When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accepted the Asean gavel from Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur last October, the script was already written: a packed agenda, South China Sea diplomacy in the spotlight and a regional digital economy deal to clinch. Then the world changed. On February 28, US and Israeli forces struck Iran. The Strait of Hormuz , an artery of global ...
When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accepted the Asean gavel from Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur last October, the script was already written: a packed agenda, South China Sea diplomacy in the spotlight and a regional digital economy deal to clinch. Then the world changed. On February 28, US and Israeli forces struck Iran. The Strait of Hormuz , an artery of global shipping through which 98 per cent of the Philippines’ crude oil imports travel, became a war zone. Fuel prices spiked. Over 2.5 million Filipino workers in the Persian Gulf suddenly found their jobs, safety and the remittances sustaining millions of families back home under threat. At the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu , Marcos scrapped his original agenda and convened what officials described as a “bare-bones” session focused on oil, food and migrant workers. “We will achieve absolutely nothing until there is peace,” he told reporters. Advertisement This is not the chairmanship anyone planned. The Philippines holds the Asean chair at the exact moment multiple crises are converging, and it is structurally exposed to all of them. Starting with energy, perhaps no country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is as nakedly vulnerable to Hormuz disruptions as the Philippines. MUFG Research Portal estimates that every US$10 oil increase cuts Philippine growth by 0.2 percentage points and adds 0.6 percentage points to inflation. With Brent crude having spiked past US$115 at one point, the arithmetic is not comfortable. Advertisement Remittances from Philippine workers across the Persian Gulf are a pillar of the economy, supporting consumption and household incomes. Capital Economics warned that a prolonged regional conflict could cut Middle East remittances by 30-35 per cent, threatening one of the country’s most important financial lifelines.
Amazon (AMZN 1.28%), the world's largest e-commerce and cloud infrastructure company, laid off 16,000 employees this January. Those job cuts mainly affected Amazon Web Services (AWS), its retail and operations division, Prime Video, and its human resources department. Those reductions, along with its prior elimination of about 14,000 corporate positions last October, enabled Amazon to achieve its ...
Amazon (AMZN 1.28%), the world's largest e-commerce and cloud infrastructure company, laid off 16,000 employees this January. Those job cuts mainly affected Amazon Web Services (AWS), its retail and operations division, Prime Video, and its human resources department. Those reductions, along with its prior elimination of about 14,000 corporate positions last October, enabled Amazon to achieve its restructuring goal of cutting 30,000 jobs. Yet it continued pruning its workforce over the past four months, with an undisclosed number of additional layoffs across its AWS, Prime Video, MGM, and selling partner service divisions. Amazon's investors should monitor these layoffs closely, since it still generates most of its profits from AWS' cloud infrastructure platform. Will these job reductions hamper AWS's growth, or will they make its market-leading cloud infrastructure platform more effective? Is Amazon actually "downsizing" AWS? AWS controls nearly a third of the world's cloud infrastructure market, according to Canalys, putting it far ahead of its industry peers. AWS also generates the lion's share of Amazon's operating profits, so its growth subsidizes the expansion of its lower-margin retail business. Expand NASDAQ : AMZN Amazon Today's Change ( -1.28 %) $ -3.51 Current Price $ 270.49 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.9T Day's Range $ 269.65 - $ 274.74 52wk Range $ 196.00 - $ 278.56 Volume 1.7M Avg Vol 44.7M Gross Margin 50.60 % From 2020 to 2025, AWS's net sales grew at a 23% CAGR as its operating margin expanded from 29.8% to 35.4%. That makes it the company's core profit engine. AWS also gives Amazon a firm foothold in the booming AI market. It hosts Bedrock, a platform that allows companies to remotely access multiple AI models; develops its own agentic AI tools; and produces custom AI chips. Many of the world's top AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, also run their generative AI platforms on AWS. So at first glance, it might seem silly to downsize AWS's ...
Celularity ( CELU ) announced on Friday that it received a Nasdaq notice for not filing its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q on time, leading to non-compliance with listing rules. However, there is no immediate impact on its stock, as it will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under “CELU.” The company has given a 60-day window until July 28 to submit a plan to regain compliance with filing requirements. If Nasdaq ...
Celularity ( CELU ) announced on Friday that it received a Nasdaq notice for not filing its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q on time, leading to non-compliance with listing rules. However, there is no immediate impact on its stock, as it will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under “CELU.” The company has given a 60-day window until July 28 to submit a plan to regain compliance with filing requirements. If Nasdaq accepts the plan, the firm may receive an extension of up to 180 days, with a final deadline around November 16, 2026, to fix the filing delay. The company says it is actively working to file the delayed report and restore full compliance. Source: Press Release More on Celularity Stocks to watch on Friday after hours: CTLP, CELU, ULH Celularity regains Nasdaq compliance after delayed filing Financial information for Celularity
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were l...
