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Natural Gas Drops as EIA Storage Test Looms After Rally Stalls

Nymex gas drops 2% as the EIA storage report tests whether Wednesday's short-covering rally can hold. Production at record levels and a growing surplus cap every bounce.

Commodities9d ago

Capital Limited H1 2026: Drilling at 60% of Revenue, 130 Rigs

Capital Limited reported H1 2026 results with drilling revenue accounting for 60% of the mix. The company operates 130 rigs across Africa and the Middle East as the fifth-largest drilling contractor.

Commodities9d ago

Structural Supply Tightening Drives Multi-Year Bull Case for Alcoa (AA)

Chinese smelter caps end decades of supply growth, forcing higher prices to fund new capacity. Alcoa, at a deep discount to replacement cost, is positioned for mid-teens EPS growth.

Stocks9d ago

Brookfield Infrastructure Raises $100M in Preferred Units at 5.75%

Brookfield Infrastructure priced 4 million preferred units at $25 each, raising $100 million at 5.75% fixed, with a reset option and underwriter over-allotment. Closing is Aug. 27.

Stocks9d ago

DP World's Posorja Port Wins Second Consecutive AAPA Award

The Port of Posorja in Ecuador, operated by DP World, won the AAPA Port Industry Excellence Award for a second year, reflecting $700M in investment and top efficiency rankings.

Stocks9d ago

War Studies Scholar: Mass Migration Sets Stage for Civil Conflict

King's College London war studies professor David Betz argues Europe's mass migration policies have created the conditions for internal conflict, stripping governments of legitimacy and setting the stage for insurgency.

Commodities9d ago

EQT Corp: Eagle Capital Bets on LNG and Data Center Demand

Eagle Capital Management sees EQT Corp as a direct beneficiary of LNG export expansion and data center power demand. The fund expects mid-teens EPS growth from the Marcellus shale producer.

Stocks9d ago

BlackRock New Jersey Muni Fund Posts 2.83% Q2 Return

BlackRock's New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund returned 2.83% in Q2, driven by A-rated and long-term bonds. The fund stays focused on tax-backed, education, and health care sectors.

Crypto9d ago

Scott: Warren Team Wants to 'Run Crypto Out of the Country' as CLARITY Vote Nears

Scott said Elizabeth Warren's team wants to run crypto out of the country as the CLARITY Act faces a September 15 cloture vote requiring 60 Senate votes to advance.

Crypto9d ago

Treasury Buybacks Calm Bond Market as US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion

The Treasury expanded long-dated buyback operations after yields surged, calming bond markets. Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 as falling yields improved risk appetite. The next fiscal test is the $41.1 trillion debt ceiling, binding by mid-2027.

Crypto9d ago

BCIX holders face Sep 1 deadline for physical delivery option

Valour Digital Securities calls in the BCIX crypto ETP (GB00BPDX1969) with $319K AUM. Holders must choose cash, physical delivery by Sep 1, or sell by Sep 11.

Crypto9d ago

Operation Asterix phishing campaign targeted 885K phone numbers

Rapid7's Operation Asterix phishing campaign targeted 885,000 phone numbers, matching 5,576 accounts to Binance users. The attack used fake wallet sites and AI tools.