US Futures Slip on Iran Talks, Boosting Pressure on Asian Markets as SK Hynix Posts Record Profit
US equity futures slipped 0.1% as Iran‑U.S. negotiations stalled, reigniting concerns over Middle‑East volatility. The dip hit Asian markets hard, even as South Korea’s SK Hynix posted record quarterly profits, underscoring a split between macro risk and strong corporate earnings in the region.
Haitong Unitrust Q1 Profit Falls 23% as Leasing Revenue Slumps 14%
Haitong Unitrust International Financial Leasing posted a first‑quarter profit of RMB320.94 million, down 23% from a year earlier, while revenue fell 14.1% to RMB1.471 billion. The decline signals stress in China’s financing‑leasing sector, a key conduit for corporate credit.
Intel’s Surge Hits 26‑Year High, Yet Overpriced
Intel (INTC) just broke its dot-com peak for the first time in 26 years. $81.86, +22.58% today, +100% YTD, +224% in a year. The Street is writing "we were wrong" notes this morning. Here's the honest read on what happened last...
SPY Gamma Exposure Peaks at 715, Watch for Rejection
Gamma exposure update for $SPY: $715 has been lit up with positive exposure all week. We're now approaching that strike, be cautious of chop/rejections as we near it. I've got support at $711, positive exposure above and below spot.
Elon Musk Labels China's $8.4 B Orbital Data Center Push "Interesting"
Elon Musk posted a single word—"Interesting"—in response to news that Beijing‑backed startup Orbital Chenguang secured $8.4 billion in credit lines to build a gigawatt‑scale orbital data center by 2035. The reaction sparked a social‑media surge, highlighting the emerging U.S.–China rivalry over...
Markets React to Iran Tensions and Rate Uncertainty
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton emeritus professor and senior economist at WisdomTree, says that despite heightened Iran‑related geopolitical risk, lingering Federal Reserve policy uncertainty, and rapid AI sector expansion, U.S. equities remain surprisingly resilient. He points to strong earnings quality and diversified...
Bollore Posts 6.5% Organic Q1 Revenue Rise, Highlighting B2B Logistics Strength
Bollore Group announced a 6.5% year‑over‑year organic revenue increase to €815 million in Q1 2026, underscoring robust demand for its B2B logistics services. Energy revenues rose 7.9%, while the company signaled an exceptional interim dividend later this year.
The Great Un-Bundling: How Maturing Indian Markets Are Shrugging Off Concentration
The National Stock Exchange’s April Market Pulse report shows Indian equities shifting from a commodity‑led base to financial‑sector dominance, with financials now accounting for 25% of market capitalisation. Materials and energy shares have receded, while information technology grew to 8%...
Sales and Price Volume Data for 12 Counties
Just in case you wanted to see the number of sales and price volume so far in 12 counties. I know you woke up wanting this. 
SEBI Weighs Uniform Price Bands for F&O Stocks Across Exchanges to Fix Mismatch
India’s securities regulator SEBI is evaluating a rule that would apply dynamic price bands to all futures‑and‑options (F&O) stocks on every exchange. The move targets the current timing mismatch where a stock added or removed from the derivatives segment on...
LGX: Attribution Needed to 'Turn Impact Metrics Into Meaning' (Debt Conference)
At the Environmental Finance conference, Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) warned that sustainable‑bond issuers must provide clearer attribution for their impact data, or risk rendering it meaningless for investors. LGX highlighted the need for contextualising metrics against specific project outcomes and called...
Germany’s Merz Says No ‘Immediate’ Ukraine EU Membership, Floats Kyiv Joining Meetings
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told an EU summit that Ukraine cannot join the bloc immediately, but could attend European Council meetings without voting rights. The statement comes as Hungary’s nationalist opposition eases after Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, reviving hopes for faster progress....
The Skip-Month Mystery: What Last Month’s Returns Are Really Telling You
A new study of 48 industry portfolios from 1975‑2024 questions the long‑standing “skip‑month” rule in momentum investing. By comparing a 12‑1 strategy that excludes the most recent month with a 12‑0 strategy that includes it, the research finds that the...
Oil Hits Highest Level Since US-Iran Ceasefire Began, as Conflict Hurts Gulf Crude Production – as It Happened
Brent crude rose to $105 a barrel, the highest level since the US‑Iran ceasefire was announced in early April, as fighting in the Middle East curtails Gulf crude output. The price surge follows a jump from sub‑$70 earlier in 2026...
Business Models Flip: Old Advice Now Obsolete
The world is turning upside down. We have media companies being bought at crazy levels, which didn't used to happen. SaaS company margins and market caps are plummeting. Services businesses are getting 70% plus margins and are commanding premiums. Everything that...
India Procures Spot LPG Cargoes From the US as West Asian Supplies Still Under Cloud
India’s state‑run oil marketing companies are boosting spot LPG purchases from the United States to offset supply uncertainty from the Middle‑East Gulf region. The OMCs already hold a long‑term US contract and have expanded their source pool from 10 to...
