Iran

Iran’s Rial Crisis Deepens: USD Soars Past 1.08 Million on Black Market Amid Sanctions Fears (قیمت دلار)

Sanctions Send Iran’s Rial Tumbling – Dollar Skyrockets to 1.1 Million on the Black Market (قیمت دلار)

Official vs. Open-Market Rates Iran’s official rate (set by the Central Bank for government transactions) has been gradually devalued but remains far below the free-market price. After years of a fixed IRR 42,000/USD “budget rate,” by early 2025 the CBI’s end-of-period rate was
3 October 2025
Bunker‑Buster Earthquake: New Satellite Images Expose Fordow’s Ruin—What the Bombs Hit, What Survived, and Why It Matters

Israeli Satellite Images of Iran Attack – 2025 Deep‑Dive Report, Expert Quotes & Latest Evidence

During Operation Rising Lion in mid-June 2025, Israel ingested more than 12,000 fresh satellite images during the shooting phase from the Ofek optical and SAR constellation and commercial vendors, with tens of millions of square kilometers imaged day and night. The domestic
1 July 2025
Shocking Showdown: How Iran Is Trying to Snuff Out Elon Musk’s Starlink—and Why Tens of Thousands of Dishes Keep Beaming Freedom Back

Shocking Showdown: How Iran Is Trying to Snuff Out Elon Musk’s Starlink—and Why Tens of Thousands of Dishes Keep Beaming Freedom Back

On 23 June 2025, Iran’s Ministry of Communications warned that owning or installing a Starlink terminal is a punishable offense and asked the ITU to compel SpaceX to deactivate unauthorized devices inside Iran. Following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion on 13 June, Iran’s
24 June 2025
Starlink Goes Dark-Busting in Iran: How Elon Musk’s Satellite Beams Shattered Tehran’s Internet Blackout and Triggered a Global Free-Speech Showdown

Starlink Goes Dark-Busting in Iran: How Elon Musk’s Satellite Beams Shattered Tehran’s Internet Blackout and Triggered a Global Free-Speech Showdown

On 13–14 June 2025 Israeli strikes hit Iranian nuclear and missile sites, driving Iran’s internet speeds below 15% of normal per NetBlocks, and within about 24 hours SpaceX activated Starlink in Iran with Elon Musk posting “The beams are on.” Starlink operates
24 June 2025
Fordow Exposed: Jaw‑Dropping Satellite Images Reveal the Mountain‑Shaking U.S. Strike on Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Stronghold

Fordow Exposed: Jaw‑Dropping Satellite Images Reveal the Mountain‑Shaking U.S. Strike on Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Stronghold

Fordow sits 80–100 m inside a mountain 30 km north of Qom and houses about 3,000 centrifuges, later upgraded with IR-6 machines capable of 60% enrichment. In 2023, IAEA inspectors detected particles enriched to 83.7% at Fordow, signaling near-weapons-grade material. On a
23 June 2025
Operation Midnight Hammer: How Stealth Bombers, Fighters, and Bunker Busters Obliterated Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Operation Midnight Hammer: How Stealth Bombers, Fighters, and Bunker Busters Obliterated Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Operation Midnight Hammer, conducted June 21–22, 2025, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. Seven B-2 Spirit bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base flew an 18-hour mission to Iran, delivering 14 GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Pens, marking
22 June 2025
Mind‑Blowing Satellite Images Reveal Fordow’s Cavernous Crater: Inside the High‑Resolution Photo Forensics that Exposed the Collapse of Iran’s Underground Nuclear Fortress

Mind‑Blowing Satellite Images Reveal Fordow’s Cavernous Crater: Inside the High‑Resolution Photo Forensics that Exposed the Collapse of Iran’s Underground Nuclear Fortress

