FangXiaNuo/iStock via Getty Images Air Lease ( AL ) said it won final regulatory approval for its planned $65 a share sale to Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease ( AL ) expects to complete the merger on or about April 8, according to a statement on Monday. Upon completion of the deal, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. Sumisho Air Lease is a Dublin-based holding company ...
FangXiaNuo/iStock via Getty Images Air Lease ( AL ) said it won final regulatory approval for its planned $65 a share sale to Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease ( AL ) expects to complete the merger on or about April 8, according to a statement on Monday. Upon completion of the deal, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation. Sumisho Air Lease is a Dublin-based holding company backed by Sumitomo Corporation ( SSUMY ), SMBC Aviation Capital, and investment vehicles tied to Apollo-managed funds and Brookfield. Air Lease ( AL ) agreed to be acquired for $65 a share by the consortium in September. More on Air Lease Air Lease delivers 1st Boeing 737-8 to Air Canada under 2023 deal Air Lease ends 2025 with 535 aircraft, including managed fleet and strong order book Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Air Lease Historical earnings data for Air Lease Dividend scorecard for Air Lease
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has produced “the largest disruption to the global oil market in its history,” according to the International Energy Agency, creating what the International Monetary Fund described Monday as a shock that is “global, yet asymmetric” in its impact on the world economy. In a blog post authored by eight senior IMF officials, the fund explained that energy i...
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has produced “the largest disruption to the global oil market in its history,” according to the International Energy Agency, creating what the International Monetary Fund described Monday as a shock that is “global, yet asymmetric” in its impact on the world economy. In a blog post authored by eight senior IMF officials, the fund explained that energy importers, poorer countries and nations with limited financial reserves are facing the greatest challenges in the face of the Iran war. About 25% to 30% of global oil and 20% of liquefied natural gas pass through the strait. Large energy importers in Asia and Europe are experiencing higher fuel and input costs, while parts of the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America face additional strain from rising food and fertilizer prices. Low-income countries are especially vulnerable to food insecurity. “Although the war could shape the global economy in different ways, all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,” the IMF officials wrote. The fund also highlighted concerns about inflation expectations becoming “less firmly anchored” if elevated energy and food prices persist. Financial markets have experienced increased volatility, with global stock prices declining and bond yields rising across major economies, including the U.S. The IMF said it will provide a fuller assessment in its World Economic Outlook report, scheduled for release April 14. International Monetary Fund More on the Markets Too Early To Call The Bottom Oil Spike Lifts Recession Risk, But Outlook Still Depends On Broader Conditions Q2 2026 U.S. Indices (Dow Jones, S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100) Outlook - Resilience Or Retracement? 3 things to look out for on Tuesday The rise of redemption requests from private credit funds is slowing growth — Churchill Asset Management
Two Chinese Container Ships That Were Previously Turned Back By Iran, Now Allowed To Transit Hormuz Strait On Friday we reported that there was a moment of surprise among vessel trackers, when Iran unexpectedly blocked two container ships owned by China's Cosco from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Two days later, this misunderstanding appears to have been resolved, and on Monday Bloomberg reporte...
Two Chinese Container Ships That Were Previously Turned Back By Iran, Now Allowed To Transit Hormuz Strait On Friday we reported that there was a moment of surprise among vessel trackers, when Iran unexpectedly blocked two container ships owned by China's Cosco from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Two days later, this misunderstanding appears to have been resolved, and on Monday Bloomberg reported that the same two container ships linked to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping exited the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such vessels operated by a major Beijing-backed company to navigate the waterway since the Middle East war broke out. After aborting an initial transit attempt on Friday, COSCO’s ultra-large container vessels - CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean - have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz after beginning their journey eastward from within the Persian Gulf on Monday morning, signalling a potential shift in conditions for commercial shipping. The ships started their almost 12-hour-long journeys from waters off Dubai. They took a route near Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands at the narrow opening of the strait, before sailing into waters of the Gulf of Oman. The ships don’t appear to be carrying any cargo aside from empty container boxes, according to draft readings of how low they sit in the water. They are listed as part of Cosco Shipping Lines’ fleet, which is a subsidiary of Cosco Shipping Corp. Both vessels are currently bound for Port Klang, Malaysia, as they continue their voyage on COSCO’s MEX service, linking the Middle East with the Far East. The global shipping market has been keenly watching the journeys of these two Cosco ships for signs of how China plans to extract its vessels from the gulf, as it seeks to stem a deepening energy crisis and a plunge in China-to-Middle East trade. The two vessels, each with the capacity to transport about 19,000 TEUs, were seen taking the same route on Monday. They have been stuck ...
