Ghana is better insulated from fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict than many sub-Saharan African peers thanks to its range of sources, including shipments from Russia. A tanker carrying refined fuel from Russia is currently heading to Ghana, underscoring those ongoing flows. The Hellas Fighter loaded clean products at Vysotsk and is bound for Tema, Ghana’s main oil hub, according t...
Ghana is better insulated from fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict than many sub-Saharan African peers thanks to its range of sources, including shipments from Russia. A tanker carrying refined fuel from Russia is currently heading to Ghana, underscoring those ongoing flows. The Hellas Fighter loaded clean products at Vysotsk and is bound for Tema, Ghana’s main oil hub, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. The vessel was passing Mauritania on Tuesday with about 320,000 barrels onboard and is expected to arrive on April 6. Russian shipments have helped Ghana meet domestic fuel demand for years. With limited refining capacity, the country remains reliant on imports. Russia was its second-largest supplier of petroleum products in 2023, accounting for about 18% of mineral fuel imports, according to a trade report . “Ghana doesn’t rely on any particular country for fuel supplies,” said Abass Tasunti, director of economic regulation and planning at the National Petroleum Authority, adding that it uses the Northwest Europe Market as a benchmark for pricing. “Russia has never been the main source of products supplied to Ghana.” The diversity of suppliers is a benefit at a time of heightened risk on the continent, where even crude producers such as Ghana lack the refining capacity to meet domestic fuel demand. Across much of eastern and southern Africa, countries are more exposed to disruptions because of their reliance on Middle Eastern fuel shipments — many of which have been constrained for weeks by the conflict affecting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran War Fuel-Price Shock Is Catching Up With African Nations African Nations Assure Residents, Warn Against Hoarding Fuel Europe Makes a Beeline for Algerian Gas Yet Again: Next Africa Early signs of strain are already emerging. Kenya and Zambia have reported shortages at gas stations, while Mozambique has seen long queues. Governments across the region are moving to contain rising ...
Beth Fitzpatrick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Authentic Brands Group could be a likely suitor if Nike ( NKE ) decides to sell Converse, sources told Bloomberg. Notably, Authentic already owns and licenses consumer brands, including Reebok. For its part, Authentic Brands Group is a New York-based brand development and licensing company that owns and manages a large portfolio of consumer, sport...
Beth Fitzpatrick/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Authentic Brands Group could be a likely suitor if Nike ( NKE ) decides to sell Converse, sources told Bloomberg. Notably, Authentic already owns and licenses consumer brands, including Reebok. For its part, Authentic Brands Group is a New York-based brand development and licensing company that owns and manages a large portfolio of consumer, sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle intellectual property, including Reebok, Forever 21, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, and Juicy Couture. Nike ( NKE ) has not officially said it is selling the struggling brand, despite a three-year slide in sales. Converse is an American footwear brand that has roots dating back to 1908. The introduction of the Converse All Star basketball shoe in 1917 and its subsequent refinement in the early 1920s laid the foundation for the brand’s identity around canvas-and-rubber sneakers. Converse’s fortunes changed when basketball player Chuck Taylor joined as a salesman and ambassador in the 1920s, pushing for design improvements that made the All Star more supportive and flexible for the sport. During the 1950s and 1960s, Converse had a dominant market share position in the basketball shoe market of over 60%. Nike ( NKE ) acquired Converse in 2003, which helped make it a global brand. However, recently, Converse has faced mounting challenges within Nike’s portfolio amid limited product innovation beyond the core Chuck Taylor line and intensifying competition from newer performance-oriented brands like On and Hoka. More on Nike Wall Street Brunch: Jobs Report Due Despite Holiday Sell Nike: Overpriced On Pandemic-Era Performance And Turnaround Hopes Nike Earnings Preview: The Company Really Needs To Return To Mid-Single-Digit Revenue Growth Nike earnings preview: Investors look for signs of a turnaround Quant snapshot: J. Jill, AngioDynamics leads strong buys as INmune Bio, Terrestrial Energy lag
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) has introduced Critique and Council for Copilot, bringing a multi model and cross model comparison approach to its enterprise AI assistant. New autonomous business execution platforms, such as Gieni ABX, are being built entirely on Microsoft Azure to run end to end business workflows. These launches and ecosystem deployments highlight a shift toward AI agents that handle ...
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) has introduced Critique and Council for Copilot, bringing a multi model and cross model comparison approach to its enterprise AI assistant. New autonomous business execution platforms, such as Gieni ABX, are being built entirely on Microsoft Azure to run end to end business workflows. These launches and ecosystem deployments highlight a shift toward AI agents that handle full operational tasks rather than serving only as productivity helpers. For investors watching...
Pla2na/iStock via Getty Images Tax overhauls by President Donald Trump have helped major corporations in the U.S. save at least $65B in taxes, according to an analysis of regulatory filings by Bloomberg . Annual corporate tax revenues fell by around $65B in 2025, with nearly 12 of the 50 largest listed companies in the U.S. attributing the decline in taxes to Trump’s $3.4T “One Big Beautiful Bill ...
