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The US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent below $84. A 60-day ceasefire brings nuclear talks, capping further declines.
Global stocks rallied and oil tumbled after the U.S.-Iran peace deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Investors now turn to the Fed, BOJ and RBA for the next catalyst.
Brent fell toward $84 after Trump said a deal with Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is not yet signed, leaving execution risk for June 19.
Crude drops 4.8% after Trump says U.S.-Iran deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A June 19 signing date sets a timeline for supply to return.
Marathon sponsorships cost banks and consultants $40M a year. The return is trust, not reach — and it only works for products where trust is the differentiator.
Vedanta's Agarwal aims to make oil and gas a top revenue driver via a four-way listing. The move could end the conglomerate discount and offer pure-play energy exposure.
Nike's margins face pressure from rising input costs passed through with a lag, while high gasoline saps consumer demand. The July PPI print is the next catalyst.
Borr Drilling insider buys 1.06M shares. The offshore driller's refinancing and fleet utilisation near 90% support the thesis, but shallow-water exposure and debt load remain risks.
Chemanol's Q1-26 results delayed indefinitely as auditor still reviewing 2025 statements. Trading suspension continues with no end date.
Gold at $4,218 after a 22.8% drop from January. The double-top pattern targets $3,800, but central-bank buying at $4,350 changes the math.
US and Iran close to framework deal unlocking $25B in assets, reopening Hormuz. Hardliners push back; Geneva talks next week. Oil supply risk partly priced; traders watch tanker signals.
California Resources faces a regulatory fork: a Kern County ruling could unlock onshore drilling permits, while offshore phase-out rules threaten 15% of production. The CalGEM decision in March 2024 is the next catalyst.
Royal Marines boarded the SMYRTOS in the English Channel. The U.K. has sanctioned over 500 vessels. The EU expanded naval inspection powers in the Mediterranean.
LIC's CEO says the insurer will keep its near-60% market share as it approaches its 70th anniversary, and is weighing a fintech arm to modernise operations and distribution.
India's 90-day diesel retail cap threatens hospitals and data centres that rely on generators. The price gap between retail and bulk diesel created the problem; exemption requests are the next catalyst.
Nitin Gadkari signed regulations approving 100% ethanol as motor fuel. Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp have compatible models ready. Toyota, Hyundai, MG, and Suzuki plan launches within six weeks.
Kosmos Energy is paying down debt faster than projected, with record output and oil above $70 driving cash flow. Shares consolidate below $3.25 breakout.
Scotts Miracle-Gro commits $1M to restore the White House South Lawn after UFC Freedom 250. The project showcases R&D muscle as the company navigates a stagnant housing market.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines posts record Q1 revenue of $39.4M, up 109% YoY, as silver production hits 1.2M oz at $86.42/oz. Output and prices drive earnings surge.
Avino's Q1 revenue jumped 109% to $39.4M, with silver at $86/oz driving operating leverage. Net income hit $15.9M, and cash flow exceeded earnings.
Idaho Strategic Resources won a DOE grant for rare earth processing, a win for domestic supply chain efforts. The award targets a bottleneck in US rare earth separation capacity.
Pakistani PM says US-Iran peace deal imminent; Tehran denies. Crude oil traders weigh geopolitical risk premium. Next catalyst: US official response.
Halliburton's multi-year digital transformation deal with Pampa Energia targets Vaca Muerta efficiency. The pact aims to scale operations and strengthen decision-making, Halliburton said. HAL Alpha Score: 51.
TETRA Technologies insider bought 22,000 shares after a year of strong gains and expansion. The purchase signals management confidence but does not change the long-term thesis.
Mizuho cut Kosmos to Underperform despite a 221% YTD gain. Net debt-to-EBITDA of 1.8x is more than triple the peer average of 0.5x. Cost reduction execution risk remains.
BMO Capital lifted USAS price target to C$12, citing Galena production and antimony focus. Q1 revenue grew 188% YoY. The stock's 285% three-year return reflects antimony-driven gains.
Freedom Broker raised i-80 Gold (IAUX) to $2.60 on a $787.5M recap that fully funds the first two stages of its Nevada development. First gold at Upper Archimedes by year-end is the next catalyst.
ArcelorMittal's North American mills benefit from Section 232 tariffs and EU safeguards that curb Chinese steel imports, boosting pricing power. Alpha Score 74.
Cramer cites 'more supply coming' as oil hits $96. COP gained 32% in a year; Mizuho and Barclays raised price targets citing Iran conflict. Supply risk ahead.
Nucor's free cash flow is set to flip from negative to $4B by 2028, but the tariff shield that drives pricing power may not be permanent. Here is the risk event.