ArcBest to Report Q1 Earnings Tuesday, EPS Forecast Down 47% to $0.27
ArcBest Corp. will release its first‑quarter results on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., with Zacks Equity Research projecting earnings per share of $0.27—a 47.1% decline from the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue is expected to reach $993.63 million, a modest 2.8% increase, while the stock rose 2.2% to $122.50 after the forecast surfaced.
Rupee Slips to 93 per Dollar as RBI Steps up FX Interventions Amid Modest Reserve Gains
The Indian rupee weakened to a 92.2‑93.5 band against the dollar after breaching 95 earlier this week, even as the Reserve Bank of India reported a modest rise in foreign‑exchange reserves. RBI officials intensified spot‑market dollar sales and tightened liquidity...
Iran-Israel Conflict Pushes Brent Above $100, Stoking Global Inflation Fears
The Iran-Israel war has lifted Brent crude to $105‑$106 a barrel, a 44%‑55% jump since the conflict began, prompting economists to warn of heightened inflation and a possible drag on global growth through 2026. The shock stems from a near‑closure...
Nifty and Bank Nifty Prediction for the Week 27 Apr’26 to 01 May’26 by BL GURU
The BL GURU team notes that Nifty’s resistance at 24,650 has held, while a corrective dip to 23,800 aligns with expectations. They anticipate a bounce from support levels around 23,800‑23,750 that could lift the index to 24,700 and eventually 25,500 in...
Crude Oil Slides 1.2% as Iran Foreign Minister Heads to Pakistan, Raising De‑escalation Hopes
Crude prices dropped sharply on Friday after reports that Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Araqchi, flew to Islamabad for talks that could extend the cease‑fire with the United States. Brent fell about 1.2% to $104 a barrel and WTI slipped $1.20...
Nikkei Hits Record 59,716 as Tech Earnings Outshine Middle East Tensions
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at a record 59,716.18, up 0.97% on the day and 2.1% for the week, as strong earnings from AI‑related tech firms offset lingering geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. The rally underscores renewed investor confidence in...
Remy AI Founder Oscar Brisset Raises $650K to Disrupt Warehouse Robotics at 25
Oscar Brisset, a 25‑year‑old French‑Australian entrepreneur, quit his consulting job at BCG to launch Remy AI, a warehouse robotics startup. The company has raised more than $650,000, including a $500,000 Y Combinator investment, to bring adaptive AI models to e‑commerce...
Reliance Industries Becomes First Indian Firm to Cross $10 Billion Annual Profit
Reliance Industries Limited posted a record Rs 95,610 crore net profit in FY 26, roughly $10.15 billion, becoming the first Indian company to breach the $10 billion profit mark. Full‑year revenue rose 9.8% to Rs 11.76 trillion (about $142 billion) and EBITDA hit Rs 2.08 trillion, a 13.4% increase. While...
Russia’s Economic, Civil And Political Challenges During The Ukraine War
Russian officials warned that the war‑driven economy is sliding toward recession, with the World Bank forecasting just 1% GDP growth in 2026. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina highlighted soaring production costs, persistent inflation, and severe labor shortages that now affect...
Best High-Yield Savings Interest Rates Today, April 25, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)
Savings‑account yields have risen sharply, with the FDIC reporting a national average of 0.38 %—up from 0.06 % three years ago. Leading online banks now list high‑yield products offering 4 %‑plus APY, and CIT Bank tops the list at 4.1 % APY. The article...
The China 5: Iran Shock, Energy Resilience, and Russia’s Dependence
Russia’s war economy is under pressure, forcing the Kremlin to sell 21.8 tons of gold in Q1 at steep discounts, largely to buyers linked to China. Meanwhile, China’s energy sector shows resilience, with renewables accounting for 70% of new power capacity...
Axis Bank Misses Profit Forecast on Lower Trading Income
Axis Bank reported a 0.7% decline in standalone net profit to ₹7,071 crore (≈$852 million) for Q4 FY2026, falling short of the ₹7,316 crore (≈$882 million) consensus. Treasury operations saw pre‑tax profit tumble 77% to ₹303 crore (≈$36 million) as higher bond yields and RBI forex‑arbitrage...
