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Ethiopia Scraps Income Tax on Free Zone Investors Supplying Domestic Market
Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has lifted income tax on free trade zone investors supplying the domestic market, aiming to ease capital constraints and boost i…
MediumStocks to Watch June 22: Gift Nifty Points to Higher Open as Tata Motors, Jio IPO, RVNL in Focus
Indian equities are expected to open higher on June 22, 2026, tracking Gift Nifty gains and an AI-driven rally across Asian tech stocks. Company-specific moves…
MediumBrazil positioned as natural emerging market haven as foreign capital seeks commodities
Investment manager André Lion argues Brazil's stock market offers significant upside potential as foreign capital seeks commodities and real assets, while dome…
HighMarket analyst Raja Venkatraman picks three stocks to watch on December 6
Live market coverage for December 6, 2024 with analyst Raja Venkatraman recommending three stocks for investors to consider amid ongoing market movements.
MediumWall Street fecha no verde com Nasdaq a ganhar 2,25%; Coinbase dispara 18%
Wall Street encerrou em alta com Nasdaq a ganhar 2,25%, impulsionado por recuperação de bancos regionais e resultados positivos da Apple e Coinbase. Dados de e…
HighBolsas europeias fecham majoritariamente em alta com foco na decisão de juros do Fed
Maioria das bolsas europeias fechou em alta nesta segunda-feira, com investidores atentos à decisão de juros do Fed na quarta-feira e a tensões geopolíticas en…
MediumThree Canadian Growth Stocks Offer Bargains Amid Market Uncertainty
Investment analyst recommends three Canadian growth stocks—goeasy, Dollarama, and Fortis—as bargains amid economic uncertainty, balancing higher-risk and defen…
MediumGold investing options compared: ETFs, mutual funds, sovereign bonds, digital and physical gold
A personal finance explainer compares five gold investment routes in India: ETFs, gold mutual funds, sovereign gold bonds, digital gold, and physical gold, wei…
MediumEurozone bond yields rise as German business confidence hits 2.5-year peak
Eurozone government bond yields climbed as German business sentiment reached 2.5-year highs, signaling economic recovery and potential central bank policy shif…
HighGold hits Rs 1.25L, silver surges on Fed rate-cut hopes and shutdown relief
Gold reached Rs 1.25 lakh and silver neared Rs 1.55 lakh as US shutdown concerns eased and Fed rate-cut hopes grew. Experts suggest long-term investors may fin…
HighOil surges 6% as US-Iran standoff closes Strait of Hormuz; Wall Street futures fall
Oil prices surged over 5% as US-Iran tensions closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil passage, sending Wall Street futures lower ahead of Monday's o…
HighBTG reiterates Irani buy rating as company launches ambitious growth phase
BTG Pactual reinforces buy recommendation for Irani (RANI3) following the company's announcement of its Neos investment cycle, targeting to double its corrugat…
HighIndian shares surge on oil decline amid U.S.-Iran peace talks optimism
Indian stock indices opened higher Friday as oil prices fell following Trump's cancellation of Iran strikes amid diplomatic progress. Regional market gains and…
HighDow futures fall as oil surges past $110 amid US-Iran tensions
US equity futures fell and Brent crude surged to $110 as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate, threatening supply chains and pushing global interest rates…
HighOil Surges Past $70 as Iran Tensions Overshadow Demand Concerns
Brent crude surged 3.63% to $70.92/barrel amid U.S. military threats against Iran, marking first breach of $70 since mid-2025. Oversupply concerns fade as dema…
HighRep. Duterte Credits Davaoeños for City's Strong Economic Growth
Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte praised the city's P601.68 billion GDP and 3.1% unemployment rate, crediting collective efforts of residents, busi…
HighUltra-rich Indians shift wealth strategy beyond equities to private markets and overseas assets
India's ultra-high-net-worth investors are diversifying beyond traditional equities into private markets, private credit, and overseas assets as domestic stock…
HighWall Street hits records as Twitter soars 14% on earnings beat
Wall Street indices reach record levels as earnings season exceeds expectations. Twitter surges 14% to seven-year highs after reporting record revenues and bea…
HighLaw Firm Investigates Better Home & Finance for Alleged Securities Fraud
The Schall Law Firm is investigating Better Home & Finance Holding Company for potential securities fraud following a 28.5% stock drop after Q1 2026 earnings r…
HighBank of America Adjusts Micron Price Target Following Strong Earnings
Bank of America reset its Micron stock price target following the company's earnings report, amid mixed analyst sentiment on the memory chip maker's growth tra…
MediumUS debt interest costs surge to $3B daily, outpacing spending and revenue growth
US debt interest payments reached $3 billion daily in 2026, growing 8% and outpacing spending, revenue, and GDP growth. The budget deficit swelled to nearly $2…
HighWall Street em alta na véspera das eleições intercalares nos EUA
Wall Street segue em terreno positivo no início de uma semana marcada pelas eleições intercalares norte-americanas e dados sobre inflação. Os investidores most…
HighASX set to fall as Wall Street posts worst day in two years
Australian sharemarket expected to decline following Wall Street's worst day since June 2020, with S&P 500 dropping 4%. Local jobs data today may show unemploy…
HighFoley Wines gets export target cuts approved amid market downturn
New Zealand's overseas investment regulator approved Foley Wines' request to reduce export targets and delay development at its Central Otago vineyard, citing…
HighWall Street cierra en baja por la caída de Broadcom y los temores sobre la rentabilidad de la IA
Wall Street cerró en baja, con el Nasdaq liderando pérdidas tras el desplome de Broadcom, pese a resultados superiores a lo esperado. Los inversores siguen con…
HighWall Street cierra mixto con el Dow Jones en récord impulsado por Nvidia y la posible reapertura de Ormuz
El Dow Jones cerró en máximo histórico impulsado por Nvidia y expectativas de reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz, mientras Nasdaq y S&P 500 retrocedieron.
