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Morgan Stanley downgraded Banco Santander from overweight to equal-weight, citing constrained upside after the stock’s recent rally and increased execution risk tied to the bank’s planned U.S. expansion through its agreed acquisition of Webster Financial. The bank’s shares slid in early trading, even as Morgan Stanley slightly raised its price targ…
Amazon is expanding its physical retail footprint, converting its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go outlets into Whole Foods stores and planning a 225,000-square-foot mega-store outside Chicago that will double as a same-day delivery distribution hub. Analysts expect a modest rise in its fourth-quarter physical-store revenue and modest overall earnings, w…
Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would compel social media companies to take affirmative steps to prevent fraudulent advertising on their platforms. The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act, known as the SCAM Act, mandates advertiser verification, prompt review of scam reports, and holds platforms acco…
Shein pledged in 2023 to transform Brazil into a manufacturing hub for Latin America with a $150 million investment, partnerships with thousands of factories and 100,000 jobs promised by 2026. Initial partnerships with hundreds of local firms gave way to stalled progress as suppliers said the company pressed for lower prices and faster deliveries t…
India's equity benchmarks ended modestly higher, supported by advances in Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables and Power segments. While mid- and small-cap names like Eternal and Trent posted strong gains, large-cap information technology firms suffered sizeable declines. Volatility gauges eased and commodities swung higher across gold and oil contracts.
PVA TePla's stock slid 14% after the company issued a cautious outlook for 2026, even as it reported robust order intake for 2025. The firm posted €244 million in revenue for 2025, said orders rose to €268 million, and provided 2026 revenue and EBITDA ranges that markets saw as conservative given the improved book.
Santander's announcement of a proposed $12.2 billion purchase of Webster Financial prompted a sharp drop in its shares as analysts praised the strategic logic but cautioned about near-term execution challenges. The bank projects significant cost savings and a marked improvement in U.S. profitability metrics, while management seeks to reassure inves…
Global software and related professional services equities sank for a second consecutive day as investors reacted to renewed concerns that advances in generative AI could erode revenue streams for analytics, legal and IT services firms. The immediate catalyst was the rollout of a legal-focused plugin by Anthropic for its Claude chatbot, which inten…
Morgan Stanley has downgraded its assessment of the Japan tire industry from "Attractive" to "In-Line," while preserving its manufacturer ranking of Toyo, Bridgestone, Yokohama, and Sumitomo. The bank left Toyo and Bridgestone on Overweight, cut Yokohama to Equal-weight, and kept Sumitomo at Equal-weight, citing a mix of pricing opportunities, bran…
Chinese software stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping between 3% and 12% amid investor reaction to a sell-off in U.S. software names the previous day. The downturn comes as markets increasingly view Chinese software companies as susceptible to disruption from artificial intelligence technologies, and after a rally in January 2026 that some an…
Muyuan Foods has set the offer price for its Hong Kong listing at the maximum of the range, placing 274 million H shares at HK$39 apiece and targeting gross proceeds of about HK$10.69 billion ($1.37 billion). The company plans to allocate funds to research and development in breeding, smart farming, nutrition management and biosecurity. Allocation …
Automakers in China are offering extended, low-interest financing packages to try to revive weak vehicle demand. Several manufacturers, including a Nissan joint venture with Dongfeng, have introduced repayment terms of up to eight years with low or zero down payments, joining at least 10 other brands that have moved to lengthen loan tenors. The mea…
Beazley said on Wednesday it would be prepared to recommend an improved £8 billion takeover offer from Zurich Insurance once the Swiss group makes a formal bid. Under the revised proposal, Zurich would pay 1,310 pence per share in cash plus permitted dividends of up to 25 pence per share, valuing Beazley at as much as 1,335 pence per share. The boa…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite closed slightly higher, advancing 0.04% at the Jakarta close as the Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors provided upward momentum. Market breadth favored declines, with more stocks falling than rising. Several small-cap names recorded steep intraday moves in both directions. Key commodity and curren…
Volvo Cars said it sold 177,830 vehicles in the November-January period, a 7% decline from the same period a year earlier. The company reported a 13% increase in volumes of fully electric models, which made up 24% of sales, while sales of electrified models as a whole fell 2%. Management cited a challenging market environment with pricing and compe…
DCC Plc reported robust operating profit growth in its fiscal third quarter, supported by organic expansion and the initial earnings contribution from FLAGA. The company confirmed its full-year guidance for solid operating profit growth, highlighted increased M&A spend year-to-date and maintained progress on a planned Healthcare disposal. Analysts …
European stock indices moved higher on Wednesday as corporate earnings continued to shape market sentiment and traders prepared for key eurozone inflation figures. UBS stood out with a sizable profit beat and a renewed buyback pledge, while a range of banks and pharmaceutical companies published results and guidance that influenced sector performan…
Danish drugmaker Lundbeck reported fourth-quarter revenue consistent with market expectations and an adjusted EBITDA that exceeded forecasts, while adjusted EPS fell short. Management issued a 2026 outlook that factors in adverse foreign exchange effects, higher R&D spending, and intensifying generic competition for key products, setting a revenue …
Carlsberg reported a 5% rise in full-year organic operating profit, driven by cost controls and benefits from its acquisition of Britvic. The brewer exceeded analyst estimates and projected 2-6% profit growth for the current financial year, while noting ongoing pressures from subdued consumer demand, U.S. tariffs and the war in Ukraine.
Morgan Stanley has reiterated Overweight ratings on Toyo Tire and Bridgestone, highlighting areas of potential growth in North America and identifying market-specific headwinds. The firm expects Toyo's upcoming Medium-Term Plan - set for March 4 - to underpin rising expectations around WLTR demand and shareholder returns, while Bridgestone's restru…
PVA TePla AG reported preliminary fourth-quarter figures showing solid order momentum but an earnings shortfall and a cautious 2026 outlook. Q4 sales were largely in line with analyst estimates, while EBITDA missed consensus by roughly 20%. Management pointed to heavy operating investment as the driver of compressed margins and set 2026 guidance th…
Japan's stock market closed lower on Wednesday with sector weakness in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication dragging the broader market down. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.63% to a new all time high level, while mixed company performances saw large gains in industrial names and sharp declines among several major firms. Trading breadth favored advancer…
Indonesia's financial regulator said it will publish a draft of new market regulations on Wednesday, including an amendment to raise the minimum free float of listed shares. The draft will be open for a 10-day public and industry consultation as authorities move to address investor concerns flagged by MSCI that sparked roughly $80 billion in market…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told an AI conference that the notion artificial intelligence will replace core software tools is 'illogical', as a broad selloff in global software stocks accelerated. The weakness followed an updated chatbot release from AI developer Anthropic and extended to Indian IT exporters, Chinese software indexes and several Japane…
UBS reported a 56% increase in fourth-quarter net profit to $1.2 billion, beating the company-provided consensus of $919 million. The bank confirmed plans to repurchase at least $3 billion of shares in 2026, matched to last year’s level, and signaled it intends to extend buybacks further pending clarity on Switzerland’s future banking rules. Manage…
