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Tesla withdrew its intent to terminate Syrah's offtake agreement but keeps termination rights if AAM qualification fails. Next catalyst: final approval.
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US could unlock up to 1 million bpd of crude supply, reshaping risk premiums and inventories. Here's what traders should watch next.
Crescat Capital warns rising US debt-service costs will lock in secular inflation, favoring gold and commodities over bonds. Next CPI test looms.
Rupee down 10% in a year. Earnings calls now focus on hedging strategies. Import-heavy sectors face margin risk. Next catalyst: RBI stance and trade data.
Brent crude rose 2.45% to $93.35 after Netanyahu expanded Lebanon operations. Goldman Sachs flags 2 million bpd demand risk from weak China and Europe retail data.
With Middle East conflict lifting Urals prices, the EU cap review in July could push the threshold to $65. Brussels weighs a freeze at $44.10 to maintain pressure on Moscow's revenues.
Oil jumps 2% as Israel advances into Lebanon, undermining U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. Strait of Hormuz mine risk keeps supply premium elevated despite weak China data.
Indian Oil raised commercial LPG cylinder price by ₹42 to ₹3,113.50. The hike will likely be matched by Bharat Petroleum and HPCL, tightening industrial fuel costs.
Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) quadrupled Mumbezhi copper resource to 1Mt copper equivalent. At record copper prices, the Zambia project resembles neighboring billion-tonne operations. What's next?
Australian shares drift at open as traders await a catalyst. The missing factor is a concrete US-Iran nuclear deal. Without progress, OPEC+ cuts remain dominant, locking a floor under Brent.
GMG up 2.8% in 2025, PLS 503.7% above 52-week low. Both stocks face valuation tests tied to property leasing and lithium pricing. Next catalysts: half-year and quarterly reports.
L1 Capital disclosed a 7.05 million share position in Centerra Gold, worth $125 million, after a 150% rally. The bet rests on cash, margins, and optionality.
Iran risk premium fails to stick as AI frenzy and ceasefire hopes suppress crude and gold. Next catalyst: weekly US inventory data.
MARAD's nuclear shipping initiative targets bunker fuel demand erosion. Traders should track uranium supply tension, refinery margins, and regulatory milestones through 2025.
VIK's 18% surge since April has pushed valuation to a premium. The next catalyst: Q3 earnings in late October will test whether pricing power can justify the multiple.
AltaGas' move to preferred shares lowers its cost of capital and signals a multiyear bet on U.S. gas infrastructure. Here's what it means for midstream peers.
Mizuho and Barclays raised DVN targets to $68 and $62 on oil tightness. The divergence between crude prices and equity valuations is the central opportunity. Watch inventories and refining cracks.
Citi cuts DOW target to $41, flags demand destruction in chemicals. Argus upgrades on Hormuz supply squeeze. For traders, the conflict matters more than the rating.
Alamos Gold Alpha Score 68 signals a Moderate rating. The stock is a leveraged gold play waiting for a catalyst. Watch gold and the 50-day moving average.
Arabian Pipes Co. adds SAR 62M to backlog via Saudi Aramco contracts. Margin quality and follow-on orders will determine if this catalyst moves the stock.
Saudi base oil producer Luberef names Yasser Mufti chairman after Ibrahim Al-Buainain resigns. The shift may signal continuity or a strategic pivot in feedstock allocation.
A rice paper filter coated with cellulose binds gold ions from e-waste leachate. Lab recovery rates compete with solvent extraction at lower cost. Scale-up remains unproven.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure order threatens oil supply. For Mistras Group, high production levels are a tailwind. Escalation could disrupt upstream spending. Watch US-Iran talks.
JHX net income dipped to US$137M; REH half-year revenue fell 1.7% in AUD. Both reports reset valuation assumptions and test margin recovery in building materials.
Last week the Nifty fell 171 points. This week RBI policy, US-Iran oil risks, GDP data, and PMI releases will set the tone for Indian equities. Analysts flag crude, inflation, and FII flows as key channels.
Carnival's stock has traded flat for eight months as rising fuel costs offset a strong economy. Alpha Score 54 signals neutral positioning until oil direction clears.
Chemanol's audit stall enters sixth month with no end in sight. Trading suspended on Tadawul, shareholders locked in at SAR 8.87. Next marker is July update.
Bupa Arabia confirms SABIC contract renewal valued above 5% of 2026 GWP. The one-year deal starting July 2026 supports revenue but exposes concentration risk.
Bayan Khundii targets Q1 2026 gold production. High-grade open pit and low strip ratios create EBITDA upside for Erdene Resource Development.
Global oil stocks fell 246M barrels in two months. The Strait of Hormuz closure cuts 25% of seaborne crude. Asia nears minimum operating levels. US shortages possible by July. Rationing begins.