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited on Friday after the May MNI Chicago PMI rose more than expected at its strongest pace in 4.25 years. Fed comments on Friday were mixed for the dollar. The US May MNI Chicago PMI rose +13.5 to 62.7, stronger than expectations of 50.3 and the strongest pace of expansion in 4.25 years. Join 200K+ Subscribers: San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said Fed interest rate policy is in a good place and that she’s “cautiously optimistic” about the US economy, noting that “there’s no urgency to make an adjustment” to interest rates. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said, “With inflation running above the Fed’s 2% definition of price stability or over five years, now is not the time to let down our guard, and we must continue to signal our commitment to price stability and our willingness to take the actions necessary to achieve our mandate.” Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said, “I think it’s premature for me to conclude we need to be raising rates right away and that we need to keep watching the data and watching how the conflict in the Middle East unfolds before I want to make any adjustments.” Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 2% for a 25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) climbed to a 2-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.15%. The euro moved higher on Friday amid dollar weakness. Also, signs of strength in the German labor market are bullish for the euro, following unexpectedly lower German May unemployment and a decline in the May unemployment rate. In addition, hawkish ECB comments on Friday were positive for...
Nvidia on Friday posted a cryptic social media post that seemed to give credence to rumors that the company will make a chip for Windows PCs and announce it at the chipmaker’s GTC Taipei convention next week. The post read “A new era of PC,” and then listed two numbers which appear to be the coordinates of the Taipei Music Center. Huang’s presentation is slated to begin on Monday at 11 a.m. Taipei...
Nvidia on Friday posted a cryptic social media post that seemed to give credence to rumors that the company will make a chip for Windows PCs and announce it at the chipmaker’s GTC Taipei convention next week. The post read “A new era of PC,” and then listed two numbers which appear to be the coordinates of the Taipei Music Center. Huang’s presentation is slated to begin on Monday at 11 a.m. Taipei time, which is Sunday at 11 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
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In 2011, PSG were a paradox: a major European capital with a vast talent pool, yet a club lacking structure, prestige and stability. They had no stars, no sustainable model and no clear footballing philosophy. Despite having had big names like Ronaldinho, Pauleta, Ludovic Giuly and Claude Makelele in the first decade of the 21st Century, PSG needed to be seen in the eyes of the football world as r...
In 2011, PSG were a paradox: a major European capital with a vast talent pool, yet a club lacking structure, prestige and stability. They had no stars, no sustainable model and no clear footballing philosophy. Despite having had big names like Ronaldinho, Pauleta, Ludovic Giuly and Claude Makelele in the first decade of the 21st Century, PSG needed to be seen in the eyes of the football world as relevant and credible before they could even dream of competing with Europe's elite. The ultras were banned after violence ended in the death of a fan, leaving the Parc des Princes without its most passionate supporters for the first five years of the new era. They only came back in 2016 when Al-Khelaifi decided the majority could not be held responsible for the actions of a few. The early years of QSI were defined by aggressive spending. Critics labelled it the 'bling‑bling era' but internally it was seen as the quickest way to get to the top. As is the case with Newcastle and Manchester City, PSG have had to answer questions about the source of their funding and their owners have been accused of 'sportswashing', which is when nations invest in sports to help clean up their tarnished reputations. Signing global superstars - Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi - helped force PSG into the global conversation. This phase brought domestic dominance and deep Champions League runs. But it also created internal tensions. Stars dictated dressing‑room dynamics, influenced tactical decisions and sometimes overshadowed the collective with inane disputes over things like training schedules or even who should take penalties. The 18-year-old Mbappe and his family told the club representatives he would join PSG instead of Real Madrid only if he was guaranteed to play every game and Neymar had it written into his contract that he had the power to decide not to travel to some games. When basketball legend Kobe Bryant visited the old training ground, Neymar and Mbappe wan...
Stardust Solar Energy ( SUNXF ) said it completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising about C$486,561 through the issuance of 6.49M units at C$0.075 each. The renewable energy company also reduced the maximum size of the offering to C$1.5M from C$3M. Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding convertible debentures, advance its Zambia utility-scale energy project, and ...
Stardust Solar Energy ( SUNXF ) said it completed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising about C$486,561 through the issuance of 6.49M units at C$0.075 each. The renewable energy company also reduced the maximum size of the offering to C$1.5M from C$3M. Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding convertible debentures, advance its Zambia utility-scale energy project, and support working capital needs. Additional tranches are expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approvals. More on Stardust Solar Energy Financial information for Stardust Solar Energy
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美國促盟友增國防開支分擔防務責任 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國戰爭部長海格塞斯促請盟友增加軍費開支，應對中國的軍力掘起，又重申美國對台售武立場不變。 海格塞斯在新加坡出席香格里拉對話，表示美...
