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BP's Q1 net income surged to $3.2B, more than doubling, leading Argus to upgrade to Buy with a $50 target. The cash flow trajectory supports a higher valuation.
TotalEnergies (TTE) earns UBS top pick on May 13. Integrated model and capital discipline set benchmark for European energy peers. Alpha Score 70/100.
Gold prices rose Wednesday as the dollar weakened, but the US-Iran talks create a two-way risk for the metal. The next headline from the negotiations is the key
Crude gave back part of Tuesday's 4% rally as traders await concrete details from US-Iran talks. The next diplomatic signal will determine whether oil consolidates or swings further.
Nufarm's Q2 2026 earnings call tests the ag chem recovery thesis. CEO Rico Christensen's tone on glyphosate margins and second-half demand is the key input for a watchlist decision.
Indian aluminum stocks rally as LME prices climb on Chinese supply curbs and European smelter idlings. The durability of the move hinges on inventory data and demand from China.
The May MOMR shows a 9.7M b/d drop in OPEC output, led by Saudi and Iraq. Oil markets now face a supply gap that could trigger price spikes and policy responses.
A TR-1 notification published with blank fields carries no ownership data. The filing is a non-event for watchlist decisions. AlphaScala explains why empty forms should be ignored.
Equinor bought 312,060 shares at NOK 369 in first week of second 2026 buyback tranche. The pace signals management's view on capital allocation and oil.
Coeur Mining's London Silver Conference slides may shift CDE stock as investors parse cost guidance and project updates. The presentation sets up a July production release as the next verification point.
Alcoa jumps on ASX as Chinese environmental cuts and Strait of Hormuz closure tighten aluminum supply. Two conditions must hold for the rally to sustain.
Coal India's Rs 5,000 crore OFS at a 10% discount drove a 6% share drop. The discount signals the government's willingness to accept price concessions, resetting valuation expectations for PSU coal stocks.
Nickel Industries published its shareholder call slides, offering a window into Indonesian nickel output, costs, and EV demand. Traders watch for guidance shifts.
This week's Acquirer's Multiple Large-Cap screen shows financials, energy, and mature cash generators trading at compressed valuations despite strong free cash flow.
Government sells up to 2% of Coal India via OFS starting May 27. IMFA secures 65 MW captive renewable. Saatvik lands ₹171 cr solar orders. GPT wins railway contract.
Coal India's news shifts assumptions on domestic coal supply. Track production data, e-auction premiums, and power plant stock levels for the real impact on power and industrial stocks.
Chengzhi's unchanged Profitable Growth rank of 8 signals stable financial drivers for the high-tech group. The next benchmark update tied to earnings is the key catalyst for movement.
Stream sediment results at Turiscai return 434ppm Cu and 0.801ppm Au with pathfinder elements. Maiden drilling at Ossu is the next catalyst for Tivan (ASX:TVN).
Mercer Intl (MERC) released its 2025 Sustainability Report. ESG narrative aside, pulp prices near $700/tonne define earnings. Focus on inventory data for signals.
ONEOK's May 27 fireside chat gives management a platform to address midstream sector concerns. The Alpha Score 60 suggests a moderate risk-reward setup.
Northern Star abandons A$18m spend to earn 50% of Novo's Egina Gold Project. Novo plans H2 2026 exploration with own capital after regaining project data.
Peter Boockvar warns a Strait of Hormuz deal could trigger immediate commodity pullback. Gold, oil, miners, fertilizer, uranium all exposed. The structural bull thesis on stockpiling remains intact.
Air India engine fire linked to loose nuts after nozzle replacement. DGCA orders fleet checks. Jet fuel demand faces risk if groundings extend beyond days.
Edel Finance opens Merkl USDC incentives now, plans Q3 perp exchange on Canton for tokenized equities and commodities. Privacy-preserving orderbook targets institutional demand.
Brunswick Corporation won 15 Boating Industry Top Product Awards for 2026, the most ever, across 13 brands. The sweep points to broad innovation that could lift dealer orders and margins.
Barclays upgraded OXY on persistent supply constraints and slowing US shale growth. The read-through for oil producers and key catalysts to track.
Continental AG downgraded to Hold with €60 target as post-spin-off revaluation fades. Limited upside until new catalysts emerge from earnings or restructuring.
Gold slides 1.1% to $4,521.80 as markets reassess Fed rate path. For miners like NEM, the next catalyst is a shift in cut expectations.
Greg Abel's Q1 at Berkshire brought undisclosed changes. The mid-May 13F filing will reveal his capital allocation. Alpha Score 57/100, Moderate.
Delek US shares jumped 122% in a year. The real value lies in its 63% stake in Delek Logistics. A spin-off could unlock $600–700 million. Here is the breakdown.