Dollar Slips as CPI Fails to Rattle Fed’s Transitory View, Islamabad Talks Awaited
The U.S. dollar eased after March CPI came in below expectations, with headline inflation spiking on energy but core inflation remaining subdued. The softer core reading reinforced the Federal Reserve’s view that the inflation shock is transitory, keeping near‑term rate‑cut odds modest. Meanwhile, geopolitical friction in the Strait of Hormuz and looming oil‑price risks are keeping markets cautious. European bond yields rose on jet‑fuel shortage concerns, lifting EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY, while Canada’s labor data and Asian price pressures add further nuance to the global outlook.
ETS Price Rise a Risk if Iran War Prompts Gas-to-Coal Switch, Says ING
ING warns that if the Iran conflict pushes EU nations to replace natural‑gas with coal, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowance price could surge, raising costs for energy‑intensive firms. The bank notes that the ETS cap is tightening and...
Rising Borrowing Costs Strain Canadian Homeowners, Survey Finds
A TD survey shows Canadian homeowners are bracing for higher mortgage costs, with 56% planning to cut household spending and 64% opting for fixed‑rate renewals. Financial anxiety is widespread—67% feel uneasy about upcoming renewals—yet only 9% will start renewal talks...
Ask the Tax Editor, April 10: Questions on Selling a Home
Kiplinger’s tax editor Joy Taylor fielded five common homeowner questions, covering the primary‑residence exclusion, how to calculate a home’s tax basis, and special scenarios such as duplex rentals, inherited properties, and a spouse’s death. She clarified that up to $250,000...
Armenia Mulls Setting up National Biodiversity Credit Scheme
Armenia, the host of COP17, is evaluating a national biodiversity credit scheme designed to channel private capital into conservation. The proposed framework would create tradable credits tied to measurable biodiversity outcomes, offering investors a new nature‑based asset class. By formalising...
US Oil Exports to Hit 5M Barrels a Day Amid Global Crunch
U.S. Gulf Coast crude exports are set to reach a record 5 million barrels per day in May, up sharply from roughly 3.97 million in March. Asian refiners are snapping up the cargoes to replace Middle Eastern supply disruptions, prompting a surge...
Robin Energy Ltd. Reports Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 and for the Year Ended December 31,...
Robin Energy Ltd. posted a strong top‑line rebound in 2025, with total vessel revenues climbing to $9.9 million for the year and $4.3 million in the fourth quarter – a 231% increase versus the same period in 2024. The company still recorded...
Broker’s Call: Physicswallah (Buy)
Physicswallah (PWL) is being launched with a Buy rating by Elara Securities, targeting a share price of ₹140 (≈ $1.68) versus the current ₹101.76 (≈ $1.23). The company’s omnichannel strategy leverages free digital content to build trust, then monetises through paid JEE/NEET...
351 Exchanges Are Gaining Momentum, and Most Firms Are Underestimating the Risk
Section 351 exchanges, which let high‑net‑worth investors swap concentrated stock for diversified ETFs without triggering taxes, are moving from niche to mainstream. The article cites roughly $900 million in conversions across two funds earlier this year, underscoring rapid adoption. However, many advisory...
Linkers Industries Announces Full Exercise of Cashless Warrants
Linkers Industries Limited (NASDAQ:LNKS) announced that all Series B cashless warrants issued in its March 2026 public offering have been fully exercised. The warrants, which carried a zero‑exercise price, allowed investors to acquire Class A ordinary shares without additional cash...
Weekend Essay: Saving for a Future We Might Never See
The essay argues that the chronic shortfall in UK retirement savings stems more from a cultural mindset than from purely financial mechanics. It highlights how pervasive “live‑now” attitudes, amplified by social media, clash with the long‑term discipline required for pension...
Focus List Stocks: Long – Update 4/10/26
The Focus List Stocks: Long Model Portfolio outperformed the S&P 500 by 20% in the first quarter of 2026, adding to its track record of 35% excess return in 2021 and 11% in 2022. The portfolio aggregates New Constructs’ long‑idea...
