Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Private renewable-energy investments in Africa are set to accelerate as the Iran war drives nations to try and cut their dependence on imported oil and gas. More funds are also likely to flow to businesses that are less dependent on importation of raw materials, African Private Capital Association Chief Executive Officer Abi Mustapha-Maduakor said in an interview. “What we are predicting is that w...
Private renewable-energy investments in Africa are set to accelerate as the Iran war drives nations to try and cut their dependence on imported oil and gas. More funds are also likely to flow to businesses that are less dependent on importation of raw materials, African Private Capital Association Chief Executive Officer Abi Mustapha-Maduakor said in an interview. “What we are predicting is that we’re going to see even more renewable energy transactions,” she said. Such investment would help cushion economies hurt by the sudden hike in prices. Countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia and South Africa have increased regulated fuel prices, with some implementing tax cuts and subsidies to contain prices. The number of private investments in Africa increased by 8% last year, making it the only region globally to record growth, as other continents experienced a contraction. While the value declined for a third consecutive year to $5.1 billion, the pace slowed to 5% from 22% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, she said. “It’s a bit early for us to predict whether deal activity will increase and out-pace what we saw last year,” she said. “We’re seeing institutional investors still allocating capital, we’re seeing fund managers still making investments.” The finance industry received the bulk of the investment last year, followed by information technology. Southern Africa was the top destination followed by East Africa, which recorded the strongest growth in deal value, rising 75% year-on-year, largely driven by renewable energy and distributed power investments, she said. The Next Africa newsletter runs every weekday. Sign up here for the newsletter, and subscribe to the Next Africa podcast on Apple , Spotify or anywhere you listen .
Draft legislation for treasurer Jim Chalmers’ new instant tax deduction policy lands just over a year after Labor proposed the change in the run-up to the 2025 election Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Millions of Australian workers from next year will be able to “instantly” claim a standard deduction of up to $1,000 in work-related expenses without having to keep recei...
Draft legislation for treasurer Jim Chalmers’ new instant tax deduction policy lands just over a year after Labor proposed the change in the run-up to the 2025 election Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Millions of Australian workers from next year will be able to “instantly” claim a standard deduction of up to $1,000 in work-related expenses without having to keep receipts. The draft legislation for the policy landed on Monday, just over a year after Labor proposed the change in the run-up to the 2025 election. Continue reading...
South Korea and India agreed to deepen cooperation in defense and shipbuilding and to double bilateral trade as both seek stronger ties with reliable regional partners amid escalating Middle East tensions “In this era of uncertainty, South Korea and India can become optimal all-encompassing cooperation partners to promote mutual growth and innovation,” said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, af...
South Korea and India agreed to deepen cooperation in defense and shipbuilding and to double bilateral trade as both seek stronger ties with reliable regional partners amid escalating Middle East tensions “In this era of uncertainty, South Korea and India can become optimal all-encompassing cooperation partners to promote mutual growth and innovation,” said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, after talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi Monday. Seoul and New Delhi are looking to deepen ties across sectors, as relations with Washington remain unpredictable under the Trump administration. They agreed to “expand cooperation in strategic industries including shipbuilding, finance, artificial intelligence and defense,” said Lee, the first South Korean president to make a state visit to India in eight years. Modi said the two countries’ goal was to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. “Today, we are setting up the structures for deeper cooperation over the next decade,” he said. The visit comes as India seeks to rapidly scale up its shipbuilding capacity and secure a larger role in global supply chains. South Korea, which has the world’s second-largest shipbuilding industry behind China, is well placed to offer key assistance to New Delhi. Lee said the two countries will work to combine South Korean shipbuilders’ expertise with India’s support for ship production. India hopes to capture more of the maritime value chain at a time when shifting trade dynamics and geopolitical tensions are reshaping where the world builds and how it moves goods. Read more: India Nears South Korea Shipbuilding JV in Infrastructure Push The two leaders also discussed the Middle East situation and called for restoration of stability in the region for global security and economy, Lee said. “In light of the recent situation in the Middle East, we will also continue cooperation to ensure a stable supply of energy resources and key raw materials such as naphtha,” he...
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images 2026 started out well, with global growth tracking slightly above expectations. The U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% following a December cut, and several other G20 central banks maintained or reduced rates, creating a broadly supportive macro backdrop through January and February. Cyclicals drove strong early returns, even ...
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images 2026 started out well, with global growth tracking slightly above expectations. The U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% following a December cut, and several other G20 central banks maintained or reduced rates, creating a broadly supportive macro backdrop through January and February. Cyclicals drove strong early returns, even as U.S. tariff threats continued. March brought a decisive turn. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent energy prices sharply higher. Both the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan held rates steady but cautioned that the ongoing conflict poses risks of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. The pivot reshuffled sector leadership — lifting energy and defensive positions while tamping down AI-adjacent cyclicals. On this backdrop, the Polaris Global Equity Composite gained 5.91% (net of fees), outperforming the MSCI World Index which declined -3.47%. The Composite outperformed in most sectors including double-digit gains from energy, information technology (IT), materials and utilities. Absolute detractors included consumer discretionary and communication services; however, the Composite still outperformed the benchmark in both sectors. Notwithstanding a significant underweight relative to the benchmark, the United States was a notable source of strength. Other regions of similarly strong gains included Norway, Canada, Italy, Netherlands and off-benchmark regions such as South Korea. China declined on its own domestic challenges (constrained manufacturing, lower consumption), while a handful of U.K. stocks in unrelated industries (Nomad Foods ( NOMD ), International Consolidated Airlines (ICAGY)) tempered results. 2026 Annualized as of March 31, 2026 YTD Q1 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since 9/30/1984 Polaris Global Equity Composite (net of fees) 5.91% 5.91% 28.99% 16.84% 8.94% 10.33% 11.15% Polaris Global Equity Composite (gross of fees) 6.04% 6.04%...