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Goldman Sachs Flags Memory and Defense Stocks as Key Opportunities
Goldman Sachs' Timothy Moe highlights memory stocks as 'stars' and defense sector sell-off as a buying opportunity. Analysis and key takeaways.
MicroStrategy, Tesla Lead $62B Crypto Rout as Model Frays
Corporate Bitcoin holdings suffer $62B loss. MicroStrategy, Tesla, Marathon Digital lead decline. Structural flaws exposed as fair-value accounting hits earnings.
Drift Protocol and KelpDAO Losses Exceed $600M: DeFi's Flash Loan Vulnerability Exposed
Drift Protocol and KelpDAO lose over $600M in flash loan attacks, highlighting DeFi's structural risks. XRP Ledger's architecture prevents such exploits.
Goldman Sachs Raises Topix Target to 4400, Sees 11% Upside
Goldman Sachs boosts Topix target to 4400, citing strong earnings, shareholder returns, and foreign inflows. Japanese stocks expected to climb further.
Japan Boosts Defense Spending, Rejects 'Neo-Militarism' Label
Japan increases defense spending and revises arms export guidelines amid rising tensions, while seeking dialogue with China and other neighbors.
Hegseth's Defense Spending Ultimatum Shifts Alliance Dynamics
U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending, praising Asian partners. Analysis of geopolitical and market impacts.
European Stocks Edge Higher as Defense Sector Surges on Dual Geopolitical Fronts
European markets rose Friday, led by aerospace & defense stocks after a Russian drone hit Romania and Iran tensions simmered. Stoxx 600 up 0.2%.
European Markets Mixed: Defense Stocks Surge Amid Iran Tensions
European markets closed mixed on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 falling 0.5% but defense stocks surging as Iran tensions escalate. Key gainers include Renk, Rheinmetall, and Exail Technologies.
Salesforce Beats Earnings, But Guidance Sparks Debate
Salesforce beat Q1 estimates but light guidance weighed on investor sentiment. CEO Benioff remains bullish, citing AI and revenue targets.
Kuwait Air Defenses Activated: Oil Spikes as Iran Tensions Boil Over
Kuwait activates air defenses amid missile threats from Iran. Oil surges 3% on Strait of Hormuz fears. U.S. strikes and sanctions escalate conflict.
Berkshire's Japan Buying Spree: Abel's Strategy or Buffett's Legacy?
Berkshire Hathaway increases stakes in Mitsubishi and Sumitomo, signaling a continued focus on Japanese trading houses under Greg Abel's leadership.
Stocks Dip as Geopolitical Jitters and White House Shooting Rattle Markets
Stocks fell on negative sentiment after a White House shooting and geopolitical tensions offset AI optimism, pushing the S&P 500 away from record highs.
SES Surges 8% as EasyJet Struggles with Middle East Conflict
Satellite operator SES jumps 8% amid space sector rally, while EasyJet faces headwinds from Middle East conflict and rising costs.
Air Indiaβs $2.8B Loss Drags SIA: A Costly Bet or Strategic Masterstroke?
Singapore Airlines takes a SG$945M hit from its Air India investment. We analyse the long-term payoff amid mounting losses.
Samsung Strike Fears: 41,000 Workers Plan 18-Day Walkout
Samsung shares swing as wage talks fail; 41,000 workers threaten 18-day strike. Seoul steps in to calm disruption fears.
Germany's Dueling Narratives: Bitcoin Buys vs Defense Selloffs
Germany sees contrasting moves: Capital B raises $178M for Bitcoin while Rheinmetall drops 2.7% on peace talk stalling. Analysis inside.
Italy's Leonardo Dips 3% Amid Defense Sector Volatility
Leonardo shares fell 3% amid defense sector turbulence. Analysis of Italy's defense outlook and market implications.
Putin's Peace Hint Sinks Defense Stocks, Reshapes Markets
Putin signals Ukraine war resolution may be near, causing defense stocks to slide and reshaping market dynamics amid geopolitical shifts.
Putin's War-End Hint Shakes Defense Stocks
Putin signals possible end to Ukraine war, sending defense shares lower and sparking market reassessment of geopolitical risk.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Forces Mass Evacuation
A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak docks in Spain; passengers evacuated to home countries for quarantine.