Iran War Threatens Catastrophic Consequences for the Oil Market, Aramco CEO Says
Saudi Aramco announced full‑year 2025 adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, surpassing analyst expectations despite lower oil prices. The company returned $85.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and a $3 billion share‑buyback, while reporting $136.2 billion in operating cash flow. Crude prices, which fell to $69.2 per barrel in 2025, spiked toward $120 amid the escalating Iran war, raising concerns about supply disruptions. CEO Amin Nasser highlighted disciplined capital allocation and low‑cost, reliable operations as drivers of the strong performance.
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Opinion: Asia’s Growing Influence in Healthcare Private Equity
Raj Shah, head of healthcare at Nordic Capital, argues that Asia is becoming a pivotal arena for healthcare private equity. Demographic pressures, especially aging populations and rising middle‑class incomes, are creating a surge in demand for medical services. Investors, both...
Lego Keeps Beating the Toy Industry. Its Secret Weapon Is Not What You'd Expect
Lego posted a 12% revenue increase to 83.5 billion Danish kroner for fiscal 2025, lifting operating profit 18% and outpacing the broader toy market’s 7% growth. The Danish maker expanded its portfolio to over 860 sets, adding themes such as botanicals,...
Bharat Electronics to HAL: Motilal Oswal Recommends 4 Defence Stocks to Buy for 38% Upside Amid Middle East Conflict
Motilal Oswal recommends four Indian defence stocks—Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics, Hindustan Aeronautics and Astra Microwave—citing a 38% upside for HAL amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The brokerage expects the geopolitical tension to boost global defence spending, lifting India’s defence...
Shriram Finance Share Price Surges 7%; Is It the Right Time to Buy the NBFC Stock?
Shriram Finance shares surged 7% on March 10, rallying from a two‑day decline as market sentiment improved following easing of US‑Iran tensions. The jump to an intraday high of ₹1,056.80 reflects value buying in the wake of a broader sell‑off in...
Gold Rate Today: Check the Live Price of 22K, 24K and 18K Gold Prices on 10 March 2026
Gold prices jumped on March 10 2026 as MCX April futures opened higher by 0.9% to ₹1,61,743 per 10 grams. Spot gold eased 0.1% to $5,131 per ounce while U.S. futures rose 0.7% to $5,141. Major Indian cities reported 24‑karat gold around ₹1.62 lakh per 10 grams,...
Asian Shares Surge, Echoing Rally on Wall Street as Oil Prices Sink Back to About $90
Asian equities rebounded sharply on Tuesday as oil prices retreated from a peak near $120 to around $90 a barrel, easing geopolitical risk concerns. President Donald Trump’s remarks that the Iran‑related conflict was “very complete” further calmed markets. Japan’s revised...
RCF, FACT and Other Fertiliser Stocks Rocket up to 17%. What’s Triggering the Surge?
The Indian government issued the Natural Gas Regulation Order, 2026, limiting natural‑gas allocation to fertilizer plants at 70% of their average six‑month consumption and reserving 100% for top‑priority sectors. The move follows West Asia LNG disruptions that forced a re‑allocation...
Iran Strikes Push Oil Higher and Raise Inflation Risks - Weekly Roundup: 10 March
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, reviving inflation concerns and prompting analysts to warn of a dual recession‑inflation risk. Meanwhile, Swift is launching a new cross‑border retail payments framework to improve speed...
Skip a Meal, Buy Silver, Advises Robert Kiyosaki; Predicts Biggest Market Crash Is Arriving Now
Robert Kiyosaki is urging anyone to start investing in silver with as little as $10, framing the purchase as a practical lesson in money management. He couples this advice with a stark warning that a massive stock‑market crash is imminent,...
European Markets Head for Positive Open as Oil Prices Slide
European stock futures surged 1‑2% on Tuesday as oil prices retreated after President Trump suggested possible action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Brent crude slipped 6.8% to $92.25 per barrel, easing pressure on energy‑sensitive equities. The rally could...
