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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
06:50am, Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Equinor (OTC: EQNR) took a $955M writedown on U.S. offshore wind projects due to shifting policies, lost tax credits, tariffs, and Trump-era permit halts, impacting the Empire Wind initiative and signaling challenges beyond its core oil business.
06:39am, Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Major U.S. food companies like Conagra, General Mills, and Kraft Heinz plan to eliminate artificial colors by 2027, driven by health concerns and FDA backing. This shift may impact costs, supply chains, and brand appeal in the food industry.
06:33am, Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Bitcoin steadies near $118,500 after hitting $123,000, boosted by the U.S.-Japan trade deal and new stablecoin regulations. Altcoins show modest gains as traders await the Fed's July 30 policy meeting for clearer market direction.
06:24am, Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
UniCredit raises full-year profit forecast to €10.5B after abandoning Banco BPM bid, citing government interference. Q2 net profit jumps 25% to €3.3B, while shares rise 4.36%. Focus shifts to Commerzbank stake and shareholder dividends.
02:58am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Singapore's central bank invests S$1.1B with top asset managers to boost local equities, part of a S$5B initiative to expand market participation beyond large caps and deepen the stock market amid a 24% STI rise since last year.
02:54am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Japan's ruling coalition led by PM Shigeru Ishiba risks losing control of the upper house, signaling political instability amid upcoming U.S. tariffs and economic challenges. Opposition gains suggest shifting voter sentiment and uncertain policy outlooks.
02:51am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
RBNZ's Q2 sectoral inflation model shows a slight dip to 2.8% core inflation, while headline inflation rises to 2.7%. Both remain within target, signaling sticky inflation amid economic softness-key for traders eyeing NZ markets and monetary policy.
02:50am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Oil prices held steady amid EU sanctions on Russian energy and rising Middle East output concerns. Brent crude edged up to $69.34, WTI to $67.51, as markets weigh geopolitical risks, US rig counts, and looming tariffs shaping near-term supply.
02:49am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Ryanair (RYAAY) Q2 net profit surged past €820M, boosted by Easter timing and a 21% rise in ticket prices. Strong summer bookings and fare recovery position the airline for solid FY2026 gains despite industry challenges.
02:47am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
JPMorgan expects semiconductor Q2 earnings to meet or exceed forecasts, driven by AI demand and inventory build-up. Key players like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell gain, but trade tensions and tariffs pose risks for H2 2025.
02:44am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) halted all flights due to an IT system failure, causing a system-wide ground stop affecting its main and regional operations. The outage raises concerns over cybersecurity risks amid recent aviation sector attacks.
02:34am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Little Pepe (LILPEPE), the Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin, sold out its presale Stage 6 early, raising $8.8M. With over a million wallets involved, it offers fast, low-fee transactions, DAO governance, and staking rewards, driving strong market momentum.
02:32am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
China's food delivery stocks surged after regulators urged Meituan, JD.com, and Alibaba to curb aggressive price-cutting. This move aims to stabilize margins and foster a healthier market amid intense competition.
02:27am, Monday, Jul 21, 2025
Avidbank Holdings (NASDAQ: AVBH) is uplisting to Nasdaq and filing a new share offering, aiming to boost visibility, liquidity, and access to investors as it positions for growth amid a shifting banking landscape.
