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08:50am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Blackstone has closed its largest opportunistic credit fund at $10 billion, focusing on both performing and undervalued assets amid private credit market challenges.
08:44am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Apple's stock dipped 0.8% after reports of engineering hurdles with its first foldable iPhone, potentially pushing back launch timelines and weighing on broader tech sentiment.
08:42am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Bitcoin slipped under $69,000 amid renewed geopolitical tension after Donald Trump's threat to Iran rattled investors. The Strait of Hormuz standoff pushed oil prices higher, weighing on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
08:38am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Stock futures dip as Trump's Iran strike deadline looms with oil over $110 a barrel; Broadcom soars on long-term Google AI chip deal; Samsung reports booming profits; Universal Music Group targeted in Pershing Square bid.
08:35am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Broadcom shares rose nearly 4% after unveiling a long-term partnership with Google to co-develop custom AI chips and supply networking gear through 2031, highlighting its expanding role in the AI hardware market.
08:25am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Pershing Square's move to acquire Universal Music Group sent UMG's stock soaring 10%, proposing a deal valuing the company at a hefty 78% premium over recent prices with plans to relist in the U.S.
08:24am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
Shares of Organogenesis surged 20% following strong clinical trial results for PuraPly AM, a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that met its main goals in a study of 170 patients.
08:20am, Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026
ASML Holding's stock dipped following U.S. congressional proposals aiming to restrict chipmaking equipment sales to China, potentially impacting a significant portion of the company's revenue and casting uncertainty over global chip supply chains.
09:56am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Iran strengthens defenses around vital energy sites amid signals of a looming ground confrontation, while Donald Trump escalates threats targeting Iranian infrastructure, heightening instability in the Gulf region.
09:55am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
The FAO reports a 2.4% uptick in the global food price index for March, driven mainly by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, with implications for agricultural input and yields if the conflict persists.
09:47am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Rising fuel prices and shortages linked to the Middle East conflict prompt Australians to cancel Easter trips, reconsidering long drives and flights amid soaring petrol costs and supply concerns.
08:17am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Samsung Electronics is on track to announce a sixfold increase in Q1 operating profit, nearing a record 40.5 trillion won, boosted by soaring memory chip demand fueled by AI investments, despite geopolitical uncertainties.
07:30am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Hyundai Motor reports export slowdowns to Europe and North Africa due to Middle East shipping disruptions tied to regional conflict, with lasting supply chain effects expected despite potential conflict resolution.
07:29am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Japanese Finance Minister warns of significant forex market volatility and readiness to intervene amid yen slipping near 160 per dollar amid geopolitical tensions and bond market turbulence.
06:08am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Microsoft is set to pump $10 billion into expanding its data center footprint across Japan by 2029, focusing on AI capabilities and local data handling via partnerships with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, as reported by Nikkei.
06:07am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
UBS keeps a bullish stance on gold, expecting prices to climb higher in 2026 despite recent pulls. Speculative positions have normalized while demand in China and physical buying remain steady, suggesting solid support for gold's path upward.
06:06am, Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Citi analyst Charles Armitage presents four potential outcomes for Europe's defense spending amid uncertainty caused by Trump's hinted NATO withdrawal, highlighting possible boosts or setbacks for defense sectors depending on Europe's response.
07:39am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Berkeley Group puts land acquisitions on hold and pushes its profit targets through 2030, citing economic uncertainty, regulatory delays, and geopolitical issues affecting London housing starts and cost dynamics.
05:13am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Warren Buffett acknowledges he exited Apple stock too soon and is open to buying more if prices drop, though he finds the current market conditions unattractive.
05:11am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
HSBC upgrades Heineken to buy from hold, eyeing 29% upside driven by expected new CEO leadership and solid fundamentals, despite some conservative market assumptions in valuation.
05:09am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Nike's stock plunges nearly 9% after a forecasted 20% drop in Greater China sales and a cautious overall revenue outlook for the year, despite beating Q3 earnings estimates.
05:08am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Elliott Investment Management voices concerns that Mitsui OSK Lines' latest medium-term plan falls short in shareholder returns and capital efficiency compared to industry peers.
05:07am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Meta expands its smart glasses range by introducing two new Ray-Ban prescription models, aiming to cater to billions of vision correction wearers as part of its AI-powered hardware push.
05:06am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the importance of a transitional period and democratic elections for Venezuela, while also addressing Cuban reforms amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
03:51am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
Gold prices extend gains into a fourth day on signs that the U.S. might exit the Iran conflict soon, prompted by President Trump's remarks. Despite optimism, tensions near the Strait of Hormuz linger, tempering the rally.
03:45am, Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026
UBS zeroes in on Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems as leading plays in aerospace and defence, citing resilience amid rising tensions and geopolitical uncertainty following the Middle East conflict in 2026.
09:31am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Shares of Marvell soared 11% following a $2 billion investment from Nvidia, cementing a strategic alliance to develop AI infrastructure leveraging Nvidia's NVLink Fusion platform and expanding into telecommunications AI networks.
06:37am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Nasdaq is launching new rules including 'fast entry' to speed up the addition of large newly listed companies to the Nasdaq-100, addressing delays and reflecting shifts in public company dynamics.
05:58am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Michael Rousseau, CEO of Air Canada, will retire by the end of Q3 2026. This leadership change marks a significant shift for the airline amid evolving market conditions. Details on the transition timeline remain sparse.
05:57am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Amid ongoing Middle East tensions, global government bonds face their steepest monthly decline in years, reflecting growing fears of stagflation as oil prices surge and economic growth outlook dims.
04:47am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Wolfe Research raises CrowdStrike to outperform, eyeing Anthropic's AI model as a game-changer in cybersecurity spending. Shares nudged higher pre-market amid a mixed YTD performance.
04:16am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Barclays upgraded Montea to overweight, citing a notable valuation gap and growing asset transfers from private to public hands, while highlighting challenges in the warehouse rental market.
04:15am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Donald Trump reports direct negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, hinting at a potential ceasefire soon, despite ongoing regional tensions and conflicting official statements.
04:11am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Oil futures hit fresh highs above $115 a barrel after Yemen's Houthis launched missile attacks on Israel, raising tensions in the Middle East and threatening vital shipping lanes, as U.S. and Iran standoff continues.
04:11am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
BYD Electronic's 2025 earnings fell short, sparking Jefferies to lower its rating to Hold. Margin compression and structural headwinds weigh on the Hong Kong-listed component maker's outlook.
04:10am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
After Cyclone Narelle hit Western Australia, Rio Tinto has restarted activities at three out of four Pilbara port terminals, with the fourth expected to reopen soon, maintaining its 2026 shipment outlook.
03:45am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
This week's markets hinge on the March jobs report, retail sales, trade balance, and earnings from Nike (NKE) and Conagra (CAG), with added geopolitical tension adding to the mix.
07:40am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Wells Fargo upgrades Alphabet's target to $397, highlighting Google's strides in AI and cloud computing as key drivers for a projected 41% stock surge.
