Economy & Finance
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ExxonMobil signals $4.5B refining earnings boost as diesel margins surge
ExxonMobil signals a $4.5 billion refining earnings boost for Q3 2026 as diesel price margins surge, positioning the company for record-high stock performance.
HighSaudi Arabia Launches Foxconn-Backed EV Brand With 1,111-HP Exobot
Saudi Arabia unveiled Ceer Motors' Exobot EV, a 1,111-horsepower premium sedan/SUV designed to diversify the economy away from oil dependence. The joint ventur…
HighWall Street cierra mixto presionado por ventas en acciones de inteligencia artificial
Las bolsas de EE.UU. cerraron mixtas el viernes presionadas por ventas en acciones tecnológicas de IA, aunque caídas en petróleo y ganancias en salud limitaron…
HighEconomist Flags a 'Core Economic Flaw' in the AI Bull Case as Stock and Bond Trades Unravel
A prominent economist argues the AI bull case rests on a core economic flaw, as stock and bond trades tied to AI reportedly unravel. Aggregated coverage cites…
LowFed's Cook signals rate hikes if inflation fails to ease
Federal Reserve official Cook indicates willingness to raise interest rates if inflation fails to show meaningful decline, signaling continued hawkish monetary…
HighDeFi Technologies Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Eyes Institutional Fund Expansion
DeFi Technologies (DEFT) posted resilient Q1 results with strong revenue and net income, advancing institutional product initiatives including UCITS fund struc…
HighMajor corporate moves set to drive market focus across Tata, textile, and infrastructure stocks
Multiple Indian companies announced significant investments and strategic moves including Tata Steel's $625.75M acquisition, textile tariff relief, and infrast…
HighAustralia's unemployment hits 4.5%, highest post-COVID level, dimming rate hike odds
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July, the highest since the COVID era, reducing expectations for further RBA interest rate hikes as economic cond…
HighPhilippine Central Bank in No Rush to Raise Rates Despite Fed Tightening
Philippines central bank governor says BSP won't necessarily follow Fed's expected March rate hikes, prioritizing domestic economic recovery with inflation pro…
HighWall Street closes flat as U.S. stimulus deal remains elusive
Wall Street closed flat on October 23, 2020, as markets lose confidence in reaching a pre-election stimulus agreement between Republicans and Democrats, with s…
HighU.S.-Iran Peace Deal Lifts Markets to Second Weekly Gain
Major U.S. stock indices posted weekly gains for the second consecutive week following an initial peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, signaling market o…
HighSupermicro Surges on AI Server Boom, Revenue Doubles
Super Micro Computer reported higher profits and doubled revenue, with stock jumping 18% on strong AI server demand guidance. The earnings beat signals continu…
High57 Companies Including Dr Reddy's, Eternal, HPCL Report Q3 FY26 Results
57 major Indian companies including Dr Reddy's, Eternal, and HPCL announce Q3 FY26 results today, with mixed performance expectations across pharmaceuticals, e…
HighEY launches independent investment advisory for Spanish pension funds
EY introduces independent investment consulting for Spanish employment pension funds, addressing governance challenges in a €40.8B market where only 10% of fun…
HighCredit Insurers Face Rising Insolvencies and Tariff Swings as Reinsurance Capacity Stays Plentiful
Willis Re says record reinsurance capital favors buyers entering January renewals, but rising insolvencies, energy shocks and tariff swings are squeezing credi…
MediumSafe Bulkers Positioned for Strong Returns on Cost Efficiency and Dividend Yield
Safe Bulkers receives a Strong Buy rating with 26% upside potential, driven by declining operating costs, improving cash margins, and strong dividend yield in…
MediumMicron poised to become third-most profitable U.S. company as memory chip boom drives revenue surge
Micron is poised to become one of the most profitable U.S. companies, with revenue quadrupling due to memory chip shortages and soaring prices, positioning it…
