格隆汇5月4日｜据央视军事，当地时间5月4日，伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军当天公布了一份霍尔木兹海峡地区的新地图。伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军表示，由伊朗武装力量控制和管理的霍尔木兹海峡新区域范围为：南界为，连接伊朗穆巴拉克山（Kuh-e Mobarak）与阿联酋富查伊拉（Fujairah）南部的连线；西界为，连接伊朗格什姆岛（Qeshm Island）末端与阿联酋乌姆盖万（Umm Al Quwain）的连线...
格隆汇5月4日｜据央视军事，当地时间5月4日，伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军当天公布了一份霍尔木兹海峡地区的新地图。伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军表示，由伊朗武装力量控制和管理的霍尔木兹海峡新区域范围为：南界为，连接伊朗穆巴拉克山（Kuh-e Mobarak）与阿联酋富查伊拉（Fujairah）南部的连线；西界为，连接伊朗格什姆岛（Qeshm Island）末端与阿联酋乌姆盖万（Umm Al Quwain）的连线。
Europe Will Lose Billions In Revenue If US Military Bases Shut Down Europe is in far greater economic trouble that most people realize. In an April 2026 report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), it was reveled that the UK's GDP per capita is lower than all 50 U.S. states, including the poorest, Mississippi. While the majority of Britons mistakenly believe the UK is as wealthy or wealthier...
Europe Will Lose Billions In Revenue If US Military Bases Shut Down Europe is in far greater economic trouble that most people realize. In an April 2026 report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), it was reveled that the UK's GDP per capita is lower than all 50 U.S. states, including the poorest, Mississippi. While the majority of Britons mistakenly believe the UK is as wealthy or wealthier than the US, data shows the UK's average income lags behind the lowest-performing US states, highlighting a significant economic gap. The quiet decline of the once mighty British Empire right under the nose of the general populace is just one of many examples of Europe not understanding their own precarious economic circumstances. Far-left governments on the other side of the Atlantic have openly sought to sabotage conservative political movements, imposing authoritarian lawfare and mass censorship in order to prevent losing their grip on power. The globalist leadership in these countries has designated the Trump Administration and US nationalist groups as a "bad influence" on their own citizens. The key conflict is about forced third world immigration and forced multiculturalism. Leftist politicians desperately want this process to continue, but the US is enforcing a migrant reversal, which makes Europeans wonder why their governments are not doing the same? The juxtaposition is embarrassing and makes the liberal agenda more difficult. Because of this snub against the multicultural project, the Trump Administration's scrutiny of European censorship, tariff's against nations that had their own tariffs on US goods and Trump's demand that NATO countries pay their fair share in defense, the elitists across the pond have turned sour on their relationship with America . They have been noticeably interested in undermining US operations in the Gulf against Iran, denying the US access to airspace and making things unnecessarily complicated. One can theorize the deeper motives behi...
US equity futures pointed to further gains after Asian shares hit a fresh record on optimism around the artificial intelligence trade and stronger-than-expected earnings from megacap tech companies. The yen briefly spiked higher as traders remained on edge over possible intervention by the Bank of Japan. Brent crude whipsawed, initially dropping 2.4%, then reversing those losses to trade above $10...
US equity futures pointed to further gains after Asian shares hit a fresh record on optimism around the artificial intelligence trade and stronger-than-expected earnings from megacap tech companies. The yen briefly spiked higher as traders remained on edge over possible intervention by the Bank of Japan. Brent crude whipsawed, initially dropping 2.4%, then reversing those losses to trade above $108 a barrel. The fluctuations came after President Donald Trump said the US would begin guiding ships not involved in the Iran conflict through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. The announcement left shipping executives perplexed, as attacks continue and traffic remains at a near standstill. (Source: Bloomberg)
Many people think investing in stocks is about hitting the jackpot on "the next big thing" and receiving generational gains. Of course, that would be nice, but sound investing can be much more predictable and straightforward. Instead of chasing individual winners, you can invest in the U.S. stock market as a whole and benefit from the long-term growth of the U.S. economy. And the cherry on top is ...
Many people think investing in stocks is about hitting the jackpot on "the next big thing" and receiving generational gains. Of course, that would be nice, but sound investing can be much more predictable and straightforward. Instead of chasing individual winners, you can invest in the U.S. stock market as a whole and benefit from the long-term growth of the U.S. economy. And the cherry on top is that it can be done through a single ETF like the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) . It's a one-stop shop that can be a "set-it-and-forget-it" investment for the long haul. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Lockheed’s earnings miss sent the stock to fresh lows, but with guidance intact and the stock deeply oversold, the setup is starting to look attractive.
Lockheed’s earnings miss sent the stock to fresh lows, but with guidance intact and the stock deeply oversold, the setup is starting to look attractive.
