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Energy shocks and geopolitical turmoil pushed TCW Durable Growth ETF (GRW) behind the S&P 500 in Q1 2026. The growth tilt cost it as value and energy names rallied.
Six IPOs open today with grey market premiums up to 28%. Subscription data and institutional demand will determine if the listing premium holds.
China's factory PMI beat at 50.3, driven by AI exports up 60% YoY, but retail fell and tariff front-loading fades, capping yuan support. The narrow beat leaves the yuan vulnerable.
Hong Kong regulators confirmed the legal framework can handle tokenised bonds, clearing the way for broader DLT use in fixed income. A second review phase starts H2 2025.
The ACCC alleges Amazon Australia used unfair Prime Video contract terms to introduce ads for over 1 million annual subscribers without offering compensation or refunds.
Goldman sees $5.3 trillion in AI capex through 2030. A correction could shift focus from frontier models to local applications, favoring India's software talent and IT services.
JPMorgan's digital asset chiefs told Congress yield-bearing stablecoins should be banned, calling them shadow banking. The push complicates already-stalled stablecoin legislation.
The FCA's final crypto rules set a 40% net-risk capital charge, cut stablecoin coefficient to 1%, and impose market abuse rules from Oct 2027. Deadline for applications: Feb 2027.
Yen breaches 161 for first time since 1986 as carry trade pressures mount. Tokyo spent ¥9.8 trillion on April-May intervention. Next test: July 11 U.S. CPI.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the current crypto market weakness stems from a mix of influences, not any one isolated trigger. He offered no price target.
China's official PMI hit 50.3 in June, beating forecasts, as AI-related exports offset weak domestic demand and a deepening property downturn.
Galilee Energy enters final rig-up for Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting 13.7 BCF of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate. CEO Graham says all systems go for drilling.
China's June manufacturing PMI hit 50.3, beating estimates, while services surprised at 50.2. The data supports the stabilization narrative but leaves the PBJ's rate path unchanged.
The 8th Pay Commission's family unit assumption could raise minimum basic pay by 50% or more, boosting disposable income for 10 million+ government employees and pensioners. Consumer stocks may benefit.
Natural gas reversed from the 3.34 resistance zone, forming a daily Evening Star pattern. A break below 3.055 support would confirm the downtrend resumption and open the next leg lower.
Natural Gas reversed from the 3.34 resistance zone, forming a bearish Evening Star pattern. The clear daily downtrend points to a retest of the 3.055 support level from March.
Talon Metals closed its Eagle mine acquisition, moving from developer to operator. The first operational report will test whether the market's developer-valuation discount was justified.
EXE trades at 13x earnings with net debt down to $2.5B. The Alpha Score of 41/100 flags momentum as the drag. A gas rally above $3.50 would change the math.
AeroVironment reported record $642M Q4 revenue and $2.2B FY2027 guidance. The BlueHalo deal and capacity expansion are key to hitting the target.
Japan's industrial production rose 0.5% in May, just below the 0.6% forecast. The government said it can secure oil through 2028. Tight labor market and rising output expectations support the BoJ.
Gold fell as much as 2.2% Monday after the US and Iran agreed to stop attacks, with peace talks set for Doha. A yen slide to a 40-year low added dollar strength pressure, compounding the metal's decline from war-era highs.
A classic market maxim returns as crypto cycles shift; traders said adapting positioning to changing liquidity and sentiment is key to avoiding stretch risk.
PetVivo's fiscal 2026 earnings call disclosed no revenue figures. The transcript emphasized IP development and platform commercialization. Investors await the 10-K for cash burn details.
Japan warned it would act as the yen slid past $161 for the first time since 1986. A sharp spike above 162 could bring a response, dealers said.
Gabelli High Income ETF returned 1.8% in Q1, beating its benchmark by 40 bps. Energy overweight and short duration drove outperformance. Managers trimmed energy and added healthcare and tech bonds for Q2.
Develop Global signs a $70M mining and crushing contract with MLG Oz for its Pioneer Dome lithium project. First spodumene sales targeted by end of 2026.
A Seeking Alpha analysis argues ProPetro's gas-powered fleet and Permian infrastructure position it for the data center boom. The thesis is gaining traction, but the pivot is years from revenue. Earnings due early February.
PRISM's Rs 6,650 crore fresh issue and Rs 748 crore profit for 9M-FY26 sets up a valuation test once the price band is disclosed, with dilution unknown.
Ed Wachenheim, Joel Greenblatt, Cliff Asness, Donald Yacktman, and Ray Dalio all bought AVTR in Q1. The stock fell 15% during the quarter. Debt and end-market risk remain.
Capri Global Capital plans its first international bond issuance of $300-500M. The NBFC appointed five banks for investor roadshows. Swap costs will determine net rupee funding savings.