Many Resist Early Retirement Despite Craving Freedom
Today I was talking to a friend turning 50 who works long grueling hours, but may be getting a new job that pays much more. So I talked to them about retiring early which I help thousands do who...
Blackstone’s Deep Discount Offers Big Upside for Patient Investors
Blackstone is trading at a deep discount, but the fear might be overpriced. With $90B in liquidity and a $170B war chest, patient investors could win big. 📉➡️📈 Blackstone
Brent Holds at $105 as Iran Talks Temper Rally
Brent crude held steady at $105 per barrel on April 24 as renewed U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks capped further upside, keeping prices below the $110 threshold. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized two container tankers after the U.S. captured the Iranian vessel Touska, heightening...
5‑SMA System Thrives on Unbalanced Higher‑High Runs
SMH: lessons in relative strength. This is an example of a market that has NOT come into balance yet, but instead has been making consecutive higher highs, aka, "one time framing". These are the runs that the 5...
Dividends Aren’t Passive: Investors Overpay for Illusion
My conversation with Samuel Hartzmark (@SamHartzmark), who may be the most knowledgeable person on irrational investor behavior related to dividends. We cover: • 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘆 - Dividends are 𝘯𝘰𝘵 passive income • 𝗝𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Mutual funds purchase stocks before dividend payments to...
Telangana to Procure 15 Lakh Tonne of Maize
The Telangana government will spend roughly ₹4,173 crore (about $502 million) to procure 14.9 lakh tonnes of maize at the minimum support price of ₹2,400 per quintal, covering about one‑third of the state’s estimated 43.2 lakh‑tonne output. Market prices have fallen to ₹1,600 per...
The Fallout: How the Iran War Is Wreaking Havoc in Africa
The IMF’s April Regional Economic Outlook warns that the Iran war will shave 0.3 percentage points off Sub‑Saharan Africa’s growth, lowering the 2026 forecast to 4.3% and pushing median inflation to about 5%. Currency depreciation, shrinking foreign aid and tighter...
India Plans Joint Buying of Fertilizers, Raw Materials
India’s fertilizer ministry has urged state‑run producers to purchase key fertilizers and raw materials collectively rather than individually. A three‑month consortium will aggregate demand for products such as DAP, MOP, NPS/NPK, ammonia, sulphur and phosphoric acid. The first joint tender,...
Where Is Money Flowing Today?
Finviz’s latest heat map shows capital gravitating toward mega‑cap tech stocks, with Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft posting the strongest gains. The AI‑driven semiconductor rally lifted Nvidia about 3%, while Apple and Microsoft each rose over 2% on robust earnings. In...
Centre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather
The Indian government has lifted its wheat procurement target for the 2026‑27 marketing season from 30.33 million to 34.5 million tonnes, responding to unseasonal rains and rising state demand. Procurement caps in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have been expanded, and Delhi will...
Nvidia Shares Are Reached a New High and Trades Above Its Highest Closing Level
Nvidia shares jumped to $208.88, eclipsing the October 2023 record of $207.04 and climbing 4.5% in a single session. Since March 30 the stock has logged 13 up days versus five down days, breaking above its 100‑day ($184.63) and 200‑day...
J.P. Morgan Upgrades Taiwan, Tech to Overweight; Cuts India to Neutral Amid AI Surge and Stagflation
J.P. Morgan raised its Asia equity allocation, upgrading Taiwan and the broader technology sector to overweight while cutting India to neutral. The bank lifted Taiwan index targets to 48,000 (base) with bear and bull cases at 36,000 and 43,000, citing a...
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[NEW] Cliff Note #140: From Bust to Boom: A Founder-Led Microcap Riding the Inventory Unwind
The European distribution sector experienced a four‑year boom‑bust cycle, with distributors over‑ordering during COVID, then halting purchases as inventory piled up to 6‑12 months. A leading European player succumbed to creditors in 2024 after a €100 million (≈$108 million) loss, and peers...
Dynasty Teams with Ester for AI‑Powered Estate Tax Insights
Dynasty Embeds https://t.co/33aR1yzWFH's Ester to Deliver AI Estate and Tax Intelligence to Advisors First external partner contributing dedicated agent to Dynasty's AI suite. Ester analyzes estate plans, accounts, documents, notes, emails, CRM data → generates tax + trust insights for advisors....
Morgan Stanley's Cynical Intel Call Misses Major Upside
MS is taking a L on their post-earnings note on Intel.. I get some of the risk reward debate, but cmon. "We have missed a large move here at EW, and we aren't trying to be stubborn - we just remain...
Investors 'Have Lost Interest' In Social Bonds (Debt Conference)
Investors are increasingly stepping away from social bonds, a market that surged during the Covid‑19 pandemic. Fund managers report that allocations to social‑impact debt have slumped sharply from their peak, prompting the closure of several dedicated funds. The retreat reflects...
