Credit Crunch: GSAM’s McClain on High Yield Risks, Resilience
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s high‑yield co‑head John McClain says the post‑COVID high‑yield market remains robust, with scarce new issuance, minimal downgrades and strong investor demand anchored by elevated base rates. Credit spreads are holding at reasonable levels, reflecting solid underlying credit quality. However, McClain notes emerging supply from data‑center debt and a wave of large leveraged‑buyout bonds slated for the coming weeks. These new issues could modestly increase the market’s supply side while maintaining its resilience.
Is NuScale's Plunge the Ultimate AI Contrarian Play?
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) plunged to a 52‑week low after a Q4 loss of $0.80 per share missed estimates and a wave of securities lawsuits, while major shareholder Fluor trimmed its stake. Despite the turbulence, NuScale boasts a robust balance...
Fastmarkets Proposes Changes to Quality, Tonnage Specifications for Battery-Grade Cif CJK Lithium Salts Assessments
Fastmarkets has issued a consultation proposing new quality, tonnage, payment and shelf‑life specifications for its benchmark battery‑grade lithium‑hydroxide and lithium‑carbonate assessments in the China, Japan and Korea (CJK) market. The draft raises the minimum shipment size from 5 to 18...
Grains Report 03/30/2026
The USDA’s March 1 quarterly report shows U.S. corn stockpiles at 9.1 million bushels, soybeans at 2.1 million and wheat at 1.3 million, while planting progress reaches 94.5 million acres of corn and 85.5 million acres of soybeans. President Trump announced a two‑week pause in...
EVT: This Fund Could Work Well For An Income Investor Seeking Diversification
The Eaton Vance Tax‑Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) delivers an 8.31% distribution yield by focusing on U.S. dividend‑paying equities while keeping tech exposure low. Its limited allocation to the “Magnificent 7” helped preserve capital and outperform peers and the S&P 500 during...
Ethiopia Lands $13bn in Deals, Dwarfing Kenya’s $2.9bn Haul
Ethiopia announced $13 billion in new investment deals at a conference in Addis Ababa, far outpacing Kenya’s recent $2.9 billion haul. The agreements cover manufacturing, agriculture, energy, construction and other strategic sectors, with a standout $10 billion renewable‑energy package from China’s Ming Yang Smart Energy...
How the Iran War Is Reshaping Kazakhstan’s Role in Eurasia
The Iran‑Russia war has shut the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Central Asian exporters to abandon the Southern Corridor. Kazakhstan’s Trans‑Caspian “Middle Corridor” has surged from 0.8 million to 4.5 million tons between 2020 and 2024, growing over 60 % in 2024 alone. The...
The Elite £2m ISA Club – Here’s How to Join
A Freedom of Information request to HMRC by Bowmore Wealth Group uncovered a niche “£2 million ISA club” of 270 UK investors, roughly $2.6 million each. AJ Bell modelling shows that saving £1,433 a month (≈ $1,830) for 25 years at a 6 % return...
Indian Govt Expects to Meet 39 Million Tonnes of Kharif 2026 Fertilizer Demand
The Indian government says fertilizer stocks have risen to over 18 million tonnes, up from 14.7 mt a year earlier, positioning the country to meet the 39 mt kharif 2026 demand. Gas supplies to urea plants have improved to roughly 80 percent of needs,...
Gold’s Bull Run Could Be Nearing Its Finish Line, Says UBS Strategist
UBS precious‑metals strategist Joni Teves warns that gold’s long‑running rally may be winding down as market pricing assumes no further Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. A flat‑rate outlook removes a key driver of higher gold prices, while persistent geopolitical...
Treasury Curve Steepens After Weeks of Flattening
The U.S. Treasury yield curve, which has been flattening throughout 2026, showed a modest steepening on Friday as the 5‑year note held at 4.07% and the 30‑year bond nudged up to 4.98% by market close. The move came after bullish...
International Business Briefs | Nigerians Face 65% Surge in Fuel Prices
Fuel prices in Nigeria have surged 65% as the newly built 650,000‑bpd Dangote refinery failed to offset market pressures from costly crude imports and debt‑linked export obligations. In the UK, mortgage approvals rose to 62,584 in February, outpacing forecasts, while...