Stay Cautious, Focus on Selective Buying, Says Nischal Maheshwari Amid Market Volatility
Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari warned investors to stay on the sidelines as volatility spikes, saying the near‑term environment doesn’t justify fresh risk‑taking. He highlighted selective buying opportunities but stressed caution, noting the recent Nifty rally above 23,000. Maheshwari remains bullish...
Smallcaps Back in Favour as Valuations Turn Attractive: Siddharth Vora
Siddharth Vora, who kept his portfolio almost entirely in large‑ and mid‑caps for the past 15 months, now finds Indian small‑cap valuations attractive after a sharp market correction and is increasing exposure beyond the previous sub‑10% level. He maintains a...
Why I Prefer Comstock Over CNX Resources
The author argues that CNX Resources remains a strong sell because its management prioritizes share repurchases over deleveraging, leaving the company with a 2.0 debt‑to‑equity ratio—higher than the industry‑preferred 1.6. Temporary tailwinds from higher gas prices and cold weather are...
Nordson Corporation: A Dividend King At Full Value
Nordson Corporation posted a robust Q1 2026, delivering $669 million in revenue—a 9% year‑over‑year increase—and GAAP earnings per share of $2.38, surpassing analyst forecasts. Growth was powered by its Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology Solutions divisions, while the Medical & Fluid...
Magellan Aerospace: Strong Buy As Margins Expand And Valuation Gap Persists
Magellan Aerospace Corp. (MAL:CA) has been upgraded to a strong‑buy as its stock has risen 168% since initial coverage and remains undervalued relative to peers. The company posted 11% revenue growth and lifted its adjusted EBITDA margin to 11.2%, driven...
US Envoys Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks; Iran Says Direct Negotiations Not Planned
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad to convey Tehran’s position on restarting US‑Iran peace talks, while the United States dispatched special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan. Iran’s foreign ministry stressed there will be no direct...
Columbia Banking: A West Coast Regional Player Growing Through Acquisition And Lending
Columbia Banking System (COLB) remains a buy as it delivers consistent earnings beats and robust loan growth, bolstered by the recent Pacific Premier Bancorp acquisition. The bank offers a dividend yield close to 5% with a manageable payout ratio, appealing...
China Automotive Systems: Still Worth Being Bullish On
China Automotive Systems (CAAS) posted solid top‑line and bottom‑line growth, yet its share price has been stagnant for over a year. The latest analyst report highlights that the company's valuation has slipped to roughly 8 times EV/EBITDA, making it attractive relative...
InterDigital: Good Results Already Priced In
InterDigital’s stock has rallied 55% but now trades at a steep premium, with a forward P/E of 51× versus the sector median of 32.6× and a price‑to‑sales ratio of 13.1× versus 3×. Recent earnings show solid ARR and margins but...
Intuit Has Fallen Too Far (Rating Upgrade)
Intuit received a soft “buy” upgrade as its stock fell roughly 30%, creating a compelling entry point. Both its Global Business Solutions and Consumer divisions posted double‑digit revenue growth, led by QuickBooks and Credit Karma. AI‑driven features and deeper integration...
Under 65? 3 Reasons to Delay Retirement by a Year.
The article advises workers under 65 to postpone retirement by one year to boost long‑term financial security. Waiting increases Social Security benefits by avoiding the permanent reduction for early claimants, and a conservative 5% portfolio growth can add roughly $50,000...
India Can Be a Non-AI Hedge as Global Capital Seeks Diversification Says Mirae Asset's Swarup Mohanty
Mirae Asset’s CEO Swarup Mohanty says India can serve as a “non‑AI hedge” for global portfolios once AI‑centric capital peaks. He notes that Indian IT firms, traditionally cash‑flow engines, are under pressure as investors chase pure‑play AI stocks, but their...
US Sanctions China’s ‘Teapot’ Refinery for Buying Iranian Oil
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, China’s second‑largest independent "teapot" refinery, for purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Iranian crude that funds Tehran’s military. The action also hit roughly 40 shipping firms and vessels tied to...
