South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has become the world’s top-performing defence stock, posting a staggering 3,100% gain in just five years. The surge reflects growing investor bets that rising geopolitical tensions, particularly under US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy shifts, will boost global demand for affordable, conventional weapons. With a global…
The Atlantic Basin has seen seasonal highs in diesel flows multiple times in 2024, with this trend continuing into early 2025.“Last year, high run rates in the US Gulf, steady exports from East of Suez refiners and an increasing volume of Russian barrels reaching the South Atlantic were just some…
LATAM’s cryptocurrency landscape continues to grow.This week’s highlights include the groundbreaking decision of Bitso to launch its peso-pegged Stablecoin in Mexico. This happens as the banking sector embraces blockchain technology in Latin America.Bitso Business, a part of the Mexican cryptocurrency exchange Bitso, is planning to create a stablecoin linked to…
Markets are turning increasingly concerned about a recession due to uncertainty related to the new US government’s trade policies. While equities tend to underperform during economic slowdowns, dividend stocks often remain a great pick as they offer a significant cushion against potential losses amidst challenging times.That said, here are the top…
Shares of Hertz (HTZ) and Avis Budget Group (CAR) surged on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The proposed levies are expected to increase car prices, potentially driving more consumers toward rental services instead of purchasing new vehicles.Hertz shares…
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has tanked nearly 60% in less than a year, much of which has been related to Trump’s return to the White House. Investors have been concerned that President Donald Trump will pause funding for clean energy initiatives under the previous government’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).These initiatives…
Shares of Dell Technologies have fallen 47% from their peak of $179.70, raising concerns among investors. Despite this sharp decline, the company’s fundamentals remain intact, with earnings growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% since fiscal 2021.While the stock has lost substantial value, Dell is benefiting from…
The Stoxx 50 index has pulled back from its all-time high ahead of Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs. The index, which tracks the biggest European companies, retreated to €5,375 this week, down by 3.5% from its highest level this month. So, what is the outlook of the Stoxx 50 index…
The DAX index has stalled this month as investors watch the rising tensions between Europe and the United States. The index, which tracks the biggest companies in Germany, peaked at €23,470 this month and then retreated to a low of €22,500 on Thursday. German automakers under pressureThe DAX index retreated on…
Airbus stock price has done better than Boeing in the past few years as demand for its planes has surged. Its stock has soared by 200% in the last five years, while Boeing has risen by just 10%. This article explores why Airbus will keep doing better than Boeing this…