India has invoked emergency powers to redirect supplies of liquefied petroleum gas away from industrial users to households, as it seeks to shield ordinary people from the impact of the Middle East war. An oil ministry notification on Tuesday barred refiners — including Reliance Industries Ltd. ’s export-oriented unit — and petrochemical plants from using the fuel as a feedstock, while also orderi...
India has invoked emergency powers to redirect supplies of liquefied petroleum gas away from industrial users to households, as it seeks to shield ordinary people from the impact of the Middle East war. An oil ministry notification on Tuesday barred refiners — including Reliance Industries Ltd. ’s export-oriented unit — and petrochemical plants from using the fuel as a feedstock, while also ordering them to maximize LPG output. That was an expansion of a previous measure targeting other processors. LPG cylinders are still found in most Indian kitchens, and industries use the fuel as feedstock for plastic production. The move comes as the crisis in the Middle East, from where India sources most of its LPG and two thirds of its liquefied natural gas, shows no signs of easing. Fuel shipments through the Straight of Hormuz, a key chokepoint, are all but halted, and India is now extending measures to protect the more than 300 million households that use LPG. Households accounted for roughly 86% of India’s LPG consumption in the 10 months through January, according to oil ministry data. The government raised cooking gas prices on Saturday for the first time in a year and extended the minimum interval between subsidized refills to 25 from 21 days to modulate demand. Read More: India Raises LPG Prices as Hormuz Crisis Chokes Flows The shortages are already showing up on the ground. Restaurants in parts of the country have halted operations, while a crematorium in the western state of Maharashtra curtailed LPG-based incinerations due to fuel shortage. Read More: Asia Races to Contain Energy Crunch as Oil Spikes Over $100 To preserve essential services reliant on LNG, after major supplier Qatar halted production, the government is safeguarding households receiving piped natural gas and the transport sector. Provisions to industries such as fertilizers and manufacturing have also been capped. Supplies to petrochemical plants operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corp. , GAIL, Relian...
I'm drawn to companies the market has largely stopped paying attention to -- businesses that look ordinary on the surface but are quietly building structural advantages underneath. That's what led me to three consumer and agriculture plays I think deserve a closer look right now. Each sits in a mature industry where investors often assume growth and innovation are limited. Yet all three are making...
I'm drawn to companies the market has largely stopped paying attention to -- businesses that look ordinary on the surface but are quietly building structural advantages underneath. That's what led me to three consumer and agriculture plays I think deserve a closer look right now. Each sits in a mature industry where investors often assume growth and innovation are limited. Yet all three are making strategic shifts that could reshape how their businesses compound over the next decade. One is a South American agro-industrial operator turning agricultural waste into energy and building a vertically integrated bioeconomy. Another is a nostalgic global produce brand modernizing its supply chain and sharpening its focus on higher-margin fruit categories. The third is a beaten-down beauty company attempting a reset around prestige fragrance, one of the most resilient segments in cosmetics. None of these companies are obvious momentum trades. In fact, the market currently seems skeptical of all three. I've broken down why I find these three stocks compelling, how their business strategies are evolving, and why a modest investment -- even something like $500 in the right place -- might look very different several years from now than the market expects today. 1. Adecoagro Adecoagro (AGRO 1.97%) is the most ambitious agro-industrial story that most American investors have ever encountered. This South American food and renewable energy producer grows sugarcane, rice, and row crops while simultaneously running a dairy operation and an expanding clean energy platform. The forward-looking investment thesis for this company hinges on biomethane. At Adecoagro's Ivinhema mill in Brazil, concentrated vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production, is being converted into compressed biomethane that fuels over 120 light vehicles, six trucks, a tractor, and four motor pumps used by the company. Expand NYSE : AGRO Adecoagro Today's Change ( -1.97 %) $ -0.20 Current Price $ 9.96 Key Data Poin...
A Hong Kong police officer has been jailed for 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 (US$7,675) from a rape suspect he believed had been wrongly released by prosecutors. The District Court on Tuesday condemned constable Ng Wai-fung for taking the law into his own hands while investigating a rape complaint lodged by a 16-year-old girl between January and April 2024. Defence lawyers said Ng, who pleaded...
A Hong Kong police officer has been jailed for 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 (US$7,675) from a rape suspect he believed had been wrongly released by prosecutors. The District Court on Tuesday condemned constable Ng Wai-fung for taking the law into his own hands while investigating a rape complaint lodged by a 16-year-old girl between January and April 2024. Defence lawyers said Ng, who pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office last month, was frustrated by the Department of Justice’s decision not to prosecute the 19-year-old suspect and felt compelled to pursue the matter himself to help the girl. Advertisement Ng sent a text message to the suspect on April 26, 2024, falsely claiming that the girl had demanded HK$60,000 in exchange for dropping the case. He kept pressing the suspect for payment even after the latter went to a police station with his father on April 28 to file a complaint. Advertisement The constable was arrested the following morning and subsequently suspended.
Golden Shield Resources ( GSRFF ) announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$2M by issuing up to 8M units at C$0.25 per share. Each unit will include one common share and one non-transferable warrant, allowing the holder to buy an additional share at C$0.35 within 12 months of issuance. The company said the warrants may expire earlier if the 5-day average share price reaches C$0.4...
Golden Shield Resources ( GSRFF ) announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$2M by issuing up to 8M units at C$0.25 per share. Each unit will include one common share and one non-transferable warrant, allowing the holder to buy an additional share at C$0.35 within 12 months of issuance. The company said the warrants may expire earlier if the 5-day average share price reaches C$0.40 or higher, triggering a 30-day exercise period. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance permitting at its Marudi Mountain gold project in Guyana, evaluate projects in South America, and support working capital. More on Golden Shield Resources Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Golden Shield Resources Inc. Financial information for Golden Shield Resources Inc.
