The United States is two months into its most consequential military operation since Iraq. Oil prices have surged more than 55%, and the IMF has cut its global growth forecast. At the same time, the S&P 500 just closed above 7,000 for the first time in history. US market indices are surging. This contradiction explains… Continue reading Has Wall St been bailed out so many times it can no longer price a crisis?
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Why is Sun Pharma betting $11.75B on a struggling US drugmaker?
In one of the biggest outbound acquisitions ever attempted by an Indian company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has decided to buy Organon & Co. for $14 a share in an all-cash deal valued at $11.8 billion. The logic of the deal is easy to state and harder to execute as Sun is not buying a fast-growing… Continue reading Why is Sun Pharma betting $11.75B on a struggling US drugmaker?
Top 3 catalysts for the Nikkei 225 Index this week
The Nikkei 225 Index soared to a record high on Monday as investors anticipated a busy market week ahead. It jumped to a high of ¥60,787, much higher than the year-to-date low of ¥50,430. This article looks at some of the top catalysts that will move Japan stocks this week. Nikkei 225 Index to react… Continue reading Top 3 catalysts for the Nikkei 225 Index this week
Hang Seng slips as Asian markets split; Nikkei, Kospi hit new highs
Asia began the week with a split-screen session, as Tokyo and Seoul extended their record run, while Australia and Hong Kong lagged behind. The Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi opened at fresh highs, reflecting continued appetite for markets with strong earnings momentum and clear technology-led narratives. Australia’s ASX 200 slipped in holiday-thinned trade and… Continue reading Hang Seng slips as Asian markets split; Nikkei, Kospi hit new highs
Brent crude oil price analysis as contentious US-Iran ceasefire continues
Crude oil price continued rising on Monday as investors reacted to the new developments on the US-Iran war. Brent, the global benchmark, soared to a high of $107, much higher than the year-to-date low of $55. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) continued soaring as well and crossed $100. US-Iran ceasefire continues as war risks rise… Continue reading Brent crude oil price analysis as contentious US-Iran ceasefire continues
USD/JPY forecast: triangle forms ahead of FOMC, BoJ rate decisions
The USD/JPY exchange rate will be in the spotlight this week as the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) publish their interest rate decisions. It was trading slightly below the important resistance level at 160 as traders wait for these events and as the Iran crisis continued. BoJ interest rate decision The USD… Continue reading USD/JPY forecast: triangle forms ahead of FOMC, BoJ rate decisions
Meta, Microsoft earnings due next week: here’s what top analysts say
Meta Platforms and Microsoft will give Wall Street its most important AI test of the quarter on Wednesday, April 29, when both companies report after the bell. Meta’s Q1 2026 earnings call is set for 2:30 p.m. PT, while Microsoft has said it will publish fiscal Q3 2026 results after the close of the same… Continue reading Meta, Microsoft earnings due next week: here’s what top analysts say
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow slips as Intel fuels rally
US equities ended the week on a mixed note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs on Friday, supported by optimism around potential US-Iran talks and a surge in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, lagged behind, ending the session slightly lower. The S&P 500 rose… Continue reading S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow slips as Intel fuels rally
Evening digest: Google-Anthropic deal, DOJ drops probe against Powell
US President Donald Trump is dispatching envoys to Pakistan in a renewed push for talks with Iran, even as uncertainty persists over diplomatic progress. Google is deepening its artificial intelligence push with a multibillion-dollar investment in Anthropic, underscoring the intensifying race for computing infrastructure. Intel shares surged after stronger-than-expected earnings signaled improving momentum in its… Continue reading Evening digest: Google-Anthropic deal, DOJ drops probe against Powell