The difference in price (premium) for immediate delivery of US West Coast jet fuel sold to Asia has expanded to its largest margin in almost two years, according to LSEG data released on Thursday, and quoted in a Reuters report. The growing disparity in pricing can be attributed to two key factors affecting global jet
Nvidia’s long run at the centre of the artificial intelligence investment narrative may be facing its first real test, as investors rotate toward memory-product companies seen as key beneficiaries of the next phase of AI growth. While Nvidia remains a dominant supplier of AI chips, recent market moves suggest attention is shifting to the components
Chinese regulators have reportedly opened an initial review into Meta Platforms Inc.’s proposed acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, raising questions over how cross-border AI deals are assessed under national security and technology export rules. The transaction, valued at $2 billion and announced in December, is now being examined by Chinese officials to determine whether
If you’ve got $5,000 sitting on the sidelines, three tech names stand out as compelling long-term buys. Each is positioned to capture explosive growth from artificial intelligence: through dominant GPU sales, a critical shortage of memory chips that power AI, and cloud platform and search monetisation engines. Why these three? The structural AI Boom The
Chinese independent refiners are anticipated to increasingly rely on heavy crude from Iran and Russia in the coming months, as Venezuelan oil exports to China stall, according to dealers and analysts. According to a Reuters report, the revision comes after a US-Venezuela agreement that is expected to shift Venezuelan petroleum to the US, reducing access
Cosmos (ATOM) price hovers around $2.41, slightly off the highs of $2.50 reached on Wednesday. With bulls eyeing further gains above a key downtrend line, a break could be on the cards. Overall market conditions will dictate the next moves. However, support for a bullish setup, bolstered by fundamental strength, currently suggests buyers hold the
Private sector job creation turned positive in December, though hiring came in slightly below expectations, according to data released Wednesday by payrolls processor ADP. Companies added 41,000 jobs during the month, reversing a revised loss of 29,000 in November and offering a modest boost to confidence in a labour market that softened toward the end
Coinbase stock price has sunk into a technical bear market in the past few months as sentiment in the crypto industry waned. It was trading at $250 on Tuesday, down sharply from the July high of $444. This article explores what to expect in the coming weeks. Coinbase stock price faces major risks ahead The
Gold prices started on Wednesday on the back foot as the traders resorted to booking profits after the metal had hit $4,500 an ounce. Silver also fell sharply, tracking losses in gold. The white metal had gained 8% on Tuesday and gave up most of those gains on Wednesday. Meanwhile, oil prices were largely steady
US stocks delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing to a fresh record as investors continued to navigate geopolitical developments, shifting energy markets, and new labour market data. The 30-stock Dow advanced 120 points, or 0.2%, extending its strong start to 2026 and setting a new all-time high. The