News•Mar 2, 2026
Pakistan Bourse Resumes Trading After Record Fall Triggered Halt
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE‑30 index suffered a record intraday plunge, sinking 9.8% before trimming losses to 7.3% after an hour‑long trading halt. The sharp drop was sparked by heightened geopolitical tension after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Market operators paused activity to restore order, then resumed trading with the index still under pressure. The episode underscores the volatility of emerging markets when regional conflicts intensify.
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 2, 2026
India's LNG Tankers Divert Away From Strait of Hormuz
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz forced Indian LNG carriers to reroute, leaving only one of Petronet's three captive tankers able to unload at the Dahej terminal. The 138,000 m³ Disha is stalled at Ras Laffan, while Aseem diverted away...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
Social•Mar 2, 2026
L1 Group's Cost Cuts and Fund Surge Boost Appeal
A rare post about an Australian stock: L1 Group (L1G-ASX) which reverse-acquired my former employer last year, looks interesting. The stock is not optically cheap, but when you look at... 1. The run-rate cost savings (guiding to $30-$35m, ~75% of...
By Jamie Halse
News•Mar 2, 2026
HAL, BDL, Other Defence Stocks in Focus as War in Middle East Escalates; What to Expect?
Indian defence stocks rallied as Middle East tensions rose after Iran's Supreme Leader was killed. HAL and BDL saw modest gains despite year‑to‑date declines of over 11% and 15% respectively. The recent India‑Israel defence pact and Prime Minister Modi’s visit...
By The Economic Times – Markets
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Geopolitical Risk and AI Risk Converging
The Capital Flows Research team notes that geopolitical instability and AI safety concerns are increasingly overlapping, creating a compounded risk environment. The analyst introduced a new AI-driven mapping tool and released a suite of TradingView indicators to monitor these dynamics....
By Capital Flows Research
News•Mar 2, 2026
Renmark West Project to Unlock 500-Plus New Homes
Renmark Paringa Council will invest $3 million to extend its community wastewater management system into Renmark West, unlocking capacity for more than 500 new homes. The expansion removes long‑standing planning constraints tied to onsite wastewater and groundwater conditions, enabling residential development...
By Realestate.com.au News
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Trade Higher‑Timeframe Bias, Confirm on Lower Frames
Most traders lose because they trade the lower time frame first. You saw the sell off and wanted to short it. But on the hourly chart, price was sitting at a key gap level. That higher time frame support mattered. Drop down and...
By TradeWith Coach Bri
News•Mar 2, 2026
SET Index Falls on Iran-US Conflict
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) opened down 1.73% to 1,501.78 as investors reacted to the Iran‑US conflict. Energy‑linked shares such as PTTEP and PTT rose, while non‑energy stocks like Gulf Energy, Bumrungrad Hospital and Airports of Thailand fell sharply....
By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Bonjour Holdings Suffers Losses in ‘Complex’ Retail Environment
Hong Kong investment group Bonjour Holdings reported a half‑year loss of HK$68.8 million for the period ending 31 December 2025, an improvement from the HK$134.4 million loss a year earlier. Revenue plunged 50.4% year‑on‑year to HK$6.7 million in its retail and wholesale division, while gross...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Mar 2, 2026
AUD/JPY Trades Above 111.00 After Paring Recent Losses
AUD/JPY rebounded to trade above the 111.00 level during Asian hours, offsetting earlier losses despite heightened safe‑haven demand from the Middle East crisis. The Australian dollar’s recovery was supported by a modest easing in domestic inflation and a dip in...
By FXStreet — News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Does International Law Still Matter? The Strike on the Girls’ School in Iran Shows Why We Need It
A strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran, reportedly killed more than 150 people, many of them children, and injured dozens. Iranian officials say the school was hit while adjacent to an IRGC naval base, but...
By The Conversation – Business + Economy (US)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
US Short Interest Hits Decade High, Top Stocks 7% Shorted
🔴US market short interest is SURGING: Median S&P 500 stock short interest is up to 2.7% of market cap, the highest in at least 10 years, according to Goldman Sachs. The top 10% most shorted stocks now have 7% of their market...
