Dilok Klaisataporn Major marine insurers are reportedly canceling war risk coverage and sharply raising premiums for vessels entering the Persian Gulf and Iranian waters following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. The moves follow U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, prompting Tehran's actions on the Strait of Hormuz—a vital route for global oil and gas. The underwriters are evaluatin...
Dilok Klaisataporn Major marine insurers are reportedly canceling war risk coverage and sharply raising premiums for vessels entering the Persian Gulf and Iranian waters following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. The moves follow U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, prompting Tehran's actions on the Strait of Hormuz—a vital route for global oil and gas. The underwriters are evaluating the risk that Iran could attempt to disrupt trade. An official from the EU's Operation Aspides told Reuters that Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued radio warnings to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz: "No ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz." The i nsurance prices for ships traveling through the Gulf could increase by as much as 50% from the current rate of 0.25% of the replacement cost of a vessel, according to Dylan Mortimer, marine hull UK war leader at broker Marsh. Amid these broader global clashes, let us take a brief look at the Seeking Alpha quant ratings for major shipping stocks and their performance so far in 2026. Okeanis Eco Tankers ( ECO ), YTD 59%, Quant Rating: 4.92 Frontline ( FRO ), YTD 74%, Quant Rating: 4.56 TORM ( TRMD ), YTD 54%, Quant Rating: 3.45 Matson ( MATX ), YTD 34.5%, Quant Rating: 3.43 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ( ZIM ), YTD 36%, Quant Rating: 3.34 Scorpio Tankers ( STNG ), YTD 56%, Quant Rating: 3.21 Star Bulk Carriers ( SBLK ), YTD 37%, Quant Rating: 3.19 A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S ( AMKBY ), YTD 8%, Quant Rating: 3.00 Hafina ( HAFN ), YTD 44%, Quant Rating: 2.49 Shipping-related ETFs include: ( BOAT ), ( BDRY ), ( SEA ), ( BWET ). More on shipping companies Frontline plc (FRO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Insurers mull price hikes for ships in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz: FT Frontline Q4 topline beats estimates, earnings miss
GOOGLE has been falling on the stock market since late yesterday, after presenting its results with the market already closed. Google's parent company achieved a historic profit of more than 100 billion dollars and revenues for the entire year of 350 billion. However, its shares are dyed red in the pre-opening. --> What is the reason for the fall? One possible cause would be that the fourth quarte...
GOOGLE has been falling on the stock market since late yesterday, after presenting its results with the market already closed. Google's parent company achieved a historic profit of more than 100 billion dollars and revenues for the entire year of 350 billion. However, its shares are dyed red in the pre-opening. --> What is the reason for the fall? One possible cause would be that the fourth quarter revenues did not reach what was expected, which see in these numbers a sign that Google's parent company was being affected by the increase in competition in the digital advertising market and the slowdown of its cloud computing business. A second reason is that Google surpassed historic highs days ago and it could be a MANIPULATION and PROFIT-TAKING movement by some FUNDS taking advantage of the volatility of the value to present results. In any case, the results ARE GOOD and the TECHNICAL ASPECT is good, so if nothing strange happens, the trend in Google will continue to be bullish. --> What technical aspect does it have now after the -7% fall? If we look at the graph, the technical aspect is still clearly bullish (Bull). In addition, it did not lose any of its main supports, so we will continue to think about long positions. --> When could we enter? The table shown in the graph indicates that the MOMENTUM in H1, H4 and DAILY time frames is bearish (Bear) and also the STRENGTH in H1 is bearish (Bear). Therefore, to ensure that the pullback has ended, we have to wait for at least in H4 the MOMENTUM to turn bullish (Bull) again. And when could this happen? When the price exceeds the 198 zone, it is very likely that the IVO indicator will already show us bullish MOMENTUM ( Bull ). (If it happens before, I will update the analysis to anticipate the entry). --> What important support does Google have? The 184 zone is a very important support zone that, if not respected, we could see a much deeper retracement phase. ------------------------------------- Strategy to follow: EN...
Asian food giant Wilmar International Ltd. has booked a $150 million loss tied to its investment in Pakistan food maker Unity Foods Ltd. , the latest in a string of challenges the company is facing across Asia. The Singapore-listed trader revealed in its full-year financial statement last week that it had made the provision for losses in relation to an “associated company” in Pakistan. A spokesper...