Gulf Oil Output Can Rebound in Months After Hormuz Reopens: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs research says Gulf crude output could rebound within months after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, though full pre‑war levels may take longer. The conflict cut Gulf production by 14.5 mbd, a 57 % drop. Recovery will depend on tanker availability,...
Duty Drawback Rates for Gold & Silver Jewellery Hiked to Support Exporters
India’s Finance Ministry announced a quarterly hike in duty drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery, raising the gold refund to ₹773.17 per gram (about $9.3) from ₹639.59, and the silver refund to ₹14,990.66 per kilogram (about $180) from ₹9,089.33....
DA Davidson Analyst Resets AMD Stock Price Target for 2026
DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria upgraded AMD to Buy, raising the price target to $375 from $220—a 70% increase—based on a 32× calendar‑year‑2027 EPS multiple. He also lifted the 2026 revenue estimate by $2 billion and gross profit by $1.5 billion, outpacing...
Markets Hit New Highs, Momentum Fades Slightly
#RSP -0.2% #SPX +0.8 ATH #Nasdaq +1.6% ATH #VIX contained. Momentum still good, but slowing down.
UDIV: Robust Performance, Healthy Factor Mix, Worth Shortlisting
Franklin US Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF (UDIV) tracks the Morningstar US Dividend Enhanced Select Index. Since its strategy shift in August 2022, UDIV has outperformed the S&P 500 proxy IVV, capturing 101% of IVV’s upside, but its tech‑heavy tilt...
Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check Retail Rates of 24K, 22K Gold, 999 Silver on 25 April in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune,...
India's retail gold and silver prices were largely unchanged on April 25, with 24‑karat gold around ₹152,800 per 10 g (≈$1,840) and 22‑karat gold near ₹140,000 per 10 g (≈$1,680) across major metros. Silver 999 fine hovered at roughly ₹245,000 per kilogram (≈$2,950)....
8 Best Small Cap EV Stocks to Buy Right Now
The article spotlights eight small‑cap electric‑vehicle (EV) stocks, arguing that the most compelling opportunities now lie with supply‑chain enablers rather than headline automakers. It highlights Polestar Automotive, which posted a 34% year‑over‑year sales jump to 60,119 units and bolstered its...
Endure the Silence, Reap Decades of 20% Returns
The hardest part of value investing isn't the math. It's the silence. Silence when your portfolio lags the index for 18 months. Silence when your group says you're wrong. Munger tolerated that silence. That's why he compounded at 20%+ for decades.
5 Best Small Cap EV Stocks to Buy Right Now
Wolfspeed, Inc. announced the appointment of Yasuhisa Harita as regional president for Asia‑Pacific, effective June 1, 2026, to drive its commercial strategy across Japan, Korea and ASEAN. The company also completed a private placement that raised $379 million in convertible notes and...
Stock Market Crash: Nifty 50 to Sensex — Has Dalal Street Discounted the US-Iran War?
The Nifty 50 and Sensex have retreated below the 24,000 and 77,000 marks after a brief rebound from the US‑Iran war shock, settling near 23,800 and 76,900 respectively. Analysts say the initial geopolitical jolt has been priced in, but rising Brent...
Shriram Finance Q4 Profit Surges 41% Amid Steady AUM Growth
Shriram Finance reported strong Q4 FY26 results 💰 Profitability Net Profit: ₹3,013.57 Cr (+40.86% YoY) 👉 Strong earnings growth 📈 Growth AUM: ₹3,02,273.75 Cr (+14.85% YoY) 👉 Healthy but not hyper growth 🏦 Income Net Interest Income (NII): ₹6,994.08 Cr (+15.58% YoY) Net Interest Margin (NIM): 8.61% Growth Guidance...
‘It’s a Pretty Substantial Disaster’: More Flight Cancellations Likely as Fuel Crisis Bites
European airlines are scrambling as jet‑fuel prices surge past $2.50 per gallon, driven by the Red Sea crisis and oil futures above $100 a barrel. Lufthansa cancelled 20,000 short‑haul flights, while KLM grounded 150 flights, citing financial infeasibility. Carriers such...