Silver Jumps ₹7,000, Gold Rises ₹3,700 on Wedding Season Demand
Precious metals rallied in Delhi on March 30, with silver jumping ₹7,000 (≈ $74) to ₹2.37 lakh per kilogram and gold rising ₹3,700 (≈ $39) to ₹1.51 lakh per 10 grams. The surge, about 3 % for silver and 2.5 % for gold, was driven by jewellers stocking...
‘I Was Shoveling Sidewalks at 8 Years Old’: I’m a 73-Year-Old Boomer Dad with Two Kids. Here’s What I Teach...
A 73‑year‑old father writes to The Moneyist about the challenges of teaching his two adult children—one a reluctant investor, the other a budding market participant—how to manage money responsibly. He recounts early work lessons, a $5,000 seed gift, and concerns...
Treasury Yields Slip as Trump Talks About Peace, Ahead of Labor Data
Treasury yields slipped as President Trump hinted at progress in peace talks and investors turned to upcoming labor data. The 10‑year yield fell to about 4.37% and the two‑year to 3.86% early, later adjusting to roughly 4.40% and 3.89% per...
Broker’s Call: Coal India (Buy)
Geojit Retail Equity Research upgraded Coal India Ltd. (CIL) to a Buy, setting a new target price of ₹506 (≈ $6.10) from a current market price of ₹450.25 (≈ $5.42). The miner posted Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹34,924 crore (≈ $4.2 bn) and PAT of...
Gold Climbs to $4,500 as Iran Conflict Reaches Fifth Week
Gold rebounded to above $4,500 an ounce on Monday, marking a 1.3% rise after a 14% slide since the Iran conflict erupted in late February. The metal had previously peaked at $5,602 in January, then plunged to $4,100 before recovering....
A Coordinated Trans-Eurasian Threat: The Deepening China-Russia Strategic Partnership
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute warns that China and Russia have moved beyond a loose alignment into a deep, no‑limits partnership that coordinates military exercises, defense technology transfers, and economic coercion. This trans‑Eurasian axis seeks to fragment global finance, build...
This Online Travel Agency Could Soar on AI Tailwinds, Jefferies Says
Jefferies upgraded Expedia Group to a Buy rating, lifting its price target to $300, implying about 32% upside from the current price. The brokerage cites artificial‑intelligence tailwinds that could enhance recommendation engines, lower customer‑acquisition costs, and streamline service operations. While...
3 Transport-Service Stocks to Keep an Eye on Despite Industry Hiccups
The Zacks Transportation‑Services industry is battling inflation‑driven interest rates, weak freight rates and lingering supply‑chain disruptions, leaving it ranked #191 – in the bottom 24% of Zacks sectors. Despite the bleak backdrop, three stocks stand out: Matson, Expeditors International, and...
Retail Top Choice for Scottish Commercial Property Investors, Knight Frank Reports
Retail properties dominated Scottish commercial real‑estate investment in Q1 2026, representing over half of all spending. Investors placed roughly £216 million (about $274 million) into retail deals out of a total £387 million ($492 million) market. The average transaction size rose to £16 million ($20 million),...
Lower Natural Gas Prices Lift U.S. Power Burn as Texas, Rockies Flip to Growth Mode
Natural gas‑fired power generation rose 7% year‑over‑year in March, bringing total output back to 2025 levels. The rebound was driven by a sharp decline in natural gas prices, which restored the fuel's cost competitiveness despite the mildest March weather in...
Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says He Could ‘Blow up’ Iran’s Power Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island if Deal...
President Donald Trump warned he would destroy Iran’s power plants, oil wells and the Kharg Island export hub unless a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reached, sparking a sharp rally in crude markets. Front‑month Brent May futures...
CANZUK: A Fringe Idea Whose Time Has Come?
The article revives the fringe CANZUK concept, proposing a deeper political, economic and security partnership among Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It builds on the existing Australia‑New Zealand free‑movement and regulatory integration, extending those mechanisms to include the UK...