Chart Alert: Hang Seng Index Recovered at 24,765, Bulls Need to Break Abo...
The Hang Seng Index rebounded to 24,765, reclaiming its 200‑day moving average after a 1.6% intraday gain. Over the past ten days, it fell only 3.3% while China’s CSI 300 slipped 1.1%, outpacing regional peers hit by oil‑driven stagflation fears. Policy...
As Bombs Fall, Gold Prices Rise — and Poland Is Taking Notice
Geopolitical strikes on Iran have pushed spot gold to a record $5,420 per ounce, sparking a surge in demand for physical bullion. In Poland, the Mazovia Mint reports private investor purchases rising 30‑50% year‑on‑year, with 21% of Poles entering the...
How to Invest: What Are the Risks of Leaving Your Money on Deposit?
Irish household wealth has hit a record €724,000 per family, yet 38 percent of assets sit in low‑yield deposits. The Central Bank reports Ireland has one of the lowest investment participation rates in Europe, with only about 2.3 percent in equities and...
Mideast Naphtha Supply Tightens as Disruptions Mount
Mideast Gulf naphtha supplies are tightening after Kuwait's KPC and Bahrain's Bapco Energies announced force majeure, removing roughly 560,000 t/month and 167,000 t/month respectively. Additional shipment delays from ADNOC and cargo cancellations by QatarEnergy, alongside drone attacks on Ras Laffan and Duqm,...
Asian Buyers Struggle to Find March LNG as Supply Remains Tight
Asian LNG buyers are facing a shortage of March cargoes after a war‑related outage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan plant, the world’s largest LNG exporter, tightened global supply. Thailand, Bangladesh, India and Vietnam have turned to the spot market to secure near‑term...
Have Your Finances Stalled? Use These Three Ways to Break Through
Financial growth often stalls when individuals rely on endless hustle, fear perceived costs of advancement, or chase short‑term gains. Paridhi Jain outlines three mental traps—overworking, cost anxiety, and short‑term focus—and offers practical steps to replace effort with systematic savings, challenge...
Rupee Rebounds From All-Time Low, up 7 Paise to 92.14 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
The Indian rupee rebounded from its all‑time low, trading at 92.14 per U.S. dollar after a 7‑paise gain in early trade. The rally was sparked by a sharp drop in global oil prices following President Donald Trump’s comments that the...
India Says No to IEA’s Call to Release Strategic Oil Reserves
India has declined the International Energy Agency’s invitation to tap its strategic oil reserves as a measure to curb soaring crude prices. The country holds about 5.33 million tonnes of underground reserves, roughly 80% of capacity, and reserves them for supply‑disruption...
Cboe Introduces Innovative Prediction Markets Framework
Cboe Global Markets announced a patent‑pending prediction‑market framework that adds a middle‑ground payout tier to traditional binary contracts. The new structure offers three possible outcomes—a $0 payout, a partial payout within a defined "payout zone," or a full $100 payout....
Domestic Investors Control 36% of Free Float Nifty 50 Market Capitalisation, Says SEBI Chairman
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said domestic investors, including individuals and mutual funds, now own about 36% of the free‑float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 stocks. He highlighted the financial sector’s weight growing from roughly 21% at the index’s launch to...
Stocks to Buy in 2026 for Long Term: Nippon Life, Gravita India Among 5 Stocks that Could Give Double Digit...
Brokerages are highlighting five Indian equities—Nippon Life India Asset Management, Polycab India, Apollo Tyres, Gravita India and Corona Remedies—as long‑term buys for 2026, each offering double‑digit upside potential. Targets range from ₹600 for Apollo Tyres to ₹2,010 for Gravita India,...
Dollar Eases with Oil on Hopes of Swift End to Iran War
The U.S. dollar slipped after President Donald Trump declared the Iran conflict "very complete," prompting a sharp retreat in oil prices. Brent crude fell to $92.46 a barrel, down from Monday's $120 peak, easing pressure on risk‑sensitive currencies such as...