MediumICICI Bank surges on Q4 earnings beat; brokerages target Rs 1,600-1,800
ICICI Bank's Q4 profit exceeded Street estimates with 8.5% YoY growth to Rs 13,701.7 crore, driven by lower credit costs and strong loan growth. Multiple broke…
HighNifty 50 set for cautious open as US-Iran tensions weigh on markets
Indian stock market poised for cautious opening as Nifty 50 falls 1.25% amid US-Iran escalation, while gold and silver surge as safe-haven assets. Experts reco…
HighChina's Currency Practices Fuel Global Trade Imbalance Concerns
Foreign Affairs examines how China's currency manipulation distorts global trade, as G7 leaders including Macron address mounting trade imbalances and economic…
MediumIndia's Sensex, Nifty poised for gap-down start as crude oil nears $100, Middle East tensions escalate
Indian stock indices are expected to open lower on September 9 as Brent crude approaches $100/barrel and Middle East tensions escalate, with GIFT Nifty signali…
HighSpaceX Stock Tumbles After Bullish Analyst Calls, Short Sellers Cash In
SpaceX shares fell sharply following optimistic Wall Street analyst price targets, with short sellers profiting $8.7B as the stock returned to IPO levels amid…
HighS&P 500 e Dow Jones atingem máximos históricos com otimismo sobre acordo no Irão
S&P 500, Nasdaq e Dow Jones atingem novos recordes impulsionados por esperanças de acordo de paz entre EUA e Irão que reabrirá o estreito de Ormuz, reduzindo p…
HighWall Street Mixed as Nasdaq Hits Record; Weak Jobs Data Weighs
Wall Street closed mixed on weak US employment data, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq reached a new record. The S&P 500 was flat while the Dow Jones declined slightly.
HighMacquarie Maintains Hold on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT at A$3.72
Macquarie analyst reaffirmed a Hold rating on Charter Hall Long WALE REIT with a A$3.72 price target, as the company reports mixed quarterly earnings with reve…
MediumTreasury's $6B Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Market Sell-Off
The U.S. Treasury's $6 billion bond buyback operation, triple the normal level, failed to stabilize markets as bond investors continued selling despite the int…
HighAsian stocks surge on AI boom and Wall Street records
Asian markets surge following Wall Street's AI-driven record highs, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index on track for its sixth consecutive weekly gain amid strong…
HighLXP Industrial Trust Shows Valuation Disconnect After 55.8% Rally
LXP Industrial Trust stock has surged 55.8% in a year, but valuation metrics diverge: DCF analysis suggests 24.2% upside while elevated P/E multiples indicate…
HighVance: US-Iran deal excludes taxpayer funds, requires strict inspections
VP Vance confirms proposed US-Iran deal includes no American taxpayer funds, requires Iran compliance with inspections regime, and offers $300B reconstruction…
MediumECB set to raise rates for first time in 2.5 years as Mideast conflict fuels inflation
The ECB is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in 2.5 years as Middle East tensions drive energy costs and eurozone inflation to 3.2%…
HighRBA warns of growing financial risks as negative equity threatens first-home buyers
The Reserve Bank warns that nearly 1% of Australian homebuyers are in negative equity as property prices fall and interest rates rise, with first-home buyers m…
HighRBI steps up rupee defense across markets as oil prices fuel currency pressure
India's central bank stepped up intervention across multiple market segments Friday to support the rupee as it faced pressure from rising oil prices and approa…
HighGrasim's $1.8B renewable deal, oil surge, and IT gains set market tone
Indian stock market expected to open lower as Grasim's $1.8B renewable acquisition and geopolitical oil tensions drive trading. Multiple earnings reports and c…
HighIndian markets surge on stronger-than-expected 7.8% GDP growth
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on stronger-than-expected 7.8% GDP growth in Q1, marking the fastest pace in five quarters, though Trump tarif…
HighU.S.-China trade talks end without extension as August tariff deadline looms
U.S.-China trade negotiations in Sweden concluded Tuesday without extending a trade truce, risking tariff increases to April levels by August 12 deadline pendi…
HighU.S. Job Growth Stalls to 29,000 in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
U.S. job growth stalled in September with only 29,000 new jobs added and unemployment rising to 4.2%, signaling economic slowdown weeks before midterm election…
HighTecnológicas arrastran Nasdaq y S&P 500 en cierre mixto de Wall Street
Wall Street cerró mixto el miércoles: el Nasdaq y S&P 500 cayeron por presión de valores tecnológicos como Microsoft y Oracle, mientras el Dow Jones subió impu…
HighDow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Break Support as Oil and Yields Surge; Trump Rejects Ending Iran War
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq broke long-term support as oil prices and bond yields climbed, while President Trump said ending the Iran war is not acceptable yet.
MediumAmphenol Raises CommScope Outlook, Guides Q3 Sales to $9.3B-$9.4B
Amphenol reports record Q2 sales and EPS, forecasts Q3 2026 revenue of $9.3B-$9.4B, and raises CommScope outlook to $4.6B driven by AI-driven IT datacom demand.
MediumTokyo core inflation hits 2.8%, fueling rate hike speculation despite BOJ caution
Tokyo's core consumer prices rose 2.8% year-over-year in November, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target and fueling expectations for near-term in…
HighWall Street cierra en alza y el Dow Jones supera por primera vez los 50.000 puntos
El Dow Jones cerró por encima de los 50.000 puntos por primera vez tras una semana de caídas en acciones tecnológicas, impulsado por semiconductores como Nvidi…
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