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Iran Tensions, Hormuz Bottleneck Drive Brent Toward $100

WTI crude closed at $84.96, Brent at $92.81 as only three vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Technical breakouts target $100 if shipping squeeze persists.

Crypto12d ago

Tokenized markets clash with SEC's 2005 stock trading rules

The Blockchain Association says the Order Protection Rule and locked-quote limits don't fit onchain trading. FINRA's comment window closes Sept. 25.

Stocks12d ago

First NYT Pips Anniversary: How to Solve Tuesday's Hard Puzzle

The NYT Pips puzzle turns one year old Tuesday, with Hard tier spelling YEAR. Full walkthrough for all three tiers, from Easy to the anniversary grid.

Macro12d ago

Indian Bank Dollar Bond Sales Top Record $8.85 Billion

Indian lenders sold $8.85B in dollar bonds, topping a 2019 record, as RBI's cheap hedging window drives demand before it closes Dec. 31.

Stocks12d ago

Infosys, Bharti Airtel hit 5-week lows as Nifty falls for fifth day

Infosys fell to a five-week low and FIIs sold ₹2,535 crore as Brent crude surged above $91 after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed. The Nifty's decline for five straight sessions has brought the 20-day SMA into focus.

Stocks12d ago

UK Welfare Bill at £334 Billion Fuels Fiscal Stability Fears

Reform UK says £50 billion in welfare savings are needed as the £334 billion bill heads toward £407 billion by 2030. Gilt yields are pricing the fiscal risk.

Stocks12d ago

Southern Company's 44 Alpha Score: Stuck Between Growth and Debt

Southern Company's 44/100 Alpha Score reflects a regulated utility caught between Vogtle debt and AI-driven peers. Rate cases and cash flow will decide the next move.

Forex12d ago

Foreign Official Holders Dump $70B in Treasuries, Japan Leads

Central banks and government entities sold $70 billion in Treasuries in June. Japan cut by $26 billion, likely pre-positioning for yen intervention. China and Hong Kong shed $42 billion.

Commodities12d ago

Pilbara Minerals revenue rose 92.5% CAGR but ROE lags

Pilbara Minerals revenue hit $1.25B in FY24 as output rose 70%, but a 7.7% return on equity trails industry norms. Watch the January production report for margin signals.

Stocks12d ago

Lark Distilling FY26 Sales Rise 15% as Export Surges 69%

Lark Distilling posted 15% net sales growth to $18.0m in FY26, led by a 69% export surge and 43% GTR gain, while EBITDA loss widened to $4.5m.

Crypto12d ago

Kraken Parent Gets Claude Mythos 5 for Vulnerability Scanning

Kraken's parent Payward joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing with restricted access to Claude Mythos 5. The AI will scan software for flaws, with human review required before patches.

Stocks12d ago

Adani Enterprises Flips From Hindenburg Rout to Nifty Leader

Adani Enterprises leads the Nifty 50 with a 34% gain in 2026, recovering from the Hindenburg crisis. Legal dismissals, MSCI weight increases, and institutional buying fuel the rebound. Foreign ownership remains at a record low.