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Republicans enter the 2026 midterm cycle defending a slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives while Democrats aim to flip enough seats to take control and gain subpoena power over the executive branch. Voters began selecting nominees in party primaries starting March 3 in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. Several high-profile and compet…
Baker Hughes is preparing a cross-border bond issuance of roughly $10 billion to help finance its all-cash acquisition of Chart Industries. Banks led by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have been mandated to arrange investor calls, with an offering of euro- and dollar-denominated bonds possible. Proceeds are expected to replace a 364-day loan facil…
Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has more than doubled from its 52-week low and is trading near its 52-week high. The business combines long-term contracted revenue and improving cash flow with a cheap P/E of 7.4 and PB of 0.65. For disciplined traders, there's a favorable risk-reward: enter on strength or small pullback, target $90, stop $62, with a…
Poland's equity benchmark WIG30 closed up 2.46% as gains in basic materials, banking and oil & gas stocks powered the market. Market breadth was positive with 372 advancers against 161 decliners; 100 stocks finished unchanged. Key movers included CD PROJEKT SA, Alior Bank and KGHM, while MODIVO, Orange Polska and Asseco Poland were among the laggar…
Danish equities finished higher Wednesday, pushed by strength in Healthcare, Oil & Gas and Consumer Goods sectors. The OMX Copenhagen 20 climbed 3.13% at the close. Novo Nordisk Class B, NKT Holding and Zealand Pharma were among the session leaders, while both A and B shares of AP Moeller - Maersk and Carlsberg B closed lower. Market breadth favore…
APA has reshaped its cost base and balance sheet while retaining a steady dividend. With oil prices buoyed by ongoing Middle East tensions, APA’s cheap valuation (EV/EBITDA ~3.0, P/E ~8) and strong free cash flow ($1.805B) support a tactical long trade. Entry $30.75, stop $28.00, target $36.00 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon.
U.S. officials will brief key senators in a classified session following two separate incidents in Texas involving government-operated drones that led the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict airspace. A military engagement on Feb. 25 that shot down a government drone and a prior airport shutdown notice in El Paso tied to Customs and Border …
Telsey Advisory Group upgraded Ross Stores to Outperform following a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter and an upbeat early FY26 outlook. The retailer beat EPS and sales estimates, posted margin expansion, and signaled continued momentum into the new fiscal year while committing to store growth and increased shareholder returns.
Caterpillar sits at the intersection of AI data-center buildouts, mining-driven commodity demand, and the transition to electrified, autonomous equipment. The stock looks expensive on headline multiples, but strong cash flow, a fortress-like balance sheet and a real, underappreciated bottleneck in heavy-site construction make a disciplined long tra…
The Moroccan All Shares index finished the session up 1.56% in Casablanca, driven by advances in the Banking, Beverage and Transport sectors. Winners outpaced losers by a wide margin, though several individual stocks experienced steep losses, including one that dropped to a five-year low. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil easing, go…
Progyny (PGNY) is a leading fertility benefits manager that has seen its share price compress amid transitional headwinds and scrutiny. With $191.8M in trailing free cash flow, a market cap near $1.46B and conservative balance-sheet metrics, the risk-reward favors a tactical long in the mid-term (45 trading days). This trade targets a return to the…
With Republicans holding a 53-47 edge in the U.S. Senate and 35 seats up for election in 2026, Democrats face a steep path to a majority. Nonpartisan analysts rate just two Republican seats as competitive while Democrats defend four of the closely watched contests. Key states to monitor include Texas, North Carolina, Alaska, Maine, Georgia, New Ham…
Moderna's $950 million settlement removes a major legal overhang and preserves cash runway assumptions, letting management refocus on respiratory franchises and oncology/rare-disease programs. The stock is trading near a 52-week high on bullish technicals and improving regulatory news; we favor a mid-term long with defined risk management.
PUMA AG (PMMAF) is an OTC-listed vehicle trading around $24.72 with clear technical overhead in the $26.20-$27.20 range and sustained, large short positions. We like a tactical long ahead of expected 4Q results and chatter around a new shareholder stake; plan is a mid-term swing (45 trading days) to capture a beat and any re-rate if a shareholder a…
MakeMyTrip (MMYT) is trading at the low end of its 52-week range after a sharp correction. The company has low balance-sheet leverage, a clear path to expand corporate travel via the Happay acquisition, and recent AI partnerships that improve user engagement and monetization potential. Valuation looks demanding on sales today but the operational le…
Norwegian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX rising 0.93%. Strength in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities supported the market. Nordic Semiconductor was the top performer on the OBX, while several energy names finished lower. Commodity and currency moves included modest declines in crud…
Israel's TA 35 closed lower on Wednesday, falling 0.20% as losses in the Banking, Real Estate and Biomed sectors pressured the market. While a number of large-cap names rallied — including NICE, Elbit Systems and Clal Insurance, which reached record highs — other notable stocks such as Next Vision Stabilized Systems, Tower Semiconductor and Teva Ph…
Greece's Athens General Composite advanced 4.16% at Wednesday's close, driven by strength in Banking, Construction and Travel sectors. Market breadth was strongly positive with 105 stocks rising versus 20 decliners. Top individual gains included Athens Water, Qualco Group SA and Ilyda SA Class R, while Motor Oil Hellas, HELLENiQ ENERGY and BriQ Pro…
JPMorgan analysts conclude that recent events in the Middle East have only a modest direct effect on global banks' earnings because the region contributes a limited share of group profits. The firm prefers several European investment banks, placing Barclays and Deutsche Bank at the top of its list, and highlights a valuation gap that leaves U.S. pe…
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran told Bloomberg TV that recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran, and the resulting upward pressure on oil prices, do not change his view that the U.S. central bank should proceed with a series of rate cuts this year. Miran expects inflation to moderate and believes ongoing strain in the labor market warrant…
Rocket Companies (RKT) is trading more than 30% below its 52-week high despite a Q4 beat and a clear tailwind from falling mortgage rates. The stock looks technically oversold and fundamentally poised for a pickup in originations and refinance activity as the 30-year mortgage dips to the low-6% range. This is a tactical long: entry $16.40, stop $14…
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned that the rapid expansion of hedge funds and private credit in sovereign debt markets is creating vulnerabilities that may be growing faster than regulators can understand or control. He noted heightened economic uncertainty, stretched valuations, limited fiscal flexibility and potential spillovers from co…
Trading on Wednesday produced mixed outcomes across market-cap segments, with Micron and Coinbase among the biggest winners. Mega-cap technology and semiconductor stocks registered advances alongside a varied set of large-, mid- and small-cap performers. Energy and select specialty issuers posted declines, contributing to divergent sector performan…
The BIST 100 finished the session up 0.08% as gains in Leasing & Factoring, Technology and Non-Metal Mineral Products helped lift the index. Market breadth was positive with 377 advancers versus 223 decliners. Several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage moves, while commodities and FX displayed mixed action.
With commercial air links in portions of the Middle East suspended amid an escalation of strikes and military activity, numerous governments have stepped in to arrange repatriation operations. Efforts range from chartering aircraft and coordinating commercial rotations to organising escorted ground transfers to open-air hubs. Several countries have…
