Key TakeawaysChina imposes strict export bans on 20 Japanese entities, including major industrial players, to curb what Beijing describes as Japan's "remilitarization."The White House is pressuring technology companies to pledge that massive AI data center expansions will not drive up electricity prices for American consumers.TD Cowen doubled its price target for Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) to $70, signaling high confidence in a 2026 semiconductor "super-cycle."Panama has seized two strategic ports previous ...

Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Global financial markets are affected by multiple factors including geopolitical tensions, tariff policies, and corporate earnings, leading to significant fluctuations in various asset classes. For example, the US stock market declined due to Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of the trade - agreement approval, while the precious metals market rose due to increased risk - aversion [5][6]. - The energy market is influenced by the Iran - US nuclear negotiation, with expectations of increased Iranian oil supply putting downward pressure on oil prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory Overnight Night - Market Trends - **Stock Markets**: US major indices (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) fell, with IBM and American Express leading the decline. European indices (DAX, CAC40, FTSE 100) also closed lower. The reasons include Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of trade - agreement approval [5]. - **Precious Metals**: COMEX gold and silver futures rose due to increased risk - aversion from geopolitical tensions, tariff policy changes, and other factors [6]. - **Energy**: US crude oil and Brent oil futures fell as the Iran - US nuclear negotiation showed signs of progress, increasing the expectation of more Iranian oil supply [7]. - **Base Metals**: Most London base metals declined, except for LME tin which rose [7]. Important News Macro News - Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index for European routes dropped 2.1%. The US will stop collecting certain illegal tariffs. There is still a risk of US military strikes against Iran. India postponed a trade delegation plan. China is assessing the impact of US tariff rulings and urges the US to cancel unilateral tariffs. The EU suspended the approval of a trade agreement with the US. The Trump administration is considering new "national security tariffs" [9][11]. Energy Futures - Saudi Aramco sold condensate oil. Methanol supply in Southeast Asia is restricted due to planned maintenance. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have different forecasts for oil prices, with Goldman Sachs raising price forecasts for Q4 2026 and 2027, and Morgan Stanley expecting a short - term increase followed by a decline [14][16][18]. Metal Futures - The US energy storage market is expected to grow 21%. Lebanon may sell part of its gold reserves. UBS is positive on gold, with a target price of $6200/ounce [20][21]. Black - Series Futures - China's iron ore arrivals decreased, but global iron ore shipments increased. Vietnam plans to build a large - scale steel plant. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate of Chinese pig - iron enterprises decreased, and inventory increased [23][25]. Agricultural Products Futures - Malaysian palm oil production and exports decreased in February. Argentina's soybean moisture conditions improved, and the production forecast remains unchanged [27][28]. Financial Markets Financial - 143 companies have submitted IPO applications in the Hong Kong stock market in 2026. Deloitte predicts a better performance in the Hong Kong IPO market this year [30]. Industry - Payment transactions on Chinese New Year's Eve increased. The real - estate market may show more stabilization signals. China's AI governance system is maturing [31]. Overseas - The US may adjust tariff application methods and continue steel - aluminum tariffs. The Fed has about 75 basis - points to reach the neutral rate. India plans to invest $200 billion in AI. The Australian central bank may tighten policy. UK unemployment reached a new high [32][34][35]. International Stock Markets - US and European stock markets rose, while the Japanese market fell. High - end companies made significant stock - position adjustments. The UK may adjust accounting rules to attract Chinese companies. Australia simplifies corporate governance rules. Some companies announced major transactions or reported good earnings [36][38][41]. Commodities - Precious metals, oil, and most base metals futures fell due to factors such as progress in the Iran - US nuclear negotiation and reduced risk - aversion [43]. Bonds - US Treasury yields had mixed changes. Japanese bonds rose, and the 2029 fiscal - year bond issuance may increase [45]. Foreign Exchange - The US dollar index rose slightly, and most non - US currencies fell [46]. Upcoming Economic Data and Events - **Economic Data**: Include Japan's trade balance, UK's inflation and housing - price index, US's new - home construction, and other data [48]. - **Events**: New Zealand's central - bank rate decision, European Central Bank officials' speeches, and the Fed's release of meeting minutes [50]. - **Market Closures**: Chinese, South Korean, and Vietnamese stock markets are closed due to the Spring Festival [52].

