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No commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning after US strikes. Six ships crossed Wednesday. TotalEnergies CEO warns of prolonged blockade. Next catalyst: AIS reappearance window.
Kratos Defense jumped 13% on drone subsidy news, but the WSJ report did not name the company. The pop is a liquidity event, not a fundamental re-rating.
Tamboran's Falcon deal closes with a dissenter liability. The 2026 drilling and stimulation program now decides whether 2.8 million acres in the Beetaloo deliver.
No commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning after a second US strike on Iran. With verified transits at zero, traders face delayed crude deliveries and rising shipping premiums.
Kinder Morgan (KMI) shares fell 4% over two months, reinforcing hold rating. The stock's valuation already reflects growth, leaving little margin for error. The next catalyst is earnings.
Tata Motors MD says fuel price hikes threaten near-term auto demand, but EV momentum remains strong. The company can scale EV capacity internally. Watchlist risk: demand softness in traditional ICE models.
ONEOK's Bernstein slide deck lands after a 24% rally and a downgrade. The presentation signals whether the midstream bull case holds for OKE investors.
BPCL appoints Pushp Kumar Nayar as HR director. His analytics and AI expertise may accelerate digital upskilling across the state-owned refiner's operations.
Deutsche Bank's €26.5 target at 9x P/E looks cheap, but the discount to sector peers at 12x earnings reflects structural headwinds. Q4 earnings and ECB policy are the next catalysts.
Iron ore miner's stock slides after profit miss; inventory build signals demand risk from China's steel slowdown. Next quarterly sales data is key.
UK food manufacturer confidence hit minus 64, lowest since the energy crisis, as Middle East disruption drives input costs higher. The reading flags a compound squeeze on margins across energy, shipping, and commodities.
BP removes chairman Albert Manifold after eight months citing governance concerns. The energy sector now watches for strategic drift and board alignment risks.
Northern Star Resources CEO departure places the miner's hedge book unwind at risk. The stock's attractive valuation depends on execution of the de-hedging plan. Next catalyst: CEO appointment.
ZCCM-IH and Wonderful Group commit $30m to restart Ndola Lime production. The JV could cut copper mine input costs and shift regional lime flows. Next catalyst: production timeline.
Indian equity markets closed for Bakri Id as Brent crude rose 1.76% to $96. ONGC, HDFC Bank dragged Nifty pre-close. Q4 earnings from Ashok Leyland, Alkem due.
BHP shares surged 33% since January. The rally compresses forward yield and raises the bar for commodity price support. Key metrics to watch include iron ore futures and dividend yield.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee warns energy inflation tied to Iran war has lasted longer than futures expected. Asian economies face 'stagflationary shock' as Brent trades at $96.
ERAMET published its latest slide deck. Traders should watch for production guidance on manganese and nickel, key inputs for steel and EV batteries.
Brent crude gains 1.81% to $96 as fresh US strikes in Iran renew supply disruption fears. Citi flags inflation spillover risk for central banks.
Red Mountain Mining exercises option for 100% of 209ha Pioneer Tungsten in Montana. Historical output 680kt ore. Drilling approvals underway. Next catalyst: initial sampling next month.
Small-cap gas producer Orca Energy declares quarterly payout from Tanzania operations. The dividend may trigger a rerating for frontier-market E&P names.
Pulse Oil adopts semi-annual reporting under CBO 51-933, cutting compliance costs while reducing disclosure frequency. The move may signal a trend for TSX-Venture oil juniors.
Magna Mining NICU posts $6M cash margin at McCreedy West in Q1 2026. Levack PEA due Q3 is the next binary catalyst for the stock.
Dow's 300-point intraday surge gave way to a flat close as Iran deal optimism faded. Oil dropped 5% then bounced; gold lost $4,500 before rebounding. The geopolitical risk event is not confirmed.
APD management faces investor questions on capital allocation and hydrogen project timelines at the Bernstein conference. The Alpha Score of 37/100 reflects execution risk.
Targa Exploration shares rose 16.7% to $1.05 after appointing Ryan Weston as VP Exploration and reporting visible gold at El Zanjon. Assays pending are the next catalyst.
Deep Isolation's 100 issued patents cover borehole disposal technology, removing a key barrier for new reactor builds. The Cameron, Texas pilot with Halliburton is the next catalyst for uranium demand forecasts.
Kinder Morgan CEO Kim Dang's macro views at the Bernstein conference offer a key read-through for natural gas midstream peers. Watch for demand signals and backlog updates.
DuPont sells Aramids for $1.8B, pivoting to microelectronics. Alpha Score 50/100 suggests valuation already reflects AI premium. Next catalyst: capital allocation plan.
Chevron funds its dividend at $40/bbl. Delek Logistics yields 8.8% and sheds captive status. Kinetik trades at a discount despite superior margins. Details inside.