Sunday, 8 November 2026
Independent coverage of global markets, trade and finance
Billionaire Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran had asked him to commit $2 million for aid after musician Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour after he made pro-Palestinian comments from the stage.
In trading on Thursday, the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 8.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Absci, up about 18.9% and shares of Schr…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed the European Union's ambition to make Ottawa an associate member of the 27-nation bloc and said Canadian lawmakers would ultimately vote on the final structure of…
BEIJING — China's artificial intelligence models may be enjoying rapid adoption but that isn't yet translating into revenue, raising questions about company valuations.
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday issued an order creating a regulatory pathway for certain trading venues to issue tokenized representations of publicly traded U.S. stocks, effective immediately.
Jeff Gundlach, the DoubleLine Capital CEO and famed fixed-income investor known for his frequently bearish takes on the economy, said he saw a number of concerning trends unfolding in the market that made him wary of US…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.45% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.02%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Constellium CSTM) has emerged as an intriguing way to gain exposure to stronger aluminum markets, improving aerospace demand, and favorable pricing trends.
Geopolitical risk around Ukraine is again front and center, with renewed strikes on cities and energy assets, questions over missile defence support, and fresh EU aid discussions all feeding into European energy markets…
The Guardian view on the Bank of England’s £120bn bill: power without accountability
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next Tuesday to discuss next steps for the war with Iran, Axios reported Thursday.
Italian gunmaker Beretta has been accused of plotting to gobble up to 50% of America’s biggest firearms maker, Sturm Ruger & Co. — even allegedly threatening to “go to war” in a nasty months-long boardroom brawl, The Po…
Artificial intelligence stocks maintain their allure, thanks to industry momentum and appealing valuations.
The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, despite inflation rising well above its 2% target.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union or halt trade with the bloc entirely if it proceeds with its plan to make Canada its first-ever "associate member."
The Fed on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and indicated another hike could follow, as part of its effort aimed at combating inflation that has been stoked by spiraling oil prices, amo…
The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 1.5-month high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.64%. The dollar found support Wednesday on signs of US economic growth after Aug retail sales rose more than expected. The dollar r…
Oil prices extended their decline to Thursday as concerns over disruptions to supply, following attacks on the Saudi Arabia's key East-West pipeline, eased.
Fintel reports that on September 16, 2026, Needham upgraded their outlook for Rocket Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQGM:RCKT) from Hold to Buy.
We expect continued overall GMV growth in Q4 2025, in line with recent-quarter rates and consistent with our base-case assumptions. In combination with overall stable OPEX, this should support a higher EBITDA margin. We…
The average one-year price target for Ready Capital Corporation - Corporate Bond (NYSE:RCC) has been revised to $28.03 / share. This is an increase of 12.19% from the prior estimate of $24.99 dated August 27, 2026. Thes…
Corn futures are trading with 6 cent losses across the front months at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 6 cents at $4.84 1/2.
Intel is taking several major steps to bolster its semiconductor business and strengthen its bottom line, but the troubled company continues to face a multitude of challenges in the market.
Nat-gas prices retreated from a 1-week high on Wednesday and settled lower as a decline in European nat-gas prices to a 1-week low sparked long liquidation in US nat-gas futures. Nat-gas prices initially rose on Wednesd…