Solactive Silver Indices Selected by Four South Korean Securities Firms
Solactive announced that four South Korean securities firms—KB Securities, Korea Investment Securities, Meritz Securities, and Samsung Securities—will use its Silver Total Return Leveraged Index family as the benchmark for newly launched Silver Total Return ETNs. The ETNs, debuting on the Korea Exchange on March 6, 2026, will offer leveraged and inverse exposure to silver futures within a transparent total‑return framework. Solactive’s indices apply daily leverage, incorporate a short‑term interest‑rate component, and are rebalanced each day to maintain target exposure. The move reflects rising industrial demand for silver in solar, semiconductor and electric‑vehicle sectors.
Workshop Calls for Natural Capital to Anchor Vietnam S Economic Policy
The Finance for Nature workshop in Hanoi gathered policymakers, economists and finance leaders to push natural‑capital accounting into Vietnam’s macroeconomic framework. Organisers unveiled a report that applies the Integrated Economic‑Environmental Modelling (IEEM) and GTAP‑InVEST tools to embed ecosystem services in...
Home Advantage: Kenyan Banks Outperform Foreign-Owned Competitors
Kenyan‑owned banks posted strong H1 2025 earnings, with I&M up 36%, Equity 17% and NCBA 12.6%, while foreign‑owned Standard Chartered and Stanbic saw profits fall 21% and 9% respectively. Moody’s kept a stable outlook for Kenya’s big three banks despite...
Margin, OMS, Clearing, Prediction Markets in Focus at FIA Boca
The FIA Global Cleared Markets Conference in Boca Raton will showcase Trading Technologies' latest initiatives, highlighted by the rapid integration of OpenGamma to deliver advanced margin‑optimization analytics. By pinpointing lower‑margin counterparties and alternative clearing venues, OpenGamma helps clients free capital...
EUR/USD: Oil-Driven Terms of Trade Support Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister argues that higher oil prices and the United States' shift to a net oil exporter improve its terms of trade, bolstering the dollar against the euro. Because central banks focus on stabilising inflation, price adjustments occur...
Tokyo Stocks Rise, Nikkei up 4%, on News of U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Efforts
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index briefly spiked over 4% on Thursday, settling up 1.9% at 55,278 points, while the broader Topix also rose 1.9% to 3,702.67. The rally was sparked by reports that the United States and Iran were negotiating a...
Bac Ninh Consolidates Position at Top of Vietnam's FDI Landscape
Bac Ninh Province recorded over US$18.6 billion in registered foreign direct investment in 2025, placing it among Vietnam’s top two FDI destinations. Major infrastructure projects—including the accelerated Ring Road 4 corridor and a new National Highway 3 overpass—have dramatically improved connectivity to Hanoi,...
Lee Orders Swift Execution of 100 Tln-Won Financial Package Amid Middle East Crisis
South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung ordered an immediate rollout of a 100 trillion‑won (US $68.3 billion) financial package to stabilise capital markets amid the escalating Middle East conflict. The plan targets volatility in stocks and exchange rates while explicitly avoiding direct government share...
Coal India Shares Rise 4% as Citi Hikes Target Price, Puts Stock in 90-Day Catalyst Watch. Check Details
Citi placed Coal India Ltd on a 90‑day Upside Catalyst Watch and lifted its target price to ₹430, prompting the stock to climb over 4%. The brokerage cited stronger global coal prices and a potential shift from gas to coal...
7 Out of Last 8 Mainboard IPOs Delivered Negative Listing Gains. What Is Going Wrong with India’s IPO Market?
India’s IPO market has stalled, with seven of the last eight main‑board listings debuting below their issue prices. The Nifty’s 6% year‑to‑date decline and heightened volatility have curbed investor appetite for new issues. Overpriced offerings such as Omnitech Engineering and...
