New Agent Clearing Member of the Government Securities Division of FICC: Buckler Securities LLC/ACM Omnibus – GSD Member #94CG
Buckler Securities LLC has been approved as a Submitting Member/Agent Clearing Member of the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation’s Government Securities Division, effective April 20, 2026. The new status, listed as GSD Member #94C G, permits Buckler to submit transactions for novation on behalf of its executing‑firm customers. This membership expands Buckler’s service capabilities within the Treasury clearing ecosystem. The announcement was circulated to all existing GSD netting members via an official DTCC notice.
Saudi Firm to Develop $300m Syria Beaumont Project
Saudi-based Ezdihar Holding has signed a 50‑year joint venture with Syria’s Ministry of Tourism to build The Beaumont, a $250‑$300 million mixed‑use development in Damascus. The 77,000‑square‑metre project will feature two waterfront towers—a 150‑room luxury hotel and a 26‑floor residential tower—plus...
Honasa Sees over 20% Growth in Q4 FY26; Shares Jump 3% on Strong Outlook
Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent of Mamaearth, reported over 20% revenue growth for Q4 FY26 and expects late‑twenties growth overall. The flagship Mamaearth brand is projected to expand in the teens, while newer labels such as The Derma Co. and...
How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score?
Improving a credit score varies widely based on starting point and the specific negative items on a report. Quick wins like lowering credit utilization can show gains in 30‑45 days, while moving from poor to fair credit typically requires six...
Combine Demand, Structure, and Confirmation for High‑Probability Trades
Most traders see a double bottom at a demand zone and enter instantly. That’s why they get stopped out. Demand alone isn’t enough. Wait for price to break structure and come back for the retest. That’s your confirmation that buyers are in control. Demand +...
‘Malaysia Won’t Be Lectured’: Singapore’s Refusal to Negotiate over Hormuz Creates Waves
Singapore announced it will not seek a diplomatic appeal to Iran for access to the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that free transit through the waterway is a right for all shipping nations. The stance sparked sharp criticism from Malaysian lawmakers,...
Kay’s Cuts: US Consumers Firing up the Summer Grill
The U.S. grilling season is kicking off as beef prices hit historic highs, with all‑fresh retail beef reaching $9.64 per pound and Choice‑grade climbing to $10.12 per pound in February. Ground beef surged 16% year‑over‑year to $6.90 per pound, while...
How to Confirm Your CPP Pension
Most Canadian workers contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Québec’s equivalent, the QPP, through payroll deductions. To ensure the pension you’ll receive is accurate, you can request a digital Statement of Contributions from Service Canada (or a Statement...
How Life Insurance Can Fund a Buy-Sell Agreement
Business co‑owners face uncertainty if a partner dies without a plan. A buy‑sell agreement outlines how ownership shares transfer, and life insurance is the most common method to fund that transfer by providing an immediate lump‑sum death benefit. The agreement...
Ackman’s $64 Billion Activist Play:
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is reportedly orchestrating a $64 billion activist‑driven restructuring of a major entertainment conglomerate, potentially the largest such play in modern markets. Unlike his traditional short‑term governance pushes, the plan focuses on long‑duration value reconstruction, echoing Warren Buffett’s...
Hedge Funds Hit by “Heaviest Drawdown” In 4 Years:
April 2026 saw hedge funds endure their steepest monthly drawdown since 2022, with an average loss of about 7.8% across the industry. The decline was driven by a perfect storm of heightened geopolitical tensions, multi‑year high currency volatility, and persistent...
Indonesia’s Plan to Rezone National Park Sparks Backlash
Indonesia plans to rezone Way Kambas National Park, cutting its strictly protected core from about 60,000 ha to 27,661 ha while expanding a development zone for carbon‑trading and luxury tourism. The government frames the move as a way to turn the park into...
Property Tax Bills Jump Despite Declining Home Values
U.S. homeowners paid $396.8 billion in property taxes in 2025, a 3.7% rise despite a 1.7% dip in average home values. The effective tax rate climbed to 0.9%, the highest level since 2020, driven by higher rates in the Northeast and...
UK Becomes Top Destination for US Jet Fuel
U.S. jet fuel exports have surged to the United Kingdom, making the UK the top overseas destination for American jet fuel. The shift follows a supply squeeze in the Gulf region, where refinery outages and geopolitical tensions have limited output....
US Oil Exports to Hit Record as Iran War Triggers Race for Supplies
U.S. crude oil exports are set to break records, driven by a sharp surge in demand after the Iran‑Israel conflict disrupted Middle‑East supplies. Analysts project daily shipments to top 5.5 million barrels, eclipsing previous highs. The spike reflects both higher production...
Cboe Launches Two New Indices in Q1 2026
Cboe Global Indices introduced two new rule‑based products in Q1 2026: the Cboe Validus Russell 2000® Dynamic PutWrite Index (RUTD) and the Cboe Validus Russell 2000® Dynamic BuyWrite Index (CALRD). RUTD overlays short‑dated put options on the Russell 2000 with cash collateral earning the...
