Orpheus Gears up for Uranium Drilling Push in South Australia
Orpheus Uranium (ASX:ORP) has secured all regulatory approvals to commence drilling at its Frome uranium project in South Australia, adding to existing permits for the Radium Hill South Project. The Frome site sits beside Boss Energy’s Goulds Dam, which hosts a JORC‑reported 33.1 million pounds of U3O8, and benefits from 73,650 metres of historic drilling across a 12 km × 7 km zone. The company also completed the licence transfer for the Pirie Basin project, expanding its ISR‑compatible portfolio ahead of a 2026 exploration push. Management cites tightening global uranium supply and rising demand from utilities and data‑center operators as drivers for the accelerated push.
Tax Refunds Lose Value—Adjust Your W‑4
Zohran Mamdani released a copy of his tax return to reporters. His 2025 tax refund was $7,011... That means he earned 0% interest on it. He could've invested it throughout the year or earned ~$200 from HYSA. Tax refund isn’t free money. Adjust...
China Slashes Fuel Output, Boosts Aluminum as Gulf War Tightens Markets
China's refiners cut crude‑oil run rates last month while aluminum smelters lifted output, reacting to a supply shock from the war in the Persian Gulf. The twin moves tighten global fuel availability and ease a worldwide aluminum shortfall, reshaping supply‑chain...
Zimbabwe Tightens Beneficiation Rules to Halt Raw Mineral Export Losses
Zimbabwe's cabinet approved a new minerals‑beneficiation framework that mandates Value‑Added Compliance Certificates and a real‑time mine‑to‑market tracking system. The move targets raw‑export losses, especially after a recent ban on lithium shipments, and reshapes the country's mining value chain.
Beeline Partners with SRG to Embed Mortgage and Title Services in AI‑Driven Real‑Estate Platform
Beeline Holdings announced a strategic partnership with Structured Real Estate Group to embed its mortgage and title solutions into SRG’s AI‑driven real‑estate platform. The integration will support 2,000 new homes in the Dallas‑Fort Worth market over the next three years,...
RWE Secures 300 GWh Offshore Wind Deal with Network Rail, Covering 65% of Non‑Traction Power
RWE has signed a five‑year corporate power purchase agreement to deliver 300 GWh of offshore wind electricity each year to Network Rail, covering roughly 65% of the rail operator’s non‑traction demand. The deal, the first public‑sector CoPPA under the UK Government...
Sigenergy Technology Raises Capital in HKEX Debut, Backed by Global Investors
Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026, raising fresh capital with support from sovereign wealth fund Temasek and leading asset managers such as Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The IPO positions the AI‑powered...
Hedge Funds Boost Short‑Dollar Bets Ahead of US‑Iran Talks
Hedge funds have increased net short‑dollar exposure as renewed diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran raise expectations of a softer dollar. Bloomberg highlighted the shift, noting that the move reflects a broader tactical pivot toward currency plays. The...
China Q1 2026 GDP Hits 5% YoY, Outpacing Forecasts Amid Iran‑Israel War Risks
China reported a 5.0% year‑on‑year rise in first‑quarter 2026 GDP, beating the 4.8% consensus and meeting its 4.5‑5% target. The surge was driven by strong services and high‑tech exports, yet analysts warn the ongoing Iran‑Israel war could dampen momentum later...
ECB Vice‑President Panetta Warns Wars Could Erase Decades of Development in Emerging Economies
ECB Governing Council member Fabio Panetta warned at a World Bank‑IMF Development Committee meeting that ongoing wars could undo decades of progress in developing countries. He highlighted high debt levels and limited fiscal space as key vulnerabilities, warning that the...
U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs on Cease‑Fire Hopes, S&P 500 Reaches 7,039
U.S. equities surged to fresh all‑time highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500 topping 7,038.57 and the Nasdaq 100 hitting 26,359. The rally was driven by President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10‑day cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon and strong...
Iran War Sends Oil Prices to Record Peaks, Puts U.S. Near Net Exporter Status
The Iran‑Israel war has pushed physical oil benchmarks to multi‑year highs and trimmed global supplies by over 600 million barrels. Brent futures jumped 64% in March, while U.S. crude exports surged close to a record, bringing America within striking distance of...
