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SEBI proposes automatic 10% IPO band jumps triggered by only five unique PAN bids. The low threshold invites coordinated rigging in small-cap and pre-profit listings. A rising-multiple fix could prevent abuse.
IMEXHS secured a Mexico tender for Aquila+ radiology AI, adding $384K ARR from 20 sites. FY25 underlying EBITDA hit $1.6M. The 18-month deployment schedule determines whether the turnaround scales.
Indian equities face a mixed open as the rupee weakens and oil spikes on Iran fears. A potential NRI deposit scheme could shift FX dynamics. Alpha Scores on HDB, INFY, WIT offer a filter.
State-run oil companies raise pump prices for fourth time in two weeks after absorbing steep daily margin losses. More hikes likely if crude stays elevated, raising inflation and fiscal math risks.
CAD gains limited as oil slides on Iran peace hopes; USDCAD tests key support at 1.3400. Next cue: EIA report and BoC policy path.
India's heatwave lifts soft drinks and ice-cream sales. High prices and weak sentiment keep AC and fridge demand flat. The split signals rotation toward staples over durables.
Dollar slipped in Asia on Hormuz deal hopes, oil below $100. Trump administration cautious. Analysis of transmission through rates, yields, and positioning for forex traders.
3 crypto approvals, 2 ex-CFTC officials, 0 CFTC comments. The sequence erodes regulatory trust. MoonPay and Gemini Titan now carry headline risk.
Singapore Q1 GDP surged 6.0% y/y, beating estimates. But the trade ministry held its 2.0–4.0% forecast, citing Iran war risks. How this affects SGD, MAS policy, and Asian FX.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases is building capacity in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, betting on sustained demand from steel, healthcare, and manufacturing. The expansion pre-empts rising construction costs and tightening land supply.
Cygnus Metals reports final Golden Eye infill grades of 39.5g/t AuEq over 3m. The real catalyst lies in the Alamos Gold JV drill at Gwillim.
Braemar released its Q4 earnings slide deck. The deck covers shipping segment performance and forward outlook. BSEAF holders should examine margin trends and guidance.
Sun Pharma, Coforge, Tata Motors lead a 34% surge in outbound M&A. Grant Thornton data shows $18bn in 2025 deals as companies hedge against rupee depreciation and weak private investment.
WTI crude fell 5% as diplomatic signals point to a Strait of Hormuz reopening. The move reflects a positioning unwind, not a demand shift. Next catalyst: formal agreement or May 28 Core PCE.
Two senior Walmart operations executives leave after CEO John Furner's arrival; Sam's Club COO retiring, store ops EVP departing. Succession timing is uncertain.
EUR/USD climbs near 1.1650 as US-Iran peace progress weakens safe-haven dollar demand. The pair eyes resistance levels ahead of May 28 Core PCE release.
WTI crashed to $92 and Brent to $99 after Trump's Hormuz progress claim. A formal deal could test $90 WTI, but stalled talks risk a snap-back. Demand softness is the next focus.
Crude fell over 3% after Washington signaled no imminent Iran deal. Markets parse Tehran's conditions for Hormuz normalization and a separate European missile escalation.
AUD/USD pushes through 0.7150 as US-Iran peace deal hits the tape. Lower oil expectations and a short squeeze amplify the move. May 28 Core PCE will test durability.
Jim Cramer warns a homebuyer not to rely on hope. Same caution applies to tech stocks like NVDA near $215, AAPL at $309, and MSFT at $419. Alpha Score data supports the view.
Earning under $30k? Your four-card stack (4% dining, 3% groceries, 2% catch-all) likely beats any new card. Here's why the BMO Rise pre-approval is a trap.
LexinFintech reports Monday before the bell. The Q1 report will test whether Chinese consumer finance can sustain momentum. Focus on loan origination, delinquency rates, and management tone.
The SEC paused plans to let crypto firms trade tokenized stocks. The delay centers on permissionless tokens issued without corporate consent, raising legal and operational risks for public companies.
Piper Sandler downgraded Tractor Supply to Neutral, slashing price target 29% to $36. The move signals a broader consumer slowdown in rural discretionary spending.
Ethereum trades at $2,091, 57% below its August 2025 peak. With 30% of supply staked and locked, any demand catalyst could be amplified. The next move depends on staking yields versus DeFi yields.
Barclays raised ET price target to $23 from $22. With an 11.85% dividend growth rate, the stock's valuation gap vs peers creates a divergent trade for watchlist builders.
Raaw Energy halts raw dog food production after FDA Listeria detection across nine-state recall. No illnesses confirmed yet, but business survival at risk.
Anthropic eyes $900B valuation after Q2 revenue guidance of $10.9B, more than double the prior quarter. Funding round could close this week. Enterprise push via Fractional AI acquisition and talent win from OpenAI add strategic depth.
Hong Kong, US, UK holidays drain liquidity on May 25. EUR/USD and USD/JPY face erratic fills and wider spreads. Reduce size or wait for May 26 retail sales.
CFO Stepniak confirms tax-free spin-off on track for June 29; Alpha Score 48 signals mixed sentiment. Investors eye record date and when-issued pricing for the next catalyst.