Malaysia has vowed to crack down on fuel subsidy abuse after a viral video showed a woman illicitly buying 71 litres (18 gallons) of RON95 petrol in a single transaction, as regional supply concerns persist amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The finance ministry said late on Monday that investigators identified the customer as a Malaysian citizen. Both the identity card used in the purchase and the ...
Malaysia has vowed to crack down on fuel subsidy abuse after a viral video showed a woman illicitly buying 71 litres (18 gallons) of RON95 petrol in a single transaction, as regional supply concerns persist amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The finance ministry said late on Monday that investigators identified the customer as a Malaysian citizen. Both the identity card used in the purchase and the vehicle owner will be blocked from the inflation-easing fuel subsidy scheme. This programme allows Malaysians aged 16 and above with a MyKad and valid driving licence to buy up to 300 litres of RON95 per month at 1.99 ringgit per litre. Advertisement The act had “clearly” breached the rules on fuel subsidies and could undermine efforts to keep the system targeted and transparent, the ministry said in a statement on social media. “The government will not compromise on any form of leakage and misuse of subsidies, especially in the current uncertain situation that requires close control over fuel supply and prices.” Advertisement The response followed a video shared on social media last week, which reportedly showed the woman and a teenage boy pumping petrol into a plastic container in their car boot at a station in Johor Bahru. A post accompanying the clip asked if they were “stocking up at home” due to rising fuel prices.
Sundry Photography Valero Energy ( VLO ) responded to a fire in a unit at its Port Arthur refinery in Texas on Monday, adding pressure to a U.S. fuels market that’s already seen prices skyrocket due to the Middle East war, Bloomberg reported. A fire broke out at a diesel hydrotreater, with the unit suffering severe damage, according to people familiar with the incident. The blaze was near the plan...
Sundry Photography Valero Energy ( VLO ) responded to a fire in a unit at its Port Arthur refinery in Texas on Monday, adding pressure to a U.S. fuels market that’s already seen prices skyrocket due to the Middle East war, Bloomberg reported. A fire broke out at a diesel hydrotreater, with the unit suffering severe damage, according to people familiar with the incident. The blaze was near the plant’s fluid catalytic cracker, and part of the refinery has been shut down, according to the people, who said a decision hasn’t yet been made whether to shut the entire plant. A few minor injuries were reported, the report said, adding that a Valero ( VLO ) spokesperson said all personnel have been accounted for. Local officials have shut two nearby state highways as a precaution, the spokesperson said. The refinery can process 435,000 barrels of heavy sour crude a day, according to the company's website. More on Valero Energy Valero Is Much More Than Fossil Based Crack Spreads Valero Energy: Still Pumping Cash, But The Valuation Looks Bloated Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript SA Asks: Which stocks are likely to be impacted by the Iran war? Trump downplays rising gasoline prices as Middle East conflict pushes pump costs higher
wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images 2026 may finally be the year Alpha Tau Medical ( DRTS ), an under-the-radar Israeli micro-cap, finally shakes off its obscurity. The firm is quietly developing a significant breakthrough in oncology, pioneering the first way of delivering alpha particle radiation locally into solid tumors. The alpha particle is very powerful. It is more likely than other types of ...
wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images 2026 may finally be the year Alpha Tau Medical ( DRTS ), an under-the-radar Israeli micro-cap, finally shakes off its obscurity. The firm is quietly developing a significant breakthrough in oncology, pioneering the first way of delivering alpha particle radiation locally into solid tumors. The alpha particle is very powerful. It is more likely than other types of radiation to cause irreparable “double-strand breaks” to DNA molecules, leading to a very targeted “ cell death, ” and thus making it very destructive to tumors. In fact, alpha radiation offers a “linear energy transfer” 100 times higher than beta radiation and thus a far higher “relative biological effectiveness” (RBE). It is more effective at killing tumor cells than the beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation that is currently used in external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and the various approved radiopharmaceuticals. EBRT is a rather common cancer treatment, one that is painless and non-invasive. It uses a linear accelerator to direct X-ray or particle beams to shrink or destroy a tumor from outside the body. Its main drawback is that it can damage healthy cells, leading to temporary side effects like hair loss, diarrhea, and fatigue or permanent side effects like infertility or recurrent cancer. Because of the very limited range by which alpha particles can travel in tissue, alpha radiation had not been pursued earlier as a locally-delivered treatment for solid tumors. Because alpha radiation operates with such a short range of penetrance --<100 μm—it was deemed to be of low clinical usefulness. Alpha Tau Medical’s technological breakthrough --its proverbial "secret sauce"-- is that it expanded the range of alpha particles, via a modeled diffusion of atoms, by essentially leveraging the decay chain and doing so in an invasive process. Called Alpha DaRT ( “Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy” ), it involves the insertion of titanium “seed” needles directly into the tum...
