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SEZ exports fell 22% to $133.45 billion in 2025-26. A June 30 stakeholder meeting and a 17-member committee will propose a SEZ 2.0 policy overhauling the 2005-era framework.
An analyst upgraded Bath & Body Works to Strong Buy after a Q4 beat and solid FCF outlook. The Ulta partnership adds a new growth angle, but demand trends remain a risk.
Brazil's central bank targets institutional stablecoin flows with a 24-hour hold on transfers over $10,000. The rule would slow cross-border payments that make Latam the world's top adopting region. Comment deadline July 2.
Micron's Q3 FY26 earnings were a blowout, but the stock didn't rally. A Seeking Alpha contributor sees that as a final warning for AI stocks. AlphaScala scores META 65 and AMZN 43.
PM Modi shared PMJJBY has paid ₹22,000 crore to 11-lakh families, with 27 crore enrolled. The program builds a base for retail insurance growth, a key watch for life insurers.
UP RERA issued show-cause notices to 76 realty promoters for missing annual audit report deadlines. Non-compliance within 15 days triggers penalties up to 5% of project cost plus Rs 25,000 late fee.
All-India cement prices fell ₹3-5/bag to ₹356 as monsoon weakens demand. Diesel hike adds to ₹350-400/tonne cost pressure that will compress margins through Q2, analysts say. A recovery is likely after the monsoon.
Indian SIP inflows stayed at ₹30,953 crore in May, even as equity fund net flows dropped 40%. Experts cite discipline and auto-debiting as stabilizers through volatility.
Sun Yeli called for mutual visa exemptions and fast-track customs. The US sent low-level experts amid a visa dispute. The Apec leaders meeting in November is the next catalyst.
BHP shares are up 28.91% year to date. The Alpha Score of 66 (Moderate) signals balanced risk-reward amid China demand exposure. Track changes on the BHP stock page.
Albemarle shares fell 23.7% after the State of the Union, testing analyst price targets. Earnings in August will show whether realized lithium prices held up.
Moody's upgraded EQT's outlook to Positive on May 30, citing $8 billion in debt reduction. The data-center gas thesis is intact. The stock has not moved on it yet.
DGCA and IndiGo completed the first satellite-based landing approach on a jet aircraft using ISRO's GAGAN system, reducing reliance on ground-based navigation aids.
Coinbase and OKX offer transfer bonuses to win European crypto users as Binance suspends services before the July 1 MiCA deadline.
Tamil Nadu's polio drive covers 53 lakh children with 43,000+ centres and 2 lakh workers. Mobile teams target remote areas and transit hubs.
Zurich portfolio analysis puts Rajasthan's renewable Value at Risk at $16.4bn, Gujarat at $8.6bn, Arunachal at $13.1bn, with most assets in highest risk categories.
ESMA directed unauthorized crypto firms to stop onboarding EU clients and exit by July 1. Clients should verify authorization and transfer assets to avoid losing MiCA protections.
Compare forward P/E for Aristocrat (ALL) and EV/EBITDA for Santos (STO) against historical averages. The Barossa project and margin trends provide catalysts. Half-year results in May.
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund trailed the Russell 1000 Value Index in Q1 as energy stocks fell on OPEC+ uncertainty and AI-linked names rotated lower. Managers said the pain was concentrated in two sectors.
A man distributed poisoned capsules at a Mumbai Muharram procession, police said. The case highlights event-security risks and gaps in chemical oversight.
No July 4 England clash, but USMNT faces Bosnia in the new Round of 32. Kraken's deal, Chiliz fan tokens, and $5B in prediction volumes mark crypto's World Cup footprint.
Barclays cut Dominion's price target to $69 ahead of the $66.8B NextEra merger. The 12- to 18-month approval timeline faces antitrust and regulatory hurdles.
Argus lowered its ED target to $112 from $118 after the stock hit a five-year high. The Buy rating stays, tied to expected rate cuts and 2026 rate cases. The premium valuation leaves little margin for error.
Al Yamamah Steel will inject SAR 75.6M into its rebar subsidiary for a Phase II factory expansion, reducing its ownership from 72.5% to 51%.
Gold closed above $4,000 at $4,089.80 after cooler US inflation data. Silver hit $59.15. Indian 24-karat gold topped ₹1,44,000. The next test: Friday's PCE print.
Fund managers see a contrarian opportunity in the 27% IT index drop, citing dividend yields of 6-7%, a weaker rupee tailwind, and AI as an integration play. Bears warn of revenue deflation and a soft Q1.
Messi scored in his seventh straight World Cup match, a record, as Argentina's second-string side beat Jordan 3-1. Lo Celso and Martinez also scored.
Container freight from India to West Asia jumped 13x since the war began. Steel, copper, and brass costs are also up. MSME exporters absorb the hit.
The NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund trades at a 9% discount to NAV, wide enough for buybacks to boost returns. The tax-efficient structure and AI infrastructure holdings are the draw. Concentration and rate risk are the counterpoints.
Strattec reported $1.7M in restructuring savings and gross margin improved to 16.46%. Revenue rose 3.4%. The stock holds a Hold rating; margin recovery needs sustained revenue growth to justify a higher multiple.