Your Bottle Of Olive Oil Just Got Caught In A War Zone
The Iran war has turned the olive‑oil supply chain into a geopolitical liability, adding fuel‑price pressure, a 15% EU tariff and Red Sea shipping disruptions. The United States, which imports over 95% of its 380,000‑ton annual consumption, faces higher freight...
3 Investments With Solid Yields Powering Through Market Weakness
Despite a broader S&P 500 decline of over 5% in 2026, three investments are delivering strong performance and attractive dividend yields. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is up roughly 40% year‑to‑date with a 2.4% yield as oil prices surge...
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Stock Market Today: Futures Advance to Begin Holiday-Shortened Week After Major Indexes Decline for 5th Straight Week
U.S. equity futures rose about 0.6% on Monday, signaling a tentative rebound after five consecutive weeks of index declines. The Dow Jones slipped into a 10% correction, shedding roughly 800 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also posted losses on...
Low German Middle Distillate Demand Encourages Exports
Southwestern Germany’s oversupplied middle‑distillate market is prompting traders to export diesel and heating oil down the Rhine to the Amsterdam‑Rotterdam‑Antwerp (ARA) hub. Regional heating‑oil prices in Karlsruhe were about €13 per 100 L (≈$14) below the national average, while diesel discounts...
Broker’s Call: V-Mart Retail (Buy)
HDFC Securities maintains a BUY on V‑Mart Retail, setting a target price of ₹850 (≈ $10) while the stock trades around ₹475 (≈ $5.7). The broker projects a 15‑16% revenue CAGR for FY 26‑28, supported by Unlimited stores delivering 4‑5% pre‑INDAS EBIT‑DAM versus...
Is the Explosion of Single-Stock ETFs an Opportunity or a Danger?
Single‑stock leveraged ETFs have exploded, with hundreds now trading, offering double or triple daily exposure to marquee names like NVIDIA, Tesla and MicroStrategy. Funds such as GraniteShares NVDL and Direxion TSLL have amassed billions in assets, but recent outflows and...
Can Caring for Aging Parents Help My Tax Bill?
The article explains how the Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) and related tax provisions can lower the tax burden for caregivers of aging parents. The ODC offers a $500 non‑refundable credit for qualifying dependents, but eligibility hinges on support levels,...
Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot for $29.1B
Sysco announced a $29.1 billion cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, adding 166 cash‑and‑carry warehouses and access to roughly 725,000 independent restaurants. The deal values Restaurant Depot at a 14.6‑times EBITDA multiple, with shareholders receiving $21.6 billion in cash and 91.5 million Sysco...
Apple Inc. $AAPL Is Overbrook Management Corp’s 8th Largest Position
Overbrook Management Corp increased its Apple stake by 57.4% in Q4, adding 38,174 shares to hold 104,648 shares worth roughly $28.45 million, making Apple its eighth‑largest holding. The iPhone maker reported Q4 earnings per share of $2.84, topping forecasts, and posted...
After Falling Nearly 9% Last Week, Has Alphabet Lost Its Edge?
Alphabet’s stock slid nearly 9% last week, leaving shares at $273.50, down 0.3% on the day. The decline follows weaker‑than‑expected advertising revenue and heightened spending on generative‑AI initiatives. Analysts maintain a moderate‑buy rating with a consensus price target of $368,...
Net Worth Advisory Group Grows Stock Position in Johnson & Johnson $JNJ
Net Worth Advisory Group boosted its Johnson & Johnson holding by 24%, adding 2,820 shares to a total of 14,557 shares worth roughly $3.0 million. The move follows a wave of institutional activity, with AustralianSuper and the National Pension Service expanding...
Johnson & Johnson $JNJ Shares Sold by Pallas Capital Advisors LLC
Johnson & Johnson saw a notable shift in institutional holdings as Pallas Capital Advisors LLC trimmed its position by 6.9%, selling 6,057 shares and leaving a stake worth roughly $17 million. At the same time, a cluster of smaller investors—including SOA...
Assessing AI Powered Price Forecasting Tools in Currency Markets
Artificial intelligence is reshaping foreign‑exchange trading by offering sophisticated price‑forecasting models, yet the gap between back‑tested performance and live market results raises doubts about claimed accuracy. The article explains that AI tools use advanced architectures—RNNs, CNNs, transformers—and ingest diverse data,...