REIT M&A Activity Drives Strong Week for Dividend Dogs ETF
The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) posted a 4.3% weekly gain, the strongest among all ALPS funds, as REIT consolidation boosted several top holdings. Tower operators SBA Communications and Crown Castle surged after takeover interest and a restructuring plan...
A US Strategy for Energy Competition with China in Emerging Markets
Emerging economies will drive the bulk of global energy demand growth over the next 20 years, turning them into a strategic battleground for influence. China has leveraged the Belt and Road Initiative to provide over $230 billion in concessional loans and...
2 Supermarket Stocks Well-Positioned to Capitalize on Industry Trends
Zacks highlights rapid digital transformation, diversified growth platforms and margin pressure reshaping the U.S. supermarket sector. Walmart and Kroger emerge as the best‑positioned players, leveraging omnichannel fulfillment, automation and higher‑margin advertising and private‑label strategies. The Retail‑Supermarkets industry outperformed the S&P 500...
Wells Fargo Downgrades Sherwin-Williams because of Rising Raw Materials Costs Due to Iran Conflict
Wells Fargo downgraded Sherwin‑Williams to equal‑weight and cut its price target to $365 from $410, citing an 8.7% upside from the latest close. The bank attributes the downgrade to rising raw‑material costs driven by the Iran conflict, which is inflating...
Global Chaos Has Become a Permanent Guest in Your Portfolio. This Strategist Says Big Tech and Emerging Markets Are Now...
Nuveen strategist Laura Cooper warns that markets are under‑pricing the escalating Iran war and its broader geopolitical fallout. She advises investors to tilt toward U.S. large‑cap technology and AI, overweight emerging markets such as South Korea and Brazil, and add...
The One Big Beautiful Bill’s Hidden Complexity: How Corporate Tax Teams Can Stay Ahead
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restores 100% bonus depreciation, makes domestic R&D expensing immediate, and makes tax‑credit transferability permanent, unlocking sizable cash‑flow gains for firms that act quickly. Companies buying $100 million in credits can save $5‑9 million, but the...
Base Oil Prices Remain Elevated Since Ceasefire
Base oil markets remain under pressure despite the US‑Iran ceasefire announced on April 7. Group III spot prices have more than doubled in the United States and risen 70 % in Europe, reflecting the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which blocks...
Cumulus Reports $200M Loss for 2025 as Chapter 11 Continues
Cumulus Media reported a $200.7 million net loss for 2025, an improvement over the $283.3 million loss in 2024. Total revenue fell 10.3 % to $741.7 million, with the fourth quarter down 14 % year‑over‑year. The results were released five weeks after the company filed...
TSMC Posts 35% Jump in Q1 Revenue
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported first‑quarter revenue of $35.6 billion, a 35% year‑over‑year rise and roughly $36 billion when converted from 1.13 trillion New Taiwan dollars. March alone saw a 45.2% YoY jump to about $13.3 billion in NTD terms. The surge was driven...
ICYMI Fintech Funding Round-Up: Trent AI, Kulipa, Octostar and More
FinTech Futures’ weekly ICYMI roundup highlights six recent funding events across AI security, crypto payments, and digital identity. UK‑based Trent AI emerged from stealth with a $13 million seed to develop autonomous security agents, while European AI‑security firm Octostar closed a...
Elorian Raises $55M to Scale Visual Reasoning AI
Elorian announced a $55 million seed round that lifts its valuation to $300 million, with participation from Striker Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Altimeter and strategic backing from NVIDIA and AI luminary Jeff Dean. The capital will fund expansion of research teams, engineering hires,...
You Have Until April 15 to Get This $8,000 Roth IRA Freebie — No Matter What Your Income
The article reminds taxpayers that the deadline to fund a Roth IRA for the 2025 tax year is April 15, 2026, and that the backdoor Roth strategy lets anyone contribute up to $8,000 regardless of income. The backdoor involves a nondeductible...
