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Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant
Lockheed Martin confirmed it is not engaged in direct discussions with India regarding the F-35 fighter jet, stating any potential deal must follow official U.S. government channels. India has not initiated a formal acquisition process for the advanced aircraft.
Geopolitics, Bank Earnings, and Inflation Data Set the Tone for Markets
Markets enter the week focused on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a key slate of bank earnings, and fresh inflation data. The S&P 500 has nearly recouped losses from February's market shock.
ASX 200 Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Dip, Middle East Tensions Linger
Australian shares closed lower on Friday, trimming a robust weekly advance of 4.4%—the benchmark's best week since late 2022. Market sentiment remains cautious amid Middle East supply risks.
FTSE 100 Advances as Investors Monitor Fragile Middle East Truce Talks
London's FTSE 100 gained 0.38% on Friday as traders assessed potential progress in Middle East ceasefire talks. The FTSE 250 outperformed with a 0.79% rise.
BASF, Evonik Show Undervaluation as Commodities React to Data
DCF analysis suggests BASF and Evonik Industries are trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value. Corn futures dipped despite strong exports, while cotton rallied. Indian equities opened higher on global cues.
MARA Stock Gains Despite Analyst Target Cut as Miner Pivots to AI Infrastructure
MARA Holdings stock advanced 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday, shrugging off a price target reduction from Cantor Fitzgerald. The company is selling bitcoin holdings and repurchasing debt to fund a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
Meta Inks $21B AI Cloud Deal with CoreWeave Amid Major Debt Financing
Meta Platforms has signed a new $21 billion agreement with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity extending to 2032. The deal comes as CoreWeave raises billions in debt financing to support its aggressive expansion plans.
Tesla Accelerates Affordable Compact SUV Development Amid Sales Challenges
Tesla is moving forward with plans for a more affordable compact SUV, targeting initial production in Shanghai. This comes as the company reported its largest quarterly gap between production and deliveries in years.
NIO Launches ES9 Flagship SUV Amid China's Slowing Premium EV Market
NIO has opened pre-orders for its flagship ES9 SUV, with pricing starting at 528,000 yuan. The launch comes despite a 4.9% drop in its U.S. shares and a contracting premium market in China.