Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’ People in Burkina Faso should forget about democracy as it is “not for us”, the military president, Ibrahim Traoré, told the country’s state broadcaster. Traoré took power in a coup in September 2022 , toppling another junta that had taken power just nine months earlier. He has sin...
Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’ People in Burkina Faso should forget about democracy as it is “not for us”, the military president, Ibrahim Traoré, told the country’s state broadcaster. Traoré took power in a coup in September 2022 , toppling another junta that had taken power just nine months earlier. He has since stifled opposition and banned political parties outright in January. Continue reading...
Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices A cut to fuel duty should be extended to reflect the rise in petrol prices, the government’s cost of living champion has said. Richard Walker, executive chair of the supermarket chain Iceland, urged Keir Starmer not to raise the levy in September, in light of the conflict in the Middle East....
Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices A cut to fuel duty should be extended to reflect the rise in petrol prices, the government’s cost of living champion has said. Richard Walker, executive chair of the supermarket chain Iceland, urged Keir Starmer not to raise the levy in September, in light of the conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is in exclusive talks with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 to build a US$7b, 2,500 MW natural gas power plant in West Texas. The facility is intended to supply electricity to a large AI data center campus, tying Chevron's gas business directly to AI and cloud demand. Project plans center on using associated gas and long-term contracts to support power generation for one of the world'...
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is in exclusive talks with Microsoft and Engine No. 1 to build a US$7b, 2,500 MW natural gas power plant in West Texas. The facility is intended to supply electricity to a large AI data center campus, tying Chevron's gas business directly to AI and cloud demand. Project plans center on using associated gas and long-term contracts to support power generation for one of the world's largest technology companies. For Chevron, this project connects its core natural gas...
Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his car Brady Ebert, the former guitarist of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band Turnstile, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly hitting the father of the band’s frontman, Brendan Yates, with his car. On 29 March, police found William Yates outside his...
Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his car Brady Ebert, the former guitarist of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band Turnstile, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly hitting the father of the band’s frontman, Brendan Yates, with his car. On 29 March, police found William Yates outside his home with “trauma to his lower extremities”, with a broken bone protruding from his leg, according to the Baltimore Banner . Continue reading...
The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Apr, 3 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts modestly in the red, as investors weigh strong US job signals against rising borrowing costs and pricier food and energy. Weekly initial jobless claims sit at 202,000, near a 2 year low, which indicates companies are still holding on to workers and suppor...
The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Apr, 3 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts modestly in the red, as investors weigh strong US job signals against rising borrowing costs and pricier food and energy. Weekly initial jobless claims sit at 202,000, near a 2 year low, which indicates companies are still holding on to workers and supports expectations for a March payroll gain of about 60,000 jobs and wage growth of 0.3% month on...
Healthcare stocks have been beaten down yet again in 2026. Whether pharmaceutical companies or health insurers, the entire sector's stock prices are generally down. One stock that keeps hitting new lows is Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR) . This is even though the upstart health insurer expects massive growth in 2026, which the market is not fully appreciating. Here's why now could be a great time to sco...
Healthcare stocks have been beaten down yet again in 2026. Whether pharmaceutical companies or health insurers, the entire sector's stock prices are generally down. One stock that keeps hitting new lows is Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR) . This is even though the upstart health insurer expects massive growth in 2026, which the market is not fully appreciating. Here's why now could be a great time to scoop up shares of Oscar Health, which is down over 50% from its October 2025 highs. Oscar Health is a health insurance provider. That may seem like a commodity business, but the company has a few aces up its sleeve that help it compete, which is why it has been able to aggressively gain market share in the last decade. Continue reading
Trump rolls out further tariffs a year after Liberation Day, Amazon is adding fuel surcharges as energy costs increase, and more news to start your day.
Trump rolls out further tariffs a year after Liberation Day, Amazon is adding fuel surcharges as energy costs increase, and more news to start your day.
Xiaomi's fair value estimate has been trimmed from HK$57.33 to HK$44.93, a clear step down that resets the central price target in current models. Bullish and bearish analysts read this shift very differently, with some still assigning targets such as US$49 and Overweight ratings, while others cut back toward levels like US$30 as they factor in sector and cost headwinds. As you read on, you will s...
Xiaomi's fair value estimate has been trimmed from HK$57.33 to HK$44.93, a clear step down that resets the central price target in current models. Bullish and bearish analysts read this shift very differently, with some still assigning targets such as US$49 and Overweight ratings, while others cut back toward levels like US$30 as they factor in sector and cost headwinds. As you read on, you will see how these moving targets fit into the broader Xiaomi story and what to monitor as the...