SolarEdge Technologies Inc reported fourth quarter EPS of $2.86, $1.32 better than the analyst estimate of $1.54. Revenue for the quarter came in at $890.7M versus the consensus estimate of $878.94M. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Record revenues of $890.7 millionRecord revenues from solar segment of $837.0 millionGAAP gross margin of …
Read More »Nikkei rises, tracking Wall Street ahead of US inflation data
Japan’s Nikkei rose on Tuesday after Wall Street’s rally overnight, as investors take positions ahead of key US inflation data later in the day that could determine the direction of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The Japanese government nominated Kazuo Ueda for the post of Governor of the Bank of …
Read More »Russian fuel exports fell by 10% between February 1 and 12
Russia’s seaborne oil product exports fell about 10 percent between February 1 and 12 compared to the same period in January, traders said, as a result of EU sanctions, a lack of available tankers and storm closures of ports, the Refinitiv data showed. The European Union imposed a price ceiling …
Read More »Ukraine’s grain exports declined by 28.7% in 2022/23
Ukraine’s Ministry of Agriculture data showed on Monday that Ukraine’s grain exports in the 2022/23 season, which continues until June, fell by 28.7 percent to 29.2 million tons so far, due to a poor harvest and logistical difficulties caused by the Russian invasion. The exports included about 10.4 million tons …
Read More »Nikkei closed lower as technology stocks declined
The Japanese Nikkei index closed lower on Monday, as heavyweight technology stocks tracked the decline in the US Nasdaq index in the last session, while investor sentiment was affected by some companies announcing bleak earnings forecasts. The Nikkei index fell 0.88 percent to close at 27,427.32 points, after falling to …
Read More »S&P 500 heads for worst week since December
The S&P 500 wavered between gains and losses on Friday as Wall Street looked to the end of what is shaping up to be a losing week. The broad index was little changed, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped about 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 135 points, or 0.4%.Each …
Read More »Russia to cut oil output by 500,000 bpd in March
Russia will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day, or around 5% of output , in March, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday, after the West imposed price caps on Russian oil and oil products. The price of Brent crude rose on the news of the output …
Read More »Heavy snow in Japan disrupts flights and trains and closes roads
Japanese authorities and companies said that heavy snow in many parts of Japan on Friday caused the cancellation of 100 flights, closed dozens of roads and disrupted railway services. Domestic airlines including ANA, Japan Airlines and others canceled a total of 100 flights due to the snow until noon, according …
Read More »Japanese stocks closed higher, supported by strong earnings and expectations
Japanese stocks closed higher on Friday, boosted by strong corporate earnings and the expectations of domestic companies, with Tokyo Electron leading the gains after raising its annual profit forecast. The Nikkei index rose 0.31 percent to close at 27,670.98 points, after rising 0.8 percent earlier in the session. The index …
Read More »Russia expects its oil production to decrease in 2023
Russian news agencies quoted Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak as saying on Friday that there is a possibility that the country’s oil production will decline in 2023, as a result of pressure exerted by the European Union and the ceiling set by the Group of Seven for the price of …
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