Gold Bull Market Persists, Targeting $6‑7K per Ounce
My view in @KitcoNewsNOW on the STRENGTH OF GOLD: "The secular gold bull market is intact... I think the bull will peak out around $6,000 to $7,000 an ounce." STAY LONG GOLD or GET LONG. https://t.co/UzLL4ZBLh3
Market Divided: Utilities Up, Treasuries Split, S&P Near
Utilities outperforming. Treasuries diverging. S&P sitting just below its 200-day moving average. The intermarket signals split 2-2 for first time since February. What does a market divided mean for your portfolio? https://t.co/bTNJ1cQFiS
Aluula Composites ($AUUA.V) FINS Review
Aluula Composites (AUUA.V) is a micro‑cap maker of ultra‑light, recyclable composite fabrics used by top performance brands. The company’s market value sits around $90 million after a dramatic 9‑times rally from January to June last year, followed by a 48% decline...
EOSE Jumps 15% Amid Market Squeeze
Talked about this one today on The Morning Show The squeeze is on! $EOSE +15% https://t.co/yB1fuXjbke
Eurozone Prices Surge Amid Second Month of Iran War
Euro zone price spike seen surging higher in 2nd nonth of Iran war https://t.co/Zs6xbpsYFw via @CraigStirling https://t.co/ATtxy6wpPJ
Why Investment in Caspian Transit Routes Is Crucial for Energy Security
Investment in Caspian transit routes is accelerating as the Middle Corridor emerges as a strategic alternative to war‑disrupted traditional pipelines. Stakeholders at the Baku forum highlighted new assessments of the CPC, BTC and Baku‑Supsa pipelines, alongside plans for a Turkmen‑Afghanistan‑Pakistan...
MXL's Weekly Chart Explodes After Years of Neglect
The weekly chart for $MXL is insane Years of neglect and now look at the volume. And @Deepvue AI shows recent catalysts https://t.co/q9l9wjTGv7
Lilly Slides as FDA Plans Psychedelic Voucher Program
Lilly tumbles on Foundayo’s shaky week; FDA to issue vouchers for psychedelics https://t.co/kWvYtFeif0 $LLY - 4% $NVO + 6% $REGN $AMGN $BBOT #biotech
Top 12 County Hotspots for Real Estate Buyers
Where are the transactions happening? Here’s a look at 12 counties in the region. If you work in real estate, this is the focus. Where are the buyers buying? https://t.co/ltaiJj1McN
Watch the Breakout Trading Webinar Replay Now
I just posted the replay of my webinar from yseterday on finding and trading breakouts Check it out here https://t.co/oPeOKzZpAr
New Study Shows Momentum Rule May Be Misleading
New research challenges a long-standing rule in momentum investing—and reveals surprising insights about when to use it. For decades, investors using momentum strategies have followed a simple rule: ignore last month's returns... by @larryswedroe https://t.co/jDqbpjntVy https://t.co/hM0hl6R431
Powell's Resignation Intention Could Push June Contract to $1
No idea why the June contract is still trading around 60 cents. Powell only has to announce his “intention” to resign as a Fed Governor and, according to the rules, as long as the proposed date to resign is within...
Tiny Yield Premium, Huge Risk: Choose Smarter Credit
A sliver of extra yield over Treasuries for significant downside risk. That's not compensation. That's complacency. $JOJO offers a smarter approach to credit. https://t.co/cmg68D8cCS
SPX Overbought, Trend Likely to Flatten Soon
$SPX just hit overbought for the first time since September and remains in a steep uptrend. This mirrors last spring: after first tagging the RSI’s 70 threshold, momentum cooled, but the trend held and simply flattened. The next phase now...
Credit Score Influences Home Insurance Like Disaster Zones
Your credit has as much of an impact on your homeowners insurance premium as whether or not you live in a disaster-prone area. https://t.co/PQ2K1kvGSE
Ovzon Posts Record EBITDA, Profit, Wins Dept of War
Fixed & mobile satcom provider @OvzonAB reports record EBITDA, swing to profit and return of @DeptofWar as customer. Compact T-8 on-the-move terminal to be released this year.https://t.co/KCEgWGNMlj https://t.co/y5pCk21go1
10-Year Yield Rises After Powell Probe Dropped
10yr bond yield relative to CNBC's announcement at 10:17am ET that investigation into Powell has been dropped (clearing the way for Warsh) src for intra-day chart: BBG https://t.co/TpnqqO9bLw https://t.co/UOy5Qt22Dt
Unfilled Gaps Signal Potential Parabolic Blow‑Off Top
$SOX Hourly. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Easy to lose track of how many gaps (most unfilled) since just the end of March. This is outlier action, and rhymes with historical parabolic blow-off tops. https://t.co/IdzUeem8Ga