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A Bank of Canada quarterly survey of business leaders found that firms have reduced their inflation expectations following a ceasefire in the Middle East and easing trade concerns. Conducted in May with a follow-up in mid-June, the survey offers central bank policymakers insight into how trade uncertainty influences inflation, employment and activi…
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported a decline in its Global Supply Chain Pressure Index for June, dropping to 1.25 from a revised 1.81 in May. The reading is close to levels seen in late 2022 and remains far below the December 2021 peak of 4.44. The bank linked recent improvements to easing disruptions from the Middle East conflict as goo…
Meta's stock has been punished on concerns about AI infrastructure spending and a broad rotation out of the Magnificent Seven. The selloff ignores two critical facts: FoA ad acceleration driven by AI is delivering 33% revenue growth, and Meta can monetize excess data-center capacity via a cloud offering—turning a perceived expense into a new revenu…
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that its Global Supply Chain Pressure Index declined to 1.25 in June from an upwardly revised 1.81 in May. The reading approaches late-2022 levels and stands well below the December 2021 peak of 4.44. The easing follows disruptions to shipping and energy transit related to the Middle East war and the ne…
Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX), a non-opioid pain management pharmaceutical company, announced that its Dream Bowl I Meme Coin tokens began trading on the Biconomy Exchange on July 6, 2026. The move aims to provide liquidity and broader distribution to token holders, including certain shareholders of Scilex and Datavault AI Inc. Scilex retai…
Poland's main index, the WIG30, finished the session higher, driven by strength in media, banking and developers names. Modivo SA paced gains while Cyfrowy Polsat and several large-cap industrials weighed on the market. Commodities and FX showed modest moves alongside the equity session close in Warsaw.
Turkey's benchmark BIST 100 closed modestly higher after the Monday session, driven by advances in Transport, Wholesale & Retail Trade and Sports sectors. A small portion of stocks posted sharp gains, with Sekerbank reaching a record high, while a larger group of issues fell. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with gold and crude oil higher a…
Denmark's benchmark OMX Copenhagen 20 closed lower on Monday, falling 1.30% as losses in Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Technology weighed on the market. While Carlsberg, Danske Bank and Pandora finished higher, heavy declines in AP Moller - Maersk and Oersted contributed to a broader market downturn. Commodity and FX moves were mixed, with oil and gold…
Vicor Corp (NASDAQ:VICR) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrizio Vinciarelli executed a substantial transaction on July 1, 2026, disposing of 19,540 shares of common stock for approximately $7.13 million. The sales were facilitated through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on February 26, 2026. The execution of this sale follows a period…
President Donald Trump said on Monday that Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp, would cover roughly $5 million to $6 million to build a granite helicopter landing pad on the South Lawn of the White House to accommodate next-generation Marine One helicopters completed in 2024, according to the U.S. Navy. The president also requested a carved Wh…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller told a Bank of Italy conference that forward guidance can accelerate monetary-policy effects when applied appropriately, but becomes problematic if it is too rigid or used in environments with many possible economic outcomes. He cited the fall 2021 episode - when markets reacted to guidance but policy tig…
The Bank of Israel trimmed its benchmark interest rate to 3.5% from 3.75% at a policy meeting on Monday, its second consecutive reduction. Officials pointed to continued subdued inflation and lower energy prices following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire as central reasons for the move. Staff projections show inflation expected to decline to 1.8% by the end o…
Joseph Stilwell and his affiliated investment entities have significantly increased their holdings in Peoples Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:PFBX). Recent filings indicate a series of purchases totaling $56,461 executed in early July 2026. This activity occurs as the stock trades near its 52-week peak, with valuation metrics suggesting the shares may be p…
Estonian officials say the United States is reassessing its military footprint in Europe, leaving the long-term status of U.S. forces in Estonia unclear beyond the next scheduled rotation. The next rotation is due this summer and will remain until the end of 2026. Estonia and the U.S. are in ongoing consultations and will provide further informatio…
Citadel Securities asked a federal court to join a lawsuit filed by Susquehanna International Group that alleges a coordinated insider trading scheme tied to Chinese regulatory actions. Susquehanna says the scheme produced more than $100 million in profits from options trades placed before a May 22 Chinese government announcement; Citadel says it l…
The Government of India has announced an offer for sale (OFS) to offload up to 5.04% of Cochin Shipyard, comprising a base sale of 2.52% and an additional 2.52% contingent on oversubscription. The government's holding stood at 67.92% as of March 31. The floor price for the OFS is fixed at 1,400 rupees ($14.68) per share, a discount of more than 7% …
Microsoft said it will eliminate about 2.1% of its workforce - roughly 4,800 roles - as part of a realignment affecting parts of its commercial and Xbox operations. The announcement adds to a growing list of global employers citing AI adoption and automation as drivers of workforce reductions, with banks, software companies, insurers, manufacturers…
Morocco's benchmark Moroccan All Shares index closed lower by 0.40% on Monday, driven by weakness in the Utilities, Banking and Mining sectors. Advancers included Societe des Boissons du Maroc, Auto Nejma and CTM, while Balima, Agma Lahlou-Tazi and Maroc Leasing registered the largest declines. Market breadth favored decliners, and commodity and FX…
Centene (CNC) has taken its lumps from membership declines and margin pressure, but the market has likely over-discounted a company that still generates strong free cash flow, trades at a deep multiple to sales, and sits near short-term technical support. This trade idea lays out a clear entry at the current price, a stop to limit downside, and tar…
Junichi Hanzawa, chief executive of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, warned that a prolonged period of inflation caused by a depreciating yen risks undermining consumer sentiment and Japan's broader economic recovery. He said price increases that outstrip wage growth would hit consumption and pose a threat to sustainable expansion, remarks made as t…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said forward guidance can accelerate monetary policy effects when applied correctly but becomes counterproductive if treated inflexibly. Speaking in prepared remarks to a Bank of Italy conference in Rome on monetary policy transmission, Waller cited the Fed's fall 2021 guidance episode as an instance wher…
The administration said it has deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 newly opened 'Trump Accounts' for newborn Americans, a program intended to introduce long-term investing and asset building from infancy. The announcement was marked by a bell-ringing ceremony in the Oval Office attended by senior executives from the major U.S. stock e…
Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT) is a diversified renewables platform with growing project scale in the U.S., Europe and MENA. The stock is best accumulated on pullbacks; our tactical entry at $84 with a $110 target and $72 stop fits a long-term 180 trading day view that captures project IV and operational ramp from large financed assets.
Israel's equity benchmark, the TA 35, closed higher on Monday with a 1.05% gain, supported by advances in the Real Estate, Financials and Insurance sectors. Market breadth favored advancers over decliners, while oil, gold and major FX pairs recorded modest moves during the session. Several large-cap listings produced mixed results, with renewable e…
The Bank of Israel reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%, marking a second consecutive cut. Policymakers pointed to stable inflation and a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal that has eased energy prices, while cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty and other opposing forces could still influence future inflation and monetary policy.
