Fabrinet's fiscal Q2 2026 results smashed expectations, fueled by explosive growth in data center interconnect modules and a breakout performance in high-performance computing. The manufacturing services provider raises guidance, signaling strong momentum across its key markets.
The U.S. dollar climbed to a one-week high, buoyed by unexpectedly strong manufacturing activity and hawkish-leaning Federal Reserve commentary. The rally pressured major currency pairs and sent precious metals tumbling, as markets reassessed the timeline for potential interest rate cuts.
Amidst a complex macroeconomic backdrop, a select group of Asian small-cap stocks is capturing attention for their distinct value propositions and growth narratives. We examine China Feihe, Digital China Holdings, and Thai Beverage, assessing their financial health and strategic positioning in volatile markets.
Amid economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, discerning investors are scouring Asian markets for hidden gems. We spotlight three companies—from China's food sector to Taiwan's tech and Japan's chemicals—trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential upside for the patient investor.
Nio's stock fell nearly 4% on Monday as a sharp month-over-month delivery decline overshadowed impressive year-on-year growth, fueling broader concerns about the health of China's electric vehicle sector.
The Trump administration unveiled plans for a strategic reserve of critical minerals, sparking a rally in domestic mining stocks and intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on China.
York Space Systems (YSS) launched onto the public market with a strong first-day pop, capitalizing on defense spending trends and a push for scalable satellite manufacturing. Yet, its path is fraught with competition and the financial growing pains typical of a capital-intensive industry.
The medical device developer Beta Bionics has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a regulatory action stemming from a facility inspection last summer. The company maintains the letter will not disrupt its operations, manufacturing, or the planned launch of its new insulin patch pump.
Intel's bid to become a major contract chipmaker receives a significant boost as tech giants Apple and Nvidia engage in talks to shift portions of their advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Intel's U.S. facilities, challenging the long-standing dominance of TSMC and Samsung.
Following the finalization of a joint venture with investment firm CPE, Burger King's parent company RBI has reaffirmed ambitious plans to more than triple its footprint in China over the next decade, backed by a $350 million investment.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
After years of aggressive rate hikes blamed for stifling manufacturing and squeezing truckers, the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve suggests a pivotal policy shift. This analysis examines the toll of recent monetary policy on the freight sector and what a Warsh-led Fed might mean for its recovery.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is investing $3.5 billion to build a new manufacturing facility in rural Pennsylvania, marking its latest move in a massive U.S. expansion aimed at meeting soaring demand for next-generation obesity treatments and capitalizing on reshoring incentives.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), commanding over 70% of the advanced chip foundry market, is accelerating its U.S. manufacturing footprint amid shifting trade policies and sustained explosive financial growth, solidifying its indispensable role.
Needham raises Nova Ltd. (NVMI) to Buy with a $500 price target, citing improving industry conditions and the company's strategic position in China's memory market. The upgrade follows a similar bullish move by Bank of America earlier in January.
Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has unveiled an aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026, signaling robust confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which has spurred a significant rally in its shares and upward revisions from analysts.
As tech giants scramble to curb soaring AI costs, a strategic pivot toward custom silicon is reshaping the competitive landscape, with Broadcom's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing dominance creating a powerful new axis of influence.
Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.
India is negotiating with Ant International to link its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Alipay+ network, a move that could simplify overseas transactions for Indian travelers and signal a thaw in economic relations with China, according to government sources.