By Global Markets Investor (newsletter author)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Reits that Don’t Trade Well Should Be Privatised, or Sell Assets and Be Liquidated
OUE Real Estate Investment Trust is weighing a sale of its flagship asset, One Raffles Place, which is priced between S$2.3 billion and S$2.4 billion. The trust holds an effective 68 percent interest, contributing roughly 25 percent of its portfolio revenue, yet trades S$0.56 below net...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 2, 2026
Intermediaries See Shift to Fixed Income Ahead of Rate Cuts, Eye New Markets for Growth: BOS Survey
A Bank of Singapore survey of 90 senior intermediaries across Singapore, Greater China and Dubai shows a clear shift toward fixed‑income products as investors brace for anticipated rate cuts. One‑third of respondents expect rising demand for bonds, while alternative investments...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 2, 2026
BoJ’s Himino Says Policy Should Gradually Move Toward Neutral Stance with Moderate Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Himino said the central bank’s policy remains somewhat accommodative but should gradually move toward a neutral stance through moderate rate hikes. He noted that the inflation gap is still slightly negative but expected to...
By FXStreet — News
News•Mar 2, 2026
ASIA BLOG: The Fall of the Islamic Republic of Iran Will Boost the Rise of Asian Business Links No End
An Israeli‑U.S. strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader has weakened the Islamic Republic, prompting speculation that its eventual collapse could reshape Asian economic ties. Iran holds the world’s fourth‑largest oil reserves and the second‑largest gas deposits, assets long constrained by...
By bne IntelliNews
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Iran Conflict Spurs Oil, Markets, Crypto, Uranium Opportunities
Thoughts? The Iran war and oil crisis affect your money across four key areas: oil prices and inflation, stock market volatility, cryptocurrency movements, and overlooked opportunities in uranium and energy security stocks.
By Tall Guy Tycoon
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Booked Profits, Gold Bullish; SPX Neutral, Gap Fill Anticipated
GOLD & SPX TRADES UPDATE: Booked profits right at the weekly open in anticipation of gap fills on both & middle east tensions holding lesser impact than everyone's fearing. On SPX , i am leaning neutral to slightly bearish , not much...
By tradeloq
News•Mar 2, 2026
Australian Airline Qantas' Shares Fall More than 10% on US-Iran Conflict
Qantas Airways’ shares plunged more than 10% to A$8.92, their lowest level in ten months, after the United States and Israel launched large‑scale strikes on Iran, sending oil prices sharply higher. The geopolitical flare‑up forced the closure of key Middle...
By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Jobs, Sales Data May Confirm Fed Rate Path Amid Tensions
Geopolitical shocks meet key labor and retail data this week. February jobs and January sales could seal the Fed's rate outlook amid Middle East tensions. 🟢 Open https://t.co/NUBk2v4rcI
By Ed Yardeni
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Markets Down Only 1%—Surprisingly Resilient
Markets aren't too bad this far. Just 1% down on an event like this almost seems like a positive :)
By Deepak Shenoy
News•Mar 2, 2026
UnionBank Profit Dropped to P10B in 2025
UnionBank of the Philippines reported a 17% drop in net income for 2025, posting P10 billion versus P12 billion the prior year. Despite the profit dip, net revenues climbed to P83.2 billion, driven by robust loan growth and higher transaction volumes. The bank’s...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Reduced Listing Transparency Sparks Political Pressure, Consumers Resist
If listing transparency meaningfully declines in the housing market, political pressure will follow, IMO. Consumers are unlikely to relinquish the market access they’ve gained over the past decade-plus.
By Lance Lambert
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Japanese Investment in China Jumps 55% Amid Tensions
“At a time when Tokyo and Beijing appear to be drifting further apart politically, Japanese capital is moving in the opposite direction…Japanese foreign direct investment into China surged by 55.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025.” https://t.co/osyTCAOqOp
By Jonathan Cheng
News•Mar 2, 2026
If You Already Own These Household-Name Stocks, Here’s the Risk You Might Be Missing
Household‑name stocks such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Google dominate many portfolios, but heavy exposure creates concentration risk and sector overlap. Experts warn that relying on a few large‑cap names can amplify losses when market sentiment shifts, especially if those...
