KanawatTH Equities in Asia fell Friday, following a tech-driven retreat in U.S. markets. Amid the red tape, a significant trade agreement was finalized between Washington and Taipei, lowering Taiwanese export tariffs to 15%. The new rate brings Taiwan in line with Japan and South Korea. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) fell to around $66,000 on Friday, giving up most of its recent gains as cryptocurrencies cam...
KanawatTH Equities in Asia fell Friday, following a tech-driven retreat in U.S. markets. Amid the red tape, a significant trade agreement was finalized between Washington and Taipei, lowering Taiwanese export tariffs to 15%. The new rate brings Taiwan in line with Japan and South Korea. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) fell to around $66,000 on Friday, giving up most of its recent gains as cryptocurrencies came under renewed pressure. Gold rose to around $4,960 per ounce on Friday after falling more than 3% in the previous session, as markets navigated elevated volatility. Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% growth in Q3. The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.36% to around 5,545 on Friday, building on record-high levels. The South Korean won fell to around 1,442 per dollar, easing after reaching a two-week high in the previous session. Japan ( NKY:IND ) fell 1.28% to below 57,000, while the broader Topix declined 0.7% to 3,855 on Friday, retreating from record highs . The Japanese yen slipped past 153 per dollar on Friday but remained on track for its largest weekly gain since November 2024. China ( SHCOMP ) fell 0.72% to around 4,120, while the Shenzhen Component declined 0.6% to 14,200 on Friday, reversing gains from the previous session, and the offshore yuan slipped to around 6.90 per dollar on Friday, snapping a sixth straight day of gains and retreating from a 33-month high reached in the previous session. Meanwhile, fresh data showed China’s new home prices slid 3.3% yoy in January, the steepest drop in seven months, underscoring Beijing’s struggle to stabilize property markets and further pressuring sentiment. On the geopolitical front, the US has reportedly paused several major tech-security measures targeting China ahead of a planned April meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Trading will pause Monday through Thursday for the Lunar New Year holiday. Hong Kong ( HSI ) fell 2.14% to ...
(RTTNews) - HYBE (352820.KS) reported a fourth quarter net loss from continuing operation before income tax of 266.3 billion won compared to a loss of 28.7 billion won, last year. Net loss attributable to shareholders of parent company was 267.8 billion won compared to a loss of
(RTTNews) - HYBE (352820.KS) reported a fourth quarter net loss from continuing operation before income tax of 266.3 billion won compared to a loss of 28.7 billion won, last year. Net loss attributable to shareholders of parent company was 267.8 billion won compared to a loss of
China is taking aim at stripped-down, screen-dominated car interiors favored by the likes of Tesla Inc. and Xiaomi Corp., requiring that essential safety functions be controlled by physical switches or buttons. In a set of proposed regulations , China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said that functions including turn signals, hazard lights, gear selection and emergency calling mu...
China is taking aim at stripped-down, screen-dominated car interiors favored by the likes of Tesla Inc. and Xiaomi Corp., requiring that essential safety functions be controlled by physical switches or buttons. In a set of proposed regulations , China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said that functions including turn signals, hazard lights, gear selection and emergency calling must have fixed buttons or switches with a minimum surface size of 10mm x 10mm. The move marks a direct challenge to the minimalist interior design popularized by Tesla and adopted by Chinese electric car makers such as BYD Co. and Xiaomi amid growing safety concerns about driver distraction and screen failures. It comes after China earlier this month became the first country to ban concealed door handles on EVs, which have been linked to a spate of fatal incidents around the world. Read More: Dangers of Tesla-Inspired Electric Doors Are Plaguing Other Cars Beyond the dashboard, China’s government is codifying safety expectations for high-level driver-assistance technology. A mandatory standard for Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving systems stipulates that these vehicles must demonstrate a safety level at least equivalent to a “competent and attentive human driver.” At these levels of automation, the car can handle all driving tasks, though at Level 3 the driver must be ready to take control if alerted. The proposed regulations also introduce a “safety case” requirement, requiring manufacturers to provide structured, documented evidence that their systems can handle both daily driving and critical high-risk scenarios. The standards also define a “Minimal Risk Condition,” requiring that if an automated system fails or a driver ignores a takeover request, the vehicle must be capable of autonomously reaching a stable, stationary state. It also formalized the remote assistance for fully-automated cars, allowing human operators to intervene in complex environments, a crucial st...
While many in the industry zero in on turning a profit, Zelos is taking advantage of Alibaba’s artificial-intelligence capacity and logistics network to leapfrog its technology.
While many in the industry zero in on turning a profit, Zelos is taking advantage of Alibaba’s artificial-intelligence capacity and logistics network to leapfrog its technology.
India’s approval for a 3.6 trillion rupee (US$40 billion) purchase of defence equipment on Thursday – including 114 Rafale French fighter jets – will significantly boost the capabilities of the country’s armed forces amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, analysts say. The decision comes at a time when the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter squadron strength has shrunk to 29, well below the 42 cons...
India’s approval for a 3.6 trillion rupee (US$40 billion) purchase of defence equipment on Thursday – including 114 Rafale French fighter jets – will significantly boost the capabilities of the country’s armed forces amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, analysts say. The decision comes at a time when the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter squadron strength has shrunk to 29, well below the 42 considered essential in the event of a simultaneous war with Pakistan and China. French President...
