Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images News India's top economic adviser has warned that there is "considerable downside" to the country's growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for FY27 as a result of the fallout from the Iran war. In a report published over the weekend, India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said the Iran war would impact the country through four channels – supply disruptions to oil, ga...
Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images News India's top economic adviser has warned that there is "considerable downside" to the country's growth forecast of 7.0%–7.4% for FY27 as a result of the fallout from the Iran war. In a report published over the weekend, India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said the Iran war would impact the country through four channels – supply disruptions to oil, gas, fertilizers and exports; higher import prices; higher logistics costs; and a possible decline in remittances by Indians in the Gulf countries. "The trade deficit will rise significantly in FY27, widening the current account deficit," he warned. "Keeping it manageable will require burden-sharing between the government, via fiscal absorption, and households and businesses. Pass-through of higher import prices to end-users will also moderate demand growth." The Department of Economic Affairs highlighted how the Iran war is pressuring oil trade and fertilizer markets, while prices are going up due to higher natural gas costs and freight charges, impacting agricultural production and food prices. "The oil price shock poses an unexpected upside risk for inflation in the medium term," it noted . "Supply disruptions and higher input costs are being transmitted into domestic prices, particularly in fuel-intensive sectors." To keep prices at the pump from rising, the Indian government lowered the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption by ₹10 ($0.11) per liter each. It also raised duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports. More on India Investing In India: A Long-Term Equity Market Opportunity IFN: Rising Crude Pressures Equities While Currency Depreciation Drags On USD Returns India Is Great, But Be Careful When Everyone Agrees With The Thesis Indian LPG tankers navigate Hormuz as energy flows face war disruption Indian refiners secure 60M barrels of Russian oil; Reliance adds 5M barrels of Iranian crude
At this point, a lot of people have submitted their tax returns, and refunds have started to roll in. As of March 13, the average refund issued by the IRS was $3,623. That's an almost 11% increase from the same timeframe a year before. If you have a large tax refund coming your way, it's important to put that money to good use. And your first priority should be to make sure you have a solid emerge...
At this point, a lot of people have submitted their tax returns, and refunds have started to roll in. As of March 13, the average refund issued by the IRS was $3,623. That's an almost 11% increase from the same timeframe a year before. If you have a large tax refund coming your way, it's important to put that money to good use. And your first priority should be to make sure you have a solid emergency fund. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Hyperscale Data ( GPUS ) on Monday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Alliance Cloud Services, has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 48.5 acres of land, providing the company the opportunity to expand its Michigan campus. Upon the closing of the acquisition, the company will own approximately 83 acres, more than doubling its current acreage in the area. More on Hyperscale...
Hyperscale Data ( GPUS ) on Monday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Alliance Cloud Services, has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 48.5 acres of land, providing the company the opportunity to expand its Michigan campus. Upon the closing of the acquisition, the company will own approximately 83 acres, more than doubling its current acreage in the area. More on Hyperscale Data Hyperscale Data bitcoin holdings rise to 627.9 Hyperscale Data management flags undervaluation as Bitcoin holdings hit $45M Financial information for Hyperscale Data
Carnival is trading at a discount due to volatility in fuel prices linked to the Iran war and investors should scoop up the stock, according to HSBC. The bank upgraded the cruise operator to buy from hold. It trimmed its price target on shares to $30.10 from $33.60, though that still suggests about 24% upside from Friday's close. "While volatility [is] likely to remain near term, we see shares att...
Carnival is trading at a discount due to volatility in fuel prices linked to the Iran war and investors should scoop up the stock, according to HSBC. The bank upgraded the cruise operator to buy from hold. It trimmed its price target on shares to $30.10 from $33.60, though that still suggests about 24% upside from Friday's close. "While volatility [is] likely to remain near term, we see shares attractively valued," HSBC analyst Meredith Prichard Jensen said Friday in a note to clients. "We think the current share price largely reflects fuel-related risk." Carnival is susceptible to swings based on fuel price hikes related to the Iran war, given its "unhedged exposure" to the resource, according to HSBC. Since the beginning of the Middle East conflict in late February, Carnival has shed 23.3%. "We acknowledge greater near-term earnings uncertainty versus peers, like RCL , which benefit from derivative protection," Jensen wrote. However, the analyst pointed out that the stock trades at around 10 times forward earnings, well below a two-year average of 12.4. Jensen noted that the cruise ship line is likely to weather operational challenges posed by the conflict in the Middle East due to its strong value proposition and its ability to remain flexible to shifting demands. "The market is underestimating the resilience of experience-led demand (CCL has c85% of 2026e booked at healthy pricing), the strong value proposition (c25% discount to land-based vacations), and its fleet of mobile assets able to shift deployment according to demand," HSBC wrote. Shares have plunged 23% over the past month, massively underperforming the overall market. However, the stock is still up nearly 22% in the past year.
