China Not Expected to See LNG Supply Shortage Despite Mideast War
China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to avoid a supply shortage through March despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to Shandong‑based consultancy SCI99. The firm cites robust existing contracts and a diversified import portfolio that includes Russia, Central Asia and maritime routes. Current inventory levels remain ample, keeping spot‑market pricing stable. The outlook assumes continued vessel movements and no major geopolitical escalations that would disrupt sea lanes.
Smith Calls for New Southbound Pipelines, Says U.S. Could Call 'First Dibs' On Canadian Oil Exports
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told CERAWeek attendees that Canada can fill the United States’ oil‑gap by adding roughly 2.5 million barrels per day of southbound pipeline capacity. She reiterated Alberta’s goal to double crude output to about eight million barrels per...
Iran Is Testing a Selective Strait of Hormuz Strategy that Could Deliver Another Shock to Oil Markets
Iran is testing a selective passage strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only certain vessels to transit the waterway. Analysts describe the approach as a calibrated tactic that balances political leverage with economic self‑preservation. By targeting specific ships, Tehran...
Force Majeure and LNG Contracts
Recent attacks on Gulf LNG facilities, including Qatar's Ras Laffan plant, have driven JKM prices above $25 per MMBtu and tightened supply for Asia, which absorbs 86% of Hormuz‑transiting cargoes. In Europe, TTF prices have surged past $64 per MWh,...
Execs Warn of Oil Demand Destruction From Supply Crunch
Oil executives warn that the ongoing war in Iran is severely disrupting crude and refined product flows, creating a global supply crunch. The resulting shortages are driving price spikes that are eroding demand across industrial and consumer sectors. Analysts anticipate...
Canadian Pension Managers May Wish They Owned More Stocks Right Now
Canadian pension funds, traditionally heavy on private assets, have seen public equities drive returns for three straight years. The S&P 500 delivered 21%, 34% and 11% gains in Canadian‑dollar terms over the past three calendar years, while private‑equity performance lagged,...
Stock Movers: KB Homes, Arm, ImmunityBio (Podcast)
KB Home's shares fell 5% after its second‑quarter delivery forecast missed analyst estimates. Arm Holdings announced it will start selling its own chips, targeting $15 billion in annual revenue within five years, though its stock slipped 1.41% on the news. ImmunityBio's...
Increasing Diesel Prices Are Driving up Livestock Transportation Costs
Diesel prices have climbed to $5.15 per gallon, up from $4.89 a week earlier and $1.57 above the month‑ago average, marking a $1.69 year‑over‑year increase. Ag economist Charley Martinez warns that the higher fuel cost is inflating livestock trucking expenses,...
Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC Has $6.11 Million Stock Position in Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT
Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC trimmed its Applied Materials (AMAT) position by 13.8%, selling 3,800 shares and ending the quarter with 23,772 shares valued at roughly $6.11 million. Meanwhile, several large institutions expanded their stakes, most notably Capital Research Global Investors,...
ServiceNow, Inc. $NOW Shares Acquired by Congress Asset Management Co.
Congress Asset Management Co. dramatically increased its ServiceNow stake by 385% in Q4, buying 672,898 shares to hold 847,477 shares worth about $130 million, making NOW its 25th largest holding. Other institutions such as Jacobs & Co., Union Bancaire Privée, and...
Social Security April 2026: Payment Dates, New Earnings Limits, and Key Deadlines Retirees Should Know
April 2026 brings several key Social Security updates for retirees. Payment dates are staggered by birthdate—April 9, 15, or 23—with an early April 3 deposit for pre‑May 1997 beneficiaries or SSI recipients. The 2.8 % COLA lifts average benefits to roughly $2,015‑$2,071, but higher...
Dow Dips 84, Nasdaq Sinks 185, S&P 500 Falls 25
U.S. equity markets slipped on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones down 84 points (0.2%), the Nasdaq falling 185 points (0.8%) and the S&P 500 dropping 0.4% to 6,556.37. The retreat followed President Trump’s optimistic remarks on Iran‑U.S. talks, which initially...
