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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for this week - check list
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends picking up Syrma SGS, and Max Financials as the top stocks for the trading week starting May 18, 2026:
China Economic Data Surprises on the Downside, HSBC Says
China’s growth slowed in April with investment declining and retail sales rising just 0.2%. HSBC’s Jing Liu says the latest data should be viewed in the context of the Middle East conflict. “China is probably more resilient than others but no exception in terms of taking the hit,” she tells Bloomberg Television.
Young Australian says working full-time is no longer enough to make ends meet as expenses soar
Young Australian says working full-time is no longer enough to make ends meet as expenses soar READ MORE: Australia risks sleepwalking into same housing disaster as NZBy SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:50, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 03:50, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Samsung Shares Jump After Leaders Resume High-Stakes Union Talks
Samsung Electronics Co.’s shares jumped after company management entered make-or-break wage negotiations with its largest labor union aimed at averting a strike that could disrupt operations at the world’s biggest memory chipmaker.
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
Blue passports okayed for 42 top taxpayers
• Authorities plan passport home delivery, chatbot for applicants• Cashless payment options to replace National Bank deposits ISLAMABAD: Blue passports have been approved for 42 top taxpayers designated as ambassadors at large on the directions of the prime minister, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) chief Muhammad Ali Randhawa told Dawn on Sunday. Mr Randhawa said most of the approved blue passports had already been issued. “Another proposal for special-coloured passports...
Bharti Airtel, Cipla & more: Top stocks to watch today
Jefferies raised Bharti Airtel's target price to Rs 2,350 on strong Q4FY26 performance, while JP Morgan upgraded Cipla to overweight citing improved earnings visibility and attractive valuations. Morgan Stanley maintained an underweight rating on Dixon Technologies due to revenue and EBITDA misses, and HDFC Securities upgraded Hyundai Motor India to add, noting management's renewed focus on domestic growth and exports.
Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks
Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talksJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHindustan Times via Getty ImagesOil prices rose on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled.The global benchmark Brent crude was 1.85% higher at $111.28 (£83.61), while US-traded oil was up by 2.32% at $107.87.Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key...
A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda.The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization on Sunday.Mystery 'Disease X' probed after killing 79 people in CongoThe severe disease that is often fatal was first identified in 1976 after two outbreaks in...
Thailand to Pare 7,000 Business Rules to Lure Foreign Investment
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government plans a sweeping reform of more than 7,000 business regulations, aiming to cut bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate investment as it tries to compete for global capital.
Rare Ebola’s Silent Spread in Congo Exposes Surveillance Gaps
A rare Ebola outbreak that may have circulated undetected in northeastern Congo for several weeks is exposing the difficulty of detecting deadly viruses in regions where malaria, typhoid and other fever-causing illnesses are common and health systems are stretched thin.
The IMF and the elephant in the energy sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not wrong to say that Pakistan’s power sector subsidy regime needs reform. Any serious policy practitioner knows that the present tariff structure is fiscally expensive, administratively weak, and vulnerable to misuse. But the IMF is wrong in how it has framed the problem, sequenced the solution, and identified the culprit. Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, the government has committed to replacing the budgeted electricity tariff different...
Oil prices jump 2% after UAE nuclear plant attack amid 80-day Hormuz closure
Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and stalled de-escalation efforts. Reports of a nuclear power plant attack and potential US military options against Iran further unsettled markets. Both Brent and WTI crude saw significant gains, continuing a sharp rally from the previous week.
Keppel’s $1.1 Billion M1 Telco Sale to Tuas Stalled by Regulator
Singapore’s regulator has suspended its assessment of Keppel Ltd.’s planned S$1.4 billion ($1.1 billion) sale of one of the city-state’s major telecommunication providers M1 Ltd., throwing into doubt a key transaction by the conglomerate-turned-asset manager.
High gas prices pushing more Americans to public transit
Rising gas prices are causing more Americans to ditch the car keys in favor of other forms of travel like public transportation. Tim McNicholas reports.
UAE strengthens position as global hub for company formation, entrepreneurship
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates continues to reinforce its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for company formation and entrepreneurship, driven by an advanced legislative and regulatory framework, sophisticated digital and logistics infrastructure, and flexible economic policies that have enhanced its ability to attract talent, investments and startups, enabling it to compete with the world’s largest and most advanced economies.Specialists and company executives tol...
Bank Analyst Who Was StanChart’s Longtime Critic Is Now Its CFO
Standard Chartered Plc promoted a former banking analyst and critic of the lender, Manus Costello, as its chief financial officer, concluding a months-long search to replace Diego De Giorgi following his abrupt departure from the Asia-focused lender.
Oil prices up sharply as traders weighed ongoing supply disruptions, benchmark crude contracts further above the $100/barrel mark
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (May 18) as traders weighed ongoing supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East and tightening global inventories, pushing benchmark crude contracts further above the $100-per-barrel mark.US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.22 to $106.64 a barrel in early trading as of 9:24 am Tokyo time. Brent crude, the international standard, gained $1.03 to $110.29 a barrel. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -...
Evergrande Liquidators Pursue Claims Against PwC in HK Court
China Evergrande’s liquidators head to court on Monday for the opening hearing of their lawsuit against PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., in a case that will test the scope of claims against auditors of insolvent companies.
Australians Expect Budget Will Leave Them Worse Off, Poll Shows
Australians broadly expect the Labor government’s annual budget will leave them worse off, according to a new opinion poll, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ efforts to increase fairness while tackling inflation failed to gain traction with the public.