A gauge measuring South African manufacturer sentiment rose in April to its best level in two years, driven by business activity and new sales orders, potentially reflecting front-loading ahead of price increases due to the Iran war. Absa Group Ltd.’s Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research, advanced to 52.6 from 49 in March, the Johannesburg-based lender said in a...
A gauge measuring South African manufacturer sentiment rose in April to its best level in two years, driven by business activity and new sales orders, potentially reflecting front-loading ahead of price increases due to the Iran war. Absa Group Ltd.’s Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by the Bureau for Economic Research, advanced to 52.6 from 49 in March, the Johannesburg-based lender said in an emailed statement on Monday. It was the first reading above 50 — the threshold separating an expansion from contraction — since September 2025. The business activity index rose for a second consecutive month to 52.8, from 46.1, while orders for new sales increased to 52.9, from 44.5. The reading suggests that production picked up meaningfully, the lender said. “The increase appears to have been driven primarily by stronger domestic demand, while export sales declined,” Absa said, suggesting that the recovery was not broad-based and remains vulnerable to external headwinds. “Moreover, some respondents indicated that orders may have been brought forward in anticipation of further cost increases, potentially resulting in weaker demand in the months ahead,” it said. Factories in April contended with rising cost pressures, mainly reflecting higher oil-linked input costs, which have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran started on Feb. 28. South Africa has announced a fuel levy reduction to cushion businesses and households from the surge in gasoline and diesel prices. Persistent input-cost inflation could contribute to broader price pressures in the economy, although the fuel levy relief extension does soften the blow, Absa said. “Elevated input costs are likely to squeeze profit margins and could limit the sustainability of the recent improvement in activity,” the bank said. “In addition, continued cost pressures at the factory level may contribute to broader inflationary pressures in the economy.”
Stock futures showed mixed performance Monday morning as investors kept an eye out for any developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Here are some of Monday's biggest stock movers: Biggest stock gainers eBay ( EBAY ) +12% - Shares jumped after GameStop ( GME ) submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the company at $125 per share in cash and stock, implying an aggregate equity val...
Stock futures showed mixed performance Monday morning as investors kept an eye out for any developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Here are some of Monday's biggest stock movers: Biggest stock gainers eBay ( EBAY ) +12% - Shares jumped after GameStop ( GME ) submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the company at $125 per share in cash and stock, implying an aggregate equity value of about $55.5B. The offer represents a ~46% premium to eBay’s February 4 closing price, when GameStop began building its position. GameStop, currently valued at nearly $12B, said it has accumulated a 5% economic stake in eBay through a mix of derivatives and direct share ownership. The proposed deal structure includes 50% cash and 50% GameStop stock, with shareholder election options and pro-rata allocation. GME stock rose about 5% following the announcement. Exodus Movement ( EXOD ) +11% - Shares surged after announcing the ~$76.27M acquisition of Monavate Holdings and Baanx.com following a loan default at W3C Corp. The deal gives Exodus control over its payments stack, enabling card issuance via networks like Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Financial Services, while expanding its global footprint across the U.S., the U.K., and the EU. The company also reported preliminary Q1 revenue of $22.7M, with exchange provider-processed volume at $1.18B, down 22% sequentially, and monthly active users steady at 1.5M. Circle Internet Group ( CRCL ) +5% - Cryptocurrency-linked stocks moved higher after Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time in over three months, supported by improving risk appetite and optimism around potential U.S. stablecoin legislation. Gains were led by Coinbase Global ( COIN ) +4%, followed by MicroStrategy ( MSTR ) +3%, MARA Holdings ( MARA ) +3%, Robinhood Markets ( HOOD ) +3%, Riot Platforms ( RIOT ) +2%, Galaxy Digital Holdings ( GLXY ) +3%, and Hut 8 ( HUT ) +2%. More on related stocks: Galaxy Digital: Tokenization May Not Be Easy MARA Holdings,...
Home hope will be on the start line in Barcelona Could be first male French winner since Hinault in 1985 The cycling prodigy Paul Seixas will make his Tour de France debut this year, raising hopes of France’s first male homegrown winner since 1985. The 19-year-old Decathlon-CMA CGM rider has prompted intense debate in France after a dazzling start to 2026 with his team weighing the benefits of ear...
Home hope will be on the start line in Barcelona Could be first male French winner since Hinault in 1985 The cycling prodigy Paul Seixas will make his Tour de France debut this year, raising hopes of France’s first male homegrown winner since 1985. The 19-year-old Decathlon-CMA CGM rider has prompted intense debate in France after a dazzling start to 2026 with his team weighing the benefits of early exposure to the Tour against the risk of overburdening a rider still in his first season as a professional. Continue reading...