Tag: Equities
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Markets Rally as Trump Eases Iran Tension, but Tech Selling Persists
Markets Stabilize as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Global markets staged a cautious rebound after President Donald Trump sought to calm investor fears about a potential U.S. military confrontation with Iran. The President’s remarks aimed at de-escalation appeared to take the wind out of a recent spike in energy prices and safe-haven demand, offering some…
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Japanese stocks rise on snap election hopes with Takaichi
Markets open higher on snap election expectations Japanese stocks surged to new records at the open on Wednesday, driven by growing expectations that Prime Minister candidate Sanae Takaichi could call a snap election in February. The prospect of a quick mandate from voters has underpinned optimism across the equity market, with traders betting that near-term…
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Dow vs. Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026: Can the Dow Lead Again?
Overview: Can the Dow Lead the Pack in 2026? The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 2025 with a strong 14.9% total return, yet it trailed the Nasdaq Composite’s 21.1% gain. As investors look ahead to 2026, the central question is whether the Dow can break its recent pattern of underperforming the Nasdaq and the S&P…
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PSX Ends Bearish Session with 2,025-Point Drop, KSE 100 Closes at 182,384
Pakistan Stock Exchange Takes a Hit as KSE 100 Dips The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in the red on Monday, with the benchmark KSE 100 index tumbling 2,025.52 points, a decline of 1.10 percent, to finish at 182,384.15. Investors woke up to a softer trading session after Monday’s rally or steady gains, as selling…
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2026 Commodities Supercycle: Are Stocks Pointing to a New Era for Hard Assets?
Overview: A Potential 2026 Commodities Supercycle Markets are increasingly suggesting that 2026 could feature a sustained upswing in commodity-related investments. Stocks tied to hard assets—ranging from metals and minerals to energy and agricultural inputs—have shown resilience during recent volatility, fueling talk of a prolonged commodities boom. Investors watch with interest as these assets historically retain…
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Dutch Regulator Backs One Trading’s First 24/7 Equity Perpetuals Market
Overview: A Landmark Move in Regulated Finance The Amsterdam-based fintech One Trading has secured regulatory clearance to launch 24/7 perpetual futures on equities, marking what the company describes as the first instance of such a product in a fully regulated market. The approval, granted by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), expands access…
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Gamuda Top Pick 2026: Analysts’ High-Conviction Stocks
Gamuda Maintains Top Spot as Analysts’ 2026 Strong Buy In a year expected to bring renewed market optimism and a cautious-but-convincing appetite for high-conviction ideas, Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) has again earned a position at the top of analysts’ lists for 2026. The construction and property player has long been a staple on buy lists, supported…
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And the Winners Are: 2025’s Awards Night Shines Abroad
Overview: A Night of Surprises If 2025 were an awards night, the trophy list wouldn’t be dominated by Wall Street alone. The Nasdaq Composite may have led the charge on U.S. indices, but the real headline came from markets outside the traditional spotlight. Across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, overlooked economies delivered standout performances, challenging…
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And the Winners Are: 2025’s Surprising Market Triumphs Beyond Wall Street
Introduction: A Night That Reframed Market Winners If 2025 were an awards night, the trophies wouldn’t all go to Wall Street. The Nasdaq still headlined the show, but the year’s biggest winners came from overlooked markets abroad. Investors who looked beyond the familiar ticker tape found durable gains, resilient earnings, and new sources of alpha…
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And the Winners Are: 2025’s Surprising Market Champions Beyond Wall Street
Introduction: A Night to Remember, with Surprises on the Floor If 2025 were a red-carpet evening, the trophies wouldn’t all be held by the familiar faces of Wall Street. The Nasdaq Composite still headline-grabbed headlines in the United States, but the year’s biggest winners came from markets that often fly under the radar. The global…