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Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai Stock Exchange Weekly Wrap: 10-Year High Fades as Iran Risk, Muted China Policy Signals Hit Stocks

Shanghai shares closed at 4,124.19 on Friday, down 0.9% for the week after hitting a 10-year high Monday amid geopolitical tensions. The CSI300 fell 1.1% for the week, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 3.3%. Beijing set a 2026 growth target of 4.5%-5% and announced new AI and technology initiatives during its annual parliament session.
7 March 2026
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Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Venezuela oil barrels return: Vitol, Trafigura court India and China as Trump export plan takes shape

Vitol and Trafigura are offering Venezuelan crude for March delivery to refiners in India and China, traders said Monday. Brent crude slipped to $63.03 a barrel as markets weighed unrest in Iran against expected Venezuelan exports. Vitol shipped naphtha to Venezuela, set to arrive Jan. 28, to help dilute heavy crude. U.S. efforts to shield Venezuela’s oil revenues face legal and political hurdles.
12 January 2026
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PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina’s Shanghai A shares closed at 9.87 yuan Friday, up 0.71%, after Bernstein upgraded the stock citing cash flow strength at $65 oil. Brent crude settled at $63.34 as traders tracked Iran unrest and Venezuela supply talks. CNPC increased its PetroChina stake by 30 million shares in December. Investors await U.S. energy data and China’s December trade figures this week.
11 January 2026
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Maduro captured in U.S. strike: what happens next for Venezuela’s oil, politics and markets

Maduro captured in U.S. strike: what happens next for Venezuela’s oil, politics and markets

Venezuela’s PDVSA ordered joint ventures to cut crude output as U.S. forces block oil exports following President Maduro’s capture and transfer to New York on drug charges. A Venezuelan court named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez interim president. No tankers have left the main oil port since Thursday. Regional governments and the UN condemned the U.S. action as a breach of international law.
4 January 2026
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Crypto Whirlwind: Markets Dip, Regulators Pivot, NFTs Sag as Institutions Double Down (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Crypto Whirlwind: Markets Dip, Regulators Pivot, NFTs Sag as Institutions Double Down (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 10% from mid-August highs, with Bitcoin hitting $108,000, its lowest since July. A $15 billion options expiry and a brief Binance Futures outage fueled volatility. U.S. regulators adopted new crypto surveillance tools and faced leadership gaps, while Hong Kong and Australia tightened oversight. The Philippines proposed a national Bitcoin reserve, and PetroChina plans stablecoin settlement trials in Hong Kong.
30 August 2025
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  • Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability
    April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, dividend stocks provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which maintains a 6.5% yield. These stocks, spanning banking to insurance and real estate, showcase diverse sectors offering resilience through consistent dividend payouts despite market uncertainty. Investors seeking income stability amid the Gulf's complex backdrop may consider this group as part of portfolio diversification.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 12:38 AM EDT Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, **dividend stocks** provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include **Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC** with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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