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July 11, 2025
News, Stocks

Valuation Doubts Cloud Starbucks China as Local Competition Accelerates

Starbucks’ once unassailable China playbook is now under intense scrutiny, with investors warning that the coffee giant’s Chinese business may no longer justify premium valuations in the face of...

July 9, 2025
Stocks, News

BofA Joins Peers and Raises S&P Target, Still Sees Mild Rally

Bank of America’s raised S&P 500 target to 6,300 aligns with others like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Barclays, who forecast similar year-end levels between 6,200–6,500. Despite bullish sentiment, analysts across...

July 3, 2025
News, Stocks

UBS Survey Flags Mounting Skepticism Toward U.S. Institutions Among Central Banks

A new global survey by UBS Asset Management reveals a shift in sentiment among the world’s leading reserve managers, raising red flags over the United States’ reliability as a...

June 12, 2025
World Economy, Stocks

Chinese Brands Go Local to Win Over U.S. Consumers

Beyond infrastructure and manufacturing, a growing number of Chinese consumer brands are setting up shop in the U.S. to win over American buyers directly—through localized design, marketing, and partnerships....

June 3, 2025
Stocks, News

Trump’s Tariff Surge Sparks Political Storm: Legal Challenges Loom Over 50% Steel Duties

In a bold shift that could reshape U.S. trade dynamics, President Donald Trump declared on June 2, 2025, that tariffs on imported steel and aluminum would be doubled—from 25%...

May 13, 2025
Stocks, Technology

Tech Stocks Surge as U.S.-China Tariff Reduction Boosts Market Confidence

The technology sector has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the recent 90-day tariff reduction agreement between the United States and China. Major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and...

May 12, 2025
Technology, Stocks

Asia’s Tech Titans Lead $150B Rally: TSMC and Samsung Defy Global Chip Sector Weakness

Asian technology stocks staged an impressive $150 billion recovery Monday, led by semiconductor giants TSMC (+3.2%) and Samsung Electronics (+2.1%), as regional chipmakers demonstrated surprising resilience amid global sector...

May 10, 2025
Stocks, News

Farmers, Flights, and Forex: How Pakistan’s Drone Strike Is Paralyzing India’s Economy

From grounded flights in Punjab to panicked forex traders in Mumbai, India’s economy is reeling after a Pakistan-origin drone strike disrupted critical sectors. The rupee collapsed to 86.50/USD, while...

May 8, 2025
Stocks, News

India’s Defense Stocks Rally 10% as Modi Govt Fast-Tracks $5B Military Modernization Plan

Indian defense stocks surged Thursday after Prime Minister Modi greenlit a $5 billion emergency military modernization fund aimed at countering Pakistan’s growing arsenal of Chinese-supplied weaponry. Public-sector giants Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL, +10%) and Bharat...

May 7, 2025
Stocks, News

Uber (UBER) Rides 7% Higher Premarket on Autonomous Delivery Fleet Expansion

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) gained 7% premarket after announcing a 5,000-vehicle autonomous delivery fleet partnership with Waymo, targeting 20% cost reductions in last-mile logistics by 2026. Strategic Details: CEO Quote:“Autonomy is key to profitability,” said Dara...