By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Even Top Pickers Need Decades to Find Few Winners
🎯 It takes the best stock pickers in the world a few decades of owning hundreds or even thousands of stocks to find a handful that are worthy of holding long-term. https://t.co/KRxH9wKOSP
By Ian Cassel
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Brent Crude Jumps 7% Amid War‑Driven Price Surge
On the opening of the Intercontinental Exchange Market in London, BRENT CRUDE SURGED. Since the close on Friday, it's up over 7%, trading at $78 / barrel. THE WINDS OF WAR = HIGHER OIL PRICES = MORE AFFORDABILITY PROBLEMS FOR TRUMP. https://t.co/H6nboenO4u
By Steve Hanke
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Earnings Season, Data Center M+A, and Other Deals and Partnerships
The latest smart‑building newsletter spotlights earnings season, where leading OEMs highlighted increased investment in technology and sustainability. It also details strategic partnerships, notably ReTech Advisors with Audette and Nemetschek Group with Ingram Micro, aimed at scaling decarbonization and digital AEC...
By Smart Building Insight
Social•Mar 2, 2026
SB 684-1123 Bypasses SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Limits
Yet more SB 684-1123 projects starting entitlement in Sacramento. In this case, it's being uses to do the exact sort of thing intended by SB 9. Why did it work? Doesn't have the SB 9 owner-occupancy poison pill. https://t.co/mXfsiuKvEJ
By Nolan Gray
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Oil Reclaims Half Gains, Up 6% Amid Uncertainty
Oil has given back about half of the gap higher.. but where will it be tomorrow morning? CL, Brent +6% https://t.co/xc6c5bVP1V
By Mike Zaccardi
News•Mar 2, 2026
Uzbekistan’s January Foreign Trade Rises 29% to $5.8bn
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover jumped to $5.8 bn in January, a 29.2% year‑on‑year increase. Exports rose 26.7% to $1.69 bn, driven by industrial goods, food, chemicals and services, while imports climbed 30.3% to $4.14 bn, widening the trade deficit to $2.44 bn. China remained...
By bne IntelliNews
Social•Mar 2, 2026
King Dollar Not Dead; China Still Buying Dollars
Talk of the death of King Dollar is premature. Exhibit #1: China. It runs a large current account surplus, and is accumulating a mountain of predominately dollar-denominated foreign assets at record rates. Those who YAK about DE-DOLLARIZATION should start to FOLLOW THE...
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 2, 2026
LBO Debt Market Faces $20B Nerve‑Testing Stress Test
The LBO debt market is freaking out. Here comes a $20B test of nerves https://t.co/MiXTnEB2pK
By Liz Hoffman
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Potential Pathways to Scale Innovative Construction Methods in California
Amid California’s worsening housing shortage, the Terner Center released a report outlining how industrialized construction can cut costs, speed timelines, and boost unit output. The study identifies 40 policy recommendations grouped into seven themes, ranging from building‑code reform and financing...