Timbercreek Financial ( TBCRF ) declares CAD 0.0575/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 10.36% Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See TBCRF Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Timbercreek Financial Corp. Timbercreek Financial Corp. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TF:CA...
Timbercreek Financial ( TBCRF ) declares CAD 0.0575/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 10.36% Payable April 15; for shareholders of record March 31; ex-div March 31. See TBCRF Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Timbercreek Financial Corp. Timbercreek Financial Corp. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TF:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Historical earnings data for Timbercreek Financial Corp. Financial information for Timbercreek Financial Corp.
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing As the Philippines forms partnerships with several countries to harness its potentially huge wealth of critical minerals, analysts have called for a coherent road map to devel...
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing As the Philippines forms partnerships with several countries to harness its potentially huge wealth of critical minerals, analysts have called for a coherent road map to develop the country’s mining industry to globally competitive standards. South Korea built the Cheongung-II to stop North Korean missiles. Now the system is stopping Iranian ones – and in doing so, has turned Seoul into one of the most sought-after defence suppliers on the planet. Farouk’s wife gave birth in a Malaysian immigration detention centre a day after the family was arrested. Photo: Ushar Daniele In a quiet suburb of the Malaysian city of Klang, Farouk* scrolls through his phone, replaying videos of a toddler learning to walk, laugh and reach out to steady himself – milestone moments of a son whom he is forced to love through a screen.
In morning trading, Japan's Nikkei 225 was 0.8% higher, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong was up by 1.6%, while South Korea's Kospi rose by 2.2%. They had fallen sharply on Monday as Asian countries are heavily dependent on oil and gas that would normally pass through the strait.
In morning trading, Japan's Nikkei 225 was 0.8% higher, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong was up by 1.6%, while South Korea's Kospi rose by 2.2%. They had fallen sharply on Monday as Asian countries are heavily dependent on oil and gas that would normally pass through the strait.
格隆汇3月24日|3月23日,华硕在中国台湾地区举行Zenbook A16发布会。企业系统事业总经理廖逸翔透露,受内存、处理器等零组件成本大幅攀升影响,PC整机价格预计于2026年第二季度上涨25%~30%。以32GB内存为例,价格已从去年同期约3000新台币飙升至近20000新台币。另据报道,宏碁、微星、技嘉等 PC 品牌也将调价,平均涨幅为两位数百分比。
格隆汇3月24日|3月23日,华硕在中国台湾地区举行Zenbook A16发布会。企业系统事业总经理廖逸翔透露,受内存、处理器等零组件成本大幅攀升影响,PC整机价格预计于2026年第二季度上涨25%~30%。以32GB内存为例,价格已从去年同期约3000新台币飙升至近20000新台币。另据报道,宏碁、微星、技嘉等 PC 品牌也将调价,平均涨幅为两位数百分比。
Hormel Foods ( HRL ) declares $0.2925/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 5.22% Payable May 15; for shareholders of record April 13; ex-div April 13. The company has now announced a dividend of $0.2925 for two consecutive quarters. See HRL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Hormel Foods Hormel Is Becoming A Better Deal Hormel: Recent Changes Sho...
Hormel Foods ( HRL ) declares $0.2925/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 5.22% Payable May 15; for shareholders of record April 13; ex-div April 13. The company has now announced a dividend of $0.2925 for two consecutive quarters. See HRL Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Hormel Foods Hormel Is Becoming A Better Deal Hormel: Recent Changes Should Reinvigorate The Company Hormel: Hope Feels Canned Like The Ham Hormel expects 1%–4% organic net sales growth in 2026 as it divests whole-bird turkey business and advances protein strategy Hormel Foods Non-GAAP EPS of $0.34 beats by $0.02, revenue of $3.03B misses by $30M
The Crucial P3 SSD offers 1TB to 4TB capacities with read speeds up to 5000 MB/s, providing reliable storage upgrades for laptops, desktops, and gaming rigs at competitive prices for US consumers. Micron Technology's Crucial brand has established the P3 SSD as a go-to option for mainstream users seeking fast, affordable NVMe storage. Launched as part of the PCIe 4.0 generation, the CT1000P3SSD8 1T...