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S&P 500 Vs. Total Market Index Funds: Which Is Better for Long-Term Growth?
The article compares S&P 500 index funds with total‑market index funds for long‑term investors. Total‑market funds provide broader diversification across 3,000‑4,000 U.S. stocks, including mid‑ and small‑caps, while S&P 500 funds concentrate on the 500 largest companies. Historical data show the S&P 500...
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Annuities: Pros and Cons You Should Know
Annuities promise a steady retirement income by converting a lump‑sum or periodic contributions into guaranteed payouts, but the value hinges on the insurer’s financial strength. They can be tailored with riders such as death‑benefit or guaranteed minimum income, yet each...
ADB Preps Support for Asia Amid Middle East Conflict
The Asian Development Bank announced a rapid assistance package for its developing member countries to cushion the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. The plan combines fast‑disbursing budget support through its Counter‑cyclical Support Facility and a Trade and Supply...
Metrobank Closes Sustainability Bond Offer
Metrobank closed its public offer for the Series F ASEAN Sustainability peso‑denominated bonds a week early, citing strong investor demand. The 1.5‑year bonds carry a fixed 5.4727% coupon and will be listed on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. on April 14....
How Scammers Are Using the Iran Conflict to Try to Steal Your Money and Information
Scammers are exploiting the Iran conflict to launch impersonation, romance, and fake‑charity scams. They falsely claim fraudulent charges from Iran, pose as deployed military partners, or create bogus relief organizations to steal money and personal data. The Federal Trade Commission...
Kingfisher Plc (KGFHY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kingfisher plc reported a strong full‑year 2025‑26, delivering double‑digit growth in both trade and e‑commerce sales. The retailer expanded market share in the United Kingdom, France and Spain while holding steady in Poland. Marketplace gross merchandise value hit £518 million (≈ $648 million),...
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Cheetah Mobile reported a 43% year‑over‑year revenue increase in 2025, propelled by strong performance in its Internet and AI‑related segments. The AI and Others division now contributes roughly half of total revenue, underscoring a strategic shift toward artificial‑intelligence services. Management...
2 ETFs That Capitalize on the “Silver Tsunami”
Fidelity’s FPRO and FMED ETFs aim to profit from the “Silver Tsunami,” the surge in demand for senior‑focused real estate and innovative healthcare solutions as Baby Boomers retire. FPRO’s active strategy positions it in senior housing, skilled‑nursing and medical office...
Exor: Deep NAV Discount Persists Despite Lingotto Momentum And Portfolio Rotation
Exor N.V. is trading at an approximately 62% discount to its net asset value, a gap analysts deem unjustified given its robust balance sheet and active portfolio management. The company's Lingotto asset‑management arm has tripled assets under management to $10 billion,...
How Automation Is Driving Demand for Industrial Real Estate in California
Automation is reshaping California's industrial real estate, turning warehouses and factories into high‑throughput, technology‑driven facilities. Tenants now prioritize power capacity, data connectivity, clear heights and flexible layouts over simple square‑footage metrics. This shift is driving stronger demand for sites in...
Basis Substantiation Audits for Partnerships and S Corporations
Basis substantiation audits focus on a taxpayer’s outside basis in partnerships and stock or debt basis in S corporations. The IRS examines how partners compute outside basis, especially liability allocations, while S‑corp shareholders must complete Form 7203 to prove loan documentation...
How 0DTE Options Can Explain Market Movement
Record‑breaking options activity continues into 2026, with total volume up 24% year‑over‑year in 2025 and early‑year data showing no slowdown. Zero‑days‑to‑expiry (0DTE) contracts captured a historic 63% of SPX trading volume in February, reshaping options from long‑term hedges to daily...
