due this week. Energy-related price pressures and flattening yield curves a…

Ilia II, Architect of Georgia’s Post‑Soviet Church, Dies at 93

Ilia II, Architect of Georgia’s Post‑Soviet Church, Dies at 93

Ilia II, who led the Georgian Orthodox Church for nearly 50 years and oversaw its emergence from Soviet-era suppression into the most influential non-state institution in Georgia, has died at 93 after being hospitalized for massive internal bleeding. The Holy Synod has 40 days to select his successor.

Old Dominion Operations SVP Sells Small Stake as Freight Metrics Shift

Old Dominion Operations SVP Sells Small Stake as Freight Metrics Shift

Christopher James Kelley, Senior Vice President - Operations at Old Dominion Freight Line, sold 80 shares on Feb. 18, 2026, for $200.43 apiece, generating $16,034 in proceeds. The transaction occurred while the stock had rallied roughly 29% over six months, though InvestingPro's fair value view indicates the current market quote may exceed fair val…

Bel Fuse VP Disposes $112,171 in Class B Shares as Stock Climbs; Firm Posts Better-Than-Expected Quarter

Bel Fuse VP Disposes $112,171 in Class B Shares as Stock Climbs; Firm Posts Better-Than-Expected Quarter

Kenneth Koon Keung Lai, Bel Fuse's vice president of Asia operations, sold 552 shares of Class B common stock on March 16, 2026, generating $112,171. After the trade Lai holds 7,532 shares. The disposal occurred as Bel Fuse shares traded near $209.52, up about 173% over the past year. The company also reported fourth-quarter results that topped ana…

Bel Fuse President Sells $699,855 in Class B Shares Amid Strong Stock Run

Bel Fuse President Sells $699,855 in Class B Shares Amid Strong Stock Run

Stephen Dawson, president of Bel Fuse Inc's Power Solutions unit, disposed of 3,444 shares of Class B common stock on March 16, 2026, generating $699,855 in proceeds. The sale followed a restricted stock grant and comes as the shares have rallied sharply over the past year. Recent company results and analyst revisions underline strength in aerospac…

Buying the Dip in Qualcomm: Why QCOM Still Looks Compelling

Buying the Dip in Qualcomm: Why QCOM Still Looks Compelling

Qualcomm is trading well below its 52-week highs after the sector sell-off, but fundamentals remain intact: high free cash flow ($12.93B), a mid-20s P/E, a 2.7% yield and attractive EV/EBITDA of ~11. I lay out an actionable long trade with entry, stop and target and the reasons I'll keep adding on weakness over a 180-trading-day horizon.

Anktiva Expansion Still Has Room to Run: A Tactical Long on IBRX

Anktiva Expansion Still Has Room to Run: A Tactical Long on IBRX

ImmunityBio's Anktiva is transitioning from clinical validation to commercial scale. Recent EU approval, NCCN guideline inclusion and stronger-than-expected sales place upside within reach, but valuation and execution risks are non-trivial. This trade idea lays out an actionable long with entry, stop and targets across a mid-term horizon.

Toronto market edges up as tech, energy and clean tech lead modest gains

Toronto market edges up as tech, energy and clean tech lead modest gains

Canada's S&P/TSX Composite finished higher, gaining 0.16% as Information Technology, Energy and Clean Technology stocks pushed the market up. goeasy Ltd, ATS Corporation and NFI Group were the top performers, while G Mining Ventures, OceanaGold and NovaGold Resources weighed on the downside. Market breadth favored advancers and implied volatility r…

Havana Residents Favor Talks Over Confrontation as U.S. Rhetoric Shifts

Havana Residents Favor Talks Over Confrontation as U.S. Rhetoric Shifts

People in Havana said they would prefer dialogue with Washington rather than escalation, but many also expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s inconsistent remarks. Conversations on the streets reflected concern about an intensifying U.S. oil blockade, recent power outages, and state-promoted military preparedness as officials on both s…