Indian airlines may need to rethink expansion plans as crude oil prices hover at unsustainable levels, even at $90 a barrel, budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd .’s chairman warned. “We don’t know where things are really going,” Ajay Singh , who’s also the managing director at SpiceJet, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin on Tuesday. Fares in domestic routes are unlikely to stay...
Indian airlines may need to rethink expansion plans as crude oil prices hover at unsustainable levels, even at $90 a barrel, budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd .’s chairman warned. “We don’t know where things are really going,” Ajay Singh , who’s also the managing director at SpiceJet, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin on Tuesday. Fares in domestic routes are unlikely to stay steady as Indian airlines “will have no choice but to impose a fuel surcharge.” Indian carriers have hiked prices on long-haul routes by 15%, Bloomberg News reported Monday. Airlines will have to pass on some of the higher costs given how price sensitive the Indian market is, Singh added, signaling that local fares may climb up as well. Local operators, including IndiGo , Air India and SpiceJet, are among the hardest hit outside the Middle East as the Iran war enters its second week. Their heavy reliance on Gulf routes and surging fuel costs are compounded by restrictions on Pakistan airspace, imposed since mid-2025 following a border conflict. Airlines in the region aren’t as well hedged against high oil prices as rivals in Europe or the US, making them more vulnerable to sudden surges in jet fuel prices. After surging toward $120 a barrel on Monday, crude oil has tumbled after US President Donald Trump said the war will resolve “very soon” but didn’t say when. Read More: Asia Airlines Hike Fares, Eye Groundings on Fuel Crunch Risk Growth plans for airlines will certainly be impacted in the region if the crisis in the Middle East continues, according to Singh. While SpiceJet’s entire international schedule for March is exposed to the Middle East, Air India Express has 60% exposure and IndiGo 41%, Bloomberg Intelligence said in a note last week. Carriers will also have to consider whether they want to keep flying their entire fleet, he added. “Does it make sense to keep flying planes when it loses you money? That will have to be calculated.” The Gulf region “disruption is ...
In recent pieces I highlighted opportunities in the Magnificent Seven and the software sector, while earlier coverage focused on energy and gold, both of which have performed exceptionally well. I continue to believe those themes remain intact, though after such strong momentum they may begin to consolidate, particularly if capital rotates back into sectors that now appear discounted. Despite the ...
In recent pieces I highlighted opportunities in the Magnificent Seven and the software sector, while earlier coverage focused on energy and gold, both of which have performed exceptionally well. I continue to believe those themes remain intact, though after such strong momentum they may begin to consolidate, particularly if capital rotates back into sectors that now appear discounted. Despite the geopolitical noise, the equity market itself remains remarkably resilient. Major indexes are still trading only a few percentage points below their record highs. At the same time, many of the market’s largest leaders remain well off their peaks. This dynamic reflects a broadening of market participation, an encouraging development that stands in sharp contrast to the persistent warnings over the past year about excessive index concentration. Rather than signaling weakness, the expansion of leadership across sectors is often characteristic of durable bull markets. The primary risk to that outlook at the moment is the escalating situation in Iran. Rising tensions in the region have pushed oil prices sharply higher and introduced the possibility of inflationary pressure if the conflict were to persist or intensify. A prolonged disruption to global energy markets could weigh on economic activity and complicate the outlook for policymakers. That said, as I will outline below, I currently assign relatively low odds to a drawn-out conflict and view some form of resolution in the near term as the more likely outcome. Importantly, the broader macro backdrop remains constructive. Global economic growth continues at a solid pace, productivity gains are beginning to materialize from technological adoption, and enormous capital expenditures tied to the AI infrastructure buildout are flowing through the global economy. These forces collectively provide a powerful foundation for continued economic expansion. A combination of geopolitical tension, technological disruption fears, and financ...
Listen to this article Listen to this article 1x China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to a 16th month in February, adding to reserves despite elevated prices. The People’s Bank of China added 30,000 ounces of gold last month, taking total holdings to 74.22 million ounces, according to data released Saturday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The continued purch...
Listen to this article Listen to this article 1x China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to a 16th month in February, adding to reserves despite elevated prices. The People’s Bank of China added 30,000 ounces of gold last month, taking total holdings to 74.22 million ounces, according to data released Saturday by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The continued purchases came as gold prices remained high. London spot gold rose 8.6% in February to close above $5,200 per ounce.
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › According to a recent SEC filing, Blair William & Co. IL increased its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. The institutional investor now owns 351,772 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at $11.8 million. Why it matters This news highlights the continued interest and investment in Intel Corporation f...
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › According to a recent SEC filing, Blair William & Co. IL increased its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. The institutional investor now owns 351,772 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at $11.8 million. Why it matters This news highlights the continued interest and investment in Intel Corporation from institutional investors, despite the company facing some challenges in recent years. Intel remains a major player in the semiconductor industry, and its stock performance is closely watched by the investment community. The details Blair William & Co. IL acquired an additional 55,333 shares of Intel in the 3rd quarter, bringing its total position to 351,772 shares. This represents an 18.7% increase in the firm's holdings of the chip maker's stock. Intel has faced some headwinds, including delays in its next-generation chip technology, but the company remains a dominant force in the semiconductor market. The filing with the SEC detailing Blair William & Co. IL's increased stake in Intel was made on March 10, 2026. The players Blair William & Co. IL An institutional investor that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a significant position in Intel Corporation. Intel Corporation A leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products, including processors and chipsets for a wide range of computing applications. Got photos? Submit your photos here. › What they’re saying “We must continue to closely monitor Intel's performance and strategic direction as the company navigates the evolving semiconductor landscape.” — Analyst (Marketbeat)