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Ambarella is positioning itself as a picks-and-shovels provider for “physical AI” - on-device perception and decision-making in cameras, automotive, and robotics. CES 2026’s CV7 launch (4nm, multi-sensor 8K, higher AI throughput at lower power) is a timely catalyst, and the stock is back near support after a multi-month slide. This trade idea looks…
KKR has sold off to $121.25 with RSI near 36 and price sitting well below key moving averages. That’s the setup. Under the hood, this is a scaled alternative-asset platform with an insurance leg, solid free cash flow ($5.09B), and a $108B market cap that’s pricing in a lot of macro fear. I’m upgrading the view and looking for a mid-term rebound tow…
The Trump administration will take a 10% ownership stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion package combining debt and equity to support development of a domestic rare earth mine in Texas and a magnet manufacturing plant in Oklahoma. The transaction, to be announced alongside a separate $1 billion private investment, includes share purchas…
Vishay (VSH) is a behind-the-scenes supplier of power semis and passive components that show up in industrial power supplies, EV/HEV systems, telecom gear, and more. The stock just pulled back to ~$18.45 after a sharp run, but the trend remains constructive with bullish momentum signals and a clear near-term catalyst on 02/04/2026 (Q4 and FY2025 re…
Recent moves by the White House - including the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland and public hints of military or economic pressure - have blindsided diplomats in Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk. Officials say these actions are consistent with a pattern in which the president and a small inner circle set foreign policy without the usual i…
Oil prices held onto gains after a more than 2% rise in the previous session, supported by renewed geopolitical risk tied to the U.S.-Iran standoff and disruptions to U.S. production from severe winter weather. A Kazakhstan pipeline terminal returned to full loading capacity, but investors remain cautious as a U.S. naval presence in the Middle East…
U.S. stock index futures edged lower Sunday evening as investors adopted a risk-off stance ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting and a wave of corporate earnings from major technology names. The pullback follows a week of heightened geopolitical friction and tariff threats that rattled markets and pushed gold to record highs.
Gold pushed above $5,000 per ounce early Monday as a week of heightened geopolitical tensions and abrupt market moves drove investors toward safe-haven assets. The Japanese yen rebounded sharply after violent swings prompted talks of potential intervention, while equities and futures softened ahead of an influential Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Yoshihiko Noda, former finance minister and co-leader of Japan's largest opposition party, said that direct yen-buying by the government would have limited, unsustainable effects on the currency unless other major economies agree. He urged Tokyo to allay market fears by presenting a credible fiscal plan and protecting the central bank's ability to …
Japan's senior currency official, Atsushi Mimura, said the government will maintain close coordination with U.S. authorities on foreign exchange matters and will act appropriately, reiterating the September joint Japan-U.S. statement as the guiding framework. The remarks came after the yen jumped on Friday amid reported rate checks by the New York …
Vacancy numbers in the UK fell again in December and the rate of increase in advertised pay eased, according to an Adzuna survey. The portal reported a drop in listings from 745,448 in November to 716,791 in December, marking a sixth consecutive monthly decline and a 15% fall year-on-year. Average advertised salaries rose 6.8% year-on-year in Decem…
Gold prices pushed above the $5,000 an ounce threshold on Monday as investors sought protection amid rising geopolitical tensions and the prospect of easier U.S. monetary policy later in 2026. Spot gold reached $5,035.83/oz by 18:52 ET (00:52 GMT) while U.S. Gold Futures climbed to $5,074.71/oz. Silver and platinum also marked new peaks as market p…
The Japanese yen rallied sharply on Jan 26, pushing the dollar down across major currencies as markets monitored signs of possible currency intervention and prepared for a key week of central bank decisions, including the Federal Reserve's rate announcement. Thin holiday trading amplified moves after Tokyo-focused comments from Japan's prime minist…
Jefferies has upgraded Hermes International from Hold to Buy and increased its price target to EUR2,400 from EUR2,250, citing stronger consumer alignment and a post-2025 quality compounder derating. The move sits alongside divergent views across the sector, including a Barclays downgrade of Hermes and Jefferies’ continued caution on Ferrari and Bur…
Gold surged to a fresh record, passing the $5,000 per ounce mark on Monday as investors sought refuge from rising geopolitical tensions. The metal has gained 64% in 2025, supported by U.S. monetary policy easing, sustained central bank purchases including a 14th consecutive month of buying by China in December, and record inflows into exchange-trad…
Analysts overwhelmingly expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to maintain its current monetary policy settings at its upcoming review, citing robust semiconductor export demand and tame inflation. Singapore's GDP outperformed official forecasts in 2025, while mixed signals on price pressures leave room for differing views on near-term action.
Singapore’s central bank uses the exchange rate as its primary policy instrument, guiding a trade-weighted index of the Singapore dollar within an undisclosed policy band. This approach reflects the city-state’s heavy trade dependence and the outsized role imports play in domestic price formation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore adjusts three l…
The U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions on members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council and revoked visas for two council members and their immediate families, citing alleged involvement with gangs and interference with efforts to counter groups the U.S. has designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The action comes as th…
Russian equities closed with modest weakness on Sunday, even as the MOEX Russia Index finished unchanged at a new three-month peak. Mining and energy-related names showed the largest moves, with MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC among the top gainers and several major blue-chips slipping. Commodity markets were firmer, with gold and crude oil posting notable…
The current administration resisted broadening body-worn camera use by immigration officers and sharply reduced staffing for internal oversight units as it redeployed agents to Minneapolis and other cities. By-stander video from two fatal shootings has highlighted the role of cameras in scrutinizing official accounts. The administration sought stee…
Two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis have intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration's large-scale immigration enforcement operation, prompting partisan clashes in Congress, unease among some Republicans and gun-rights advocates, and renewed calls from Democrats to block funding for agencies that oversee ICE ahead of a loomi…
Two separate shootings in Minneapolis this month involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents left two U.S. citizens dead and have prompted sharp disputes between local officials and the federal government over whether the officers acted lawfully. Video footage that emerged from both incidents appears to challenge the accounts offered …
Brazil has assumed responsibility for Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru at Mexico's request and with Lima's approval, including custody of embassy premises, residence of the head of mission, assets and archives. The move follows Peru's decision in early November to cut diplomatic ties after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Ministe…
Senior administration figures defended the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, asserting the agents acted in self-defense after alleging Pretti assaulted officers and obstructed a law enforcement operation. Multiple bystander videos reviewed by Reuters appear to show Pretti holding a phone rather than a gun a…
A deep freeze sweeping much of the United States sent real-time wholesale electricity prices sharply higher on Sunday after demand in Virginia - home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers - exceeded forecasts. PJM Interconnection reported a late Saturday-night surge in demand and projects a potential all-time winter peak this week, w…
