U.S. policy changes and a tightening global memory chip market are putting South Korea's largest semiconductor makers under renewed scrutiny. The U.S. government has issued annual licenses allowing Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) and SK Hynix to import chipmaking equipment…
CBL International Limited (NASDAQ:BANL) stock rose Tuesday after confirming a major clean fuel milestone in southern China. The company said it arranged Xiaomo Port's first liquefied natural gas refueling operation in Shenzhen, helping automaker BYD Co., Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) support lower-emission…
Fonar Corporation (NASDAQ:FONR) stock rose on Tuesday after the company announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement on December 23, 2025, with Fonar, LLC and Fonar Acquisition Sub, Inc. The buyer, led by CEO Timothy Damadian and…
China’s push to localize its semiconductor supply chain is starting to reshape the global chip equipment market, adding fresh pressure on foreign suppliers while accelerating demand for domestic tools. China has instructed chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically produced…
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EKSO) stock rose Tuesday after the company disclosed a non-binding term sheet with Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:APLD) for a proposed business combination on Monday. As per the deal, Applied Digital will merge its cloud computing unit…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) stock rose Tuesday after reports that the chipmaker plans to raise prices for its advanced chips, shrugging off heightened geopolitical tensions as China carried out military drills near the island. Local media reported that Taiwan…
U.S.-listed Chinese tech stocks fell, led by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), after a steep drop in China’s industrial profits and fresh geopolitical risks rattled investor confidence in the sector. Alibaba shares slid about 2.5% on Monday as investors weighed…
Commodities, specifically selected metals, had a breakthrough year. Gold, silver, and copper marked some of the best performances in history. With a trend continuation in mind, we explore a list of junior companies, focusing on assets, jurisdiction, and M&A potential.…
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) said Monday its board has approved a plan to sell AO Citibank, marking the final step in exiting the bank’s remaining operations in Russia. AO Citibank is currently reported within Citi’s Services, Markets, Banking, and All Other—Legacy…
Junior gold and silver mining ETFs quietly became one of the most extreme macro trades in 2025, and their triple-digit gains reveal more about investor psychology than just metal prices. Funds tracking junior miners led ETF performance this year. Products…