By Terner Center Blog: No Limits (UC Berkeley)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Asia's Undervalued Currencies Poised for Explosive Gains
Interesting piece from Bloomberg's Shuli Ren, on the risk that Asia's wildly undervalued currencies might have an explosive appreciation ... 1/3 https://t.co/j9M2wdl5ED
By Brad Setser
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Stocks Trend Upward Despite Current Fear; History Repeats
Good time to dust off the Chart of Fears. Yes, what is happening now is confusing and scary. But we've seen many other times like this and stocks have always moved from bottom left to upper right. https://t.co/H9xMLrLKC1
By Ryan Detrick
News•Mar 2, 2026
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Stewart Information Services reported a strong Q4 2025, with total revenue climbing 19% to $797 million and adjusted earnings per share jumping 40% to $1.64. Title segment revenue rose 19% and pretax margin improved to 9%, while the Real Estate Solutions...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Mobile Infrastructure Corp (BEEP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Uniti Group reported a 24% year‑over‑year increase in Kinetic consumer‑fiber revenue and added 28,000 net subscribers in Q4 2025, bringing total fiber customers to 535,000. Fiber passings rose to 1.9 million, with a goal of 2.3‑2.35 million homes passed by year‑end, surpassing...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
BRC Inc (BRCC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
BRC Inc. reported fiscal 2026 Q1 results featuring an 8% rise in adjusted diluted EPS to $1.21 and a 42.5% jump in operating cash flow to $33.4 million. Sales grew 7.5% overall, driven by 4.7% organic growth in the Americas and...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Surgery Partners Inc (SGRY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Surgery Partners reported Q4 2025 net revenue of $821.5 million, a 6.6% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $136.4 million, up 6.1% with a 16.6% margin. The company revised full‑year revenue guidance to $3.275‑$3.30 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $535‑$540 million, citing delayed capital...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Harrow Inc (HROW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Arrow Electronics reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, delivering $8.7 billion in revenue, a 20% year‑over‑year increase, and non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $4.39, up 48%. Growth was driven by robust global components sales and record‑high enterprise computing solutions (ECS) billings, while the...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Gaia Inc (GAIA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Gaia Inc. posted Q4 2025 revenue of $25 million, a 14% year‑over‑year increase, and lifted its gross margin to 86.4%, up 30 basis points. Membership rose to 883,000, though churn remains higher on third‑party platforms, prompting a strategic shift toward direct‑to‑consumer...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Quantum Computing Inc. posted Q4 2025 revenue of $190,000, up from $62,000, while narrowing its net loss to $1.6 million versus a $51.2 million loss a year earlier. The company raised $1.55 billion in 2025, ending the year with $1.52 billion in cash and...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ares-Prices-Second-European-Direct-Lending-CLO
Ares Management priced its second European direct‑lending CLO on 2 March 2026, marking a follow‑up to its £305 million debut less than a year earlier. The new issuance targets the European middle‑market loan pool, aiming to capture the surge in private‑credit activity across...
By Structured Credit Investor
News•Mar 2, 2026
IHeartMedia Inc (IHRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
iHeartMedia reported Q4 2025 consolidated revenue of $1.1 billion, up 0.8% and 7.7% when stripped of political advertising. Adjusted EBITDA reached $220 million, hitting the midpoint of its guidance range, while the Digital Audio Group delivered $387 million in revenue, a 14.1% increase,...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Uniti Group Inc (Delaware) (UNIT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Uniti Group reported a strong Q1 2022, delivering $278 million in revenue, $225 million adjusted EBITDA and $112 million AFFO, prompting an upward revision of its full‑year outlook. New sales bookings jumped 58% YoY, driven by robust demand for its shared‑infrastructure fiber assets...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Tuya Inc (TUYA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Tuya Inc. reported fourth‑quarter 2021 revenue of $75 million, bringing full‑year revenue to $302.1 million, a 67.9% year‑over‑year increase. IoT PaaS revenue grew 13.9% quarter‑over‑quarter to $62.1 million and 72.3% YoY, while premium PaaS customers rose 65.4% to 311 accounts. Gross margin improved...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Sealed Air Corp (SEE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Sealed Air reported Q4 2025 results with modest top‑line growth and expanding margins despite ongoing demand pressures. Revenue reached $1.35 billion, up 0.5% YoY, while adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $287 million, lifting the margin to 21.3%. The Protective segment posted its...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kosmos Energy reported record‑near production in Q4 2025, driven by a 13% jump at Jubilee and a 60% increase at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project. Operating expenses fell almost 40% quarter‑on‑quarter while capital spending came in at $67 million,...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ameresco Inc (AMRC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ameresco reported Q4 2025 revenue of $581 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, driven by growth across its energy efficiency, project, and O&M businesses. The company’s total project backlog stayed above $5 billion and awarded backlog rose 13% to $2.5 billion, highlighting strong demand and...
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