HighIMAX's Premium Valuation Tests Earnings Growth Story as Q2 Margins Stabilize
IMAX posted Q2 2026 earnings growth of 24.8% but faces valuation concerns with a 58.1x P/E ratio versus 22.4x industry average, while revenue growth lags marke…
HighCrude Oil Retreats as China, Pakistan Push for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Crude oil prices declined as reports emerged of China and Pakistan backing new U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks, reducing geopolitical tensions and easing energy mar…
MediumTariffs and Your Money: Sky News Live Q&A on Mortgages, Pensions and Luxury Goods
Sky News launched a live Q&A where experts address how Trump tariffs will affect mortgages, pensions and luxury goods for UK consumers. Coverage includes inves…
MediumOil rises on Ukraine drone attacks against Russian energy infrastructure
Oil prices rose over 1% as Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure threaten supply disruptions, while markets await Federal Reserve interest r…
HighMicrosoft surges 15% in historic single-day rally, adding $450B in market value
Microsoft's stock jumped over 15% in a single trading day, marking the largest market-cap gain in U.S. stock market history with a $450-480 billion rally, whil…
HighWall Street cierra en verde: el Dow Jones sube 1,05% pese a las caídas de Nvidia y Disney
El Dow Jones subió 1,05% al cierre de este lunes, pese a caídas de Nvidia por el estancamiento de su inversión en OpenAI. El petróleo WTI bajó 4,7% tras la not…
MediumIndian markets set to open lower as geopolitical tensions, crude surge weigh on sentiment
Indian equity markets expected to open lower Tuesday as US stock declines, surging crude oil prices, and Middle East tensions trigger risk aversion. Nifty pois…
HighUS Urges BOJ Rate Hikes to Combat Excessive Yen Volatility
The US has warned against excessive yen volatility and called for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates, signaling concerns about currency fluctuations aff…
HighWall Street fecha em alta com Dow Jones a ganhar 0,35% após vacinação no Reino Unido
Wall Street encerrou em alta com o Dow Jones a subir 0,35%, impulsionado pela esperança gerada pelo início da campanha de vacinação contra a covid-19 no Reino…
HighTecnológicas afundam Wall Street apesar de avanços nas negociações EUA-Irão
Wall Street encerrou dividida com perdas nas tecnológicas, lideradas pela SpaceX que caiu 16%, devido a preocupações sobre retornos de investimentos massivos e…
HighPandemic Tightens Grip on US and European Economies as Jobless Claims Surge to 853,000
Rising US jobless claims and falling card spending, alongside an ECB bond-buying expansion, show the pandemic tightening economic pressure on both sides of the…
HighWall Street fecha em alta com cautela sobre pacote de estímulo nos EUA
A bolsa de Nova Iorque encerrou em terreno positivo, com o Dow Jones a subir 0,43%, mas os investidores mantêm cautela devido ao impasse no pacote de estímulo…
MediumJapan's PM Takaichi Unveils ¥3 Trillion Extra Budget Without Increasing Bond Issuance
Japan's finance minister Takaichi unveiled a ¥3 trillion ($19 billion) extra budget, pledging to fund it through reserve funds rather than increased bond issua…
HighIceland votes on EU membership talks amid economic hopes and sovereignty fears
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 to decide whether to begin EU membership negotiations, balancing economic benefits against sovereignty concerns, partic…
MediumEight Stocks to Buy or Trade Today: Analyst Picks from Bajaj, NeoTrader and MarketSmith India
Three analysts, including Ankush Bajaj, Raja Venkatraman and MarketSmith India, issue eight buy recommendations with target prices and stop losses for Indian e…
MediumIntuitive Machines Sinks on $500M Offering; SpaceX IPO Only Part of Story
Intuitive Machines stock fell over 25% from recent highs as the company announced a $500M equity offering, compounded by investor concerns about SpaceX's immin…
HighFed's inflation fears materialize as consumer confidence in price stability crumbles