The Oil Market Navigates a Shaky Ceasefire
The fragile Middle East cease‑fire, strained by recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, is rattling global oil markets as supply‑risk anxieties rise. Saudi Arabia’s key east‑west pipeline has been hit, further tightening the market. Meanwhile, Pakistan is acting as a back‑channel...
Qingtao Energy Files for Hong Kong IPO After Ramping up Solid-State Battery Deliveries
Qingtao Energy Development Group submitted a prospectus to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 8, 2026, with Guotai Junan International, CICC and China Merchants Securities acting as joint sponsors. The company, a pioneer in organic‑inorganic composite solid electrolytes,...
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Dividend Payout Ratio: Definition, Formula, and Key Insights
The dividend payout ratio measures the share of net income a company returns to shareholders as cash dividends. It is calculated by dividing total dividends by net income, or on a per‑share basis by dividing dividends per share by earnings...
Markets Shift to Patience, Expect Lower Trading Range
We give the last word before moving on to bonds to Bloomberg's Michael Ball: This is a market trying to transition from escalation worries to patience as negotiations begin. Flows are dominating, fundamentals are not, and policy support is constrained. That...
As Yogi Said: 'It Ain't Over Till It's Over' & 'It's Déjà Vu All Over Again'
Negotiators from the United States and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad to discuss a cease‑fire, after weeks of aerial strikes that failed to topple Tehran’s regime. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still commands the Strait of Hormuz, keeping...
Reassess Money Beliefs: Stop Letting Small Costs Bind
Every year, reevaluate your beliefs about money For example, there is no meal at any restaurant that can materially affect my finances, so I give myself the freedom to order whatever I want. For someone who couldn't afford appetizers as a...
FTSE Frontier Upgrade Ignites Seplat, GTCO, Zenith Rally
FTSE Russell reclassified Nigeria from Unclassified to Frontier Market status, effective September 2026, opening the door for global passive funds to invest in Nigerian equities. The upgrade sparked a 0.28% rise in the NGX All‑Share Index, pushing it above 200,000 points and...
Big Returns Require Asymmetric Bets, Not Average Investments
The wealthiest people in the world go heavy into alternative investments & play by different rules than retail investors. People who make average investments get average returns. If you want to make big returns, start thinking about where you can...
Lower Petrol Prices Imminent as Global Oil Prices Plunge 15%
Global oil markets tumbled after President Donald Trump announced a two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire, sending Brent crude down 15% to $92 per barrel and WTI to $92.5. The price shock quickly filtered to Nigeria, where the Dangote Refinery reduced its pump...
Goldman Cuts Q2 Oil to $90/$87, Keeps $82/$80 Brent and $77/$75 WTI Outlook
Goldman Sachs lowered its second‑quarter oil price outlook, projecting Brent at $90 and WTI at $87 per barrel, reflecting a fading geopolitical risk premium. The revision follows early signs that crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz are improving after...
Mid-Week Macro (4/8/2026)
Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire, prompting the S&P 500 to close above 6,700, though analysts warn the optimism may be premature. Gold slipped to $4,727, roughly 16% below its recent all‑time high, while silver sits near $74, down 38% from...
Is the Australian Dollar Entering a Super Cycle?
Australian dollar momentum has surged as the US Dollar Index stalls, while the Chinese yuan continues its upward trajectory. Commodity markets have shifted, with oil prices plunging and gold prices rallying, creating a backdrop for a potential AUD super‑cycle. Analyst...
Stock Market Live: Stock to Buy Today: Adani Green Energy
Indian equities are set to open flat to mildly negative as Iran‑US tensions and persistent foreign institutional investor outflows weigh on sentiment, while global cues remain supportive. Traders watch the India VIX near 19 and a put‑call ratio of 1.20...
Perth Mint Gold, Silver Sales Drop Sharply in March After Price Slide
The Perth Mint reported a sharp March slowdown in retail precious‑metal sales, with gold shipments falling 35% month‑on‑month to 43,656 ounces and silver output dropping nearly 50% to 976,450 ounces. The decline followed an 11% slide in spot gold and...
Calfrac CFO Hire Spurs 47% Rally, Buy Pullback
Macro: oilfield services momentum 📈 Key: Calfrac names Scarlett Crockatt as CFO; strong capital-markets pedigree; shares +47% near 52‑wk high. Risk: one‑time transition charges. Trading insight: consider buy on pullback. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
War Exposes Oil‑driven Plastic Addiction, Urging Weaning
One of the silver lining of this war is that people are realizing how oil dependent we are, not just via transportation but in daily lives. Plastic, light, durable and cheap have been a plague to Asia's water ways, is...
Ceasefire May Reduce Case for Fed Cuts as Inflation Risks Persist: Timiraos
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has eased the growth‑downside risk that previously bolstered the case for Federal Reserve rate cuts. While markets have nudged up the odds of easing, analyst Nick Timiraos argues that inflation pressures remain...
