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Freeport-McMoRan's chief executive said the company expects structural demand for copper to hold up despite market volatility tied to the Iran conflict. Speaking at a Houston energy conference, the CEO highlighted growing demand from electrification and the technology sector, noted recent price weakness, and outlined the company's push for greater …
Estee Lauder Co. saw its shares slide over 4% on Monday afternoon after a Financial Times report indicated the cosmetics group is close to a deal to merge with Spain's Puig. The proposed combination would create an entity valued at more than $40 billion and would bring together several well-known beauty and fashion brands. Puig has confirmed discus…
USA Rare Earth said Monday it has entered a non-exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Arnold Magnetic Technologies, a Compass Diversified subsidiary, a deal that prompted a rise in both companies' share prices. Under the terms, each firm will market the other's magnet products and feedstock while retaining responsibility for the quality a…
Shares of Fair Isaac Corporation fell more than 5% after news that Republican Senator Josh Hawley is launching an investigation into the company’s pricing for mortgage-related credit scores. Hawley sent letters to FICO and the Federal Trade Commission, arguing that recent price increases for credit scores are placing added strain on prospective hom…
Kalshi will introduce automated restrictions to stop athletes, coaches and officials from trading on markets tied to their own sports and will also bar political candidates from trading on markets linked to their campaigns. The platform says these moves will transition existing prohibitions against insider trading into proactive technical blocks th…
Elon Musk has proposed an expansive chip-production initiative called Terafab that aims to deliver 1 terawatt of compute capacity annually across logic, memory and packaging. The plan calls for two advanced fabs at a large site in Austin, Texas - one for automotive and humanoid-robot applications and another for space-focused AI data centers - and …
A court decision has allowed the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation to formally join a lawsuit contesting actions by The Magnum Ice Cream Company and related governance changes. The move follows an alleged cessation of funding to the foundation and continues a legal dispute that began in 2024 between Ben & Jerry’s independent board and the parent companies o…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that he should seize an opportunity to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to sources. The exchange, reported by Reuters sources, occurred within 48 hours of a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iranian targets and included discussion of fresh in…
LaGuardia Airport reopened after a deadly collision on Sunday evening when an Air Canada aircraft struck a firefighting vehicle on the runway following an initially safe landing from Montreal. Two pilots were killed; dozens of passengers and crew were treated for injuries and several were hospitalized. Travelers are advised to expect delays and con…
Equities displayed notable intraday volatility Monday, with several large-cap names including Palantir Technologies and GE Vernova posting solid gains while Micron Technology slipped. The session produced significant percentage moves across large, mid and small-cap lists, highlighting concentrated rallies in selected issues.
Jefferies has singled out two companies in the Technology & Information Services sector as top selections for investors prioritizing quality and a multi-year horizon. The firm points to Cognizant Technology Solutions for its assertive management stance and early AI investments, and to EPAM Systems for deep software engineering capabilities suited t…
Investors face a packed Tuesday schedule centered on March PMI readings for manufacturing and services, along with a series of other US data points, a Treasury auction and Federal Reserve commentary that together could shape near-term market expectations. The manufacturing and services Purchasing Managers’ Index prints, due at 8:45 AM ET, are the f…
Apple will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 8 to 12, with a limited in-person presence for developers and students at Apple Park on the opening day. The company plans to present platform updates, including artificial intelligence improvements and new software and developer tools. Separately, reports indicate A…
Jefferies has highlighted a group of regulated electric and gas utilities that it believes stand to gain from the ongoing expansion of hyperscaler data centers. The firms cited have negotiated regulatory frameworks and large-load agreements with major technology companies that are expected to drive above-market earnings growth while providing prote…
Morgan Stanley increased its price objective for GE Vernova to $960 from $817, citing stronger-than-expected gas turbine demand, rising pricing and electrification-driven medium-term growth prospects. The firm retains an Overweight rating, and GE Vernova shares rose 5% on Monday amid wider market advances.
Truist warned that a spike in oil prices tied to Middle East geopolitical tensions could prompt airlines to trim flying and discretionary spending, reducing demand for commercial aftermarket parts and repairs. While capacity in the aftermarket remains constrained, the research house expects sentiment to soften and valuations to compress for provide…
Apple is preparing to insert advertising into its Maps application, adopting a model that enables retailers and brands to bid for placement on search results. The feature could be announced soon and begin appearing as early as this summer across Apple devices and the web, with the move aimed at boosting the company's services revenue.
Gilead Sciences is reportedly close to reaching an agreement to buy Ouro Medicines, a privately held biotech focused on immune disorder therapies, for up to $2 billion. The structure would deliver roughly $1.5 billion in cash to Ouro’s investors at signing and at least an additional $500 million contingent on achieving specified clinical trial mile…
U.K. equities closed modestly lower on Monday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 falling 0.07% to a fresh one-month low. Declines in Electrical, Oil & Gas Producers and Mobile Telecommunications led the market down, even as individual names in mining and consumer-focused sectors posted notable gains. Commodity markets saw deep declines in o…
U.K. equities closed modestly lower on Monday, with the United Kingdom 100 slipping 0.07% to a fresh one-month low. Declines were concentrated in the Electrical, Oil & Gas Producers and Mobile Telecommunications sectors, while market breadth showed more fallers than gainers. Commodity markets saw steep losses, and currencies registered mixed moves …
Spanish equities finished higher on Monday, with the IBEX 35 up 1.04% at the close in Madrid. Strength in Financial Services & Real Estate, Building & Construction and Consumer Services powered the market, while select large-cap names had mixed results. Commodities retreated, with notable falls in crude oil and gold, and currency moves were modest.
Portugal's PSI 20 closed higher, rising 0.25%, supported by advances in Industrials, Financials and Basic Materials. Mota Engil, Sonae and CTT led gains, while Galp Energia, Ren and EDP Renovaveis were among the laggards. Commodity markets moved sharply lower with Brent and U.S. crude down and June gold futures falling, while major FX pairs showed …
Dutch equities closed higher on Monday with the AEX rising 0.53% as gains in Basic Materials, Technology and Industrials led the advance. IMCD NV, ArcelorMittal and ASML were the session's strongest performers, while Wolters Kluwer, Shell and Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize were among the laggards. Commodity prices fell sharply, with crude and Brent oil…
Italian equities ended trading higher, driven by advances in Telecoms, Financials and Technology. The Italy 40 index rose 0.88% at the close in Milan. Telecom Italia, Banco BPM and BPER Banca were among the session's largest winners, while DiaSorin, Poste Italiane and Eni posted the steepest declines. Commodity and currency markets also moved sharp…
German equities closed higher on Monday with the DAX up 0.96%, supported by advances in Industrials, Technology and Chemicals. The MDAX and TecDAX also finished higher. Several mid- and large-cap names recorded notable moves while the DAX volatility index pushed to a six-month high. Commodities slipped sharply, with crude oil and gold falling, and …