Consumer faith in long-term price stability is deteriorating, validating Federal Reserve inflation concerns. Rising gas prices and cost-of-living pressures hav…
HighAlphabet offers retail investors indirect SpaceX exposure ahead of anticipated 2026 IPO
SpaceX's anticipated 2026 IPO has sparked massive investor interest with valuations reaching $1.5-2 trillion. Retail investors can gain indirect exposure throu…
MediumIndian markets slip as trade war fears trigger broad selloff; Nifty below 25,600
Indian equities fell Monday with Nifty closing below 25,600 and Sensex down 324 points amid global trade war concerns and profit booking. Realty and media stoc…
HighFed Official Flags Concern as Companies Ease Price Negotiations
A Federal Reserve official expresses concern that industrial buyers are prioritizing quality and speed over price negotiations, signaling potential shifts in c…
MediumWall Street abre mixto pendiente de resultados de Nvidia
Wall Street abrió con movimientos mixtos el miércoles, con el Dow Jones cediendo 0,05% mientras los inversores esperaban los resultados trimestrales de Nvidia,…
HighIndia's Stock Market Poised for Growth on Policy Stability and Reform Agenda
Economic reforms including GST, IBC, and infrastructure projects position India's stock market for growth, with key sectors like banking, infrastructure, and t…
MediumIbovespa faces critical test after historic 8-week losing streak amid global market pressure
Ibovespa enters a critical week after eight consecutive weeks of losses—its worst streak ever—while dollar strengthens, Nasdaq corrects, and Bitcoin falls belo…
HighU.S. Inflation Hits 3.3% in March 2026, Squeezing Wages and Household Budgets
U.S. inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026, its highest level since May 2024, driven by rising gasoline, food, and housing costs that erode household purchasing…
HighWarsh's Opacity Rattles Markets as Fed Chair Keeps Strategy Under Wraps
Kevin Warsh's communication strategy as new Fed chair is creating uncertainty among S&P traders, with market volatility expected despite the Fed meeting expect…
MediumStock futures surge ahead of jobs report and earnings season
Stock futures are rising as investors prepare for the upcoming jobs report and key corporate earnings announcements, signaling market optimism.
MediumAMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE launches at $549, positioning budget option in premium GPU market
AMD officially launches the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card at $549, positioning it as an affordable option in an expensive GPU market despite trade-off compr…
HighMeme stocks surge again as retail investors return, but risks remain high
GameStop and AMC stocks are experiencing sharp price swings driven by retail investor momentum, with experts suggesting this cycle differs from 2021 due to mar…
HighAnalysts Split on Eight Trades for February 13: Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel and JK Cement Get Buy Calls
Livemint publishes trading recommendations from MarketSmith India, NeoTrader's Raja Venkatraman and Sebi-registered analyst Ankush Bajaj, covering Sun Pharma,…
MediumWall Street cierra mixto tras un desplome intradiario de las tecnológicas ligadas a la IA y tensión por Ormuz
Wall Street cerró mixto tras fuertes oscilaciones: el Nasdaq cayó 0,98% por el desplome de tecnológicas vinculadas a la IA, mientras el Dow avanzó 0,14%.
HighGoogle's $12.2B Marvell Deal Reshapes AI Chip Stock Outlook
Google commits $12.2 billion to Marvell for AI chip supply, with potential to reach $120 billion, significantly strengthening Marvell's market position and val…
HighSanDisk Eyes $2,000 as AI Storage Boom Fuels Wall Street's Bullish Calls
SanDisk has become a key AI storage play with massive earnings growth, prompting Susquehanna to raise its price target to $2,000—the highest on Wall Street—tho…
HighBessent Dismisses Warren on Yen Intervention With Condescending Lesson
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent defended Japan's record $98.7 billion yen support effort and criticized Senator Warren's questioning of the intervention, warni…
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