Early-Cycle Sugar Stocks: Value Wave Multi‑Bagger Picks
Do you have a sweet tooth? Consider our top picks in sugar stocks under 'Value Wave Investments' - what is the value wave model? It is our way of finding stocks early on in the cycle so that we can...
Analysts Forecast Capex Trends Ahead of Earnings
Preparing for earnings next week. Analyst expectations (mostly what the companies are saying) for capex https://t.co/zuLMi1j3YK
US-Iran War to Fuel Petrol, Diesel Prices. How Can Stock Market Investors Make Money From It?
The US‑Iran conflict has lifted global crude oil above $80 per barrel, prompting analysts to expect a delayed rise in India’s retail petrol and diesel prices after key state elections. While state‑run marketers have kept retail rates steady at roughly...
Libya's Oil Boom and Currency Surge Amid US‑Israeli Conflict
Libya’s oil production JUMPED from roughly 400 thousand barrels a day in March to 1.43 million barrels a day in April. In the same time frame, the Libyan dinar has APPRECIATED by over 17% vs. the USD. LIBYA = BIG WINNERS OF...
Singapore’s Fuel Hub Doubles Russian Oil Imports Amid War
Singapore, the world’s biggest ship refueling port, TURNS TO RUSSIA FOR OIL. Oil imports from Russia have DOUBLED since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. RUSSIA = BIG WINNER. https://t.co/oBUnq9FGNS
Xi Calls Laos Key Priority in China’s Neighborhood Diplomacy
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted Laos as a top priority in Beijing’s neighborhood diplomacy, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties. He emphasized a strategic, long‑term partnership rooted in shared socialist values and mutual development goals. The statement signals likely...
China’s Commodity Stockpiles, Not Strategy, Cushioned Iran War Impact
1/5 It's true that China was able to withstand the effects of the Iran war better than many other countries because it had stockpiled commodities. But it is a little silly, perhaps even a little orientalist, to say that it did...
China PE Pivots to Hard Tech, Old Sectors Collapse
Yicai: "China’s private equity market is showing a sharp split. “Hard tech” industries such as robotics and advanced materials are attracting most of the capital, while previously popular areas such as second-hand e-commerce and apparel have seen funding drop by...
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Understanding Section 1250: Taxation of Depreciated Real Property
Section 1250 of the Internal Revenue Code forces ordinary‑income tax on gains from the sale of real property when accelerated depreciation exceeds what straight‑line depreciation would have allowed. The rule applies mainly to commercial and residential assets that were depreciated using...
Call‑option Surge Lifts Futures, Then Producers Reverse
Why oil futures are lower than spot prices A one-sided rush for call options forced dealers to buy the market, pushing prices up. When that flow faded and producers sold into strength, the same mechanics reversed—pulling prices back down. #OilMarkets #Brent #EnergyCrisis https://t.co/AoJ7lKdIlf
Separation Between Economics & Strategy that Was Taken for Granted Has Collapsed in 21stCentury
The Geoeconomic Monograph Series (G‑SAGE) webinar highlighted how economics and strategy are now inseparable in the 21st century, as multilateral trade rules fray and unilateral tariffs rise. Speakers examined Africa’s AfCFTA, South Asia’s BBIN power grid, and Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance as...
2025: China's Surplus Increasingly Recycled Through State Banks
100% wrong substantively. The key change in 2025 is that a rising share of China's surplus is being recycled through the state banks. They aren't the PBOC but they aren't exactly private either 1/2 https://t.co/VGghVlVzkz
Dow Jones Futures: Apple, Amazon, Google Lead Earnings Wave For AI-Led Stock Market
Apple, Amazon and Google posted earnings that underscored the market’s shift toward artificial‑intelligence spending, keeping the Dow near flat while the Nasdaq surged 1.6%. Nvidia rallied 4.3% on heightened chip demand, and the broader AI narrative lifted several tech names....