India Bonds Firm on RBI Buying Hopes, Stronger Rupee
Indian government bonds rallied on Thursday after a record ₹202 billion (≈$2.19 billion) of bonds were net‑bought by the RBI and institutional investors on Wednesday. The 10‑year benchmark yield steadied around 6.66%, reversing a brief rise, while the rupee strengthened to ₹91.61...
1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold Headed for US Markets? Report Reveals Massive Deal Brokered by Trump Officials
Venezuelan state miner Minerven has signed a deal with the Trump administration to supply between 650 and 1,000 kg of 98 % pure gold dore bars to commodities trader Trafigura for the U.S. market. The agreement follows President Donald Trump’s recent removal...
Government, Industry Launch Network to Help Australian Exporters Diversify
The Australian Government and industry groups launched the Trade Diversification Network (TDN) on 4 March as part of the $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. The network brings together 40 national peak bodies to provide coordinated market‑intelligence, trade services and sector‑specific support...
The Abiding Question of the Iranian Bomb
On February 28, President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping military strike against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitated the regime’s senior leadership. The campaign quickly expanded to hit the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s missile forces, navy and...
The Coming Showdown Over Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a national emergency aimed at Cuba, accusing the island of hosting spies and terrorists and threatening tariffs on any nation supplying oil. Following the declaration, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, intensifying regional...
Open Consultation on Fastmarkets’ Ferrous Methodology
Fastmarkets has launched an open consultation on its ferrous metals pricing methodology, running from March 5 to April 2. The review seeks to ensure the methodology reflects physical market conditions and complies with IOSCO principles for price reporting agencies. Participants are asked...
China to Inject 300 Billion Yuan Into State Banks, Deepen Reform of State Financial Firms
China announced a 300 billion yuan capital injection into state‑owned banks via a special treasury bond, coupled with deeper reforms of state financial firms. The move targets major lenders such as ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China to shore up capital...
Strong Demand, New Launches Drive Double-Digit Growth in Auto Wholesales in Feb: Report
India's auto industry recorded double‑digit wholesale growth in February 2026, driven by robust demand across all segments. Strong consumer sentiment after GST cuts and a wave of new model launches lifted volumes, especially in commercial‑vehicle and two‑wheeler categories. Tata Motors...
STI June to December 2025 Earnings up 18%
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. reported net income of P1.08 billion for the July‑December 2025 period, an 18% increase over the same half‑year in 2024. Gross revenues rose 8% to P2.83 billion. Total student enrollment slipped to 132,941, driven by lower public...
UOBKH’s ‘Alpha Picks’ Outperform STI in February; Keppel, Singtel Added for March
UOB Kay Hian’s Alpha Picks portfolio outperformed the Straits Times Index in February, delivering a 3.9% equal‑weighted gain versus the STI’s 1.8% rise. The brokerage rebalanced for March, adding defensive large‑caps Huating Global, Keppel and Singtel while trimming exposure to...
Bond Traders See Increasing Chance Of No Fed Cuts This Year
Bond options traders are increasingly betting the Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year. The probability of a no‑cut scenario rose to 25% by Wednesday, up from 17% before the Iran‑Israel conflict escalated. Higher oil prices from the Middle‑East...
Corporates Pivot to Banks as Primary Funding Source Amid Bond Market Volatility
Corporate bond issuance in India fell more than 20% year‑on‑year in February 2026, marking the weakest three‑year level. Meanwhile, banks reclaimed dominance, with their share of total commercial‑sector funding rising to about 63% in FY26, up from 51% a year...
ICTSI Profit Surges 23% in 2025 on Larger Cargo Volumes
International Container Terminal Services Inc. reported a 23% jump in net income to $1.05 billion for 2025, driven by an 11% rise in cargo volumes to 14.5 million TEUs. Gross revenues climbed 18% to $3.23 billion, while EBITDA increased 21% to $2.14 billion and...