TomasSereda GXO Logistics, Inc. ( GXO ) gained in early trading on Monday after the company announced that it continued its expansion in healthcare logistics with the announcement today of its appointment by NHS England as the managed service provider for the continued provision of fecal immunochemical test home testing for eligible participants in the bowel cancer screening program across England...
TomasSereda GXO Logistics, Inc. ( GXO ) gained in early trading on Monday after the company announced that it continued its expansion in healthcare logistics with the announcement today of its appointment by NHS England as the managed service provider for the continued provision of fecal immunochemical test home testing for eligible participants in the bowel cancer screening program across England. As part of the agreement, GXO ( GXO ) will manage the supply and distribution of FIT kits, working with best-in-class partners. By combining advanced logistics capabilities with an in-depth understanding of healthcare supply requirements, GXO ( GXO ) will help support NHS England’s ambition to make screening more accessible and convenient for patients across the country. "GXO's solutions are purpose-built for the complex and highly regulated needs of healthcare supply chains, and we are proud to be selected by NHS England to deliver this important national program," stated Gavin Williams, Managing Director, GXO UK & Ireland. "This new partnership underscores GXO’s continued investment and rapid growth in the healthcare sector and how our capabilities are driving productivity and resilience across a vital part of the UK economy and the NHS," added Williams. Shares of GXO ( GXO ) were up 2.7% in premarket trading on Monday. More on GXO Logistics GXO Logistics, Inc. (GXO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript GXO Logistics, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation GXO Logistics Promises A Return Below That Of Treasuries And Can't Finance Its Growth From Earnings Mid-cap industrial stocks taking a hit: U-Haul, Smiths, and GXO Logistics lead sell-off Higher oil price concerns hit FedEx, UPS, trucking stocks, and freight names
Andrii Dodonov/iStock via Getty Images Rental property investments are very popular for one main reason: they can generate significant monthly income. Tenants pay you rent every month for the right to occupy your property, and it generally requires relatively little work from the landlord. As such, rentals can be a great investment if you are looking to generate monthly income in retirement or are...
Andrii Dodonov/iStock via Getty Images Rental property investments are very popular for one main reason: they can generate significant monthly income. Tenants pay you rent every month for the right to occupy your property, and it generally requires relatively little work from the landlord. As such, rentals can be a great investment if you are looking to generate monthly income in retirement or are simply seeking to achieve financial freedom. But REITs ( VNQ ) are even better. Lots of them also pay their dividends on a monthly basis, but unlike rentals, which still require some effort from their owners, REITs are 100% passive investments. You have a professional management team that handles everything for you in a highly cost-efficient way, as they enjoy significant economies of scale. The typical management cost is only about 50 basis points of assets each year, far lower than most other private real estate investments: EPRA via Book "The REIT Advantage" Then, on top of that, REIT investors also enjoy the benefits of diversification, liquidity, limited liability, and leverage without having to sign any of the mortgages themselves. Finally, because REITs now exist in 40+ countries, investors have 1,000+ different options to evaluate. As such, there are always some opportunities available somewhere if you know where to look. In what follows, I am going to highlight 3 of my favorite monthly dividend-paying REITs to buy in today's market, ranked from the lowest to the highest yielders. BSR Real Estate Investment Trust ( HOM.U:CA / BSRTF ) BSR REIT is an apartment REIT that focuses almost exclusively on the rapidly growing Texas Triangle of Dallas, Austin, and Houston. BSR REIT The REIT has strategically decided to focus on these specific markets as they are expected to keep attracting lots of businesses and wealthy individuals, who are deciding to relocate there to reduce their tax burden and other costs while also improving their quality of life. This then leads to lot...