The Crucial P3 SSD offers 1TB to 4TB capacities with read speeds up to 5000 MB/s, providing reliable storage upgrades for laptops, desktops, and gaming rigs at competitive prices for US consumers. Micron Technology's Crucial brand has established the P3 SSD as a go-to option for mainstream users seeking fast, affordable NVMe storage. Launched as part of the PCIe 4.0 generation, the CT1000P3SSD8 1TB model and its higher-capacity variants deliver sequential read speeds up to 5000 MB/s and write speeds up to 4200 MB/s. This positions the drive as a strong choice for gamers, content creators, and everyday PC builders who need quick boot times, rapid game loads, and efficient file transfers without premium pricing. For US investors tracking Micron (ISIN US5951121038), the P3's sustained market presence underscores the company's strength in consumer SSDs amid growing demand for high-capacity drives. Updated: 24.03.2026 By Elena Voss, Senior Storage Analyst: Exploring how PCIe 4.0 SSDs like the Crucial P3 are reshaping consumer storage choices in the competitive Micron ecosystem. Recent Developments Around Crucial P3 SSD The Crucial P3 line remains a staple in 2026, with no major new launches verified in the past week. Micron continues to emphasize its reliability through ongoing firmware updates and bundle promotions on major US retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Recent retailer data shows steady sales for the 1TB model at around $60, reflecting price stability despite NAND flash market fluctuations. Endurance ratings stand at 220 TBW for the 1TB version, suitable for typical consumer workloads. Users report consistent performance in real-world tests, including 4K video editing and large game installations. Micron's focus on QLC NAND in the P3 balances cost and capacity, differentiating it from TLC-based competitors. Compatibility updates ensure seamless integration with latest Intel 14th-gen and AMD Ryzen 7000-series platforms. This matters now as US consumers upgrade s...
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Geopolitical tensions around the Iran war and risks to the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh concerns about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) and its access to energy supplies. Analysts and policymakers are highlighting that any disruption to fo...
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Geopolitical tensions around the Iran war and risks to the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh concerns about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) and its access to energy supplies. Analysts and policymakers are highlighting that any disruption to fossil fuel flows into East Asia could affect TSMC's chip production capacity. The situation is putting a spotlight on how heavily the global AI supply chain depends on TSMC's facilities in Taiwan. For you as an investor, this matters because TSMC sits at the center of global semiconductor production, especially for advanced chips used in AI, data centers, and high performance computing. The company relies on stable energy imports to keep highly power intensive fabrication plants running, so any sustained interruption to fuel supplies could translate into tighter chip availability for downstream customers. This energy risk adds another layer to the existing geopolitical questions already surrounding Taiwan and the semiconductor sector. It is prompting fresh debate on how quickly production might diversify geographically and how companies that depend on TSMC could respond if supply became constrained for a period. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. NYSE:TSM 1-Year Stock Price Chart Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's balance sheet strong enough for future acquisitions? Dive into our detailed financial health analysis. This news highlights an operational vulnerability for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing rather than a conventional regulatory issue. The concern is that geopolitical decisions affecting the Strait of Hormuz could indirectly constrain Taiwan's liquefied natural...
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) is one of the 10 Stocks to Watch Today. WeRide rallied for a second day on Monday, jumping 8.98 percent to close at $6.92 apiece, as investors cheered its strong earnings performance last year, having narrowed its losses and increased revenues by nearly 90 percent. In an updated report, WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) said that it narrowed its full-year 2025 net loss by 34.5 perc...
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) is one of the 10 Stocks to Watch Today. WeRide rallied for a second day on Monday, jumping 8.98 percent to close at $6.92 apiece, as investors cheered its strong earnings performance last year, having narrowed its losses and increased revenues by nearly 90 percent. In an updated report, WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) said that it narrowed its full-year 2025 net loss by 34.5 percent to 1.65 billion yuan from 2.52 billion yuan in 2024. Revenues, however, increased by 89 percent to 684 million yuan from 361 million yuan year-on-year, thanks to a 310-percent jump in product revenues at 359.8 million yuan from only 87.7 million yuan in the same comparable period. WeRide (WRD) Climbs 8.98% as 2025 Revenues Nearly Double A Tesla car. Photo from Tesla website Meanwhile, service revenues stood at 324.7 million yuan, or a 19 percent jump from 273.4 million yuan year-on-year. In the fourth quarter alone, net loss shrank by 6 percent to 556 million yuan from 592 million yuan, while revenues soared by 123 percent to 313.99 million yuan from 140.8 million yuan year-on-year. “Robotaxi remained a key driver of our operational growth during the reporting period, powered by continued commercialization in China and ongoing international deployment. During the period, we have advanced toward a more data-driven autonomy stack by incorporating end-to-end learning, leveraging large-scale data training and world model simulation, as well as improving algorithm generalization. As of the date of this announcement, our global robotaxi fleet size has reached the new height of 1,125 vehicles,” WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) said. In line with the strong results, WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) announced that it would repurchase $100 million worth of its Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months. The buyback could be implemented from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, as well as in private negotiations. While we acknowledge the potential of WRD as an investm...
Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) is one of the 10 Stocks to Watch Today. Hut 8 saw its share prices jump by 11.55 percent on Monday to close at $52.94 apiece, as investors took path from an investment firm’s highly optimistic outlook for the stock, with a price target representing a 157 percent upside potential. In a market note, Arete Research issued a “buy” recommendation on shares of Hut 8 Corp. (NASDA...
Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) is one of the 10 Stocks to Watch Today. Hut 8 saw its share prices jump by 11.55 percent on Monday to close at $52.94 apiece, as investors took path from an investment firm’s highly optimistic outlook for the stock, with a price target representing a 157 percent upside potential. In a market note, Arete Research issued a “buy” recommendation on shares of Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT), alongside a price target of $136 apiece, reflecting its optimism for the latter’s River Bend data center, which has the potential to generate $17.7 billion in leasing revenues from Google alone. In December last year, Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) inked a 15-year leasing deal with Google, which has the potential to generate up to $17.7 billion in revenues if and when the latter exercises all its renewal options. Hut 8 (HUT) Surges 11.5% on Upbeat Outlook, Analyst Hikes PT by 157% The base term covers 245 MW of IT capacity for Fluidstack, for $7.7 billion. It also gives the latter the right of first offer for 1,000 MW of capacity in the campus’ future expansion. The initial data hall is expected to come online in the second quarter of 2027, with additional data halls scheduled in the remainder of next year. In relation to the lease agreement, Arete Research also underscored Hut 8 Corp.’s (NASDAQ:HUT) low cost of debt for its data center operations. However, it cautioned against the listed firm’s Bitcoin exposure, having owned 61 percent of American Bitcoin Corp. and maintained its commitment to mining Bitcoins. While we acknowledge the potential of HUT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years. Disclosure: None. ...
jewhyte In a document that resembles an IPO prospectus, OpenAI ( OPENAI ) has reportedly said its close ties with Microsoft ( MSFT ) could be a potential risk to its business, telling investors that the software company is responsible for “a substantial portion of our financing and compute.” OpenAI included sections titled “Risks Related to the Transaction” and “Risks Related to our Business” in a...
jewhyte In a document that resembles an IPO prospectus, OpenAI ( OPENAI ) has reportedly said its close ties with Microsoft ( MSFT ) could be a potential risk to its business, telling investors that the software company is responsible for “a substantial portion of our financing and compute.” OpenAI included sections titled “Risks Related to the Transaction” and “Risks Related to our Business” in a financial document, viewed by CNBC , that the company shared with prospective investors tied to its recent record financing round. Last month, OpenAI announced $110 billion in funding from strategic partners including Amazon ( AMZN ) , Nvidia ( NVDA ) , and SoftBank ( SFTBY ). The company is working with banking partners to tack on an additional $10 billion worth of commitments from a broader pool of investors, according to sources familiar with the deal. That part of the round is on track to close by the end of March, the report said. Backing OpenAI since 2019, Microsoft ( MSFT ) obtained an early commitment to shift certain services exclusively onto its Azure platform, long before ChatGPT’s release. In total, Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI and, at the time of the AI company’s restructuring in October, disclosed that its 27% diluted stake in the for-profit part of the organization was valued at $135 billion. OpenAI ( OPENAI ) said in the document circulated to investors that its operating results will depend on its ability to successfully develop relationships with additional partners aside from Microsoft. “If Microsoft modifies or terminates its commercial partnership with us, or if we are unable to successfully diversify our business partners, our business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected,” the company wrote. According to an FT report earlier this month, Microsoft ( MSFT ) is considering legal action against Amazon ( AMZN ) and OpenAI ( OPENAI ) over a $50B agreement that may undermine its exclusive cloud p...