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Strait of Hormuz update: Donald Trump halts Project Freedom as Iran agreement moves closer
Donald Trump paused Project Freedom one day after launching it. The blockade stays, oil sits above $112, and the Iran agreement now hinges on Beijing.
ADB just put $70bn behind Asia’s next infrastructure battle. The grid may be only half the story
ADB’s $70B Asia-Pacific plan targets power grids, broadband and AI-ready economies. Find out what this infrastructure shift means.
Australia and South Korea sign energy security pact as Strait of Hormuz blockade hits ninth week
Hormuz is in week nine. Seoul and Canberra just signed the bilateral that locks in LNG and diesel flows. The disruption-notification clause is the real news.
Adidas Q1 2026 beats Street with €705m operating profit and 14% currency-neutral growth as ADS Xetra rallies 9% on FIFA World Cup tailwind
Adidas beat Q1 2026 consensus with €705m operating profit, but held 2026 guidance flat. The unbooked €300m tariff item is the real story for ADS investors.
Coca-Cola (KO) lifts 2026 EPS guidance after Q1 beat as price/mix slows and APAC operating income falls 14%
Coca-Cola raised 2026 EPS guidance after a Q1 beat. The harder question is whether tax cuts and a calendar tailwind are masking slower pricing power.
SAP Q1 2026: Cloud revenue surges 27% as Klein defends AI story against a halved stock
SAP cloud revenue jumped 27% in Q1 2026, but the harder question is whether one quarter can rebuild conviction in a stock down 48% from peak.
MoonPay’s Korea push takes shape as Finger deal lays groundwork for won stablecoin infrastructure
MoonPay’s Finger investment could reshape Korea’s stablecoin and payments infrastructure. Read what the $76 million deal means for fintech next.
JiYu Skin bets on longevity skincare as Korean beauty brands chase science-led growth in the U.S.
JiYu Skin is pushing into longevity skincare as K-beauty evolves beyond anti-aging. Read what the move could mean for growth and competition.
Arm, SK Telecom, and Rebellions target telecom AI infrastructure with new server stack
Arm Holdings plc, SK Telecom Co., Ltd., and Rebellions are targeting sovereign AI infrastructure. Read what the alliance could mean for AI data centers.
HiteJinro launches JINRO Melon Limited Edition across 20-plus markets in premium soju push
HiteJinro launches JINRO Melon Limited Edition across 20-plus countries in a premium soju push as domestic volumes decline. What it means for KRX: 000080 investors. Read more.