The drag in Iran war has put Chinese stocks’ resilience to the test , but investors anticipate a rebound as key market indicators signal conditions often associated with turning points. The benchmark CSI 300 Index tumbled 3.3% on Monday, its worst since the global tariff shock about a year ago, while another onshore benchmark slid deeper below the psychologically important 4,000 level. The setback...
The drag in Iran war has put Chinese stocks’ resilience to the test , but investors anticipate a rebound as key market indicators signal conditions often associated with turning points. The benchmark CSI 300 Index tumbled 3.3% on Monday, its worst since the global tariff shock about a year ago, while another onshore benchmark slid deeper below the psychologically important 4,000 level. The setback has dragged a number of indicators — including momentum gauges and breadth — to levels last seen in previous routs that ultimately preceded market turnarounds. China stands to gain from the conflict thanks to lower energy dependence and its edge in renewables, said You Lanqiang, a fund manager at Pingtan Strategic Asset Management Co. “In the short term, losses are driven by momentum traders, who hold a huge sway,” he said, adding that the pullback could offer an attractive entry point after the “irrational selloff.” Below are charts showing how stocks are nearing extreme levels that have previously triggered rebounds. Market breadth has deteriorated sharply this month, and is on track for its weakest reading since January 2024 — a period remembered for a derivatives ‑driven meltdown that began in small‑cap names. In Shanghai and Shenzhen, more than 1,100 stocks on average are declining versus rising, out of nearly 6,000 names. That’s less severe than the 1,400 gap seen in early 2024, a level that marked capitulation as volatility eased with state-backed funds stepping in. Breadth has weakened despite only modest changes in earnings expectations, suggesting that sentiment rather than fundamentals is driving flows. A further decline would mean there’s limited room for things to worsen from here. The Shanghai Composite’s 14-day relative strength index has slipped to 23, entering oversold territory. Similar lows were seen in April after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announcement, and again in the third quarter of 2024, shortly before Beijing’s policy pivot trigger...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images All figures are listed in US$ unless otherwise noted. All financial information is from Seeking Alpha unless otherwise noted. Introduction I last covered Propel Holdings ( PRL:CA ) just over 4 months ago in November 2025. Since then, the valuation has compressed even further, with the P/E ratio dropping from 8.6x to 6.3x. Headwinds have increased with the w...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images All figures are listed in US$ unless otherwise noted. All financial information is from Seeking Alpha unless otherwise noted. Introduction I last covered Propel Holdings ( PRL:CA ) just over 4 months ago in November 2025. Since then, the valuation has compressed even further, with the P/E ratio dropping from 8.6x to 6.3x. Headwinds have increased with the war in Iran, and Q4 2025 wasn't what I expected, but the launch of Propel Bank, the growth in LaaS, and a more complete picture of 2026 have warranted an updated thesis. Investment Thesis Propel Holdings is a profitable, fast-growing fintech company trading at a valuation that implies decline, not growth. At 6.3x forward earnings and a PEG of 0.18x, the market is pricing in fear while the business is building an entirely new model for long-term value creation. I believe the market hasn't priced this long-term value creation in, and with the currently compressed price, the opportunity to pick up shares at a reasonable price presents an amazing opportunity. Double-Digit Growth, Single-Digit Multiple At the midpoint , Propel Holdings is guiding for 21% growth in their loan and advances balances, 27% growth in revenue, 34% growth in net income, and a 24% ROE in 2026. The stock price has been pushed down recently because their consumer base is very cash flow sensitive, and with global increases in the price of gas (and other products) due to the war in Iran , it seems investors are not expecting Propel to maintain their guidance. Increased defaults and, therefore, provision for credit losses would impact Propel. I agree with this assessment. I don't think Propel's 2026 guidance will be maintained, especially if the price of oil stays higher for longer. However, for long-term investors, this is an amazing opportunity to pick up Propel shares at a reasonable price. Propel Holdings currently trades at a forward P/E of 6.3x and has a PEG ratio of 0.18x, implying forward earnings grow...
The Sun's lead story says an episode of BBC's The Repair Shop was pulled after a TV production worker was offended by what they saw as a "sexist" joke made by comedian Bob Monkhouse. The episode was meant to focus on restoring the late comic's handwritten joke books from the 1960s, the paper says, but it was axed after the complaint.
The Sun's lead story says an episode of BBC's The Repair Shop was pulled after a TV production worker was offended by what they saw as a "sexist" joke made by comedian Bob Monkhouse. The episode was meant to focus on restoring the late comic's handwritten joke books from the 1960s, the paper says, but it was axed after the complaint.
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem joins Sherry Paul to discuss women’s workplace participation and the drive required to create lasting change. (Source: Bloomberg)
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem joins Sherry Paul to discuss women’s workplace participation and the drive required to create lasting change. (Source: Bloomberg)
"President Trump ran on restoring law and order, and he quickly delivered the most secure U.S. border in American history. I look forward to supporting @POTUS' mission to safeguard the American people and defend the homeland," he wrote on X.
"President Trump ran on restoring law and order, and he quickly delivered the most secure U.S. border in American history. I look forward to supporting @POTUS' mission to safeguard the American people and defend the homeland," he wrote on X.