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British stocks opened higher and the pound strengthened after reports that mediators are seeking to convene talks between U.S. and Iranian officials later this week. At the same time, UK consumer price inflation held at 3.0% in February, matching forecasts. Corporate results and transactions from Diageo, RS Group, TT Electronics, EnQuest and HICL p…
Indonesia's stock market finished higher on Wednesday, led by gains in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors. The IDX Composite rose 2.17% on the day, with several individual stocks posting double-digit percentage moves. Commodity and currency markets showed divergent trends, with crude and Brent oil falling while gold futures clim…
European equity indices opened higher on Wednesday while oil prices fell after reports that mediators from Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan are seeking to arrange talks between U.S. and Iranian officials this week. The potential talks, coupled with moves by U.S. leadership to pursue a diplomatic path and a reported 15-point plan presented to Tehran, coin…
Morgan Stanley moved Prosus from equal-weight to overweight and set a new price target of €51, down from €57, which still implies about 29% upside from the March 23 closing price of €40.02. The upgrade is grounded in the view that Prosus’s discount to net asset value has widened to the upper bound of its historical range, driven largely by developm…
Quartix reported a 12% rise in revenue for 2025, a 25% increase in adjusted earnings per share, and a 14% gain in annualized recurring revenue to 37.0 million. The company attributed results to faster growth in its fleet subscription base, improved operational efficiency, and a successful upsell programme for a new dashboard camera option in the UK…
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Pharos Energy reported preliminary 2025 results marked by a decline in oil and gas revenue to $114.60 million and a return to a net loss after a prior-year profit. The company recorded gross profit of $18.20 million and operating profit of $8.70 million, proposed a $5.2 million final dividend subject to shareholder approval, and raised its 2026 wor…
Aptamer Group, a UK developer of synthetic binders, reported a 27% year-on-year increase in first-half revenue driven by new and repeat fee-for-service agreements with pharmaceutical companies. Improved top-line performance and controlled costs narrowed the company's adjusted EBITDA loss to £1.0 million, while gross profit for the period was £460,0…
Crispin Odey gave evidence at London’s Upper Tribunal as he seeks to overturn the Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed fine and industry ban. The former hedge fund manager acknowledged embarrassment over certain conduct, denied that he could not control himself around female staff and disputed allegations that he deliberately obstructed his firm’…
Luceco, a UK manufacturer of electrification products, reported 11.9% year-on-year revenue growth for 2025, driven principally by a surge in EV charger sales. Adjusted earnings per share rose 20% versus the prior year. Net income, operating profit, and pretax profit were reported at £20.30 million, £31.60 million and £24.70 million respectively. Ma…
Norman Broadbent, a UK executive search specialist, reported a return to profitability for fiscal year 2025, with revenue up 39% and net fee income rising 32% year-on-year. The company recorded revenue of £15.14 million, profit before tax of £600,000, and underlying EBITDA of £1.3 million, reflecting operational improvements, selective investment, …
Headlam Group reported a 4.6% year-on-year drop in full-year revenue to £498.70 million and posted an underlying operating loss of £33.40 million as it implements a strategy focused on core customers. The company signalled a planned material reduction in revenue through 2026 and 2027 as it continues its transformation, but expects net operating mar…
Tokyo markets closed higher Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 up 2.82% as gains in the Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors lifted the index. Tokio Marine Holdings, Furukawa Electric and Ibiden were the session's strongest performers, while Recruit Holdings, Inpex and BayCurrent Consulting lagged. Volatility eased and major commodity and currency …
Wienerberger, the Austria-based building materials group, reported €4.6 billion in revenue for 2025 and a net profit of €168 million. Growth was led by the roofing business - supported by the full-year contribution from the Terreal acquisition and expansion into solar solutions - while piping solutions delivered strong results and preserved margins…
Meituan's Hong Kong-listed stock climbed sharply after a state-affiliated newspaper and the State Administration for Market Regulation signaled an end to aggressive discounting among food-delivery platforms. The move sparked gains across peers, with Alibaba and JD.com rising more than 3% as markets priced in a potential shift away from loss-leading…
German gearmaker hGears said revenue fell 4.1% in 2025, citing weak end-market demand for e-Bikes and elevated inventory levels that limited production. The company reported an improved adjusted EBITDA of 1.6 million euros and a 1.70% margin, driven by structural and cost-saving measures. hGears flagged mixed segment performance and issued conserva…
J.P. Morgan began coverage of Talanx AG with an overweight rating and set a €125 price target for December 2027, implying roughly 21% upside from the recent close of €103. The bank argues the market undervalues Talanx's primary insurance operations relative to its 50.2% stake in Hannover Re, and sees reserve buffer accumulation nearing a level that…
Taiwan's benchmark index closed down 2.45% after a session dominated by losses in the Glass and Plastic sectors. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage moves in both directions, with Asia Polymer hitting a 52-week high. Broader market breadth and declines in oil prices accompanied modest currency movement.
Air Liquide warns of a near-term helium shortage linked to recent disruptions in the Middle East and says it will reassign helium flows from other regions to serve customers. The company made the comments during the opening of a major advanced materials plant in Taichung, Taiwan, and highlighted close contact with customers amid the supply disturba…
Australian equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 1.85% at the Sydney close. Strength in Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors powered the advance, while several energy and coal names lagged. Market breadth was positive and volatility eased as commodity and currency moves diverged.
A Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130 transport aircraft crashed during takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing 66 people, injuring dozens and leaving four unaccounted for, officials said. The plane was carrying 128 military and police personnel; rescue efforts were hampered by the remote crash site.
Pop Mart International Group reported that 2025 revenue increased 185% year-on-year to 37.12 billion yuan, matching market expectations. Strong demand for its blind-box toys and characters such as Labubu, Molly and Crybaby supported the growth, while the company expanded manufacturing capacity overseas and announced plans to base its European opera…
Asian stock markets rose broadly as oil prices fell and reports that the United States had sent Iran a 15-point plan lifted hopes of a ceasefire and reduced concerns about energy supply disruptions. Major regional indexes advanced, supported by follow-through from Wall Street futures and a retreat in crude prices. Australia’s consumer inflation coo…
Israel carried out strikes in Tehran while U.S. officials say talks are progressing toward halting the conflict. Reports indicate Washington has transmitted a 15-point plan to Iran and is seeking a month-long ceasefire to allow for negotiations, while regional attacks and U.S. troop movements continue to escalate tensions and disrupt energy flows.
Taiwan's defence minister said the United States has a 'quite a high' sense of urgency to help the island strengthen its self-defence capabilities and has established a special project team to accelerate weapons deliveries that have experienced delays, including a 2019 order for 66 F-16V fighters. U.S. officials have signalled prioritisation of Tai…