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FBIO now has $256 million in cash. After years of struggling they actually do now have a fortress balance sheet. boggy22/iStock via Getty Images Fortress Biotech, Inc. ( FBIO ) realized a huge windfall gain from the March 31, 2026, sale of their Menkes disease drug. The Q1 2026 earnings report shows $256 million in cash with just $39 million of debt. After years of struggling, FBIO now actually do...
FBIO now has $256 million in cash. After years of struggling they actually do now have a fortress balance sheet. boggy22/iStock via Getty Images Fortress Biotech, Inc. ( FBIO ) realized a huge windfall gain from the March 31, 2026, sale of their Menkes disease drug. The Q1 2026 earnings report shows $256 million in cash with just $39 million of debt. After years of struggling, FBIO now actually does indeed have a fortress balance sheet. The Fortress Biotech 9.375% CUM RED PER PREF SER A USD25.00 ( FBIOP ) dividend has been deferred for almost two years. FBIOP dividends will total $4.69 a share if the deferred dividends are paid on June 15, 2026. FBIO can now easily afford to pay the $16 million required to pay their deferred preferred stock dividends. What Is FBIOP? FBIOP is a par $25 cumulative perpetual preferred issue with a 9.375% coupon. The last monthly dividend of $0.1953 was paid on June 14, 2024. If the company decides to resume the dividend and pay the deferred amount on June 15, the payment would total $4.69 per share. FBIOP is a perpetual issue. It may be called at any time, but there is no obligation for the company to call it. Call risk is not a concern with par plus accrued dividends now totaling $29.69. According to quantumonline.com , FBIOP dividends are qualified for tax purposes. See prospectus for additional details. FBIOP is a small issue with only 3.427 million shares outstanding. The par value of the issue is $86 million, and the deferred dividends will total $16 million as of June 15. Average daily trading volume is only about 20K shares. Use limit orders and patience when trading. Substantial Insider Holdings CEO Lindsay Rosenwald owns 117,500 shares of FBIOP as per this July 10, 2024, SEC filing . He would personally receive $551,000 if the deferred dividends are paid on June 15. Lindsay Rosenwald also owns 19.5% of FBIO common stock. FBIO Executive Officers and Directors as a group currently own 28.5% of FBIO shares. See page 32 of the 4/2...
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Although neither Nvidia (NVDA 1.00%) nor Apple (AAPL 0.20%) is renowned chiefly for its dividend payouts, the two have been remunerating shareholders for years. Not only that, but more than a few times each has hiked these payouts. This month, both companies declared dividend raises. Let's pick these apart and see if they support the buy case for the two very high-profile tech stocks. 1. Nvidia No...
Although neither Nvidia (NVDA 1.00%) nor Apple (AAPL 0.20%) is renowned chiefly for its dividend payouts, the two have been remunerating shareholders for years. Not only that, but more than a few times each has hiked these payouts. This month, both companies declared dividend raises. Let's pick these apart and see if they support the buy case for the two very high-profile tech stocks. 1. Nvidia Now this is a dividend raise. A typical distribution increase is relatively modest, even incremental, with the improvement measured in single-digit percentages. That sure isn't the case with Nvidia, which increased its quarterly dividend 25-fold, from $0.01 per share to $0.25. The company also bolstered its existing share repurchase program by $80 billion, without an expiration date. This adds to the remaining $38.5 billion under authorization in the initiative. Nvidia, the king of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, is doing gangbusters in this age of AI. Its recent financials demonstrate its front-and-center position: First-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue rocketed 85% higher year over year to $81.6 billion, while headline net income more than tripled to $58.3 billion. The latter, meanwhile, makes for a tremendous net margin of 71%. Despite those major leaps in the financials, both items only beat, instead of obliterating, analyst estimates. This, combined with a notable run-up in the share price before the results were published, disappointed the market. Uncharacteristically, Nvidia's stock pulled back and hasn't recovered much yet. I don't think it'll stay down for long. Yes, Nvidia is expensive based on where its stock was even just a few short months ago, and some of its valuations are reaching vertigo-inducing levels (like price-to-sales, which is nearly 21). Outside of that, other chipmakers are striving to chip away at some share from the industry leader and might also succeed in niches Nvidia isn't currently addressing. That said, Nvidia is still by far the biggest game ...
In this video, I will discuss SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) stock and why it rose on Friday. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of May. 29, 2026. The video was published on May. 29, 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, c...
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