How a Precious Metals IRA Works: Setup, Rollover, Custody and Storage Explained
A precious metals IRA lets investors hold physical gold, silver or other approved metals inside a tax‑advantaged retirement account. Setup is quick—typically 1–2 business days—and fees range from $50 to $200, though some firms waive them. Rollovers from existing IRAs...
The Charts to Watch in Tech, Gold and Emerging Market Stocks as Volatility Persists
Inside Edge Capital disclosed three tactical reallocations amid heightened market volatility. The firm added short‑term Treasury and inverse Nasdaq positions to hedge against a potential break of the Nasdaq‑100 support around 24,000, while increasing tech exposure in its growth portfolio....
Turkey's Tupras Awards Its Domestic Sulphur Sell Tender
Turkish refiner Tupras awarded part of its domestic sulphur e‑tender for April loading, pricing the commodity at $662‑672 per tonne FCA—an increase of $155‑$183 per tonne from the February round. The awards include 8,850 t from the Izmit refinery at $662‑664/t...
Establishing Trust in a Gold IRA: How to Vet a Precious Metals Dealer
Gold individual retirement accounts let investors hold physical precious metals with tax advantages, but selecting a reputable provider requires thorough due diligence. Prospective investors should scrutinize fee structures—including setup, transaction, storage, and wire fees—to avoid hidden costs that can erode...
Goldman Sachs Resets Price Target on Energy Giant
Goldman Sachs lifted its price target on Exxon Mobil to $158 from $150 while maintaining a neutral rating. The adjustment reflects confidence in the oil giant’s fundamentals amid soaring crude prices sparked by heightened Middle East conflict. Exxon reported 2025...
This Smart Beta Emerging Markets ETF Has Outperformed Since January
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) charges a 35‑basis‑point fee and has outperformed its category over both one‑ and three‑year periods. The fund’s assets under management rose above $1 billion earlier this year and now sit at roughly $1.3 billion....
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/22/2026
Last week’s most active leveraged and inverse ETFs were dominated by bets against gold‑related assets, with GDXD, DULL, ZSL and JDST delivering weekly gains between 30% and 36%. A strengthening U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields squeezed precious‑metal prices, while...
FIS Debuts Clearing Solution for Prediction Markets
FIS has launched the CD Prediction Clearing solution, delivering 24/7 real‑time post‑trade clearing for regulated prediction markets. The platform replaces fragmented batch processes with continuous, high‑volume transaction handling and instant risk updates, capable of processing millions of trades daily. It...
As International Equities Demand Grows, Quality ETF QINT Offers Opportunity
In 2026, demand for international equities has surged despite heightened geopolitical volatility, prompting investors to seek ex‑U.S. exposure. The American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT) offers a quality‑focused, rules‑based approach, charging a modest 34‑basis‑point fee. Over the past year...
Analyst Report: Moody's Corp
Moody's Corp (MCO) trades at $428.46 and is a component of the S&P 500. The company provides credit ratings for more than 33,000 entities and offers analytics services for risk management. The analyst report emphasizes Moody's large‑cap status and a steady...
EU Postpones Russian Oil-Ban, as Iran Energy Shock Aggravates Rifts
The European Commission announced it will postpone the planned EU-wide ban on Russian oil imports that was slated for 15 April, pushing the decision to after the Easter break without setting a new deadline. The delay is attributed to heightened energy...
Reason for Optimism: Why One Agent Expects a ‘Healthy’ Spring Despite Market Volatility
Despite record‑high contract cancellations and a 630,000‑seller surplus, Coldwell Banker agent Maria Kourepenos remains optimistic, forecasting a steady, healthy spring season. She cites persistent buyer interest, though consumers are more deliberate amid rate volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. Limited inventory in...
End of Tax Year Quiz: Do You Know Your Allowances and Deadlines?
With the 2025/26 UK tax year winding down, taxpayers have only weeks left to use a range of tax‑free allowances before they reset on 5 April 2026. MoneyWeek has published a comprehensive end‑of‑tax‑year checklist that consolidates key deadlines and highlights allowances that...