On 22 June at 10:22 UTC, Maxar released 0.5-meter imagery showing three circular Fordow blast scars about 25 meters across at the portal area. Planet Labs’ SkySat captured higher-cadence shots showing eastward dust clouds and bulldozers arriving by noon local time. Five
22 June 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Navan founders pocket $25M each as IPO debuts amid shaky markets
    November 2, 2025, 8:52 AM EST. Navan's IPO unfolded with the co-founders Ariel Cohen and Ilan Twig each monetizing about $25 million as insiders sold shares, while senior employees added roughly $15 million. The company, registered in the U.S. but anchored by a significant Israeli R&D center, employs about 3,400 people globally. Major backers include Zeev Ventures-the California-based firm behind Houzz and Tipalti-alongside Lightspeed Venture Partners (21.4%) and Andreessen Horowitz (11%), which posted notable paper gains from the listing. Zeev and Ben Horowitz sit on Navan's board. The outcome highlights a high-profile investor constellation even as the debut lands amid a shaky market environment.
  • Teradyne (TER) Valuation After Recent Rally: Is the Growth Narrative Justified?
    November 2, 2025, 8:50 AM EST. Teradyne has momentum to watch: shares are up about 26% over the last month, including a 24.8% one-month gain, with a 71.5% total return over the past year. The key question for new investors is whether the stock remains attractive after this rally or if a large portion of growth is already priced in. The bull case centers on long-term tailwinds from AI accelerators, robotics, and semiconductor automation, which could lift future revenue. A commonly cited narrative pegs Teradyne's fair value around $139.38 (often labeled overvalued at current levels). Risks include ongoing trade policy uncertainty and potential softness in robotics revenue, alongside broader macro headwinds. Investors should weigh the growth catalysts against the valuation premium and diverse risk factors before proceeding.
  • Dogecoin's Future: Can the Leading Meme Coin Sustain Its Spotlight?
    November 2, 2025, 8:18 AM EST. Dogecoin remains the top meme coin but has slumped in 2024, down about 36% year-to-date after its 2021 peak. With a market cap around $28B-$30B, it shows staying power thanks to a loyal fanbase, but there's little to justify it as a solid investment. Price action is driven by hype rather than fundamentals, a common meme-coin dynamic that invites meaningful risk of further declines even in a bull market. While Dogecoin could linger for 5-10 years, its value may drift lower as momentum fades and speculative interest wanes. Investors seeking crypto exposure might prefer assets with clearer use cases and stronger funding, rather than betting on perpetual popularity.
  • GE Vernova (GEV) Valuation vs Momentum: Is the Rally Justified?
    November 2, 2025, 8:08 AM EST. GE Vernova has delivered strong momentum in 2025, with a 72.6% year-to-date gain and a 94.8% one-year TSR. Yet the stock trades at a lofty valuation: a P/E of 93.2x compared with peers around 40.6x and a fair value narrative suggesting a target near $678.93 vs a close of $585.14. The bull case hinges on capacity expansion, robotics/automation, and AI-enabled productivity lifting operating leverage and future margins. However, regional slowdowns and ongoing losses in the Wind segment present risks that could erode profitability. The obvious question: is the stock priced for perfection or does upside remain? This piece blends the latest sentiment with the numbers behind GE Vernova's current price action.
  • RPC (NYSE: RES) Declares a $0.04 Dividend: Sustainability and Growth Outlook
    November 2, 2025, 8:06 AM EST. RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) declares a $0.04 dividend payable December 10. At current prices, the yield is about 3.1%, above the industry average. The payout is supported by earnings coverage and solid free cash flow (FCF), with about 46% of FCF used for distributions, preserving room for reinvestment. The company is projected to deliver EPS growth of 36.9% next year, potentially lifting the payout ratio toward 52%-a plausibly sustainable level. RPC has a long dividend history but has cut the payout at least once in the last decade (from $0.42 in 2015 to $0.16 recently). Still, earnings growth of roughly 39% per year over five years and ample cash flow support the dividend, though investors should monitor dividend sustainability and policy shifts.