Why Food Prices Are Resisting the Oil and Fertiliser Shock — for Now
Food price inflation has stayed modest even as oil prices have surged over 50% this year and global fertilizer costs have jumped roughly 70%. The rise in input costs has been partially absorbed by farmers through larger inventories, cheaper alternative...
Bank of America Has Blunt Message on Stocks and Bonds for Q2
Bank of America technical analyst Paul Ciana warns that the second quarter will be challenging for equities, bonds and gold. He sees the S&P 500 in a downtrend with downside targets at 6,340, 6,175 and 6,000 and resistance near 6,810....
Edinburgh and London Top UK Hotel Investment Rankings
Edinburgh remains the top UK hotel investment market, posting an 84.6% occupancy rate and a $206 average daily rate (ADR). London surged five spots to second place, recording the nation’s highest ADR at $242 and 81.2% occupancy. Major 2025 transactions...
PR Firm News: DGA Conducts Briefing on Gulf War
DGA Group will host a virtual executive briefing on April 1 to dissect the Gulf war’s trajectory and its ripple effects on multinational operations. The session features CEO Prem Kumar alongside senior policymakers and regional experts. Meanwhile, AI‑native marketing platform Kana...
If You'd Put $1,000 Into Ford Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Ford Motor's stock has dramatically underperformed, delivering only a 5.4% annualized return over the past 20 years, turning a $1,000 investment into roughly $2,900. By contrast, the S&P 500 generated about 10.5% annualized, growing the same amount to $7,300. The lag...
Tudor Investment Corp ET AL Purchases 6,423 Shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF $AGG
Tudor Investment Corp boosted its stake in the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) by 83.2% in the third quarter, adding 6,423 shares for a total of 14,142 shares worth roughly $1.42 million. The move follows a wave of new...
Three Oversold REITs With Strong Fundamentals
U.S. REITs have lagged returns, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF down 5.5% over five years and 8% in the past month. JPMorgan forecasts a 6% rise in Funds From Operations for the sector in 2026, suggesting earnings momentum. The...
3 "Tollbooth" Stocks With Hidden Monopolies in Their Industries
The article spotlights three "tollbooth" stocks—Woodward, Jack Henry & Associates, and Roper Technologies—that dominate niche, essential segments of aerospace, banking and software markets. Analysts estimate as much as 38% upside, citing Woodward’s 29% sales surge, Jack Henry’s 7.9% revenue growth,...
Ferroglobe May Halt Operations if Not Afforded Reduced Electricity Tariffs
Ferroglobe South Africa warned it could shut all smelters if reduced electricity tariffs are not secured by 1 April. Electricity costs have surged more than 900% since 2007, now exceeding 50% of production expenses and eroding profitability. CEO Marco Levi said...
TotalEnergies Made $1bn Profit From Middle East Oil Bet as War Disrupts Prices
TotalEnergies earned over $1 bn (€868 m) profit by snapping up roughly 70 Middle East crude cargoes in March as war‑related disruptions choked the Strait of Hormuz. The profit stemmed from a sudden narrowing of the Dubai crude benchmark after S&P Global Platts suspended...
PSEi Slides to 5,800 Level as Middle East War Escalates
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index slipped 1.73% to 5,869.49 points, retreating to the 5,800 level as the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher. Elevated crude costs weakened the peso and stoked inflation fears, prompting investors to adopt a cautious...
White Van Men ‘Bleeding Cash’ in Iran War Diesel Chaos
Diesel prices in the UK have risen to 179.9p per litre (about $2.25), up more than 35p since the Iran‑Israel conflict began, creating the widest diesel‑petrol price gap in decades. The RAC reports that over 4.6 million vans – the backbone...
The Best Savings Accounts for Retirees to Maximize Your Cash
Retirees seeking low‑risk cash growth are urged to evaluate high‑yield savings accounts, money‑market accounts, standard CDs, and jumbo CDs. High‑yield online accounts can offer APYs that outpace inflation, while money‑market products add debit‑card access at a modest rate trade‑off. For...