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Swiss authorities said on Feb. 1 that an 18-year-old who had been hospitalized after the New Year fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has died, raising the confirmed fatalities to 41. Most victims were teenagers; dozens remain injured and some are being treated for severe burns. The tragedy has sparked public demonstrations and strained relations with I…
House Speaker Mike Johnson told NBC’s Meet the Press that he believes he has enough Republican votes to end a partial federal shutdown by at least Tuesday, while acknowledging logistical hurdles arising from travel disruptions after a southeastern U.S. snowstorm. The Senate has already approved a spending measure that would fund agencies outside th…
U.S. equity markets enter a pivotal week as a concentrated slate of quarterly reports from large-cap technology and consumer names arrives on the heels of a disappointing Microsoft update that pressured software stocks. Investors will also parse the monthly U.S. jobs report for January, with the Federal Reserve having signaled a pause in interest r…
Berkshire Hathaway is trading below its 50-day and 20-day averages on weak momentum, but the underlying fundamentals remain robust: $1.04T market cap, P/E ~15.4, free cash flow of $19.3B and a low debt load. This trade targets a reversion to the 52-week high while keeping risk tight below recent lows.
Palantir ($PLTR) looks set for a high-volatility move around the 02/02/2026 earnings print. The company’s commercial momentum and rising free cash flow underpin a tactical long trade from current levels. Valuation remains extreme, so this is a trade with a tight stop and a mid-term horizon designed to capture a rebound while preserving capital.
Former members of Ben & Jerry’s independent board filed a U.S. court challenge arguing that Magnum Ice Cream Company’s attempt to install new directors and a parent-appointed chair breaches the governance safeguards intended to preserve Ben & Jerry’s autonomy and social mission. The dispute follows a string of governance changes introduced by Magnu…
Carlisle Companies (CSL) is a high-quality operator in roofing, insulation and waterproofing that combines durable free cash flow, a disciplined capital return program, and structural demand drivers (energy codes, severe-weather resilience) to offer a defensively biased growth trade. Valuation is reasonable relative to cash generation: market cap ~…
Supernus is a mid-cap CNS specialist with a stabilizing cash flow profile, an active pipeline (SPN-817) and a strategic acquisition of Sage Therapeutics. The balance sheet and free cash flow generation support valuation upside from current levels. We recommend a buy with specific entry, stop and target for a 180-trading-day horizon.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share slipped 1.89% at Monday's close, pressured by losses in the Cement, Industrial Investment and Real Estate Development sectors. Decliners outnumbered advancers by a wide margin as several mining and industrial names posted substantial declines. Oil, Brent and gold futures each moved lower, while the US Dollar Index F…
Pope Leo expressed deep concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba and urged "sincere and effective dialogue" to prevent violence and suffering. His comments followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of potential tariffs on imports from nations that supply oil to Cuba, and Cuba's foreign minister declared an "int…
Costa Ricans vote in a general election with Laura Fernandez, a protege of President Rodrigo Chaves, leading polls at just over 40%—a level that would let her win outright and avoid an April 5 runoff. Fernandez is campaigning as a continuation of Chaves’ hardline security and anti-establishment platform and is seeking 40 of the 57 legislative seats…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist organization, has claimed responsibility for coordinated gun and bomb attacks that killed dozens of civilians and security personnel and prompted one of the most intense security responses in Balochistan in recent years. The group, the most potent of several insurgent factions in the province, h…
Envela (ELA) is a small-cap recycler and re-commerce operator whose exposure to secondary-market bullion and reclaimed precious metals gives it direct leverage to rising gold. The stock trades near $13.64 after a pullback; with a market cap around $353M, modest leverage, positive free cash flow and a tight float, a renewed gold rally and improving …
BioMarin (BMRN) offers a measurable risk-reward as a mid-term swing trade. Entry at the current price captures near-term upside from Amicus integration, steady free cash flow, and a valuation that still looks reasonable versus growth prospects. We lay out an actionable plan with a $72 target and a $51.50 stop over a 45-trading-day horizon.
India's 2026-27 budget introduces a temporary tax exemption allowing foreign companies to own capital equipment used by contract manufacturers in customs-bonded zones without creating taxable income in India. The change, effective through the 2030-31 tax year for bonded-area factories, removes a key barrier that had forced manufacturers to buy mach…
Pakistani authorities say security forces killed 145 militants over a 40-hour period following coordinated attacks across the southwestern province of Balochistan. The province, rich in natural resources and bordering Iran and Afghanistan, saw violence in multiple districts as militants targeted security forces, civilians and infrastructure. The ba…
Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that a U.S. attack would turn into a wider regional conflict, reiterating Tehran’s stance that it does not seek to initiate hostilities but will respond strongly to any aggression. The statement comes amid a U.S. naval buildup in the Middle East and after months of domestic unrest that saw thousands killed, according to…
Israeli and Palestinian officials say preparatory steps are under way to reopen Gaza's Rafah border crossing for pedestrian traffic in both directions, coordinated with Egypt and the European Union. The initial operation will be limited, focused on patients and escorts, and subject to strict security checks and capacity constraints. Uncertainty rem…
OPEC+ appears set to hold its planned halt on raising oil production for March, according to delegates, even after Brent crude approached six-month highs following concerns of potential U.S. military action against Iran. The decision follows an earlier increase in quotas for much of 2025 and a temporary freeze on additional lifts for early 2026 tie…
Moody's Ratings described India's latest federal budget as tactical rather than transformative, saying planned fiscal consolidation that reduces the budget gap to 4.3% from 4.4% of GDP will not change the country's credit profile. The assessment reflects concerns that fiscal metrics have not recovered to pre-Covid levels despite a longer track reco…
Yardeni Research argues that recent currency movements are amplifying the split between gold and Bitcoin. The firm notes both are difficult to value because they pay no income, highlights Bitcoin's unique vulnerabilities, and links a softer dollar to inflows into gold and support for emerging market equities.
Capgemini announced it is selling its U.S. arm, Capgemini Government Solutions, after facing pressure to explain a contract with U.S. immigration enforcement agency ICE. The company said U.S. legal constraints tied to contracting with federal entities conducting classified activities limited its ability to control certain aspects of the subsidiary …
Wall Street research teams published a string of notable analyst notes this week that altered price targets and revenue forecasts across several sectors. Needham turned bullish on AppLovin, hiking its ecommerce outlook for 2026; BWS initiated coverage of American Axle with a Buy while detailing the strategic implications of a merger with Dowlais; M…
Duolingo is down sharply from its 2025 highs but still generates strong free cash flow, has low leverage and high returns on capital. Technicals show oversold conditions and elevated short interest that can fuel a squeeze. This trade idea outlines an actionable entry at $134.08, a $210 target over the next 180 trading days, and a $110 stop — with c…
Dassault Systèmes (DASTY) offers a compelling long trade: attractive exposure to industrial digitalization and emerging markets like materials informatics and in‑silico trials, a reasonable valuation at a $36.9B market cap and upside to $38 if execution and adoption accelerate. Set a disciplined stop at $24.50 and plan for a long term (180 trading …
