By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Rio Tinto and CSL surge, pushing ASX 200 back above 9,000
Australia's ASX 200 climbed 0.9% to 9,028, reclaiming the 9,000 mark. Rio Tinto surged on its strongest half-year earnings in four years, wh
Vault Minerals gold output dips but cash flow surges on strong prices
Vault Minerals' gold output slipped to 89,338 ounces in the June quarter, but strong prices helped it generate AU$219 million in underlying
NXP Semiconductors beats Q3 sales forecast as AI demand expands beyond data centers
NXP Semiconductors forecast third-quarter sales above analyst estimates, driven by AI demand moving from cloud data centers into cars, facto
Teradyne's AI chip testing demand drives revenue forecast above estimates
Teradyne expects third-quarter revenue of $1.20-1.30 billion, well above the $1.04 billion analysts predicted. The surge comes as AI data-ce
S&P 500 shifts from chip stocks to safer bets ahead of Big Tech earnings and Fed decision
Apple reached a $5 trillion market cap on Tuesday, but chip stocks slumped as investors rotated into steadier names. The shift comes ahead o
UBS Says Boston Scientific's Stock Overlooks Upcoming Heart Device Pipeline
UBS says Boston Scientific's stock has fallen enough that the market is pricing in sales declines through 2029. But the bank sees high-singl
Loonie Holds Steady Near 1.41 as Oil Drop Offsets Gains Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
The Canadian dollar steadied near 1.41 per US dollar as oil prices slid 4.2% and traders waited for this week's updates from the Federal Res
ASM International raises 2027 sales target as AI chip demand fuels growth
Dutch chip-equipment maker ASM International raised its 2027 sales target and forecast third-quarter revenue of about €1.1 billion, beating
Diana Shipping Questions Genco's Valuation Shift Amid Proxy Fight
Diana Shipping claims Genco's fleet value dropped $50 million since June, per VesselsValue. Diana questions why Genco changed its valuation
Apple's $5 Trillion Milestone Highlights Mixed Earnings Day
Apple briefly crossed $5 trillion in market value on Tuesday, a historic milestone. The Dow and S&P 500 rose on heavy earnings, but the Nasd
Unilever Surge Lifts European Consumer Stocks as Barclays Slips
European stocks inched up Tuesday, powered by consumer staples like Unilever, which jumped nearly 9% after reporting 5.8% underlying sales g
Coca-Cola loses India market share as Diet Coke demand surges 10x
Coca-Cola lost market share in India in the second quarter, hurt by a lack of mid-priced pack sizes and rising aluminum costs. Meanwhile, Di