Paramount Skydance is staring down a key deadline in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, but it doesn't need to make a move quite yet. David Ellison and company have been able to negotiate directly with WBD's leadership team in recent days for the first time in months — thanks to Netflix, Paramount's rival in the bidding war.Netflix granted WBD, its deal partner, a weeklong waiver on negotiation exclusivity that expires at midnight on Monday. The company said it hoped these talks between Paramount and WB ...

The head of Netflix has responded publicly for the first time to President Donald Trump's calls for it to remove Susan Rice from its board. "This is a business deal. It's not a political deal," Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, told the BBC's Today program on Monday, referring to the company's bid to buy Warner Bros. "This deal is run by the Department of Justice in the US, and regulators throughout Europe and around the world."In a Saturday Truth Social post, Trump called on Netflix to fire Rice, a form ...

Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-chief executive, says Gulf states will probably have editorial influence - Kevin Dietsch/Getty The boss of Netflix has hit out at a rival Middle East-backed takeover bid for Warner Bros, claiming that foreign state ownership of media companies is a “bad idea”. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix, has criticised the involvement of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in Paramount’s $108bn (£80bn) offer for Warner Bros, highlighting restrictions on free speech ...

随着派拉蒙为收购华纳兄弟探索提交最终最佳报价的截止日期临近，Netflix股价盘前下跌0.4%，而派拉 蒙股价上涨0.8%。这两家流媒体公司正为争夺该媒体巨头而展开激烈竞争，此前华纳兄弟探索在接受 了Netflix对其流媒体和制片业务的全现金收购要约后，拒绝了派拉蒙提出的每股30美元的收购提议。美 国总统特朗普表示，如果Netflix不将其董事会中的民主党人Susan Rice除名，该公司将"承担后果"。交 易观察人士认为此举意义重大，因为任何潜在交易都需要得到特朗普政府的批准。华纳兄弟探索股价上 涨0.2%。 来源：滚动播报 ...

The boss of Netflix has launched a fresh defence of its $82.7bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) assets, as he defended the streaming company’s contribution to the UK film and TV industry.Ted Sarandos claimed Netflix buying WBD would bring “growth” to the entertainment industry, amid attempts by rival Paramount Skydance to launch a counter offer for the studio business which he said would do the opposite.“We’re buying a movie studio and a distribution entity that we don’t currently have,” he ...

Netflix wants President Donald Trump's stamp of approval as it maneuvers to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Now, Trump has a demand for Netflix: unseat board member Susan Rice.In normal times, we would all be marveling at the spectacle of the US president telling a company in the midst of a merger fight (Paramount also wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery) how to structure its board. During Trump 2.0, though, this has become standard stuff. Trump routinely tells companies to fire someone he doesn't like or do so ...

By Amy-Jo Crowley and Milana Vinn Feb 19 (Reuters) - Netflix has ample cash and could bump up its offer for HBO Max owner Warner Bros Discovery if competing bidder Paramount Skydance increases its own offer, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The ‌two media giants have been locked in a heated rivalry over Warner Bros and its storied catalogue, which includes iconic franchises ‌like "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones", DC Comics and Superman. Though Warner Bros is moving forward with a March 20 ...

Core Viewpoint - Anti-Trump messaging from legacy media companies such as Disney, Paramount Global, Comcast, and Warner Bros. Discovery is gaining traction among American audiences compared to the positive messaging from conservative outlets like Newsmax, Sinclair, and Fox Corp [1] Group 1: Media Companies - Disney, Paramount Global, Comcast, and Warner Bros. Discovery are effectively resonating with a larger segment of the American public through their anti-Trump narratives [1] - In contrast, conservative media outlets like Newsmax, Sinclair, and Fox Corp are struggling to achieve similar levels of engagement with their positive messaging [1] Group 2: Political Implications - The host of "The Schaftlein Report" emphasized the need for the Trump administration to make a strategic course correction to mitigate potential losses in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections [1]