Pla2na/iStock via Getty Images Tax overhauls by President Donald Trump have helped major corporations in the U.S. save at least $65B in taxes, according to an analysis of regulatory filings by Bloomberg . Annual corporate tax revenues fell by around $65B in 2025, with nearly 12 of the 50 largest listed companies in the U.S. attributing the decline in taxes to Trump’s $3.4T “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Companies across industries, including Big Tech, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and retail, managed to pay less in taxes last year. Amazon ( AMZN ) declared $2.8B in federal cash income taxes in 2025, significantly lower than the over $7B recorded the prior two years. The e-commerce giant noted in an annual filing that the law “significantly decreased” its cash taxes last year and expects it to again in 2026. In addition to Amazon, tech giants Meta Platforms ( META ) and Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ) also said they will benefit from the accelerated and catch-up R&D deduction. Meta’s cash taxes dropped to $7.6B in 2025 from $10.6B in 2024. In the pharma space, Eli Lilly ( LLY ) paid about $500M less in federal cash income taxes last year even as U.S.-based income surged by $13B, according to an annual regulatory filing, while AbbVie ( ABBV ) said the new law had a “favorable impact” on cash payments, which totaled $3.6B across jurisdictions in 2025 compared to $4.1B the year before. In the consumer sector, retailers Home Depot (HD ) and Walmart (WMT ) also cited the bill as reasons for lower cash tax payments in annual regulatory filings. Meanwhile, federal cash tax payments from telecom giants Verizon (VZ ) and AT&T (T ) declined by around half in 2025. For some companies, the impact of the new law was mixed or even negative, as accelerated deductions provided near-term savings at the expense of future tax benefits. IBM (IBM ) said it took an around $300M paper hit after reassessing its long-term tax position under the new rules. Meanwhile, AMD ( AMD ) said accelerated R&...
BlackRock ( BLK ) is teaming up with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to invest £1B in UK’s NHS property, the Financial Times reported. BlackRock will contribute to a joint portfolio along with £150M of investment from GMPF. Along with other new pension fund investors, they aim to build a portfolio worth £1b over the next five years, the report said. John Benham, head of UK open-ended funds at ...
BlackRock ( BLK ) is teaming up with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to invest £1B in UK’s NHS property, the Financial Times reported. BlackRock will contribute to a joint portfolio along with £150M of investment from GMPF. Along with other new pension fund investors, they aim to build a portfolio worth £1b over the next five years, the report said. John Benham, head of UK open-ended funds at BlackRock, told FT the asset manager was “incredibly excited” to “partner with GMPF to accelerate the availability of private capital for these essential assets”. More on BlackRock The Gold Standard Of Asset Management: BlackRock Wall Street Lunch: Private Credit Funds Face $10B Investor Exit Wave BlackRock: Diversification Away From ETFs Comes To Bite Pentagon calls report on Hegseth BlackRock defense fund bets before Iran war as ‘false and fabricated’ Trump administration proposes rules to include alternative investments in 401(k) plans
Intel's updated model holds the fair value estimate essentially steady at US$47.11 versus US$47.12, signaling only a tiny shift in the price target despite a fresh pass at the numbers. That small move sits against a backdrop of mixed analyst research, where some highlight potential upside from advanced packaging and data center demand, while others flag execution risk and already full expectations...
Intel's updated model holds the fair value estimate essentially steady at US$47.11 versus US$47.12, signaling only a tiny shift in the price target despite a fresh pass at the numbers. That small move sits against a backdrop of mixed analyst research, where some highlight potential upside from advanced packaging and data center demand, while others flag execution risk and already full expectations. As you read on, you will see how to interpret these threads and track the next turns in Intel's...
Aya Gold & Silver press release ( AYASF ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.12. Revenue of $75.32M (+706.4% Y/Y) driven by a higher average net realized AgEq price of $58.39/oz (up 47% QoQ and 111% YoY). Operating cash flow of $72M for the full year, with $136M in cash and cash equivalents at year-end, supporting the development of the Boumadine Project. Full-year consolidated production of 5.0 Moz AgEq in 2025,...
Aya Gold & Silver press release ( AYASF ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.12. Revenue of $75.32M (+706.4% Y/Y) driven by a higher average net realized AgEq price of $58.39/oz (up 47% QoQ and 111% YoY). Operating cash flow of $72M for the full year, with $136M in cash and cash equivalents at year-end, supporting the development of the Boumadine Project. Full-year consolidated production of 5.0 Moz AgEq in 2025, tripled YoY, driven by the successful ramp-up of the Zgounder Silver Mine ("Zgounder"). Q4‑2025 accounted for 1.54 Moz AgEq, of which 0.17 Moz ( 3 ) came from the Boumadine pyrite reclaim operation. Cash costs ( 4 ) of $20.25/oz and $19.91/oz AgEq sold for full-year 2025 and Q4-2025, respectively. Full-year Zgounder production of 4.83 Moz Ag in 2025, including 1.37 Moz Ag in Q4-2025, up 2% QoQ, driven by record milling throughput. Q4-2025 mining rate of 4,187 tonnes per day ("tpd") 2026 Operation Outlook Building on the operational and exploration achievements of 2025, Aya expects 2026 to be a year of strong execution, focused on operations and advancing exploration and development initiatives. Based on the current mine plan and operating assumptions, the Corporation reiterates the following 2026 outlook as follows: Total Production: between 6.2 and 6.8 Moz AgEq. Zgounder Silver Mine: production of 5.2 to 5.8 Moz Ag, at an average cash cost ( 4 ) of approximately $21.50/oz AgEq. Boumadine pyrite stockpile reclaim operation: production of approximately 1.0 Moz AgEq at a cash cost of approximately $10/oz AgEq. Planned capital and exploration expenditures are $36M and $60M, respectively, and remain subject to ongoing review and market conditions. More on Aya Gold & Silver Inc. Aya Gold & Silver: Cheap Based On Earnings And Long-Term Growth Potential Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA:CA) Presents at TD Cowen 17th Annual Global Mining Conference - Slideshow Aya Gold & Silver: Undervalued Pure Silver Cash Flow With Huge Long-Term Growth Potential Historical earnings data for Aya Gold ...