kodda/iStock via Getty Images A ~$1B financing package for Transportadora de Gas del Sur's ( TGS ) massive project planned for Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation is being formed by lenders including Citigroup , Banco Santander and J.P. Morgan, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The financing would help support the $3B NGL Project, one of the largest private-sector energy infrastructure development...
kodda/iStock via Getty Images A ~$1B financing package for Transportadora de Gas del Sur's ( TGS ) massive project planned for Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation is being formed by lenders including Citigroup , Banco Santander and J.P. Morgan, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The financing would help support the $3B NGL Project, one of the largest private-sector energy infrastructure developments underway in Argentina and expected by TGS ( TGS ) to generate ~$1.2B in annual exports once operational. The natural gas liquids project includes new gas processing facilities at an existing plant in Tratayen, near the Vaca Muerta shale basin, a 573-km pipeline to Bahía Blanca on Argentina's Atlantic coast, and export facilities. The project is a key buildout for Vaca Muerta because it would provide oil drillers with an outlet for the associated gas that comes out of the desert rock when they produce crude, helping to mitigate infrastructure bottlenecks that have plagued development. TGS ( TGS ) has said it plans to seek incentives under Argentina President Milei's RIGI investment regime, which offers tax and foreign exchange advantages for large projects. More on Transportadora de Gas del Sur Transportadora de Gas del Sur Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Transportadora de Gas del Sur
Good morning. Figures on Wednesday confirmed some clear economic and social trends. First, data-center investments in Australia are so prevalent they’re now cushioning a sharply slowing economy . Second, the explosion of illegal tobacco has led to a surge in domestic nicotine consumption . There are better signs for borrowers, with investors increasingly betting a cycle of interest-rate hikes is n...
Good morning. Figures on Wednesday confirmed some clear economic and social trends. First, data-center investments in Australia are so prevalent they’re now cushioning a sharply slowing economy . Second, the explosion of illegal tobacco has led to a surge in domestic nicotine consumption . There are better signs for borrowers, with investors increasingly betting a cycle of interest-rate hikes is nearing an end . Overseas, SpaceX wants to raise $75 billion in a record IPO, the US and Iran clashed again overnight and President Donald Trump is trying to rebuild his tariff wall. — Angus Whitley, Global Business Reporter What’s happening now Australia’s economy decelerated last quarter, propped up by a massive surge in investment into data centers that helped cushion the early impact of higher fuel costs and rising interest rates. The central bank is likely to scrutinize the report ahead of its mid-June meeting to decide whether it has tightened policy enough to put inflation back on track. Investors are increasingly betting the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest-rate hikes are nearing an end . Buyers on Wednesday sought more than four times the A$1 billion ($716 million) of Australian government bonds maturing in November 2033 that were on offer, suggesting growing confidence that the central bank is close to ending its tightening cycle. Nicotine consumption has surged in Australia as a result of a rapid rise in the sale of illegal tobacco products, undermining strict government measures such as high taxes and plain packaging that are designed to eradicate smoking. Some experts argue the draconian measures have fueled the black market for tobacco by driving smokers to buy cheaper products from illicit sources. One of Australia’s largest pension funds is snapping up completed apartment blocks rather than backing new developments. The pivot by Aware Super — which manages A$235 billion — reflects a broader shift in real estate markets globally, where elevated borrowing c...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Yesterday, Nvidia's ( NVDA ) CEO - Jensen Huang - mentioned that Marvell ( MRVL ) could become a $1 trillion company . Over the last 5 days, Marvell is up 52%. Broadcom Inc. ( AVGO ) is not exactly the same as Marvell; there are important differences, such as a good portion of revenue being tied to software, but both compete in some industries, such as c...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Yesterday, Nvidia's ( NVDA ) CEO - Jensen Huang - mentioned that Marvell ( MRVL ) could become a $1 trillion company . Over the last 5 days, Marvell is up 52%. Broadcom Inc. ( AVGO ) is not exactly the same as Marvell; there are important differences, such as a good portion of revenue being tied to software, but both compete in some industries, such as certain parts of chips and ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits, or in a simplified way, custom chips). But while Marvell rose substantially over the last 5 days, AVGO is up "only" ~15%. So it is something that seems a bit strange at first glance. Broadcom is larger than Marvell, with large partnerships such as Alphabet's ( GOOGL , GOOG ) TPU, and still has prospects to grow at the same pace or even faster than Marvell next year. In other words, either the market is too excited (and should either be less excited about Marvell or more excited about Broadcom) or there is some other reason, such as the market pricing that Marvell may perhaps take some market share from Broadcom. I think part of the explanation lies in the fact that Broadcom is already a $2.2 trillion company, while Marvell is a ~$250 billion company. By the way, I would like to have a discussion and try to answer by the end of the article: Until a few years ago, it seemed difficult to be a $1 trillion company; it required massive revenue, extraordinary margins, and a lot of predictability in revenue to the point that the market would accept paying a premium. Examples: Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Apple ( AAPL ). Now, it seems that several companies, even with revenue substantially lower than these, can reach $1 trillion or $2 trillion. And note, I am not saying that Broadcom is a bad company, but is it really a company that deserves a $2.2 trillion market cap (even after the considerable 12% post-earnings drop), or is the market too excited? Of course, since this is an earnings review, I will also analyze ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Yesterday, Nvidia's ( NVDA ) CEO - Jensen Huang - mentioned that Marvell ( MRVL ) could become a $1 trillion company . Over the last 5 days, Marvell is up 52%. Broadcom Inc. ( AVGO ) is not exactly the same as Marvell; there are important differences, such as a good portion of revenue being tied to software, but both compete in some industries, such as c...