IQMM: The $22 Billion Money Market ETF You Did Not Know About
ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (ticker IQMM) has amassed roughly $22 billion in assets since its February 2026 debut, making it one of the largest pure‑T‑Bill funds. The ETF trades at a $100 share price, offers a 3.52% SEC yield, and distributes earnings...
Auditors Flag Uncertainty on Katrina Group’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
Singapore‑listed hospitality group Katrina Group disclosed that its independent auditors, EY, raised a going‑concern uncertainty after its December 2025 financials showed net liabilities exceeding assets by about S$6.7 million (≈$5 million). The company posted a net loss of S$2.8 million (≈$2.1 million) and revenue fell 16%...
GPIQ: Goldman Sachs Built The Income ETF I Wish Existed 5 Years Ago
Goldman Sachs launched the Nasdaq‑100 Premium Income ETF (GPIQ), employing a dynamic covered‑call overwrite strategy that has generated a 10.42% distribution yield since inception. The fund actively adjusts call coverage to capture higher option premiums during market volatility while preserving...
What Can Governments Do when Petrol Prices Rocket?
Petrol and diesel prices in the UK have surged as Middle East supply disruptions push global oil costs higher. Consumers face record pump prices, prompting accusations of profiteering and calls for government action. The article evaluates three policy options—price caps,...
Top 4 Mid-Cap Value Funds to Consider in a Volatile Market
U.S. equity markets remain volatile amid Middle‑East tensions, yet the domestic economy shows resilience with solid job growth and steady consumer spending. In this environment, mid‑cap value mutual funds are highlighted as a sweet spot between large‑cap stability and small‑cap...
WD-40 Company Justifies Sell-Side Support With Q2 Results
WD‑40 Company posted Q2 2026 results that exceeded expectations, delivering 10.7% top‑line growth and confirming its cash‑generating profile. The firm maintained a 1.9% dividend yield with a 62% payout and accelerated share buybacks, leaving only $14 million of authorization. Institutional investors...
Fastmarkets to Launch Two Graphite Flake Exw China Prices
Fastmarkets announced the launch of two new ex‑works China graphite‑flake price benchmarks after a one‑month consultation that closed on April 6. The indices cover 94% carbon flake at –100 mesh and +80 mesh, with a minimum reporting size of 20 tonnes. Prices...
Resilient SET Index Pushes Above 1,500 Points
Thailand’s SET Index rebounded past the 1,500‑point level, closing at 1,506.84 on Friday – a 3.6% weekly gain and a 15% year‑to‑date rise that outpaces most regional peers. Daily turnover averaged 52.18 billion baht (≈ $1.46 billion), with foreign investors accounting for 53.8%...
The New ‘4% Rule’: Finding the Right Withdrawal Strategy
The classic 4% retirement withdrawal rule, which calls for taking 4% of savings in the first year and adjusting for inflation thereafter, is losing relevance as lifespans lengthen and living costs rise. Experts now recommend a flexible “guardrails” method that...
San Diego Community Power Prepay First to Involve REIT
Realty Income became the first REIT to fund a prepaid‑energy municipal bond, backing San Diego Community Power's $687.2 million revenue‑bond issuance. The deal, priced on March 10 through the California Community Choice Financing Authority, was heavily oversubscribed despite market volatility from the...
New York Stock Exchange Celebrates 50 Years of NYSE Arca Options Trading
The New York Stock Exchange’s Arca Options division marked 50 years of trading with a Closing Bell ceremony featuring San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Founded in 1976 as the Pacific Stock Exchange’s options arm, NYSE Arca Options has grown from half‑a‑million contracts in...
Rates Retreat From Seven-Month High, Offering Spring Buyers a Modest Reprieve
Mortgage rates slipped to 6.37% for the week ending April 9, easing from a seven‑month high of 6.46% the week before. New home listings dropped 10% year‑over‑year, the steepest weekly decline since the January winter storm, while active inventory remains 3.9%...
