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World Bank Raises East Asia Forecast; Vietnam ETF (VNM) Near Fair Value
World Bank raised East Asia growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026, citing AI hardware demand. Vietnam outlook at 7.4%. VNM ETF trades near its GF Value of $16.55, with a GF Score of 74.
Halliburton Exits Falklands Sea Lion Project on Argentine Pressure
Halliburton exits the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands after Argentine President Milei tightens sovereignty enforcement. The 1.7 billion-barrel field loses a key contractor.
Hindalco, AluChem Scrap Specialty Alumina Deal on Extended Delays
Hindalco and AluChem scrap specialty alumina deal with no penalty. HDFC Bank CEO, DLF sell-out, Ola pledge, Gland Pharma deal also in focus.
Red Hill Minerals kicks off 1,700m drill program at Broken Hill
Red Hill Minerals starts 1,700m diamond drilling at Furiosa copper-gold and Dementus lead-zinc-silver targets, testing for BHT-style mineralisation after 2025 surveys refined the structural model.
US Refinery Shrinkage Leaves Fuel Supply With Thin Cushion
US refinery capacity is shrinking as aging plants shut down, narrowing the cushion between fuel demand and production. The analysis says eight new refineries would be needed to restore a safe margin.
Jio Platforms IPO to List by End of October at $143-146 Billion
Jio Platforms' $3.8B IPO to list by end of October at $143-146B valuation, sources said. Anchor round before Dussehra, issue opens post-festival. First Reliance IPO since 2008.
5 Daily Habits That Built Charlie Munger's Investing Mind
Munger's five daily habits, from constant reading to inverting problems, compound like interest. Start with the one that feels least natural to you.
Financial Freedom Math: Stock Returns Key for Middle-Class Savers
A middle-class household needs 22.5 years at 4.5% real return. Lower stock returns stretch the timeline to 45 years for low savers. The savings rate matters more than returns.
Jio Platforms IPO at $143-146B valuation likely by month-end
Jio Platforms expected to list by end-October at $143-146B enterprise valuation, sources say. The $3.8B IPO, India's largest, follows overseas roadshows led by Akash Ambani.
Energy Attacks, Baltic Vote, NK Test Reshape Risk
Energy infrastructure attacks in Saudi and Ukraine, a North Korea hypersonic test hitting a 1,000-km target, and a Latvian election result reshape geopolitical risk.
How to Value Aristocrat and Santos Using Simple Multiples
Aristocrat's price-to-sales ratio of 5.38x sits below its five-year average; Santos's trailing yield of 4.35% is close to its historical norm. Two quick valuation checks for ASX investors.
Random Good Unpacks World's Largest Floral Reef at Paris Ocean Festival
The company directed 100% of ticket proceeds to ocean conservation programs. A four-day event combined film, science panels and the debut of a floral reef installation at the Carrousel du Louvre.