The narrative around Chinese electric vehicles is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once known primarily for affordability, leading Chinese automakers are now challenging incumbents with rapidly improving quality, technology, and reliability, forcing a global industry recalibration.
Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with London white sugar hitting a five-year low, as robust harvests from Brazil and India signal a prolonged period of ample global supplies.
Cocoa futures gained ground on Monday, reversing recent losses, as data showing reduced deliveries to ports in top-producer Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. The uptick comes despite a backdrop of ample global stocks and persistent demand weakness in key markets.
CNBC's Jim Cramer issues a stark warning on Bitcoin's volatility, predicting a key support level while questioning MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor. Amid a sharp sell-off, Saylor's firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Market participants on prediction platform Myriad now assign a 68% probability to Bitcoin revisiting the $69,000 level, reflecting a significant shift towards bearishness as the cryptocurrency grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty.
Micron Technology's stock surged nearly 6% Thursday, propelled by an industry-wide supply crunch for high-performance memory chips essential for artificial intelligence systems. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are sold out through 2026.
One year after its separation from Western Digital, SanDisk's shares have skyrocketed nearly 1,500%, fueled by an AI-driven memory boom. A major Wall Street upgrade now sees a path to $1,000 as supply constraints and soaring demand create a 'super-profitability' cycle.
The U.S. manufacturing sector snapped a year-long contraction in January, with two key surveys pointing to a sharp rebound in production and new orders. However, the recovery comes alongside heightened input costs and lingering concerns over tariffs and inventory build-up.
Fosun International's stock has tumbled over 14% in the last 90 days, reigniting the debate over the Chinese conglomerate's true worth. With shares trading at HK$4.12 against a widely cited fair value of HK$5.77, analysts are divided on whether this is a moment of market overreaction or a sign of deeper structural challenges.
Despite OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, crude benchmarks fell sharply on Monday, pulling energy stocks like ConocoPhillips down with them as immediate fears of a supply disruption in the Persian Gulf subsided.
Facing soaring business rates and cautious consumers, UK restaurant chains are deploying deep discounts and creative promotions to attract diners, as the sector grapples with post-pandemic recovery and a cost-of-living squeeze.
Corn futures extended their recent slide to start the week, pressured by a stronger dollar and ongoing adjustments in trader positioning. Despite robust export commitments, concerns over South American harvest progress and speculative activity are keeping the market on the back foot.
Despite a sharp sell-off in its shares, HubSpot reports a surge in new contract signings and projects an expanding free cash flow margin, signaling underlying operational strength even as investors remain wary.
The renewable energy firm's latest quarterly results, described as a 'beat and raise,' have prompted major banks to lift their valuations, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory within the clean energy sector.
A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.
Eastern Bankshares (EBC) has delivered impressive multi-year returns for shareholders, but a closer look reveals a complex valuation picture. While one model suggests deep undervaluation, traditional metrics paint a different story, leaving investors to weigh competing signals.
A new breed of online platforms is enabling speculation on housing market trends without the need to buy property, drawing both intrigued investors and sharp regulatory criticism.
Private equity firm Exponent has halted the auction of UK accounting group Xeinadin after potential buyers refused to meet its £1bn valuation, signaling potential headwinds for deal-making in the professional services sector.
A deep dive into the conflicting signals from Church & Dwight's stock valuation. While a discounted cash flow model suggests a significant discount, its premium P/E ratio tells a different story, leaving investors to weigh pricing power against market expectations.
Crude oil benchmarks plunged over 7%, with Brent near $66 and WTI around $62, as President Trump's comments eased fears of a U.S.-Iran conflict and a sell-off in metals markets spilled over. Analysts suggest the drop reflects a rapid unwinding of risk premiums rather than a fundamental change in supply dynamics.
