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European Central Bank policymakers have issued remarks in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting indicating a growing willingness to raise interest rates. Markets are pricing a hike by July at the latest, while many economists expect a move in June. Officials highlighted the lasting damage from the energy shock, the potential for wider inflationa…
British equities made modest gains on Tuesday as investors digested reports of progress in talks between the United States and Iran alongside ongoing instability in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 rose by 0.26%, with Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 also advancing. Market participants monitored diplomatic signals, fragile ceasefire reports in Lebano…
Markel (MKL) trades at roughly 1.2x book and ~10.5x reported earnings with a fortress-like balance sheet and steady free cash flow. The shares sit near multi-year valuation lows after a pullback; we see asymmetric upside toward prior highs if underwriting results and investment returns normalize. This is a conditional long with a clear stop and tar…
Morgan Stanley has identified Schneider Electric, ABB and Siemens Energy as Overweight picks within the European Capital Goods sector. The bank notes growing global long positioning in names tied to artificial intelligence and electrification trends, while flagging valuation and ownership dynamics that investors should monitor.
A provincial council member from South Africa's Freedom Front Plus has applied to a U.S. refugee programme created by former President Donald Trump, citing a long-held fear of future persecution. While U.S. visa processing is underway, local experts and survey data challenge the broader narrative that white South Africans face systemic oppression. …
The Russian Defence Ministry described a large-scale overnight operation against Ukraine as retaliation for what it called 'terrorist acts' by Kyiv, saying it deployed high-precision long-range weapons including hypersonic missiles and drones to hit military-relevant infrastructure across seven regions. Ukrainian officials reported strikes on Kyiv …
Japan's main stock index ended the trading day in Tokyo down 0.49% as sector losses in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication outnumbered gains. Major individual movers included strong advances for AGC Inc., Shift Inc. and Isetan Mitsukoshi, while Nippon Electric Glass, Mitsui Mining and Smelting and Yaskawa Electric posted the largest declines.…
Antero Resources (AR) looks like a tactical long after the recent pullback: strong free cash flow, low leverage and a sub-12x P/E give the stock room to rerate if natural gas price volatility persists. This trade targets a near-term rebound tied to weather-driven demand and midstream stability, with a strict stop to protect against a warm-weather s…
Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate producer, announced a strategic plan called "Focus for Growth" that lays out targets for volume growth, free cash flow and returns once cocoa prices stabilize. The Zurich-based company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2025/26 guidance and provided medium-term financial objectives tied to investment disciplin…
Kenyan President William Ruto defended a plan to host a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying it fits within existing national preparedness efforts and past health cooperation with Washington. The announcement has prompted protests in nearby Nanyuki and legal action that led to a temporary court suspension. Ruto said th…
Nanobiotix, a late-stage clinical biotechnology company specializing in physics-based nanotherapeutic cancer treatments, has been included in the prestigious Euronext Tech Leaders Index. This inclusion highlights the firm's innovation, growth potential, and contribution to the European technology ecosystem, providing increased visibility among inte…
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 finished a narrow loss on Tuesday, with the index down 0.06% at the close in Sydney. Gains in a handful of stocks contrasted with broader sector weakness led by A-REITs, Consumer Staples and Healthcare. Market breadth favored decliners, while volatility measures and commodity prices moved unevenly.
NewRiver REIT reported underlying funds from operations of £37.2 million for fiscal 2026, a 22% increase year-on-year, driven by the full-year contribution from its Capital & Regional acquisition and a completed 10% share buyback. The company also recorded modest valuation growth and robust leasing outcomes, while warning of higher finance costs ov…
Chemring Group posted a 7% rise in first-half revenue to £237.3 million but reported an 8% decline in underlying operating profit to £24.5 million as heavy capital investment to expand energetics manufacturing weighed on margins and balance sheet metrics. The company said its expansion projects in Chicago, Scotland and Norway are progressing and ar…
Hammerson PLC has priced a €350 million bond maturing in five years at 110 basis points over euro mid-swaps with a 3.875% annual coupon. The deal, which was more than five times covered at its peak, is scheduled for issuance on June 8 subject to final documentation. The move forms part of the company’s ongoing refinancing of €700 million of sustain…
Freedom Holding Corp. reported fiscal 2026 results with net income doubling to $153.3 million and record revenue of $2.19 billion, driven by strong growth in brokerage and banking customers, international expansion, and the development of its integrated financial and technology ecosystem. The company continues to broaden its services, including ban…
Celestica sits at the intersection of contract manufacturing, supply-chain engineering, and rack-scale AI deployments. Recent beats, a raised $19B revenue guide and strategic partner wins position the company as a core supplier to the next wave of datacenter expansion. We outline a long trade with precise entry, stop and target, balanced by valuati…
J.P. Morgan placed Merlin Properties on Positive Catalyst Watch and retained an overweight rating, raising its December 2027 price target to €19.00. The broker's forecast for FY26 funds from operations (FFO) is about 5% higher than Bloomberg consensus, a gap the bank attributes to stronger revenue and cost trends and the growing value of Merlin’s d…
Gold prices recovered from a sharp decline, climbing about 0.9% as uncertainty persisted over whether U.S.-Iran negotiations had resumed. Mixed public statements from U.S. leadership and a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel provided uneven market relief. Other precious metals also edged higher, while OCBC trimmed its year-end gold forec…
The Taiwan market closed higher Tuesday, with the Taiwan Weighted up 2.51% to a fresh all-time high. Gains were concentrated in the Plastic, Computers & Peripherals and Electricity sectors. Several individual names recorded 10.00% advances while others hit multi-year troughs. Commodity and FX moves were mixed, with oil lower and gold higher.
STMicroelectronics, a major global semiconductor company, announced an upward revision of its revenue expectations for its Data Center segment, projecting about $1 billion in 2026 revenue, double its previous forecast of slightly above $500 million. With ongoing strong demand driven by AI infrastructure, management expects revenues to potentially d…
Pharming Group announced its participation in the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference with CEO Fabrice Chouraqui speaking in a Fireside Chat session. The company, listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq, will webcast the presentation, highlighting ongoing engagement with investors and healthcare stakeholders.
Futu Holdings Limited announced that S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed its long-term issuer credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook. The credit rating agency cited Futu's strong market position in Hong Kong, its geographic diversification efforts to offset mainland China business decline, and very strong capitalization as key strengths. Futu co…
Zscaler (ZS) sold off hard on weak guidance despite a beat and healthy underlying growth. The business still generates meaningful free cash flow and posted 25% revenue growth in the most recent quarter. We see a mid-term swing opportunity: enter at $155.68, stop at $138.00, target $185.00 (around 45 trading days), with a medium risk profile. Key ri…
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's global markets chief, Arihiro Nagata, told Reuters the Bank of Japan should articulate a clear path toward policy normalisation after a widely expected rate increase in June to help stabilise Japan's bond market. The call for clearer guidance comes as the 10-year government bond yield reaches multi-decade highs and…