The Strait of Hormuz & Why It Matters
In a 3EDGE Week in Review video, Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiaro examine the geopolitical risks of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They outline the waterway’s strategic role in global oil transport and...
Iran War Has Altered the Global Natural Gas Market. Goldman Says These 3 Stocks Will Benefit
Goldman Sachs predicts the U.S.–Iran war will keep the global LNG market disrupted through 2027, tightening supply after Iran’s attacks knocked out 17% of Qatar’s export capacity. Higher margins—averaging 200% above historical levels for 2026‑2028—create a favorable backdrop for producers....
Here's How Developers Are Trying To Reduce The Cost Of Conversions
Developers in Washington, D.C. are buying under‑priced office buildings and converting them into residential apartments to sidestep the scarcity of new multifamily projects. By reusing existing infrastructure such as underground parking and designing larger, fewer units, they trim capital expenditures...
We're Buying More of This Cybersecurity Stock as the Market Keeps Getting It Wrong
Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust increased its stake in CrowdStrike, buying ten shares at roughly $395 each and raising its holding to 2.8% of the portfolio. The purchase comes as AI‑driven threats intensify, prompting enterprise software stocks to face renewed pressure....
France Proposes Linking Solar Subsidies to Storage as Prices Turn Negative
France’s energy regulator, the Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie (CRE), is proposing to tie subsidies for large‑scale photovoltaic projects to the inclusion of energy‑storage systems. The rule change targets installations above 100 kW and aims to curb revenue erosion caused by...
This Industry Group Is the Star of 2026, Besides Energy. Trivariate Says These Stocks Are a Buy
Industrial stocks have delivered their strongest start to the year in 25 years, with the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) up more than 5% YTD. The sector is the second‑best performer after energy, which has surged 37%,...
Invest in Your Future with St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship Programme
St. Kitts and Nevis, a twin‑island federation in the Eastern Caribbean, continues to promote its long‑standing Citizenship by Investment programme, first launched in 1984. The government offers three vetted pathways—Sustainable Island State Development Endowment, Public Benefit, and approved real‑estate projects—each subject...
Ares Buying 36 Industrial Properties From EQT For $650M
Ares Management is purchasing 36 industrial warehouses from EQT Real Estate for more than $650 million, marking its second major acquisition from the seller in four months. The transaction includes 7.3 million square feet of space, financed with a $500 million two‑year floating‑rate...
EVA Air Selling Miles With up to a 40% Bonus — But Is It Worth Buying?
EVA Air’s Infinity MileageLands promotion runs through March 26 2026, offering up to a 40 % bonus that lowers the cost to about 2.86 ¢ per mile (≈$6,000 for 150,000 miles). Purchased miles must constitute no more than 50 % of any redemption and expire...
No Change in Borrowing Plan for Now – DOF Chief
The Philippines will keep its 2026 borrowing plan unchanged, targeting roughly $48 billion with 77% sourced domestically and 23% from abroad. The peso recently slid to a record low of 60.30 per dollar, heightening foreign‑exchange concerns amid the Middle East crisis....
This Active Bond ETF Just Hit a Key Milestone as Market Vol Rises
The T. Rowe Price Ultra Short‑Term Bond ETF (TBUX) crossed the $1 billion assets‑under‑management mark on March 4, buoyed by more than $100 million of net inflows in the prior month. Now in its fifth year, the fund charges a modest 0.17% expense ratio...
How Exchange Rate Movements Impact Businesses Importing From China
UK importers buying from China face cost volatility because most Chinese suppliers invoice in US dollars, forcing businesses to manage both GBP/USD and USD/CNY pairs. A 5‑10% swing in the pound can instantly raise cost of goods sold, while freight...
Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging President Trump to keep the United States engaged in a military campaign against Iran, describing the conflict as a historic opportunity to reshape the Middle East. In recent calls, MBS argued that...