CANC: I Give A Hold Rating To This ETF That Invests In Cancer-Fighting Stocks
The Tema Oncology ETF (CANC) receives a Hold rating after analysis revealed inconsistent recent returns despite a strong Quant Ranking within the healthcare subclass. The fund offers exposure to 55 cancer‑focused companies spanning biotech, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices, with...
Australian Growers Urge Retailers to Accept Price Increases
The National Freshfood (NFF) Horticulture Council has sent an open letter to Australia’s major supermarket chains urging them to accept cost‑reflective price increases from fresh‑produce growers. Rising fuel, levy and freight surcharges – in some cases up to 65% of...
Six Flags Magic Mountain Takes a $533 Million Hit
Six Flags disclosed a $1.5 billion non‑cash write‑down after an accounting test revealed that Magic Mountain’s goodwill was overstated by $533.7 million. The impairment also hit other parks, trimming the trade‑name value by $169.3 million, roughly a 20% decline. The adjustments stem from...
ULTY: Broken Then, Better Now, Misread Always
The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) has remedied the structural weaknesses that hampered its performance throughout 2025. Since December, the fund introduced long‑put hedges and rebalanced toward a mix of growth, high‑beta, and cyclical holdings, bolstering downside protection...
Why PriceSmart’s Discount May Not Last Much Longer
PriceSmart (NASDAQ: PSMT) is trading at roughly 29× earnings, well below peers Costco and Walmart’s Sam’s Club, suggesting ample upside. The retailer posted Q2 revenue of $1.5 billion, up 9.7% YoY, and GAAP EPS of $1.62, beating consensus. Comparable‑store sales rose...
VXUS: Buying International Equity Still Has Upside - Strong Buy
Vanguard's Total International Stock Index Fund ETF (VXUS) has been upgraded to a strong‑buy as it offers a deep valuation discount to the S&P 500 and exposure to over 8,000 global stocks. The fund’s un‑hedged structure lets U.S. investors capture gains...
EWY: Rally Not Over Yet
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWU) is positioned to capture gains from the country’s high‑tech exporters, especially those riding the AI‑driven memory‑chip supercycle. Analysts cite three structural catalysts: surging memory‑chip demand, sweeping corporate‑governance reforms, and a possible MSCI upgrade...
More than Half of Parents Now Support Homebuying Costs
Rising housing costs are prompting more parents to financially back their children's home purchases. A Veterans United survey shows 59% of parents have already helped or plan to help, with the share rising to 68% among military families versus 49%...
Douglas Lane & Associates LLC Sells 5,449 Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated $UNH
Douglas Lane & Associates LLC trimmed its UnitedHealth Group (UNH) holding by 7.4% in Q4, selling 5,449 shares and leaving a stake of 68,625 shares worth roughly $22.65 million. The move follows a wave of institutional activity, with Carnegie Investment Counsel...
Qatar Vows to Remain Reliable Energy Supplier to India Amid West Asia Tensions
Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al‑Kaabi pledged to remain a reliable supplier of LNG and LPG to India during a two‑day visit by Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Qatar accounts for 45% of India’s LNG imports and 20% of its LPG, making it...
Weekly Newsletter 10 April 2026
Gold’s price rally has dominated mining headlines over the past year, prompting heightened exploration and production activity across the sector. Mining Magazine’s weekly newsletter underscores this trend while promoting its suite of premium research, including the 2026 Future Fleets Insights,...
SQQQ Is Not A Portfolio Solution To Uncertainty In Iran
Nasdaq‑100 forward valuations have slipped back to roughly the 10‑ and 30‑year averages, erasing the overvaluation case that once justified aggressive short bets. Market pricing already incorporates much of the geopolitical risk tied to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz,...
'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Says You're Not Rich Unless You Have $5 Million in Liquid Assets
Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank" investor, says true wealth requires at least $5 million in liquid assets, not just high‑value possessions. He argues that cash or Treasury bills provide a safety net that can generate roughly 5% annual return, enough to...
Japan Downgrades Description of China in Annual Diplomatic Report
Japan’s 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook downgraded its description of China from “one of the most important bilateral relations” to “an important neighboring country,” reflecting heightened tensions after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a...