Here is why JPMorgan thinks Iran-driven selloffs are buying opportunities

Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East

A signed contract may secure market access in the Middle East, but it does not automatically secure commitment from distributors, retailers, or local partners. Many Korean companies entering Gulf markets still approach expansion as a transaction-driven process centered around agreements, shipments, and launch activity. Yet across the region’s business ecosystems, commercial relationships often continue being [] The post Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

The Trade Desk: The Market Can't Ignore Strong Profits Forever

The Trade Desk: The Market Can't Ignore Strong Profits Forever

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

TheLabor Market: Moving in 2 Directions

While AI might displace office jobs, construction is hiring.

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America

Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which Beverage Titan Is Adjusting to New Consumer Habits Better?

Coca-Cola leads with high margins and global reach, while PepsiCo's snack empire fuels its diversification. Explore how their financials and risks stack up.

The CEO behind Grand Theft Auto VI doesn’t play video games, but analysts say he has put $1.5 billion behind the biggest game launch of the decade

I don't think being consumer-in-chief really helps a CEO be effective in this business, said Take-Two Interactive Software CEO Strauss Zelnick.

Inside ETFs: Congress members 'should not be investing in stocks'

US lawmakers remain free to trade stocks despite bipartisan proposals to ban it. Such trading poses a conflict of interest, according to Dan Weiskopf of Tidal Financial, who manages ETFs based on lawmakers' trades. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #markets #trading #stocks 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Serbia thankful to Russia for reliable gas supplies — minister

It is important especially today, when the global market is facing constant changes, structural and price-related, Nenad Popovic said

Sandip Sabharwal calls IT a tactical trade, stays bullish on autos

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal views India's IT sector as a tactical trading opportunity, not a long-term structural uptrend, despite lower valuations. He finds Avenue Supermarts' premium valuation unjustified despite respectable performance. Sabharwal is optimistic about the consumption story, citing Marico's strong results, and sees the auto sector well-positioned for growth, especially with EV adoption accelerating.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) And Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Are Sliding In 2026 – Here’s Which Stock Deserves Your Money

Despite delivering strong financial results, both MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) have frustrated shareholders this year, with share prices lagging behind their underlying business performance. Tariff concerns and persistent inflation have weighed heavily on both stocks, overshadowing fundamentals that many analysts would consider genuinely impressive by any standard. The central question for investors [] The post MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) And Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Are Sliding In 2026 – Here’s Which Stock Deserves Your Money appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Iris Clothings enters quick commerce; stock hits near 52-week high

The company described the move as a strategic expansion of its omnichannel distribution model, which already includes distributor-led sales and Exclusive Brand Outlets

West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

HERAT, Afghanistan: Businesses in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality...

European nations now believe some Hormuz fees are inevitable

Privately, some Gulf Arab officials hold the same view, sources said, though this is not necessarily the formal position of their governments.

Global markets are mixed and oil prices rise as Iran and US launch new attacks

U.S. markets are mixed and oil prices rose modestly as Iran and the U.S. launched fresh attacks in the Middle East that threatened a deal intended to help end the war.

Bank of America: The Greek investment story is entering a more mature phase

Greece remains on the radar for emerging market investors, but the rally has changed the landscape. While the domestic market continues to offer attractive characteristics, there is less room for gains driven solely by valuation upgrades. UBS: A new upswing for Greek banks – Top picks The post Bank of America: The Greek investment story is entering a more mature phase appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Foreign shoppers put Shinsegae on track for W1tr sales

Shinsegae Department Store said Monday that sales to foreign customers surged 120 percent on-year to a record 580 billion won (385 million) in the first half, putting the retailer on track to surpass 1 trillion won in annual foreign sales for the first time. The first-half total already accounts for nearly 90 percent of last year's full-year foreign sales. Shinsegae attributed the growth to its luxury brand lineup, K-culture content developed with K-pop artists and the Korea Tourism Organizatio

Chip Stocks Rally on AI Boom | Open Interest 7/9/2026

Get a jump start on the US trading day with Dani Burger on Bloomberg Open Interest. Chipmakers are powering stocks higher as SK Hynix prepares for its US debut. Pepsi flashes retail warning signs as shoppers pull back. And tensions rise in the Middle East after fresh US-Iran strikes. Plus, Kurt Wagner on Zuckerberg’s AI monetization push, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on global shipping risks, and Dan Suzuki on why Fed cuts may beat hikes. (Source: Bloomberg)

Yuriy Gordok: Azerbaijan's decisions are guided by a clear understanding of the issue rather than by market pressure

Yuriy Gordok: Azerbaijan's decisions are guided by a clear understanding of the issue rather than by market pressure

Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Global financial markets have been under pressure as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens the fragile ceasefire reached last month. Fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf, and Washington’s decision to restore sanctions on Iranian oil have reignited concerns over energy supplies. The [] The post Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

America’s Best Companies of 2026

—Illustration by TIME; Scott Olson, NurPhoto, SOPA Images/Getty Images American companies have dominated global markets for some time, but in the past few years, experts have become less certain about the future of America’s economic power and influence as a result of new tariffs, export controls, and the worldwide backlash against them. However, even in []

Asian vendors grapple with soaring costs of plastics amid Mideast war

Across Asia, food vendors are contending with higher costs for plastic bags, cups and containers as the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war drives prices up. While the...