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Samsung's Q2 operating profit hit 89.4 trillion won, up 1,810% from a year ago. GPU miners face $200-$300 higher rig costs as memory prices double. ASIC miners are insulated.
Japan's government reaffirmed BOJ independence and fiscal targets this week, removing a tail risk that had pushed JGB yields to decade highs. The reassurance supports domestic financials but does not alter the rate path.
Equinor bought back 439,635 shares at NOK 313.67 each between June 29 and July 3. The second tranche of its 2026 buy-back runs through July 20. Alpha Score 51.
Endeavour Mining repurchased shares via Stifel Nicolaus under its buyback programme. The gold miner's latest buyback covers the week starting 29 June.
Endeavour Mining releases Q2 2026 results July 30. Investors will compare output and costs against consensus; any guidance change could move the stock.
Iran's Hormuz toll plan has oil investors watching the Strait of Malacca. A Rystad analyst says some are "jittery" about a precedent for Asia's busiest oil waterway.
A long-term investor calls Ares Management oversold, citing its private credit franchise and fee-related earnings. The stock faces headwinds from higher rates but trades at a discount to its recent history.
Hurco Q2 revenue rose 17% and orders jumped, breaking a prolonged slump. The stock looks cheap on DCF, but one quarter does not prove a recovery.
After losing Mission Drishti to a solar storm, GalaxEye plans two next-gen satellites and deeper vertical integration. The bet signals a shift for India's private space industry.
Europe's crypto market shrunk from 2,700 VASPs to 280 CASPs after MiCA's July 1 deadline. The enforcement gap now tests whether the framework holds.
Automotive output jumped 3.6% in May, driving German industrial production above expectations. Construction added 0.9%. The June PMI manufacturing print on July 24 will show if the trend holds.
GBP/EUR trades at €1.1686 as fading UK political risk outweighs German factory data. ECB rate decision Thursday and UK GDP Friday are the next catalysts for the pair.
MiCA went live this week. Enforcement by national regulators, consolidation of smaller players, and a 2026 review of DeFi and NFTs begin the real test for Europe's crypto framework.
Bodycare plans to reopen 17 stores, roughly 12% of its original footprint, after collapsing in 2025. The test relaunch signals caution, not recovery for UK retail property.
Iran's foreign minister said talks won't start if US threats continue, raising geopolitical risk. Oil prices may spike, pressuring consumer stocks like Apple (AAPL).
A new study by Nobel winner Daron Acemoglu and colleagues finds that declining birth rates raise GDP per worker by 26.8% per percentage-point drop, fully offsetting population decline.
Indian markets opened higher as FPI turned buyers and Brent eased to $72.45. The move removes key headwinds, with Geojit's chief strategist calling the shift sustainable.
Trump said he became a 'big crypto guy' to stay ahead of China and after seeing strong voter support. The remarks follow a $1.4 billion crypto disclosure tied to his family's projects.
Russian dead above 500,000, support below 25%. The Kremlin faces a mobilization-or-de-escalation choice. Gönczi's framework: escalation then de-escalation, or a post-war Ukraine as Europe's next growth story.
Binance's CEO warns that inconsistent MiCA enforcement across 27 EU states could push crypto firms out. National interpretations risk creating a patchwork that defeats the single-market goal.
Ukraine hit the Gazprom Neft refinery in Omsk, 1,700 miles from the front line. The attack tests Russia's air defenses and adds geopolitical risk to crude oil markets.
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LNG shipments rose 6.3% to 436.98 million tons in 2025. The IGU warned Gulf conflict damage could stall growth in 2026, especially for price-sensitive Asian buyers.
Vedanta's iron & steel and aluminium units lead losses after prior 64% rout on demerger doubts. Metals sector pulls back as investors watch for next court date.
Three people were injured Sunday when an explosive device detonated at a student-led NCP rally near Dhaka. Police are investigating. No group claimed responsibility.
SK Hynix cut its revenue forecast 4% on weak NAND demand from a top smartphone customer. The read-through hit Apple and the semiconductor sector. Traders watch for DRAM weakness next.
SK Hynix cut its revenue forecast by $1.5B, blaming weak smartphone and PC demand. The read-through for Apple is direct: iPhone build plans are running soft. Apple reports earnings in late January.
The rupee opened 15 paise higher at 95.28 as the dollar index eased, giving emerging currencies breathing room. A strong US payrolls report on Friday could erase the gain and test recent lows.
WTI holds $66 support. OPEC+ supply increases and China demand slows. Brent tests $72-74 zone. Traders watch for breakout below $70 or above $80.
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