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The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher in Sydney on Wednesday, supported by advances in Energy, Resources and Materials stocks. The index finished up 0.70%, with Paladin Energy and Tuas among the largest percentage gainers, while Lovisa, Lend Lease and Temple & Webster were the session's biggest decliners. Commodity prices moved mixed, with oil higher and g…
Chinese semiconductor stocks climbed sharply amid advance buying ahead of a Shanghai Stock Exchange index rebalancing that analysts estimate could generate more than $48 billion in gross two-way passive flows. Gains were concentrated in AI chip designers, GPU makers, equipment suppliers and foundries as investors priced in both the prospect of size…
Ferrari N.V. announces a multi-year renewal agreement with Charles Leclerc to remain an official driver for Scuderia Ferrari HP in upcoming Formula 1 World Championship seasons, securing key talent for the racing team.
Goldman Sachs reiterated Buy recommendations for Telia Company, Telenor and Tele2, pointing to structural improvements in the Swedish market that support stronger pricing and earnings growth across the Nordic telecom sector. The bank flagged lower competitive intensity and the prospect of consolidation as key drivers for industry-wide EBITDA expans…
Taiwan's main index rose to a fresh all-time closing high, led by gains in plastics, information services and computer-peripheral names. Several stocks advanced by the session limit while a handful of small-cap issues posted sharp declines. Oil and Brent futures strengthened, while gold futures slipped and the US dollar held near recent levels.
STMicroelectronics has introduced the IIS3DWB10IS, a high-performance MEMS vibration sensor equipped with an Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU 2.0) that integrates AI inference at the sensor level. This sensor offers a compelling alternative to traditional piezoelectric sensors by providing high accuracy, wide bandwidth, energy efficiency, a…
Applied Materials intends to grow its workforce in Southeast Asia by roughly 25% this year, adding about 1,000 positions predominantly in Singapore. The company has increased its regional headcount from about 3,300 two years ago and projects nearly 4,000 employees by the end of 2025. Singapore is described as the firm’s central manufacturing, logis…
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has proposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from India, identifying the country as one of dozens of economies that have not sufficiently restricted goods tied to forced labour. The timing of the proposal coincides with three days of trade discussions in New Delhi and follows a Section 301 investigation aimed at rei…
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has set new conduct obligations for Google’s search services under the digital markets competition regime. The measures include a publisher opt-out from training Google’s AI models and a requirement that content from publishers be clearly attributed with links in AI-generated search responses. The move fo…
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is benefiting from hyperscaler demand for 800G and 1.6T optical modules. Strong tape of volume, improving technicals and continued product-led scarcity support a tactical long. The valuation is rich, so keep position sizing prudent and use a clearly defined stop.
Clas Ohlson reported fourth-quarter net sales of SEK 2.61 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year driven by 9% organic growth and a 25% rise in online revenue. Operating profit climbed to SEK 180 million, up 66% from the prior year, while net income reached SEK 139 million and earnings per share were SEK 2.18. The board has proposed a total dividen…
IHI Corp said its consolidated subsidiary, IHI Aerospace, has been suspended from participating in competitive bidding by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for five months, effective June 2, after the unit was found to have claimed costs on contracts using reports that did not accurately reflect work status. The announcement prompted an…
Kioxia surged to an intraday record after announcing a progressive dividend policy and flagging potential share buybacks, with management saying the company expects to benefit from long-term AI-driven memory demand. The stock briefly rose to a market capitalization that placed it among Japan's largest listed firms, overtaking Toyota in Nikkei 225 m…
India's services sector expanded at its fastest monthly pace in six months in May, driven by stronger domestic demand. The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 59.8 from 58.8 in April. New business reached its highest level since November 2025, while export orders rose only marginally and business sentiment cooled for a second month.
argenx SE presented long-term data for its FcRn blocker drug efgartigimod, showing sustained clinical improvements and favorable safety profiles in patients with myositis and Sjogren's disease. Data from ongoing extension studies ALKIVIA+ and RHO+ demonstrate maintained disease activity reduction and tolerability over 52 and 72 weeks respectively. …
Nebius Group (NBIS) is trading after an all-time high on heavyweight endorsements and multibillion customer commitments. The company is executing an aggressive capacity build to capture AI cloud demand, and recent top-line momentum is explosive. This trade idea outlines a long-biased plan with entry, stop and target that balances the structural gro…
Western Digital has crossed a profitability inflection with 50%+ gross margins and strong free cash flow. The stock is expensive by traditional multiples but momentum and long-term contracts with cloud customers leave room for upside. This is a tactical long trade for swing traders who want exposure to the AI-driven storage narrative while managing…
Asian foreign-exchange markets were broadly subdued as investors digested renewed military activity in the Middle East, a sweeping U.S. tariff proposal and fresh warnings from Japanese authorities after the yen briefly crossed the 160-per-dollar threshold. The U.S. Dollar Index edged modestly higher while regional currencies saw small moves amid at…
Nano Labs (NA) trades at roughly $59M market cap, a trailing P/E of ~2.8 and PB ~0.58. The company designs high-performance chips and distributed computing solutions; management has pivoted capital into crypto reserves while cutting operating expenses. Recent CEO purchases, a North America AI data center MOU and new hardware launches create near-te…
Shares tied to artificial intelligence advanced Asian equities to fresh highs despite renewed Gulf hostilities. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang singled out Marvell Technology as the next potential trillion-dollar company, sending its stock soaring more than 30%. Market attention also turned to memory peers that have vaulted in value, SpaceX's planned IPO p…
DeepSeek is preparing to raise roughly 50 billion yuan in its inaugural funding round, with major Chinese investors Tencent and CATL poised to be the largest external backers. The potential financing could place the company’s valuation between 350 billion and 400 billion yuan, and founder Liang Wenfeng has pledged 20 billion yuan of his own funds. …
KPMG Australia’s chief operating officer, Eileen Hoggett, has stepped back from her executive responsibilities and will continue as an audit partner while investigations proceed. The move follows resignations at the firm and emerging allegations that confidential board papers from Lendlease were used in bids for major audit tenders at Westpac and D…
A government source and local media reported that Pakistan’s federal budget is unlikely to be tabled on June 5, with the presentation potentially moved to June 10. Officials cited outstanding discussions with the International Monetary Fund over fiscal space, including provincial transfers to federal spending. The June 5 parliamentary session will …
Regional officials reported that Russian forces intercepted dozens of drones over the Leningrad region overnight as St. Petersburg prepares to host a major annual economic forum. The incidents coincided with travel disruptions, heightened security measures in the city and separate strikes reported elsewhere in Russia and Russian-held areas.
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is preparing to secure roughly 50 billion yuan in an inaugural financing round, with major commitments expected from its founder and strategic investors including Tencent and CATL. The deal would place the company at a post-money valuation between 350 billion and 400 billion yuan, while discussions w…