Hang Seng Index Gains Third Day as Tech Stocks Lead 0.67% Rise
The Hang Seng Index opened 175 points, or 0.67%, higher at 26,122, marking its third consecutive day of gains. Large‑cap technology shares such as Alibaba and JD.com led the rally, while the Hang Seng Tech Index outperformed the broader market...
ASX Slides 0.3% as China Housing Slump and Rate‑hike Fears Hit Banks
The ASX 200 slipped 23.7 points (0.26%) to 8,955 on Thursday, pressured by a robust Australian jobs report that revived expectations of further RBA tightening and by fresh data showing a deepening slump in China's housing market. The decline stood...
Civic Bodies Turn to Bond Market After Budget Incentive
Indian municipal corporations are moving toward bond financing after the Union budget introduced targeted incentives. The Bombay and Ahmedabad corporations are negotiating a combined ₹1,000 crore (about $120 million) issuance, while smaller bodies such as Patna and Bengaluru aim for ₹200 crore ($24 million)...
Seized Unexpected Gold Micro‑Trade, Ignored Asia Plan
Showing someone how I tip tick and an opportunity came up on gold wasn't planning on trading Asia tonight so I did 2 micros even tho I meant to do 5 but hey .. 🤷🏽♀️
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Jumps 50 Nearly Points; Oil Prices, Asian Markets...
Indian equities slipped modestly on Thursday as the weekly Sensex expiry heightened volatility, though a firmer rupee and softer Brent crude provided some cushion. Gift Nifty futures surged 47 points to 24,218, signaling a bullish opening for the market. Analysts...
S&P 500, Nasdaq Edge up From Records with Middle East Hopes, Corporate Earnings in Focus
U.S. equities nudged higher on Thursday as a 10‑day cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon eased geopolitical tension. The S&P 500 rose 0.09% to 7,029.41 and the Nasdaq gained 0.08% to 24,034, both hovering near record levels set the day before. Market...
NZ King Salmon Hikes FY26 Guidance on Strong Summer Farming
New Zealand King Salmon (ASX:NZK) lifted its FY26 earnings outlook to NZ$19‑27 million (≈$11‑16 m), up from NZ$9‑15 million (≈$5‑9 m). Pro‑forma EBIT is now projected at NZ$10‑18 million (≈$6‑11 m), reversing a prior loss scenario. Harvest volumes were raised to 5,800‑6,100 tonnes, reflecting lower summer mortality...
Major Refinery Fire Won't Lead to Fuel Rationing, Australian PM Says
A fire at Viva's Corio refinery near Geelong burned for 13 hours, slashing output at one of Australia’s two major refineries. The blaze cut diesel production to about 80% and petrol to 60% of normal capacity, but Prime Minister Anthony...
Gorilla Gold Mines Accelerating Multi-Asset Resource Growth in Western Australia
Gorilla Gold Mines (ASX: GG8) has consolidated three core Western Australian gold assets—Comet Vale, Mulwarrie and Vivien—into a 1.5 million‑ounce, 3.8 g/t Au portfolio. The company reports a discovery cost of roughly $16.5 per ounce, far below the industry average, and is...
Gold Heads for Fourth Weekly Gain on Optimism for US-Iran Truce
Gold is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, hovering near $4,795 an ounce after a 1% rise this week. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the United States and Iran could seal a permanent cease‑fire, easing the geopolitical...
Software Sector Rebound Expected; Stay Selective for Intermediate Gains
I discuss $ORCL $MSFT and $IGV in tonights report which might be of interest to those that care on Software- Charts from #IBD @IBDinvestors @marketsurge- https://t.co/XW54gpjWXm While i do expect a rebound, sub-sectors like Software still require time to...
BOJ Must Take Into Account Japan’s Low Real Rates in Setting Policy, Governor Ueda Says
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said any rate‑hike decision must factor Japan’s persistently low real interest rates. He warned that inflation is being driven by a negative supply shock, notably higher oil prices, which is harder to curb with monetary policy....