Aluminum Falls as Trump Signals Iran Conflict May End Soon
Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange slipped up to 3.5% after President Donald Trump hinted that the Iran war could conclude “very soon.” The conflict had been a key driver of supply constraints, pushing the metal to a four‑year...
Indicators Point to Hiccups in Steel Demand Momentum
U.S. steel production slipped in early March, falling 26,000 tons as weekly output dropped from 1.817 million to 1.791 million tons. The slowdown mirrors weak construction employment, which shed 11,000 jobs in February and posted a 6.9% unemployment rate, and a modest...
Stocks to Watch: Great Eastern, Suntec Reit, Intraco
Great Eastern announced the appointment of Andrew Khoo, an OCBC director, as its new chairman effective April 15, prompting a modest 0.76% share uptick. Suntec REIT’s manager, ESR Trust Management, received Monetary Authority of Singapore approval for a S$190 million acquisition...
Airlines Face Fuel Shock as Middle East Crisis Tests Hedging Strategies
A sudden escalation in the Middle East has driven crude oil prices up nearly 40% in a week, pushing barrel prices toward $150 and sending jet‑fuel costs soaring. Fuel, the airline industry's largest variable expense, is now testing the resilience...
Core Molding Technologies Inc (CMT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Corebridge Financial reported a record $42 billion in 2025 sales, a 15% rise in adjusted pretax operating income to $760 million, and operating EPS of $1.22. The company completed the industry’s largest variable annuity reinsurance transaction, reducing legacy liabilities to roughly 1%...
ABM Industries Inc (ABM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ABM Industries reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.1 billion, up 2.2% year‑over‑year, driven by strong organic growth in Technical Solutions (22% revenue increase) and Aviation (8% rise). Adjusted earnings per share improved to $0.87 and the company lifted the lower end...
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd (PANL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Pangaea Logistics Solutions (Palomar) posted a record $2 billion gross written premium for 2025, a 32% increase, and adjusted net income of $216.1 million, up 62% year‑over‑year. Adjusted return on equity rose to 25.9%, surpassing its 2x target. The company completed the...
LoanDepot Inc (LDI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
loanDepot closed 2024 by completing its Vision 2025 cost‑reset program and announced a leadership transition, with CEO Frank Martell stepping down after the June 4 annual meeting. The fourth‑quarter adjusted net loss widened to $47 million, but pull‑through weighted rate‑lock volume...
Custom Truck One Source Inc (CTOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.7 billion, a 3.5% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year adjusted EPS of $10.79. Adjusted operating margin slipped to 8.4% as higher manufacturing overhead and an unfavorable product mix offset pricing gains. The...
Inspired Entertainment Inc (INSE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Inspire Medical Systems reported fourth‑quarter revenue of $269 million, a 12% increase year‑over‑year, and full‑year 2025 revenue of $912 million, up 14% driven by existing and new center growth. The company set 2026 revenue guidance between $950 million and $1 billion, reflecting a 4%‑10%...
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc (CPSS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Cooper‑Standard reported full‑year 2025 sales of $2.74 billion, a modest 0.4% increase driven by favorable foreign‑exchange and pricing recoveries. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $209.7 million, reaching the high end of management guidance, while GAAP net loss narrowed dramatically to $4.2 million. The company...
Biontech SE (BNTX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
BioNTech’s Q4 2024 earnings call highlighted a strategic pivot toward oncology, emphasizing the advancement of its bispecific antibody BNT327 and the recent acquisition of Biotheus to secure Chinese manufacturing and development capabilities. The company reported positive Phase 2 data for...
Valhi Inc (VHI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
KVH Industries reported a 27% jump in Q4 service revenue to $28.3 million, driven by rapid subscriber growth and a massive expansion of its Starlink LEO data pool. The company added roughly 2,000 vessels, pushing the total contract fleet above 9,000,...
Priority Technology Holdings Inc (PRTH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Priority Technology Holdings reported broad‑based same‑store sales weakness in its merchant solutions segment, with restaurants, construction and wholesale trade hit hardest. A $2 million year‑over‑year revenue headwind stemmed from residual‑purchase runoff and lower end‑market revenue, improving from a $4.5 million drag earlier...
Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AerSale reported Q4 2025 revenue of $90.9 million, a 4% decline, while adjusted EBITDA rose 17.1% to $15.2 million. Excluding volatile flight‑equipment sales, revenue grew 9.8% in the quarter and 18.7% for the full year, driving a 38.2% increase in full‑year adjusted...
Oracle Corp (ORCL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Oracle reported Q3 FY2026 results highlighting a $523.3 billion RPO backlog, up 433% year‑over‑year, and total cloud revenue of $8 billion, representing 33% growth and half of overall revenue. Cloud infrastructure surged 66% to $4.1 billion, with GPU‑related revenue jumping 177%, while multi‑cloud...
Ideal Power Inc (IPWR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Quanta Services reported a record full‑year revenue of $28.5 billion, up 20% YoY, and a historic $44 billion backlog driven by grid upgrades and data‑center demand. The fourth quarter set new highs in revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, underscoring the...
ADC Therapeutics SA (ADCT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ADC Therapeutics reported Q4 2025 product revenue of $15.8 million, down from $18 million a year earlier, while GAAP net loss narrowed to $41 million ($0.30 per share). Non‑GAAP operating expenses fell 12.1% to $45 million, driven by lower R&D spend. A $60 million private...
Stagwell Inc (STGW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Stag Industrial reported a record 2025, posting core FFO of $2.55 per share, up 6.3% year‑over‑year, and same‑store cash NOI growth of 4.3%. Leasing activity accelerated with 31 new leases covering 3 million square feet and cash spreads of 16.3%, while...
NIO Inc (NIO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NiSource reported full‑year 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.90 and a funds‑from‑operations‑to‑debt ratio of 16.1%, both surpassing its guidance. The company reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $2.02‑$2.07, indicating roughly 8% year‑over‑year growth. Management highlighted a $6‑$7 billion Amazon Genco...
Nature's Sunshine Products Inc (NATR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kohl's reported a 3.9% decline in net sales for Q4 2025 and a 4% drop for the full year, driven by weaker store traffic and weather impacts. Despite the top‑line weakness, gross margin rose 25 basis points to 33.1% and...
IDT Corp (IDT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Uniti Group reported a 24% year‑over‑year increase in Kinetic consumer‑fiber revenue and added 28,000 net subscribers, pushing total fiber customers to 535,000. The company expanded fiber passings to 1.9 million homes, adding 80,000 in the quarter, and set a 2026 revenue...
Exagen Inc (XGN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Axogen reported Q4 2025 revenue of $59.9 million, a 21.3% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $225.2 million, up 20.2% year over year. The company secured FDA approval of its Avance Nerve Graft biologics license, granting 12 years of market exclusivity and making...
Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Biogen reported full‑year 2025 non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $15.28 and $9.9 billion in revenue, a modest 2% YoY increase. Growth‑product sales surged 19% to $3.3 billion, driven by VUMERITY, SKYCLARIS, ZERZUVE and CALSADI, while legacy MS revenues are projected to fall mid‑teens...
Optical Cable Corp (OCC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings reported a full‑year revenue of $122.8 million, a 25% increase, and posted a net income of $4.1 million, reversing a loss from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $45.3 million, and management forecast 2026 revenue of $135‑$145 million with...
KVH Industries Inc (KVHI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Intrepid Potash (KVHI) reported a blockbuster 2025, posting adjusted net income of $6.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $63 million—an 80% YoY increase and the strongest since 2016. Sales volumes surged 20% to over 590,000 tons, driven by a record 303,000 tons of Trio,...
Westrock Coffee Co (WEST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Westrock Coffee Co. reported record third‑quarter adjusted EBITDA of $26.2 million, an 84% year‑over‑year increase, as consolidated net sales jumped 61% driven by higher volumes and price pass‑through. The Conway, Arkansas facility is now operating at roughly 80% of its planned...