US President Donald Trump has initiated an international trade war in which American consumers and businesses are bearing most of the immediate costs, and now he has started a war on global energy where people worldwide are paying the price. While Iran is no match for US military might, Tehran has turned its control of the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil flows...
US President Donald Trump has initiated an international trade war in which American consumers and businesses are bearing most of the immediate costs, and now he has started a war on global energy where people worldwide are paying the price. While Iran is no match for US military might, Tehran has turned its control of the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil flows – to its advantage. Nations in conflict with the United States do not need to fight back tariff for...
Quarterly net revenues were RMB1,000.5 million (US$143.1 million) 1 Quarterly lidar shipments were 631,095 units Quarterly net income was RMB153.2 million (US$21.9 million) Full year 2025 net revenues were RMB3,027.6 million (US$432.9 million) Full year 2025 lidar shipments were 1 ,620,406 units Full year 2025 net income was RMB435.9 million (US$62.3 million)
Quarterly net revenues were RMB1,000.5 million (US$143.1 million) 1 Quarterly lidar shipments were 631,095 units Quarterly net income was RMB153.2 million (US$21.9 million) Full year 2025 net revenues were RMB3,027.6 million (US$432.9 million) Full year 2025 lidar shipments were 1 ,620,406 units Full year 2025 net income was RMB435.9 million (US$62.3 million)
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Commentary as of 12/31/25 The fund posted a return of 4.03% (Class I shares) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund's underperformance of its benchmark was led by stock selection in the materials, industrials, and information technology (IT) sectors. Marginally overweight positions and stock selection in both the financials and health care sectors ...
Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Commentary as of 12/31/25 The fund posted a return of 4.03% (Class I shares) for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund's underperformance of its benchmark was led by stock selection in the materials, industrials, and information technology (IT) sectors. Marginally overweight positions and stock selection in both the financials and health care sectors contributed the most, while security selection in the consumer staples sector was also helpful. From a sector perspective, the fund had overweight positions in financials, consumer discretionary, and communication services, and underweight holdings in consumer staples, utilities, and real estate. From a regional perspective, it had an overweight exposure to Europe and underweight allocations to Asia and emerging markets. Contributors Detractors FinecoBank ( FCBBF ) contributed to performance due to its strong results in November and client activity. Net income beat the consensus forecast, with resilient revenues and engagement aided by a favorable macroeconomic backdrop. SK Hynix added to returns as memory chip demand stayed strong within artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, while robust results reinforced its leading position amid favorable supply-demand dynamics. AstraZeneca ( AZN ) contributed, supported by improved sector sentiment and a drug pricing deal with the White House that removed uncertainty about tariffs. RELX ( RELX ) detracted amid concerns that AI could hurt parts of its business. Sentiment remained cautious and the fund exited the position given that there was no clear catalyst. Sony ( SONY ) hampered performance, after a strong multi-year run, as rising memory chip prices increased concerns about its margins. Despite near-term pressure, we maintained our conviction in its gaming, music, and sensor operations. Alibaba ( BABA ) detracted as the share price moderated following strong gains that started in August. IT rotation and year-end softness dro...
German private-sector activity declined more than anticipated as cost pressures spiked due to fighting in the Middle East. S&P Global’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 51.9 in March from 53.2 the previous month — remaining above the 50 threshold separating expansion from contraction. Analysts had expected a decline to 52.2. The country’s manufacturing gauge surprisingly improved, p...
German private-sector activity declined more than anticipated as cost pressures spiked due to fighting in the Middle East. S&P Global’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 51.9 in March from 53.2 the previous month — remaining above the 50 threshold separating expansion from contraction. Analysts had expected a decline to 52.2. The country’s manufacturing gauge surprisingly improved, partly due to customers building inventory to avoid supply-chain problems resulting from the Iran war. The reading for services sank and at 51.2 fell far short of analyst estimates. “The service sector has seen an immediate negative impact,” Phil Smith, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said Tuesday in a statement. In manufacturing, “output expectations have been revised down, which is a sign that the surge in factory activity will likely be short-lived.” Having been on the cusp of an economic turnaround driven by government spending, Germany is bracing for another setback triggered by the conflict. Higher energy costs will not only weigh on output but will also feed inflation, likely requiring interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank . Investor optimism plummeted this month. According to S&P Global, input prices surged by the most since late-2022, with respondents pointing to increases for the costs of energy, fuel, transportation, wages and a range of raw materials. Supply-chain pressures also started building amid disruption to sea freight and delays to deliveries from Asia. PMIs are closely watched by markets as they arrive early in the month and are good at revealing trends and turning points in an economy. A measure of breadth of changes in output rather than depth, business surveys can sometimes be difficult to map directly to quarterly GDP. Euro-zone data will arrive at 10 a.m. CET. Composite readings from the UK and the US due later in the day are both expected to remain above 50. German Investor Outlook Sinks as Iran War Threatens Recovery M...
alexsl Stock index futures were higher on Tuesday as traders continued to monitor developments related to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( INDU ) rose 0.16%, S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) gained 0.16%, and Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) advanced 0.23%. Hopes of tensions easing in the Middle East came into the picture after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would...
alexsl Stock index futures were higher on Tuesday as traders continued to monitor developments related to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( INDU ) rose 0.16%, S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) gained 0.16%, and Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) advanced 0.23%. Hopes of tensions easing in the Middle East came into the picture after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would postpone military action against Iran and the two countries were close to signing a deal. Treasury yields edged higher across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) rose 0.6 basis points to 4.36%, while the 2-year yield ( US2Y ) climbed 1.2 basis points to 3.87%. The 30-year yield ( US30Y ) ticked up 0.5 basis points to 4.93%. The economic calendar includes productivity and costs, PMI Composite Flash, and new home sales, among others. Top S&P 500 gainers in premarket trading included Corteva ( CTVA ) +5.88%, Baxter International ( BAX ) +4.88%, and Gilead Sciences ( GILD ) +3.25%. Decliners included Qnity Electronics ( Q ) -2.35%, Apollo Global Management ( APO ) -2.26%, and Atmos Energy ( ATO ) -2.23%. More on markets 6 Years Since Covid Crash Low Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Market Outlook: Prudent Optimism In Wall Street As U.S.-Iran Talks Could Confirm Calming Inflationary Fears Is Job Number One AI came up on over 65% of S&P 500 Q4 earnings calls