We upgraded Home Depot and raised our price target. It made the best of a terrible hand
Home Depot reported a very good quarter, executing well on things it can control.
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Why I’m Staying Bullish on Stocks, Gold, and Silver Through Late August
August 7, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. SpaceX NASDAQ:SPCX is currently priced well below Wall Street’s highest target of $800, pointing to an 86% discount. The company has posted strong expansion, with Q2 revenue climbing to $7.8…
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Japan's Ippudo aims for Indonesian noodle network with halal help
TOKYO -- The operator of the popular Japanese ramen chain Ippudo says it wants to establish a nationwide network of stores in Indonesia, tapping the market of the world's largest Muslim country with the help of halal-ce…
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
Japanese automakers are looking vulnerable to fallout from the Iran war and any turnaround in the yen.
Extreme heat is tightening the food-energy link across Asia
In a warming climate, power grids must manage not only transition-driven variability, but also adapt towards proactive, climate-ready system design. AI offers strategic capabilities to support this shift by integrating …
Indians rethink study abroad, turn to higher education at home
Students walk on campus at Harvard University in Cambridge, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts: Tighter rules on accepting international students has Indians reconsidering where to study. © Reuters
Japan's cat cafes find new ways to delight animal lovers
A cat lover greets a feline friend at Neko Yokujo in Osaka: The cafe is decorated to look like a traditional Japanese bathhouse. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumida)
Taiwan rail jumps to growth track with new Japan bullet train cars
Arrival of rolling stock marks next chapter for high-speed line after early struggles
Inflation moderated as Intel and Nvidia fueled the AI trade in last week's market
No surprises on inflation and new financing developments in the artificial intelligence trade drove the record-breaking action on Wall Street last week.
Japanese, their living spaces, even their friendships are shrinking
The country's downsizing trend is especially acute among the young and in urban areas
Sabah's Bajau seek a greater say in Malaysia's island tourism
Young dancers perform the "igal igal" atop a traditional "lepa" boat during the 31st Regatta Lepa in Semporna, Malaysia, in June. As tourism grows along Sabah’s southeastern coast, Indigenous Bajau communities are seeki…
Brookfield enters Japan housing market with $627m deal in 4 urban centers
Canadian fund rides wave of investment capital flowing into residential properties in Japan
This Dip Won’t Last - Should You Be Buying These 6 Stocks Now?
Semiconductor stocks have made investors’ fortunes over the past four years, and by extension, semiconductor ETFs turned into the best-performing names. Names like the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), Corgi Lithog…
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara awes tourists but faces uncertain future
NUSANTARA/JAKARTA -- One evening in late July, a group of tourists stared in awe as they took photos of the beautifully illuminated eagle-shaped Garuda Palace in the center of Nusantara, Indonesia's planned new capital …
Cisco's stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat
Cisco shares dropped in extended trading on Wednesday despite a better-than-expected earnings report and a revenue forecast that sailed past estimates.
Japan margin trading doubles in 6 months, lifted by pricey AI stocks
Retail investors increasingly using leverage to take positions in Kioxia, others
Why did Barclays upgrade SBM Offshore?
Experts view this transaction as a strategic win for both ExxonMobil and SBM Offshore, solidifying long-term control for ExxonMobil in Guyana's oil sector while allowing SBM to deleverage and monetize its assets effecti…
'Tougher times ahead': Don't expect blowout returns to continue, CEO of $2.3 trillion fund warns after record first half
Investors shouldn't expect the bumper gains returned by the equity market so far this year to continue, the CEO of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund told CNBC on Wednesday.
Chinese tech giant Tencent posts revenue beat on accelerating games sales, AI-driven ads
Tencent posted a beat on second-quarter revenue thanks to an acceleration at its China gaming unit and AI-driven advertising, but its core profit missed analyst expectations.
Through the Lens: Thailand school shooting leaves 9 dead, including gunman
Eight people were killed and 22 others were injured in shootings that occurred on Aug. 7 at a school and a residence in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.
Global carmakers replicate China strategy to gain foothold in India
Tie-ups like Honda and Tata's are increasingly crucial to managing capital expenditure
We're lifting our price target on Cardinal Health after issuing rosy profit guidance
We're lifting our price target on Cardinal Health after issuing rosy profit guidance The quarter wasn't totally clean, but strong profitability matters the most. Read at source
Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit
Global hotel giant IHG told CNBC a "growing middle class" is boosting travel demand, as it reported a boost in profits despite the Middle East conflict.