Asia's Energy Path: Coal Return or Renewables Surge?
Will Asia return to coal, or will a new renewables future emerge from the Iran crisis? David Fickling and Akshat Rathi discuss https://t.co/PdxxKr6KZD
S&P 500 Barely Dips 2.8% Amid Oil‑spiking War
The S&P 500 is down just 2.8% from its record high despite a war that shut the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil near $100. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/ypIHPpMbG0
Oahu Single‑family Sales Jump 26% in March While Condo Market Slips
Oahu’s housing market posted a 26.2% surge in single‑family home closings in March, reaching 260 transactions and a median price of $1.2 million. Condo activity slipped 4.9% to 351 sales, with median prices edging higher but buyer demand weakening as mortgage...
US Crude Inventories Plunge, Prices Set to Surge
The US API Weekly Crude Oil Stock just released at 3.72 M, DECREASING significantly from 10.26M the month prior. With the supply cutting off, it’s not a surprise that we are draining down reserves. When you reach the bottom of the tank,...
Rising Oil Prices Prove Tough Talk Fails
Let's see, the Strait isn't open, oil prices are rising. Yeah, it really worked, just like Trump's tough talk with Kim Jong Un got him to surrender his nukes.
Diesel Supply, Pricing Prospects Outshine Those of Urea: Whitelaw
A cease‑fire between Iran and the United States could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a 20% drop in global crude prices, but Australian diesel and urea markets remain under pressure. Diesel prices have roughly doubled to about $3.20 AUD/L (≈$2.12 USD)...
13 Mmb/D Offline, 1‑3 Month Recovery, 1 Billion Barrels Lost
A staggering 13 mmb/d is offline says @EnergyAspects THIS IS NOT OVER--not even close, writes @ericnuttall 1-3 months recovery is a best case scenario That means 1 billion barrels lost Ceasefire blah blah blah #OilMarkets #Energy #Geopolitics https://t.co/pBlqzN8aWe
Idle LNG Tankers Stall Qatar's Production Restart
CEASEFIRE DAY 2: None of the LNG tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf appear to be heading towards Hormuz 🚢⚠️ They're all idling. Without this traffic resuming, it will be challenging for Qatar to significantly restart production at the world's biggest...
Lyft Posts Record Gross Bookings and EBITDA in Q1 and Q2 2025, Accelerates Global Expansion
Lyft announced record gross bookings for both Q1 and Q2 2025, topped by a 26% YoY rise in adjusted EBITDA and a near‑$1 billion free‑cash‑flow run rate. The growth was driven by international expansion, the FREENOW acquisition and accelerated autonomous‑vehicle deployments.
Closed Hormuz Sets $100 Brent Floor, Rumors Fade Fast
As long as Hormuz is effectively closed, prices have a floor & it's about $100 Brent, writes @gbrew24 It doesn’t matter who’s shooting—the system is responding. Selling the rumor has a short life expectancy #OilMarkets #Energy #Geopolitics
Chinese Firms Deploy over 1,600 Autonomous Delivery Vehicles, Handling 1 M+ Orders Monthly
Neolix and other Chinese companies have rolled out more than 1,600 unmanned delivery vehicles in over 100 cities, completing 1.02 million autonomous drops in September and earning 8.7 million yuan ($1.2 M). The rapid expansion highlights a shift toward low‑cost, AI‑driven last‑mile logistics...
Global Pivot to Renewables Seen Accelerating as Hormuz Uncertainty Upends Energy Security
The US‑Israel‑Iran conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a rapid reassessment of energy security worldwide. Analysts say the crisis, which the IEA deems more severe than the 1973, 1979 and 2022 shocks combined, is accelerating...
Vikram Misri Meets US Officials to Deepen Defence and Trade Ties
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spent three days in Washington meeting senior U.S. defence and commerce officials, including Under Secretaries Michael Duffey, Elbridge Colby, Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt. The talks aimed to deepen defence industrial, technology and supply‑chain linkages under the Major...
Brent Rebounds Above $97, Still Far From $110 Peak
Brent crude back above $97, still well below the $110 we were at pre-“ceasefire” announcement, but ~$7 off this morning’s low. https://t.co/I0q5dXg0RD
Strong Q4 Numbers Set Up PSE Breakout
Breakout in the Philippine Stock Exchange PSE PM? Honestly the Q4 numbers were strong, so I would not be surprised https://t.co/77fgs8oMBy
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Understanding Net Profit Margin: Definition, Formula, and Analysis
Net profit margin measures the percentage of revenue that remains as net income after accounting for all expenses. It is calculated by dividing net income by total revenue and multiplying by 100, providing a comprehensive view of profitability. The metric...
AUD Seen Capped Near 0.7150 as Hormuz Uncertainty Clouds Outlook: Westpac
Westpac predicts the Australian dollar will be capped between $0.7100 and $0.7150 over the next one to two weeks unless the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens and the US‑Iran ceasefire proves durable. The bank’s FX chief says a breakout higher...