Shares of Aspial Lifestyle up 6% on Proposed Transfer to SGX Mainboard
Aspial Lifestyle’s shares rose roughly 6% after the company announced a proposed transfer to the Singapore Exchange’s mainboard. The move is intended to broaden its access to equity and debt capital, appealing to institutional investors with mainboard mandates. Currently, only...
Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to Buy Today: Tube Investments of India (₹2,769.20)
Tube Investments of India has been on a steady rally since late January, breaking the ₹2,650 resistance on March 2 and trading around ₹2,769. Technical analysts project a short‑term dip to the breached level before the uptrend resumes, with a near‑term...
Ex-Housing Secretary Angela Rayner Urges Government to Go Further on Agent Regulation
Former housing secretary Angela Rayner urged the government to strengthen regulation of managing agents as part of its leasehold reform programme. She praised the draft bill’s ground‑rent cap and ban on new leasehold flats but warned that the lack of...
Lomond Expands Into Liverpool with Homesure Acquisition
Lomond Group has acquired Liverpool‑based lettings and estate agency Homesure, adding a three‑office operation with a 30‑person team to its portfolio. Homesure currently manages more than 1,700 residential properties across Liverpool and surrounding areas. The deal keeps the Homesure brand...
GoPro Inc (GPRO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GoPro reported Q4 2024 revenue of $201 million, matching guidance, while posting a GAAP loss of $0.24 per share and a non‑GAAP loss of $0.09 per share. Subscription revenue rose 9% year‑over‑year, driven by an 8% increase in ARPU and...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp (CCEC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Carrier Global reported Q4 2025 sales of $4.8 billion, a 9% organic decline offset by a modest foreign‑currency tailwind. Adjusted operating profit fell 33% to $455 million, reflecting weaker residential and light‑commercial volumes and an unfavorable mix. Management highlighted a surge in...
TriSalus Life Sciences Inc (TLSI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
TriSalus Life Sciences reported Q3 2025 revenue of $11.6 million, a 57% year‑over‑year increase, while adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $5.4 million despite one‑time study charges. Gross margin slipped to 84% as new product launches strained manufacturing efficiency, but cash burn improved,...
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At the annual SFVegas conference, industry leaders examined the latest CLO and ABS market dynamics. Panelists highlighted a rebound in fourth‑quarter CLO issuance, driven by a wave of resets and expanding private‑credit activity. Deutsche Bank warned that CLO equity will...
Traeger Inc (COOK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Traeger Inc. posted full‑year 2025 revenue of $560 million, topping the high end of its guidance, and adjusted EBITDA of $70 million, landing in the upper half of the forecast range. Q4 revenue fell 14% year‑over‑year to $145 million, with grill sales down...
Carparts.Com Inc (PRTS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CarParts.com reported FY 2024 revenue of $589 million, a 13% decline year‑over‑year, with gross profit of $197 million and a 33.4% gross margin, near the top of guidance. The fourth‑quarter results showed revenue down 15% to $133.5 million and a GAAP net loss...
Atea Pharmaceuticals Inc (AVIR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Atea Pharmaceuticals reported a $329.3 million cash position that funds its Phase III hepatitis C program through 2027 and supports a new hepatitis E pipeline. The CBEYOND and C FORWARD trials are on track, with enrollment completing next month and mid‑2026 respectively, and top‑line data...
Liquidia Corp (LQDA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
QuidelOrtho reported solid top‑line growth in Q4 2025, with its Labs segment up 7% quarter‑over‑quarter and 6% for the full year, driven by strong regional performance in LATAM and EMEA. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $0.46 in the quarter and $2.12...
Ciena Corp (CIEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ciena reported record fiscal 2025 revenue of $4.77 billion, up 20% year‑over‑year, and EPS of $2.64, a 45% increase. The company posted a $7.8 billion order backlog of roughly $5 billion and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $5.7‑$6.1 billion, reflecting strong demand...
Kingstone Companies Inc (KINS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kinsale Capital Group reported a 26% jump in diluted operating earnings per share to $5.81 in Q4 2025, while net written premiums rose 7.1% and the combined ratio improved to 71.7%. The insurer’s operating return on equity hit 26%, book value...