Asian food giant Wilmar International Ltd. has booked a $150 million loss tied to its investment in Pakistan food maker Unity Foods Ltd. , the latest in a string of challenges the company is facing across Asia. The Singapore-listed trader revealed in its full-year financial statement last week that it had made the provision for losses in relation to an “associated company” in Pakistan. A spokesperson later confirmed that the company is Unity Foods, a Pakistan-listed agribusiness operating in products including edible oils and rice. “During the course of 2025, Wilmar became aware that Unity Foods Limited was experiencing difficulties servicing certain bank facilities,” Wilmar said in an emailed response to queries. “This was unanticipated, as the company’s most recently published financial statements indicated profitability and reported material liquid assets.” An emailed inquiry to Unity’s headquarters in Karachi and phone calls requesting comment did not receive a response. The loss adds another headache for Wilmar, whose operations span oil palm cultivation, sugar milling and oilseed crushing, as it contends with regulatory penalties in Indonesia and court proceedings involving a Chinese subsidiary. The company said in its earnings report that it had booked a $104 million loss related to the ongoing litigation in China. It also set aside just over $782 million for compensation payments tied to its Indonesian operations . Wilmar has denied wrongdoing in both cases. Wilmar — co-founded by billionaire Kuok Khoon Hong — said it became a shareholder of Unity Foods in 2020. It said it has never managed the company’s day-to-day operations and that Unity’s audited financial statements had previously showed solid performance. Unity’s senior management changed in recent months with the appointment of a new chief executive officer after the resignation of founder and long-serving CEO Farrukh Amin in December, followed by the chief financial officer in January. Exchange filin...
Hungarian director Bence Vága’s latest work showcases a modern style of acrobatics where performers soar above as the audience wanders from room to room Imagine an empty 6,000 sq metre warehouse intricately designed to contain 40 smaller performing spaces on multiple levels. On one side lie the fallen remains of Troy; on the other, the city of Carthage. At its dark centre is a labyrinth, and above...
Hungarian director Bence Vága’s latest work showcases a modern style of acrobatics where performers soar above as the audience wanders from room to room Imagine an empty 6,000 sq metre warehouse intricately designed to contain 40 smaller performing spaces on multiple levels. On one side lie the fallen remains of Troy; on the other, the city of Carthage. At its dark centre is a labyrinth, and above sits the decadent realm of the gods, who are all too keen to interact with the struggling humans below. The look is steampunk dystopia meets Berlin cabaret. Step through a black-curtained door and you are in a neon-lit bar where two men writhe, whirl and twist above you on ropes. Then climb a spiral staircase to a pool above which a goddess hangs by her hair and spins in a frenzy. Somewhere below a monster drags a woman into the labyrinth’s heart and the darkness devours her. Above, exiled Trojan soldiers pay homage to an imperious queen. One of her courtiers breaks away, chased by a soldier – with a few audience members in hot pursuit. There is no safety net, no stage: only viewer and performer. Continue reading...
AeroVironment stock fell 15% in 30 days while defense peers soared. With 145% revenue growth and a $3.5B contract record, earnings could change everything.
AeroVironment stock fell 15% in 30 days while defense peers soared. With 145% revenue growth and a $3.5B contract record, earnings could change everything.
Gulf States Say They've Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Five Persian Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations claim they have collectively shot down more than 1,500 Iranian missiles and drones since the United States and Israel launched their joint attack at 9:45 a.m. Tehran time on Feb. 28. A plume of smoke...
Gulf States Say They've Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Five Persian Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations claim they have collectively shot down more than 1,500 Iranian missiles and drones since the United States and Israel launched their joint attack at 9:45 a.m. Tehran time on Feb. 28. A plume of smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images The United Arab Emirates (UAE) —whose forces have battled Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen—has borne the brunt of the Iranian attacks. While numbers are fluid and reported timelines varied, as of 6 p.m. ET on March 1—2:30 a.m. March 2 in Iran— the UAE Ministry of Defense reported it had knocked down 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and more than 540 drones. Debris from destroyed projectiles crashed into several Abu Dhabi residential neighborhoods, killing at least one civilian, the ministry reported, also stating that at least three people have been killed in Iranian strikes in UAE. The attacks are “a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law,” the ministry said in a statement, warning UAE would “take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability.” Bahrain’s military said March 1 that its air defense systems had intercepted at least 45 missiles and nine drones, with the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama and a British navy base specifically targeted. No casualties were reported at the U.S. and UK bases. British forces reported shooting down a drone in Manama. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 1 said the British have accepted a U.S, request to use its bases across the Middle East, including its large air base in Cyprus, to strike Iranian missile launchers. Kuwait’s military reported it shot down nearly 100 missiles and al...
Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran war US-Israel war on Iran – live updates It is “simply not true” that the UK is being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, Yvette Cooper has said, after an RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone. The attack was part of a barrage of strikes by Tehran around th...
Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran war US-Israel war on Iran – live updates It is “simply not true” that the UK is being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, Yvette Cooper has said, after an RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone. The attack was part of a barrage of strikes by Tehran around the Middle East following a US-Israeli attack on Saturday that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . The UK foreign secretary confirmed ministers were considering possible plans to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from the region. Continue reading...