Trump Officials Urge U.S. Oil Industry to Increase Production Amid Supply Shock
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged major oil producers to raise output as the Iran‑linked closure of the Strait of Hormuz removed an estimated 16 million barrels per day from global supply. The administration framed the...
Global Tensions Add Pressure to Major City Housing Markets
Global geopolitical tensions, highlighted by the US‑Israeli war with Iran, are tightening pressure on major city housing markets. In Sydney, the early‑March auction weekend delivered a clearance rate of just 45.9%, the weakest since SQM Research began tracking data in...
Nasdaq Sets 12-Day Record, Yet Momentum May Fade
Daily US Market Review — Thursday, April 16, 2026. S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second straight day. The Nasdaq just locked its 12th consecutive up day — the longest streak since 2009. Feels euphoric. Looks narrower...
Free Money Show Talk on Green Line Breakouts
Dr. Wish @WishingWealth will be doing a special presentation on April 22nd at the Money Show. He'll be discussing the green line breakout setup and GMMA charts You can register for free here 👇 https://t.co/YdjHQcqvCP
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD): Our Calculation of Intrinsic Value
McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest fast‑food franchise, generated a discounted‑cash‑flow (DCF) intrinsic value of $180‑$190 per share based on an 8% discount rate and 3% terminal growth. The model attributes $34.1 billion of present‑value cash flows and a $136 billion terminal value...
US Assets Attract Foreign Capital Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Markets at all-time highs while investors brace for Middle East escalation. Foreign capital keeps flooding into US assets despite the geopolitical noise. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/6dtFQpMPMO
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Could Trigger 10M B/D Oil Shortfall
Due to the logistical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Wood Mackenzie estimates global markets could be short ~10M b/d. That’s roughly the scale of the demand collapse during the first year of the Covid pandemic. THE WORLD IS FACING A...
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP): Deep Value Chemical-Related Business
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) operates fee‑based ethylene production facilities and sells almost all output to its parent, Westlake Corp, under long‑term contracts. The partnership generates $1.17 billion in revenue with strong margins—about 30% gross and 27% operating—and delivers over $200 million...
Aussie‑Dollar Gold Chart Predicts Next Big Move
The chart of Gold denominated in Aussie $ has led every move in Gold since 2002 and it is about to make another loud announcement for those who can read a chart $XAUAUD https://t.co/gDeM5nTRIY https://t.co/S5zs7skWeO
Nigerian Airlines Suspend Flights Monday over Soaring Oil Costs
Airlines In Nigeria Claim They’ll Stop Flying On Monday Due To High Oil Prices https://t.co/hBj7xdzSh4
2025 HMDA Data Shows FHA Borrower Credit
Since the only corner of the US housing market that has any distressed borrowers are in the FHA loans, I was curious if the credit quality of FHA borrowers deteriorated over the past few years. The 2025 HMDA data is...
Cocoa Demand Recovery Bumpy as Europe Grinds Drop to 17-Year Low
Cocoa demand recovery is uneven as European grindings fell 7.8% YoY in Q1 2026, the lowest level since 2009. The slump pushed the most‑active New York cocoa contract down more than 70% from its 2024 record high, prompting manufacturers to reformulate...
India to Continue Buying Russian Crude, LPG Despite End of US Sanctions Waiver
India’s major refiners have secured roughly 800,000 tonnes of LPG from Russia, Australia and the United States and are now negotiating additional imports. The United States’ one‑month waiver on sanctions for Russian crude and LPG has expired, but officials say India...
Video: Oil Shortage Shock Breaking The System + Silver Market Shortage
In a recent interview, Dunagun Kaiser of Liberty & Finance warns of an imminent oil supply crunch that could destabilize global markets. He links the shortage to geopolitical tensions and under‑investment in upstream infrastructure, suggesting a cascade effect on transportation,...