Aligos Therapeutics Inc (ALGS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Agilon Health reported FY 2025 revenue of $5.93 billion, with Q4 revenue of $1.57 billion, but both medical margin and adjusted EBITDA remained negative, driven by higher inpatient claims and market exits. The company cut operating expenses by $35 million and extended its...
Entravision Communications Corp (EVC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Evercore reported record 2025 results, posting $3.9 billion in adjusted net revenue, a 29% increase year‑over‑year, and a record $1.3 billion in Q4 alone. Adjusted operating income rose 50% to $839 million, while adjusted EPS jumped 55% to $14.56. Non‑M&A businesses contributed roughly...
Contineum Therapeutics Inc (CTNM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Compugen Ltd. reported a dramatic financial turnaround in its Q4 2025 earnings, posting a $56.8 million quarterly profit and $35.3 million annual profit after a year of losses. A $65 million upfront royalty monetization from AstraZeneca boosted cash to $145.6 million, extending the cash runway...
Cooper Companies Inc (COO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cooper Companies reported record Q2 2021 results, delivering $720 million in revenue, a 37% year‑over‑year increase, driven by strong performances in both CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision posted a 25% revenue rise to $523 million, while CooperSurgical surged 58% to $197 million, supported by...
One Liberty Properties Inc (OLP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
OpenLane Inc. reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $494 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, a 5% increase. Dealer‑to‑dealer volumes surged over 20% in Q4, while the finance segment delivered 6% EBITDA growth despite flat net yields. The company...
AerSale Corp (ASLE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AerCap Holdings reported a record 2025 with $8.5 billion revenue, $3.8 billion GAAP net income and $2.7 billion adjusted net income, boosted by $1.5 billion in Ukraine‑related insurance recoveries. Operating cash flow reached $5.4 billion and the company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders through buybacks and...
Toro Co (TTC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Toro reported first‑quarter fiscal 2025 net sales of $995 million, a modest decline from the prior year after divesting Pope Products. The professional segment grew 1.6% to $769 million, driven by strong demand for golf, grounds equipment and new contractor‑grade zero‑turn mowers,...
Myers Industries Inc (MYE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Paysafe Limited reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $1.7 billion, delivering 6% organic growth despite a divestiture that trimmed EBITDA. Digital Wallet revenue reached $815 million with a 42%‑plus margin and the consumer base grew to 7.8 million users. Enterprise deal volume surged 38%...
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AutoZone reported Q2 2026 total sales of $4.3 billion, up 8.1% year‑over‑year, while EPS fell 2.3% to $27.63 after a $59 million non‑cash LIFO charge. Excluding the LIFO impact, EPS would have risen 7.1% and gross margin would have improved. Domestic same‑store...
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc (SWBI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) posted record Q3 2026 revenue of $233 million, up 20% year‑over‑year, largely fueled by a $650 million Mars Parts acquisition and two smaller deals totaling $26.5 million. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA reached a new quarterly high of $45 million, though...
Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Regenxbio reported that enrollment for its Duchenne gene therapy RGX-202 was completed ahead of guidance, with top‑line data slated for early Q2 2026 and a BLA submission planned for mid‑2026. The company confirmed manufacturing capacity of 2,500 annual doses and highlighted...
Distribution Solutions Group Inc (DSGR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Distribution Solutions Group reported Q2 2025 revenue of $502 million, a 14.3% year‑over‑year increase driven by acquisitions and 3.3% organic daily‑sales growth. Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 9.7% of sales, up from 9% in the prior quarter, with every vertical posting...
OFS Credit Company Inc (OCCI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
OFS Credit Company reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $381 million, a modest 1% increase, while new‑boat sales fell 6% and pre‑owned sales surged 24%. Gross profit rose to $89 million, lifting the margin 110 basis points to 23.5%. The company posted a...