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The Bank of Israel issued a formal statement warning that increased defence spending and a higher deficit target related to the Iran war raise short-term downside risks to economic activity. The central bank emphasized disciplined fiscal choices, advising against funding new non-war programs or tax cuts, and warned that the revised 2026 deficit tar…
Activist investor Starboard Value urged CarMax to overhaul its online buying and selling experience, tighten selling, general and administrative spending and adopt more responsive pricing to regain market share. The firm, which holds roughly $350 million in CarMax stock, also nominated two directors for the automaker's board and highlighted potenti…
Insider filings disclosed Tuesday show a mix of large purchases and sizable disposals among US-listed companies. The largest reported buy was by a PROCEPT BioRobotics director who acquired over $10.4 million of stock across several trades in early March. Other notable buys included purchases at Eastern Co, Grocery Outlet, Mesa Laboratories, Tecnogl…
NextEra Energy is trading near $91.69 with a valuation that, on several metrics, sits below its own recent trading history. Solid free cash flow ($3.77B), a 2.5% dividend yield, and exposure to secular tailwinds - renewables and data-center demand - support a constructive, actionable long trade with defined risk.
The U.S. Department of Energy attributed an incorrect post on Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s official X account to department staff. The deleted item mistakenly suggested the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that briefly lifted industry hopes of restored shipments in a waterway closed since Feb. 28 and that…
Bernstein has downgraded Aston Martin Lagonda to "market-perform" from "outperform" and cut its price target to 50p from 110p following management confirmation of a substantial reduction in mid-term volume expectations. The broker reduced near- and medium-term volume forecasts and revised forecasts for earnings, cash flow and financing needs, while…
UBS has upgraded its recommendations on the energy and agriculture sectors from neutral to moderately overweight, arguing that macro conditions, price signals and long-term structural trends are creating a more supportive environment for commodities. The bank flagged short-term upside risk to oil, noted the benefits of roll gains in a backwardated …
Amid renewed market rotation prompted by heightened tensions in the Middle East, an AI-powered stock selection model has surfaced a set of tech infrastructure and energy names producing double-digit returns in March. Members following the model’s monthly updated list have recorded notable gains in companies including Klaviyo, Intuit and Par Pacific…
Qualcomm (QCOM) is trading like a broken company after a sharp drop from the 52-week high of $205.95 to $135.20. Fundamentals tell a different story: $12.9B free cash flow, 23% ROE, and a $144B market cap. With an oversold technical backdrop, rising short interest and strong cash generation, this is a tactical long where upside from a normalization…
Saudi Arabia's stock market closed slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in petrochemicals, real estate development and multi-investment stocks offset losses among utilities and insurance names. The Tadawul All Share rose 0.11% at the session close. Key individual movers included Retal Urban Development, Emaar The Economic City and The National Co …
U.S. consumer prices increased 0.3% in February, matching economists' expectations and following a 0.2% rise in January. Gasoline costs reversed a recent two-month decline and broader inflation measures showed mixed signals: headline CPI held at a 12-month gain of 2.4%, while core CPI excluding food and energy slowed to a 0.2% monthly gain. Officia…
Schlumberger reported a suspension of travel to and transit through the Middle East and has initiated demobilization of operations in multiple countries in the region. The company said the moves will push first-quarter revenue below expectations and will generate roughly 6 to 9 cents per share of additional expense. Shares dropped about 2% in prema…
U.S. stock index futures edged downward following a Labor Department report showing February consumer price readings that matched economist forecasts. The headline Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year, while the core CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.5% year-over-year. Markets responded cautiously as inves…
Bank of America reports that clients purchased equities during last week’s market decline, producing the largest recorded inflows into individual stocks in its weekly dataset since 2008. Institutional investors accounted for much of the demand, while hedge funds remained net sellers for a third straight week. ETF flows were positive across styles, …
Uber Technologies Inc. stock jumped 3.75% Wednesday morning after the company announced a strategic partnership with Zoox, an independent subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., to make Zoox robotaxis available through the Uber app in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The rollout begins in Las Vegas this summer, with Los Angeles expected in mid-2027. Zoox will co…
ResMed Chairman and CEO Michael J. Farrell sold 4,991 shares on March 9, 2026, for roughly $1.25 million while exercising options to acquire an identical number of shares at a significantly lower strike price. The moves were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in October 2024. The company recently posted better-than-expected earnin…
Apple’s free cash flow of $123.3B and a resilient hardware/services mix create a pragmatic bull case. Valuation is elevated but not extreme versus fundamentals; a tactical long with a $261 entry, $300 target and $230 stop balances upside from product catalysts and buybacks against macro and execution risks.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) looks attractive as a long trade under $300. The bank trades at roughly 14x earnings with a 2%+ dividend yield, a healthy ROE and a large buyback/dividend capacity. Technicals show the name is oversold and below key moving averages, offering a defined entry with a clear stop and a realistic target near the 52-week high. This is…
Federal banking regulators are preparing a set of capital-rule proposals aimed at fostering increased lending by large and midsize U.S. banks. The package, expected to be announced as soon as next week, contains a revised Basel III proposal, an option for midsize banks to use standardized capital-calculation methods, and an adjustment to the surcha…
The Department of Homeland Security has reinstated the Global Entry program for pre-approved low-risk travelers after a suspension that began on Feb. 22. The agency said the pause was intended to "preserve limited funds and personnel" during a partial government shutdown, but pressure from airlines and travel groups contributed to the program's res…
China shifted from its longstanding role as a net importer to a small net exporter of refined zinc following a sharp increase in shipments during the fourth quarter. The change was driven by a period of deep backwardation in London Metal Exchange forward curves for 2025 that briefly made exports from Chinese smelters profitable. Subsequent rebuildi…
Director Ryan Barbara acquired 31 shares of Indivior Pharmaceuticals, a move that raises his direct stake to 5,716 shares. The purchase comes while INDV shares trade close to their InvestingPro Fair Value and following a fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report that beat consensus on both EPS and revenue.
Nebius Group shares rose sharply after NVIDIA announced a $2 billion strategic investment to help build hyperscale AI cloud infrastructure. The agreement calls for deployment of multiple generations of NVIDIA hardware across Nebius's platform and a plan by Nebius to exceed 5 gigawatts of capacity by the end of 2030. NVIDIA's financing approach has …
A sharp rise in oil prices following the escalation of conflict involving Iran has reduced the space for interest-rate cuts among many emerging market central banks. Higher inflation expectations, risk aversion and upward pressure on borrowing costs have prompted policymakers from Central and Eastern Europe to Latin America and Turkey to reassess p…
Fair Isaac (FICO) reported earnings that underscore durable margins, strong free cash flow and an advantaged position in fraud, scoring and decisioning. The market sold off aggressively; that gap creates a low-risk entry for patient long-term traders. We upgrade our rating and lay out a concrete trade plan with a clear stop and targets.