Six Pre‑Tax‑Season Moves to Save U.S. Households Thousands in 2026
Rachel Christian, a personal‑finance writer, recommends six year‑round tax‑planning actions—adjusting W‑4 withholding, boosting retirement contributions, and using health‑savings accounts—that could shave thousands off U.S. taxpayers’ 2026 returns. The guidance targets employees, freelancers and families looking to lock in savings before...
Stocks to Watch: FLCT, Yangzijiang Maritime, MoneyMax, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) completed a €43 million (≈$47 million) freehold logistics acquisition in Hapert, the Netherlands, boosting its distribution per unit. Yangzijiang Maritime signed contracts for eight VLCC new‑builds and the sale of four medium‑range tankers, funded by equity...
USD/CAD Slides in Early Third‑Wave Decline, Holds Above 200‑SMA Near 1.3770
The USD/CAD pair is trading around 1.3770, staying just above its 200‑day simple moving average. Elliott Wave analysis identifies the start of a powerful third‑wave decline, while technical indicators flag limited upside and potential deeper pulls toward 1.33‑1.29.
Ark Investment Sells $738K of Strata Critical Medical Amid Portfolio Rotation
Ark Investment Management sold 182,767 shares of Strata Critical Medical (SRTA) for about $738,000 on April 13, extending a multi‑day reduction. The move comes despite Strata’s strong Q4 earnings and raised guidance, suggesting Ark is reallocating capital to higher‑conviction themes...
Iran War Slashes Indian Exports 7% as Hormuz Blockade Chokes Oil Flows
India’s merchandise exports dropped 7% in March to $38.9 bn, driven by the Iran war and a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has trapped Gulf oil. The disruption has pushed oil import bills to a 13‑month low and...
Vivos Therapeutics Posts 16% Revenue Rise but Wider Losses in 2025
Vivos Therapeutics announced full‑year 2025 revenue of $17.44 million, up 16% from the prior year, but its net loss widened to $21.17 million, or $2.07 per share, compared with a $11.14 million loss a year earlier. The mixed results underscore the challenge of...
Singapore Q1 2026 Investment Sales Hit Record $12.3 B as Prime Assets Absorb Capital
Singapore’s real‑estate market posted a record $12.3 B in investment sales in Q1 2026, with commercial deals surging to $8.0 B. The surge was anchored by a new $6.1 B private fund focused on prime office assets, underscoring a shift toward income‑stable, high‑visibility...
One‑in‑Six Homebuyers Choose Multigenerational Homes in 2025, Shaping Mortgage Markets
In 2025, one‑in‑six homebuyers purchased a multigenerational house, driven by rising costs and the need for shared caregiving. Experts say pooled salaries make ownership possible for Gen Z and millennials, while lenders scramble to adapt mortgage products to these new household...
Trading Technologies’ Green Sees TT Shifting Into Multiasset ‘Economic User’ Platform
Coinbase is accelerating its transformation into an "everything exchange" by integrating Deribit and expanding its product suite. The platform now offers spot crypto, futures, perpetuals, options, and newly added prediction markets. Within the next month, Coinbase will launch equity perpetual...
Goldman Sachs Flags Overvalued US Stocks, Unveils Six Options‑Based Hedge Strategies
Goldman Sachs warned that US stocks are overvalued and outlined six hedging transactions that use options structures to limit downside while targeting returns of up to 13.2 times the investment. The bank’s report, released April 16, recommends SPY put spreads,...
Scott Kennedy’s BDC Earnings Series: Assessing Main Street’s Preliminary Results For Q1 2026
Scott Kennedy’s latest BDC Earnings Series reveals Main Street Capital’s preliminary Q1 2026 results, showing solid top‑line growth and improved profitability. Revenue climbed 8% year‑over‑year to $380 million, while net income rose to $45 million, a 12% increase from the prior quarter. The...
Citigroup Beats Q1 2026 EPS Estimates, Raises Dividend, Spurs Analyst Upgrades
Citigroup reported first‑quarter 2026 earnings that topped consensus forecasts by $0.43 per share and announced a $0.60 quarterly dividend, an annualized $2.40 payout. The results triggered a wave of analyst upgrades and higher price targets, while an insider sold nearly...