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Yesterday, Nvidia's ( NVDA ) CEO - Jensen Huang - mentioned that Marvell ( MRVL ) could become a $1 trillion company . Over the last 5 days, Marvell is up 52%. Broadcom Inc. ( AVGO ) is not exactly the same as Marvell; there are important differences, such as a good portion of revenue being tied to software, but both compete in some industries, such as certain parts of chips and ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits, or in a simplified way, custom chips). But while Marvell rose substantially over the last 5 days, AVGO is up "only" ~15%. So it is something that seems a bit strange at first glance. Broadcom is larger than Marvell, with large partnerships such as Alphabet's ( GOOGL , GOOG ) TPU, and still has prospects to grow at the same pace or even faster than Marvell next year. In other words, either the market is too excited (and should either be less excited about Marvell or more excited about Broadcom) or there is some other reason, such as the market pricing that Marvell may perhaps take some market share from Broadcom. I think part of the explanation lies in the fact that Broadcom is already a $2.2 trillion company, while Marvell is a ~$250 billion company. By the way, I would like to have a discussion and try to answer by the end of the article: Until a few years ago, it seemed difficult to be a $1 trillion company; it required massive revenue, extraordinary margins, and a lot of predictability in revenue to the point that the market would accept paying a premium. Examples: Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Apple ( AAPL ). Now, it seems that several companies, even with revenue substantially lower than these, can reach $1 trillion or $2 trillion. And note, I am not saying that Broadcom is a bad company, but is it really a company that deserves a $2.2 trillion market cap (even after the considerable 12% post-earnings drop), or is the market too excited? Of course, since this is an earnings review, I will also analyze ...
Shares of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) were on the move last month as the maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) equipment rode a bullish wave in the semiconductor industry , as most sector stocks posted double-digit gains. There wasn't much news out on the Dutch semicap company, but it signed a new customer, and the tailwinds in the sector helped propel it up 13%, according to data from S&P Global...
Shares of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) were on the move last month as the maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) equipment rode a bullish wave in the semiconductor industry , as most sector stocks posted double-digit gains. There wasn't much news out on the Dutch semicap company, but it signed a new customer, and the tailwinds in the sector helped propel it up 13%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . As the chart below shows, the stock was volatile last week, but managed to finish with solid gains by the end of the month. Continue reading
Three options-overlay ETFs are quietly paying double-digit annual distribution rates on a monthly (or weekly) schedule, and most income investors have never touched them. YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) is throwing off roughly 50% annualized through weekly checks. NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI) and NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (CBOE:SPYI) sit ... Most Incom...
Three options-overlay ETFs are quietly paying double-digit annual distribution rates on a monthly (or weekly) schedule, and most income investors have never touched them. YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) is throwing off roughly 50% annualized through weekly checks. NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI) and NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (CBOE:SPYI) sit ... Most Income Investors Have Never Heard of These 3 ETFs Paying Over 10 Percent Monthly
A “dispersion trade” is being fueled by rising volatility for individual stocks while index volatility is falling — suggesting the risks of a selloff are rising
A “dispersion trade” is being fueled by rising volatility for individual stocks while index volatility is falling — suggesting the risks of a selloff are rising
House Passes Dem Resolution to Block U.S. Military Action Against Iran In Narrow Vote The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 3 directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran, in a closely divided 215–208 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, which invokes the 1973 War Powers Resolution to require President Donald Trump t...
House Passes Dem Resolution to Block U.S. Military Action Against Iran In Narrow Vote The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 3 directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran, in a closely divided 215–208 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, which invokes the 1973 War Powers Resolution to require President Donald Trump to either end the operations or seek explicit congressional approval to continue them. The resolution comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. Although Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire on April 7, U.S. forces have enforced an armed blockade of Iranian ports, leading to several exchanges of fire. On June 2, U.S. forces struck an oil tanker, prompting Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. positions in Kuwait and Bahrain. Mixed Reactions and Political Context House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) argued that the timing of the resolution was problematic, as it could interfere with President Trump’s ongoing efforts to negotiate a lasting peace agreement with Iran. “The president is now in the process of concluding a peace agreement, and we have to allow him the latitude to do that,” Johnson said. “ I think a war powers resolution right now is very untimely .” In contrast, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said Congress should have acted sooner to pull back U.S. forces. She expressed hope that more Republicans would support the measure, stating, “I’m hoping that they will see the light.” This marks the second attempt in recent weeks. A similar resolution failed on May 14 in a 212–212 tie. Republican leadership had previously postponed a scheduled May 21 vote. The measure now moves to the Senate, where passage is uncertain, and it would likely face a veto from President Trump if approved. The vote reflects deepening divisions in Congress over the scope and authorization of U.S. military involvement in the Iran conflict, which began escalating in late February. Supporters of...
(RTTNews) - Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is scaling back its plans to keep tabs on employees' computer activity following some serious pushback from within the company regarding a program aimed at gathering workplace data for AI training.
(RTTNews) - Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is scaling back its plans to keep tabs on employees' computer activity following some serious pushback from within the company regarding a program aimed at gathering workplace data for AI training.
Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after sentiment improved following an enterprise AI product launch, and an analyst upgrade.
Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after sentiment improved following an enterprise AI product launch, and an analyst upgrade.