Schwab Center for Financial Research Head of Fixed Income Research & Strategy Collin Martin discusses the negative consequences of a drawn out conflict in Iran, why there are risks to inflation and labor mandates, and why we shouldn't expect a recession in the near term. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Schwab Center for Financial Research Head of Fixed Income Research & Strategy Collin Martin discusses the negative consequences of a drawn out conflict in Iran, why there are risks to inflation and labor mandates, and why we shouldn't expect a recession in the near term. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
DiaMedica Therapeutics press release ( DMAC ): FY GAAP EPS of -$0.70 misses by $0.02 . Cash and short-term investments were $59.9 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $44.1 million as of December 31, 2024. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $29.1 million compared to $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. More on DiaMedica Therapeuti...
DiaMedica Therapeutics press release ( DMAC ): FY GAAP EPS of -$0.70 misses by $0.02 . Cash and short-term investments were $59.9 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $44.1 million as of December 31, 2024. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $29.1 million compared to $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. More on DiaMedica Therapeutics Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on DiaMedica Therapeutics Historical earnings data for DiaMedica Therapeutics Financial information for DiaMedica Therapeutics
Rights group also reports at least 30 injured in Gran Grif raid on Artibonite farming region and almost 6,000 displaced At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region, significantly more than official estimates, a human rights group has said. Police initially reported 16 dead and 10 injured, while a preliminary report from civil protect...
Rights group also reports at least 30 injured in Gran Grif raid on Artibonite farming region and almost 6,000 displaced At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region, significantly more than official estimates, a human rights group has said. Police initially reported 16 dead and 10 injured, while a preliminary report from civil protection authorities suggested 17 had died and 19 were wounded. Continue reading...
solarseven/iStock via Getty Images In March, S&P 500 Financials sector fell 5% as the market grappled with volatility amid Middle East conflict and economic uncertainty. Below is a list of the best performing 10 financial sector stocks ranked by their one-month price performance. The stocks on this list have market capitalizations ranging from approximately $2.22B to $62.69B, and each includes its...
solarseven/iStock via Getty Images In March, S&P 500 Financials sector fell 5% as the market grappled with volatility amid Middle East conflict and economic uncertainty. Below is a list of the best performing 10 financial sector stocks ranked by their one-month price performance. The stocks on this list have market capitalizations ranging from approximately $2.22B to $62.69B, and each includes its Seeking Alpha Quant Rating where available. The list is topped by Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. ( FIGR ), with a one-month performance of 22.63%, though it is not currently covered by the Quant Rating system. Lemonade, Inc. ( LMND ) follows with a 17.32% gain and carries a Hold rating. Notably, SLM Corporation ( SLM ) has earned a Sell rating despite its 8.64% monthly performance. The list represents a diverse range of financial industries, including Consumer Finance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Asset Management. Other notable entries include Twenty One Capital, Inc. ( XXI ) in Asset Management and Custody Banks with an 11.67% gain, and Apollo Global Management, Inc. ( APO ) in Diversified Financial Services with a 3.65% return. Performance across the list ranges from over 22% down to approximately 2.68%. Here is the list: Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. ( FIGR ), 1 month performance percentage: 22.63% Lemonade, Inc. ( LMND ), 1 month performance percentage: 17.32% Twenty One Capital, Inc. ( XXI ), 1 month performance percentage: 11.67% Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. ( NP ), 1 month performance percentage: 10.61% SLM Corporation ( SLM ), 1 month performance percentage: 8.64% F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. ( FG ), 1 month performance percentage: 6.84% StepStone Group Inc. ( STEP ), 1 month performance percentage: 5.45% Apollo Global Management, Inc. ( APO ), 1 month performance percentage: 3.65% Flagstar Bank, National Association ( FLG ), 1 month performance percentage: 2.84% Virtu Financial, Inc. ( VIRT ), 1 month performance percentage: 2.68% Financials ETFs:...