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Federal prosecutors detained the mayor of Tequila and several municipal officials after allegations they ran a corruption ring that extorted large distillers, diverted public funds and colluded with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Investigators say the scheme targeted the world’s largest tequila producer, prompting state intervention and multipl…
Wesco (WCC) is benefiting from data-center spending, broadband buildouts and electrification-related demand. The numbers show revenue strength and multiple expansion, but free cash flow conversion and leverage remain the gating factors for a durable rally. We favor a disciplined long with a clear stop and a mid-term horizon while watching cash gene…
The Bank of England voted narrowly to keep the Bank Rate at 3.75% but signalled that borrowing costs are likely to fall if a projected decline in inflation proves durable. The 5-4 vote to hold was tighter than economists had expected and came alongside downgraded growth forecasts and a higher unemployment peak. Sterling and short-term government bo…
Shares of publicly listed companies that have accumulated bitcoin and other tokens as corporate treasuries have tumbled amid a wider sell-off in risk assets. Declines in bitcoin - now below $70,000 - are hitting firms that built strategies around holding crypto, squeezing stock prices and complicating forecasts and financing plans.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for re-election ahead of Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary vote, praising Orbán as "a truly strong and powerful Leader" and citing elevated bilateral cooperation under his administration. Recent opinion polling indicates the centre-right Tisza party leads Orbán’s gov…
Saudia is reportedly in preliminary discussions with both Boeing and Airbus about a possible order of at least 150 narrowbody and widebody aircraft. The purchase would partially replace and expand the airline's current 200-aircraft fleet. Talks are early and may not reach a final agreement; Saudia has recently placed major orders with both manufact…
Phillips 66 will cut 277 positions tied to the phased idling of its Los Angeles-area refinery, according to notices filed with California regulators. The company previously signaled a wind-down starting in late 2025, with workforce reductions to follow. The facility employed roughly 600 staff and engaged about 300 contractors, with more than half o…
A draft amnesty bill circulating in Venezuela’s legislature would immediately pardon people jailed for participating in political protests and for criticizing public officials, restore assets to those detained, and cancel Interpol and other international measures so beneficiaries could return home. The proposal, announced by interim president Delcy…
President Donald Trump said he had “very productive discussions” with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about Diego Garcia, a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean, and warned that he reserves the right to militarily secure and reinforce U.S. operations there if the lease deal ever collapses or the base is threatened.
Anthropic released an upgraded AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, which the company says improves reliability and extends task length, with specific gains in coding and finance. The announcement comes amid a market drop in established software stocks and heightened competition from large AI players, as Anthropic prepares for a potential public offering and…
Shares of Boeing Co. and Airbus SE climbed modestly Thursday after reports that Saudia is in initial discussions with both manufacturers about what could become the airline’s largest-ever aircraft purchase. The carrier is said to be considering a minimum of 150 narrowbody and widebody jets to refresh and expand a roughly 200-aircraft fleet; specifi…
A short-term extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) signed by U.S. President Donald Trump through Dec. 31, 2026 restores duty-free access that Lesotho had risked losing, providing temporary relief for its textile industry and workers. The renewal halts immediate tariff pressures that had led to job losses and disrupted incomes, …
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told the Empire Club in Toronto that reshaping the Canadian economy to handle U.S. tariffs, weaker population growth and the integration of artificial intelligence will take years and could be painful. The central bank last week kept its policy rate at 2.25% for a second consecutive meeting and emphasized unusua…
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google, is resuming operations in Boston while initiating a manual driving phase in Sacramento as part of a broader rollout of its autonomous vehicle network. The company is validating its 6th-generation Waymo Driver for winter performance and says data from existing cities show improvements in road safety. Massachusetts must…
At the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President Donald Trump delivered an unscripted address defending three members of his cabinet whose recent actions have prompted criticism. He lauded U.S. military capabilities, urged Hamas fighters in Gaza to disarm, praised foreign leaders and described recent developments in Venezuela. Trump…
Credit-rating names have come under pressure as the market frets over AI cutting into research and subscription margins. Moody's (MCO) has been sold hard: the stock trades at $461.17, sits well below recent moving averages, and shows an oversold RSI of 23.9. But its high ROE (56.7%), $2.4B free cash flow, and a $82.25B market cap argue the company …
U.K. stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the United Kingdom 100 shedding 1.05%. Losses in Industrial Metals & Mining, Mining and Banking sectors weighed on the market. While London Stock Exchange Group and GSK were among the session's strongest performers, heavyweight miners and a major bank posted notable declines. Commodities and currency moves…
Spain's benchmark IBEX 35 closed down 1.97% as declines in financial services, real estate, consumer services and chemicals led the market lower. While Logista, ArcelorMittal and Indra A were among the session's gainers, major banks including BBVA, Caixabank and Banco de Sabadell registered notable losses. Commodity and currency markets also saw mo…
Netherlands equities closed lower on Thursday, with the AEX down 0.52% as losses concentrated in the Oil & Gas, Financials and Industrials sectors. Market breadth favored decliners, and several large-cap names moved sharply in both directions. Energy benchmarks and currencies also registered moves by the close.
Federal enforcement actions brought on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency fell to historic lows in 2025, with just 16 civil complaints filed by the Justice Department. An analysis by the Environmental Integrity Project shows steep declines in both filings and settled cases compared with the opening years of prior administrations.
French equities closed lower on Thursday, with the CAC 40 dropping 0.29% and the SBF 120 down 0.27%. Strength in select industrial and advertising names was outweighed by steep losses at automaker Stellantis and declines in banking, utilities and energy stocks. Commodity prices and FX markets recorded modest moves, while the CAC 40 VIX reached a 52…
Shares in Belgium closed lower on Thursday, with the BEL 20 index falling 0.37% as Technology, Financials and Utilities sectors pushed the market down. Melexis recorded the largest single-stock decline while Solvay led gains. Commodity prices and currency pairs moved modestly, with gold and crude oil retreating and the dollar edging higher.
Germany's equity market closed mixed on Thursday with the DAX falling 0.63% as advances in Technology, Software and Financial Services were outweighed by declines in Utilities, Construction and Retail. Market breadth favored decliners and volatility edged higher while key commodities and FX showed modest moves.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told Bloomberg TV that a 50% chance of a rate cut in March is a reasonable assessment after the Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to keep the benchmark rate at 3.75%. Bailey, who cast the deciding vote to hold, said he needs to see "more evidence" that inflation will stay near the bank’s 2% target, which the…
The Army Contracting Command is pursuing monetary penalties against Northrop Grumman Corp. and Global Military Products Inc. following a Pentagon Inspector General report that identified delayed deliveries of large-caliber artillery rounds to Ukraine. The IG recommended about $1.1 million in contractual remedies; some shipments were as much as 18 m…
