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Samuel Brooks
Author: Samuel Brooks
07:37am, Friday, Aug 08, 2025
India pauses major U.S. defense deals as fresh 25% tariffs from Trump stall $3.6B Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics contracts, straining diplomatic ties amid complex Russia sanctions and rising anti-U.S. nationalism.
07:37am, Friday, Aug 08, 2025
South Africa's Reserve Bank views the new 30% U.S. tariffs on its exports as manageable, expecting only a 0.1% growth dip in 2025. Despite trade tensions, steady inflation and resilient markets signal limited economic disruption ahead.
07:36am, Friday, Aug 08, 2025
European stocks rose 0.2%, marking their biggest weekly gain in three months as Novo Nordisk surged 4.6% on strong obesity drug data. Positive earnings and Fed rate cut bets boosted markets, despite weakness in German insurers and Eli Lilly shares.
06:28am, Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Toyota warns that U.S. tariffs will slash $9.5B from profits in FY 2024, cutting its forecast 16%. The tariff impact dwarfs rivals, squeezing margins amid rising costs and supplier strain, as global sales stay strong but North America losses mount.
06:26am, Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Airbnb (ABNB) shares fell 6% pre-market after lowering growth forecasts due to tariffs and soft demand in Asia and Latin America. Despite strong bookings from peers like Hilton and Booking, Airbnb signals caution amid a complex travel market recovery.
06:26am, Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
The Trump administration is urging pharma firms to raise drug prices overseas, especially in Europe, to lower U.S. costs, pushing "most favored nation" pricing amid complex trade talks and industry resistance to domestic price cuts.
06:24am, Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
S&P Global keeps China's sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal stimulus amid property market woes and trade tensions. China's growth is expected to recover above 4% soon, balancing risks and policy support.
06:24am, Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Kuwait's Oil Minister says OPEC is monitoring supply-demand and geopolitical risks amid Trump's Russia crude sanctions talk, expecting oil prices to stay below $72 as markets face volatility from global tensions.
08:47am, Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025
McDonald's Q2 global same-store sales rose 3.8%, beating estimates with strong U.S. and international demand. Affordable meal deals and menu innovations boosted traffic and profits, driving shares up amid tightening consumer budgets.
07:08am, Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025
Uber (NYSE: UBER) beat Q2 revenue forecasts with $12.65B, driving 18% growth. It launched a $20B stock buyback amid rising bookings and users. CEO Khosrowshahi eyes new services, boosting confidence as shares surge 48% YTD.
07:04am, Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025
Oil prices surged after President Trump hinted at restrictions on Russian crude buyers, fueling concerns of tighter supplies. Market uncertainty rises as potential sanctions threaten to disrupt global energy flows and boost crude costs.
07:02am, Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025
Trump's tariff moves reshape global trade, easing EU tensions but hiking duties on copper and low-value imports. Key deadlines in August-September may escalate US-China friction and pressure drugmakers like Eli Lilly and Pfizer on pricing.
07:01am, Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025
Disney (DIS) beat Q3 EPS estimates at $1.61, driven by strong Disney+ subscriber growth and an 8% rise in parks revenue. Despite a dip in traditional TV revenue, streaming and parks boost outlook, with EPS guidance raised to $5.85 for fiscal 2025.
03:37pm, Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025
The S&P 500 dipped as weaker US services data raised growth concerns. Earnings from Palantir and Pfizer impressed, while Marriott and Caterpillar showed mixed results amid trade relief and Fed rate cut talks. Market caution persists.
