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Samsung's Projected Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics anticipates an eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profit, significantly influenced by the rising demand for AI memory chips, leading to a nearly 5% rise in share prices.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Impact of U.S. Military Strategy on Oil Prices

Crude oil prices have seen an uptick following President Trump's reaffirmation of a Tuesday deadline for military actions against Iran's infrastructure.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Asia-Pacific Markets React to Geopolitical Developments Amid Trump's Iran Threats

Investors in the Asia-Pacific region are responding to President Trump's recent statements regarding Iran, which highlight both threats and indications of potential negotiations.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Anthropic in chips deals with Google and Broadcom worth hundreds of billions

Infrastructure lens: AI start-up secures more computing capacity as annualised revenues hit $30bn

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Iran Critiques Trump's Infrastructure Threats as Misguided

Iran's military leadership has dismissed President Trump's recent threats against its infrastructure as unfounded, highlighting broader implications for regional stability and U.S. influence.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Markets stable ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree deal

Infrastructure lens: Tehran says US president’s ‘rude’ and ‘baseless’ threats do not make up for America’s ‘humiliation’ in the region

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Broadcom’s stock is rising. Here’s why its new Google and Anthropic deals are so significant. - MarketWatch

Infrastructure lens: Broadcom’s stock is rising. Here’s why its new Google and Anthropic deals are so significant. MarketWatch

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Phillips 66 faces $900 million loss as Iran crisis lifts oil prices - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Phillips 66 faces $900 million loss as Iran crisis lifts oil prices Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Cramer Highlights Interest Rates as Key to Stock Market Stability

Jim Cramer emphasizes that interest rates, rather than geopolitical events, are the primary drivers of stock market performance, urging caution among investors.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Amazon, USPS strike a deal — showing they still need each other despite threats of big delivery cuts - MarketWatch

Infrastructure lens: Amazon, USPS strike a deal — showing they still need each other despite threats of big delivery cuts MarketWatch

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Broadcom Expands Chip Production Agreements with Google and Anthropic

Broadcom has confirmed an agreement to manufacture future iterations of Google’s AI chips and has expanded its partnership with Anthropic.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Address Epstein Ties in Upcoming Oversight Interview

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled for an interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 6, 2026, amid scrutiny over his past claims regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to health insurers

Infrastructure lens: The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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UK to host meeting on safe passage through the strait after war

Infrastructure lens: Conference comes after Trump warns western allies they will have to secure the strategically important waterway

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they learned

Infrastructure lens: Before the U.S and Israel began their war against Iran, about 20% of the world's oil was shipped through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'significant' but 'not good enough' as Hormuz Strait deadline nears

Infrastructure lens: The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump moves to scrap utility bill aid for Americans, as soaring energy costs hit over $1,000 on average this winter - MarketWatch

Infrastructure lens: Trump moves to scrap utility bill aid for Americans, as soaring energy costs hit over $1,000 on average this winter MarketWatch

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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OpenAI Requests Investigation into Musk's Competitive Practices in California and Delaware

OpenAI has formally requested that the attorneys general of California and Delaware investigate potential anti-competitive practices by Elon Musk and his associates, ahead of an upcoming trial.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Analysis of Oil Shipping Through the Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

A recent report from a Wall Street research firm highlights the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil is transported. This analysis comes in the context of escalating tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Apr 6