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saudi arabia's non-oil exports surge driven by uae and china demand
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surged to SR80.72 billion in Q1 2025, with the UAE as the top destination at SR21.32 billion, reflecting a 33.91% increase. Imports also rose by 7.3% to SR222.73 billion, driven by machinery and electrical equipment. Overall merchandise exports declined by 3.2% due to a drop in oil exports.
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surge with UAE as top destination
Saudi Arabia's imports rose 7.3% year-on-year to SR222.73 billion in Q1 2025, with machinery and electrical equipment leading at SR57.40 billion. Non-oil exports also increased by 13.4% to SR80.72 billion, driven by strong demand from the UAE, China, and India, aligning with Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification.
Japan's April oil imports heavily reliant on Saudi and UAE supplies
In April, Japan imported 27.10 million barrels of Saudi oil, accounting for 36.3% of its total crude imports of 74.77 million barrels. The Arab nations contributed significantly, with the UAE supplying 34 million barrels, while Japan's imports from Iran and Russia remain banned, leading to sourcing from the USA and other countries.
cisco systems insider trading and institutional investment activity reported
Cisco Systems' executive vice president now owns 191,184 shares valued at approximately $11.6 million after a recent sale, which decreased their position by 1.07%. Over the past 90 days, insiders sold 14,635 shares, while institutional investors hold 73.33% of the stock. Analysts have raised Cisco's price target to $73.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.74%. The company reported earnings of $0.96 per share, exceeding estimates, and announced a $15 billion share repurchase plan, indicating management's belief in the stock's undervaluation.
hsbc to reduce french workforce by 10 percent in cost-cutting move
HSBC Holdings plans to cut 348 jobs in France, representing about 10% of its workforce, through a voluntary redundancy scheme as part of a global cost-saving initiative aimed at reducing expenses by $1.8 billion by 2026. This move aligns with the bank's strategy to streamline operations and focus on high-growth markets, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, following its exit from the French retail banking and insurance sectors in 2024. Despite the job cuts, HSBC emphasizes maintaining employee goodwill while adapting to economic challenges.
Tesla appoints new board member amid criticism of executive oversight
Tesla has appointed Jack Hartung, a former Chipotle executive, to its board, despite his lack of automotive experience. This move comes amid criticism of the board for its close ties to Elon Musk and failure to address shareholder concerns, including overcompensation and Musk's controversial actions. Hartung's only connection to Tesla is through a son-in-law employed there, although he has past ties with Kimbal Musk, Elon’s brother.
musk secures deals with saudi investors for starlink and x corp refinancing
Elon Musk has secured significant deals in Saudi Arabia, including a partnership for Starlink to provide internet services to maritime and aviation sectors, and a $1.23 billion refinancing for X Corp. with the help of Kingdom Holding Company. This reflects a growing collaboration between Musk and Gulf investors, despite past tensions over Tesla and the Saudi sovereign wealth fund's involvement. Additionally, Musk's ventures have attracted investments from various Middle Eastern countries, enhancing his influence in the region.
analysts recommend five stocks over american express amid mixed ratings
American Express reported $3.64 earnings per share, exceeding estimates, but its revenue of $16.97 billion fell short of expectations. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating, with one sell, sixteen holds, and eight buy ratings, while the average target price is $295.05. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.82 per share, reflecting a positive outlook despite mixed analyst sentiments.
rosenblatt securities raises ansys target price to 340 while maintaining neutral rating
Rosenblatt Securities raised ANSYS's target price from $335 to $340, maintaining a "neutral" rating. Deutsche Bank AG reduced its stake in the company by 24.2%, while various hedge funds adjusted their holdings. ANSYS reported a quarterly EPS of $1.64, missing estimates, with revenue of $504.89 million, an 8.2% increase year-over-year.
Deutsche Bank raises Goodyear price target while maintaining buy rating
Deutsche Bank has raised its price target for Goodyear Tire & Rubber to $14 from $13 while maintaining a Buy rating. Goodyear develops, manufactures, and sells tires for various applications and operates around 950 retail outlets globally, offering products and services to both consumer and commercial customers. The company produces a wide range of tires under several brands, including Goodyear, Cooper, and Dunlop, across 53 manufacturing facilities in 20 countries.
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