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MediaAlpha (MAX) has taken a reputational hit from an FTC settlement and follow-on investigations, but the core business - programmatic lead generation for insurance carriers - earns solid cash flow and trades at undemanding revenue multiples. We outline a mid-term long trade that buys a recovery in insurance ad spend while keeping a disciplined st…
SK Hynix is evaluating a base underwriting fee of about 0.5% of proceeds for its planned U.S. American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing, while retaining the option to offer discretionary incentives. The company has indicated it could issue up to 2.5% of its outstanding shares for the listing, with a final offering size still undecided. Book buildin…
SK Hynix is considering paying banks roughly 0.5% of proceeds to underwrite a proposed U.S. share sale that could involve up to 2.5% of its outstanding shares. Based on a market value near $1.1 trillion, the offering could raise about $26.5 billion, generating more than $130 million in fees for the banks involved. The deal is being led by Bank of A…
At Mount Rushmore on July 3, President Donald Trump urged Americans to defend the freedoms of the nation's founders and warned of a revived 'communist' threat he said is being embraced by some progressive Democrats and newcomers to the United States. He tied the threat to immigration and stressed the importance of Republican success in the upcoming…
China has put forward draft changes to its E-Commerce Law that would extend regulatory reach beyond online marketplaces and merchants to encompass platform governance and businesses operating across multiple sectors. Released for public consultation by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce, the proposal would a…
Fox Factory (FOXF) trades at $16.51 with a $692M market cap, attractive price-to-sales of 0.47 and EV/sales of 0.9. Operational strain and a negative EPS have crushed the equity, but free cash flow and a strong current ratio give the company runway. This trade idea outlines an actionable long with entry at $16.50, stop at $13.25 and a realistic tar…
UBS argues that recent selling in Deutsche Telekom shares overstates the risk from merger talk with T-Mobile US and new U.S. wireless competition. The broker kept a Buy rating and a €36.60 target, pointing to attractive valuation, strong earnings growth, dividend yield and buybacks, while noting regulatory and investor hurdles around any full takeo…
European NATO allies have substantially replaced military assets the United States removed from its contingency plans for a potential European conflict, according to Sir John Stringer, the alliance's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Speaking ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Stringer characterized the transition as a demonstration…
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Keir Starmer. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Burnham’s transition to the premiership is expected to occur without a formal leadership contest, potentially as early as July 20. This development mar…
Iran has initiated multi-day funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died during a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation earlier this year. The ceremonies, which are expected to draw millions of attendees, are taking place against a backdrop of continued regional instability. Despite a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel…
As AI-enabled shopping assistants start influencing purchase decisions, delivery speed is becoming a decisive factor for retailers. Morgan Stanley's analysis finds Amazon Now delivers the fastest average times at about 25 minutes, but Walmart offers the most comprehensive fulfillment network, averaging roughly 48 minutes across a wide assortment. G…
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered a firm statement of central bank independence and inflation targeting during a panel at the European Central Bank’s annual policy forum in Sintra, Portugal. Addressing questions regarding political influence and monetary policy direction, Warsh emphasized that the Fed will maintain its 2% inflation obj…
Russian military authorities announced on Friday that their forces have secured full control over Kostiantynivka, a critical defensive node in eastern Ukraine. The claim, delivered by General Valery Gerasimov during a visit from President Vladimir Putin to a forward command post, suggests a strategic shift in the broader campaign to consolidate Mos…
Mexico's main equity benchmark finished marginally lower on Friday, with the S&P/BMV IPC sliding 0.02% as losses in industrials, consumer goods & services and consumer staples offset gains in a handful of large-cap names. Trading breadth was modestly positive with 68 advancers versus 57 decliners, while commodities and currency pairs showed mixed m…
Colombian equities ended Friday with gains, driven by strength in industrials, services and agriculture. The COLCAP finished up 1.57%. Cementos Argos, Mineros and Organizacion Terpel were among the session's top performers, while ETB and select preferred shares recorded notable declines. Commodity and FX moves accompanied the equity activity.
Russia's stock market closed lower on Friday with the MOEX Russia Index dropping 0.62% to a fresh three-year low. Losses were concentrated in Power, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors, while a small group of financial and exchange-related stocks finished higher. Volatility measures and commodity prices moved higher amid modest currency shifts.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has emerged as a central figure in the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority, helping drive rulings that have reshaped U.S. law on abortion, affirmative action, firearms, religious liberty and congressional redistricting. At the same time, Barrett has on several high-profile occasions joined the court's liberal justic…
Canada's stock market ended the session higher, led by gains in the Materials, Healthcare and Industrials sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite climbed 0.88% at the close in Toronto. Precious metals and energy contracts showed mixed moves while the Canadian dollar was largely unchanged against major peers.
Brazil's main equity index rose at Friday's close, driven by gains in Basic Materials, Financials and Real Estate sectors. The Bovespa finished up 0.74%, reaching a one-month peak, while market breadth favored advancing stocks and volatility edged higher. Key individual winners included Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, Magazine Luiza and Ultrapar, w…
Teladoc Health announced the issuance of an inducement award consisting of 50,000 restricted stock units to David Packles, the new Head of Product for its BetterHelp division. This award is designed to incentivize his employment and vests over three years. The award was granted in compliance with NYSE Rule 303A.08 and approved by the company's Comp…
Veracruz state authorities said they have identified skeletal remains discovered at a property in eastern Mexico as those of journalist Roxana Guzman, who was abducted from her home on June 2. Prosecutors say eight people have been arrested in connection with the case, including four municipal police officers allegedly accused of aiding the crimina…
A severe heat wave forced cancellations and postponements of dozens of public Independence Day events across much of the central and eastern United States, including a temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington. Authorities issued broad heat alerts and urged caution as temperatures and heat indices climbed…
PJM, the largest U.S. grid operator, said it was under a federal alert and ordered reductions in consumption from customers contracted to curtail during emergencies as generator outages, overloaded transmission lines and intense heat raised the risk of supply shortfalls. Spot prices in northern Virginia surged past $2,000 per megawatt hour this wee…
Texas officials have launched an inquiry into StubHub following numerous consumer complaints that resale World Cup tickets purchased on the platform were not delivered. StubHub says it is working to resolve transfer issues and has pointed to FIFA infrastructure as a cause, a claim FIFA disputes. The state attorney general has urged affected Texans …
dLocal (DLO) has seen a notable shift in market sentiment following its June 29, 2026 inclusion in the Russell indexes and consecutive quarters of very strong TPV and gross-profit growth. Technical momentum is bullish and liquidity is improving, creating a tactical long opportunity for traders willing to own the stock over the next several weeks. T…