Murphy USA ( MUSA ) declares $0.63/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.65% Payable March 5; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See MUSA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Murphy USA Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Murphy USA: Down But Not Out Murphy USA outlines EBITDA path to $1.2B by 2028 amid discipl...
Murphy USA ( MUSA ) declares $0.63/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.65% Payable March 5; for shareholders of record Feb. 23; ex-div Feb. 23. See MUSA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Murphy USA Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Murphy USA: Down But Not Out Murphy USA outlines EBITDA path to $1.2B by 2028 amid disciplined store expansion and proactive cost management Murphy USA GAAP EPS of $7.53 beats by $0.67, revenue of $4.74B misses by $100M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Murphy USA
Chinese regulators have cleared a proposal for the nation’s largest coal producer to purchase 133.6 billion yuan ($19 billion) in assets from its parent company, a deal designed to support the miner as coal demand begins to level off. China Shenhua Energy ( CSUAY ) ( CUAEF ) will take stakes in 12 units of China Energy Investment Corp., including coal-to-chemicals, mining, power generation, and lo...
Chinese regulators have cleared a proposal for the nation’s largest coal producer to purchase 133.6 billion yuan ($19 billion) in assets from its parent company, a deal designed to support the miner as coal demand begins to level off. China Shenhua Energy ( CSUAY ) ( CUAEF ) will take stakes in 12 units of China Energy Investment Corp., including coal-to-chemicals, mining, power generation, and logistics, it said in an exchange filing on Thursday. The move would deepen its vertical integration and expand the total value of its assets to nearly 900 billion yuan, it said. More on China Shenhua Energy Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on China Shenhua Energy Historical earnings data for China Shenhua Energy Dividend scorecard for China Shenhua Energy Financial information for China Shenhua Energy
Banco Latinoamericano ( BLX ) declares $0.6875/share quarterly dividend , 10% increase from prior dividend of $0.6250. Forward yield 5.54% Payable March 12; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See BLX Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Banco Latinoamericano Bladex: Practically Perfect Execution On Long-Term Plan Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Banco Latinoa...
Banco Latinoamericano ( BLX ) declares $0.6875/share quarterly dividend , 10% increase from prior dividend of $0.6250. Forward yield 5.54% Payable March 12; for shareholders of record Feb. 25; ex-div Feb. 25. See BLX Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Banco Latinoamericano Bladex: Practically Perfect Execution On Long-Term Plan Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Banco Latinoamericano Historical earnings data for Banco Latinoamericano Dividend scorecard for Banco Latinoamericano Financial information for Banco Latinoamericano
Earnings Call Insights: Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) Q4 2025 Management View CEO John Sims began by sharing his vision for Sylvamo to become “legendary” through world-class excellence in safety, employee engagement, customer centricity, operational excellence, cost leadership, and sustainability. Sims stated, “We will set a new standard for customer experience and loyalty, striving to be truly outst...
Earnings Call Insights: Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) Q4 2025 Management View CEO John Sims began by sharing his vision for Sylvamo to become “legendary” through world-class excellence in safety, employee engagement, customer centricity, operational excellence, cost leadership, and sustainability. Sims stated, “We will set a new standard for customer experience and loyalty, striving to be truly outstanding. Our commitment is to deliver superior value and service to our customers, earning their trust and loyalty. This is critical to our strategy.” He highlighted the discontinuation of quarterly adjusted EBITDA outlooks, explaining, “We believe this change further aligns our external communications with how we manage the business and our goal to attract and retain high-quality long-term shareowners who share our vision of long-term value creation.” The company reported a 12% return on invested capital for 2025, $448 million in adjusted EBITDA, $44 million in free cash flow, and $155 million cash returned to shareholders. Reinvestment of $224 million focused on manufacturing network and Brazil forestlands. Sims described a 9% quarter-over-quarter increase in uncoated freesheet sales volume and improved productivity in paper machines. CFO Donald Devlin noted, “In the fourth quarter, we earned $125 million of adjusted EBITDA compared to $151 million in the prior quarter. Price and mix was unfavorable by $21 million, primarily due to mix across the regions as well as lower paper prices in Europe and some of our Brazilian export markets. Volume increased by $18 million, largely due to Latin America and North America.” Outlook The company has discontinued providing quarterly and full-year adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow guidance to emphasize long-term capital allocation and value creation. Capital spending outlook for 2026 is $245 million, primarily for the Eastover mill investment. This is expected to normalize in 2027 as projects wind down. Sylvamo expects North America a...
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) is the world's biggest pure-play contract logistics company. The company was spun off from XPO in 2021 and has made several acquisitions since then, including Clipper Logistics and Wincanton, following a mandate to do just that after the separation. As a result, the business has grown since then with the help of organic growth, but the stock has mostly been stuck in neutr...
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) is the world's biggest pure-play contract logistics company. The company was spun off from XPO in 2021 and has made several acquisitions since then, including Clipper Logistics and Wincanton, following a mandate to do just that after the separation. As a result, the business has grown since then with the help of organic growth, but the stock has mostly been stuck in neutral due in part to a sluggish macroeconomic environment. Continue reading