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Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) began trading on OTCQX under symbol NUFMF, giving U.S. investors direct access to the crop protection company's shares with transparent disclosure.
White Gold Corp. CEO David D'Onofrio presents at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on July 23, highlighting the company's 1.73M oz gold indicated resource in the Yukon.
Equinor posted record revenues and operating income as oil and gas prices lifted the top line. But the stock stays a hold, with Alpha Score 51 reflecting mixed signals.
UltraTech Cement to raise ₹5,000 crore via NCDs. Q1 net profit rose 17.2% to ₹2,604 crore, revenue up 15.9% to ₹24,648 crore. Capacity at 205.5 MTPA grey cement.
Vulcan Materials carries an Alpha Score of 51, a neutral reading that suggests the market has already priced in the upside from infrastructure spending. The next catalyst remains unclear.
ECB kept its policy rate at 2.25% as expected. A September hike now looks probable after oil's rally, a Rates Spark note said. Rising crude adds to inflation pressure.
Indian benchmarks fell below 50-day EMAs for first time in a month, dragged by Adani Enterprises and Cipla. Nifty support at 23,820; Infosys results due.
Gandhar Oil's 20% circuit on stock split and bonus issue lifts Savita Oil 10% and Panama Petrochem 6%, triggering lubricant-sector readthrough. AlphaScala data shows no macro signal.
War-risk insurance premiums hit 1,000% as Houthi attacks and U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt shipping through Hormuz and the Red Sea, adding $3-$4 per barrel to Indian crude import costs.
Tanker rerouting around Africa adds weeks to voyages, squeezing Asian refining margins and threatening China's recovery. The oil market enters a dangerous new phase.
The governance changes, which do not require amending the company's articles, keep the August 5 shareholder votes on track for the paint merger.
Australia added 76,000 jobs in June, far exceeding the 15,000 forecast. Markets now see a 32% chance of an August RBA rate hike. BHP gained 1.3%.
Serabi Gold produced 11,007 oz in Q2, taking H1 output to over 23,000 oz. With $65.7M cash and no debt, the company expects record 2026 output above 53,000 oz, pending the Coringa installation licence.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade as Brent crude surged above $96 on West Asia tensions. HDFC Bank and Infosys lagged.
Great Southern Mining has started diamond drilling at Mt Dillon, funded by Gold Fields under a deal that could give the major a 75% stake for A$15m.
James Hardie reported preliminary Q1 net sales of $1.45B-$1.475B, above prior guidance, driven by strong siding and trim demand. Adjusted EBITDA also topped estimates. The company said execution drove growth, not the housing market. Full results due Aug. 7.
Everest Metals started a 2,000m RC drill program at Mt Dimer under the WA EIS scheme. The program targets gold extensions near Beacon Minerals' mine.
HCL Tech brings South America's first cross-platform eSIM transfer to Brazil's TIM. Vedanta Oil faces legal setback. Sona BLW, Denso form JVs. HFCL invests Rs 215 cr.
Sensex, Nifty fell as crude oil surged on West Asia conflict. HDFC Bank, Infosys, Wipro show mixed Alpha Scores. Next catalyst: oil trajectory.
Tata Motors and JSW MG oppose a government plan to let laggards buy fuel-efficiency credits cheaply from the regulator, splitting the auto industry and risking a delay in CAFE rule changes.
Great Southern Mining has started a 1,300m diamond drill program at Mt Dillon in Queensland, targeting epithermal gold-silver systems under a Gold Fields earn-in JV.
Bayan Mining sells Bayan Springs North to Sun Silver for up to $800k, securing non-dilutive funding and a $2m NSR buyback; retains Bayan Springs South.
Chicago wheat closed above $7 for first time since 2023 as Black Sea tensions and global heat waves threaten harvests. Traders eye USDA data.
SEI targets $100M annual run rate from private markets expansion into retail/retirement. Q2 2026: record revenue, EPS, strong pipeline, alts go-live Aug. 3.
Kinder Morgan raised its full-year adjusted EPS view by at least 12% on LNG and data-center power demand. The pipeline operator expects 2026 FIDs on several projects.
Osisko Gold pledges up to C$3M to the District of Wells under a three-year agreement tied to the fully permitted Cariboo Gold Project.
Perseus Mining appointed former Gold Fields executive Tommy McKeith to its board. The move strengthens African mining expertise as the company advances its Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania.
Tamboran Resources is on track for first Beetaloo gas sales in September after a record stimulation campaign. The $141 million facility is on budget, and drilling of three more wells has started.
BHP's dividend yield slipped to 3.66%, below its five-year average of 6.86%, as the miner shifts focus toward copper and fertilisers to counter softer iron ore prices.
ASX futures point to a 0.6% open. Jobs data, Macquarie's AGM vote, Origin's data breach probe, and gold strength lead the session. Brent crude tops $95.