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A social media account linked to Chinese broadcaster CCTV warned that China could investigate French wines or impose reciprocal tariffs on EU goods if France pushes for sweeping tariffs on Chinese products. The warning followed a French government strategy report that recommended a 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese imports or a 30% euro deprec…
President Donald Trump has privately explored the option of withdrawing from the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement he ratified in his first term, according to people familiar with internal White House discussions. Administration officials say they are weighing several courses of action while pursuing renegotiation on outstanding issues ah…
Kraft Heinz said it will pause work related to its planned separation and is allocating $600 million to marketing and sales to drive a return to profitable growth following multiple quarters of weak sales. The company's new CEO, Steve Cahillane, said resources will be focused on executing the operating plan, and the company will not incur separatio…
European Union leaders will meet to discuss measures aimed at reducing the bloc's economic dependence on the United States and China. The agenda, set out by meeting chairman Antonio Costa, identifies five priority areas: cutting bureaucratic trade barriers, enabling EU firms to scale, protecting strategic industries, maintaining openness to trade w…
Ancora Capital has accumulated an approximately $200 million stake in Warner Bros Discovery and announced it will oppose the company’s agreement with Netflix to acquire Warner’s studios and streaming assets. The activist investor contends Warner Bros’ board has not sufficiently negotiated with Paramount Skydance, which has submitted a competing off…
Citi and JPMorgan downgraded Mattel following the toymaker's recent earnings, pointing to weakened clarity around flagship brands and a challenging near-term investment cycle. Citi cut its rating to Neutral and reduced its target price to $16, while JPMorgan moved to Underweight and trimmed its December 2026 target to $14. Both firms flagged uncert…
Bank of America increased its growth outlook for Germany, projecting GDP of 1.0% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, citing a significant fiscal impulse concentrated in 2026. Economists at the bank characterize the boost as a fiscal 'sugar rush,' driven largely by government spending rather than investment, and expect growth to decelerate below 1% annualized…
Banca Generali reported fourth-quarter and full-year results that beat consensus estimates, delivered record assets under management, and confirmed medium-term targets — yet the stock fell sharply on the trading session following the disclosure. The private bank, a unit of Italy's leading insurer Generali (MI:GASI), posted higher-than-expected net …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Verbio from hold to buy and increased its price target to €29.40 from €15, citing an improved regulatory environment and developments in raw-material costs that ease prior sector pressures. Analyst Michael Kuhn pointed to rising prices for greenhouse-gas quota certificates and the end of a double-counting mechanism, retroacti…
The European Commission has applied additional countervailing duties on electric vehicles imported from China since 2024, while EU rules also permit individual car models to seek exemptions tied to minimum prices and quotas. In February 2026, the Commission granted a first exemption to Volkswagen’s Cupra brand for its China-made Tavascan SUV coupe.…
Futures tied to Canada’s main equity index rose modestly ahead of U.S. employment figures that were delayed by a recent government shutdown. The S&P/TSX composite earlier set a new record, while U.S. futures were slightly firmer. Market attention centers on the January jobs report and a postponed U.S. consumer price index release, with corporate ea…
A softer-than-expected December retail report has heightened concerns about consumer spending just as markets await the January payrolls print and benchmark payroll revisions. Traders have pushed Fed cut odds forward, the dollar slid, yields fell amid heavy issuance, and equity sentiment cooled. Developments in AI and chipmaking continue to reshape…
Omega Healthcare Investors offers a 5.9% yield, steady cash flow from long-term healthcare properties, and valuation upside if the market re-rates REITs as interest-rate pressure eases. This trade plan lays out an actionable long trade with entry, stop and target, anchored to balance-sheet metrics and recent operating strength.
Deutsche Bank has downgraded Ams Osram from buy to hold following the company's FY-25 results and a weaker-than-expected Q1 outlook. The bank left its CHF9.50 price target unchanged but cut 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimates, citing a combination of rising input costs - notably gold - an auto market slowdown in China weighing on LED pricing, and curren…
An 18-year-old man who entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, with a gun was detained after a security operation that freed all hostages. Police reported two people - a student and a teacher - were wounded. Visual material circulated by authorities and witnesses shows officers storming the three-storey building and restr…
Bank of America clients were net buyers of U.S. equities for a third consecutive week, with purchases concentrated in exchange-traded funds. Institutional investors led ETF inflows, while demand favored large-cap exposures and drew record flows into Communication Services. Corporate buybacks continued to decelerate and remain below long-run average…
A senior industry representative says Europe needs clearer lines of responsibility among national governments, NATO and EU institutions to avoid wasted spending and delays as the continent boosts defence capacity. Multiple new EU initiatives aim to close capability gaps and reduce reliance on the United States, but overlapping projects and unclear …
Microsoft's combination of durable cloud cash flows, strong profitability (ROE ~30%), low leverage, and accelerating AI-driven demand make the current pullback an attractive entry. Technical indicators show oversold conditions and compressed downside; we outline a mid-term (45 trading days) swing trade with disciplined risk management.
Lufthansa has criticised a pilots' union call for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, calling the action an unnecessary escalation and arguing that its main airline has no financial leeway to accede to the demands. The walkout, which also covers Lufthansa Cargo, follows intermittent talks over pensions and could disrupt flights departing German airports …
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, is scheduled to testify in Los Angeles in a lawsuit brought by a woman who says she became addicted to the app at a young age because of its design. The trial will probe internal company documents and features such as the 'endless' scroll, with Meta contesting the allegations and asserting its efforts to address you…
Quint Digital Ltd, identified as a ten-percent owner of Lee Enterprises, acquired 2,451,346 shares of Lee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEE) at $3.25 per share on February 5, 2026, according to a Form 4 filed with the SEC. The transaction totaled $7,966,874 and increased Quint Digital's direct ownership to 3,214,346 shares. The filing was signed by Ra…
Shares of French premium spirits makers fell after official French export data showed wine and spirits shipments declining for a third straight year to their lowest volume in over two decades, with steep drops to China and the United States. A Chinese state-broadcaster-affiliated social media account warned Beijing could open probes or impose recip…
Poland's Monthly Business Climate Index (MIK) declined to 98.0 in February, moving below the neutral 100 mark after four months above that level. The Polish Economic Institute attributed the drop to weaker sales, new orders, production capacity and investment, while labour market indicators remained stable and large firms showed early signs of inve…
Record high temperatures and widespread wildfires struck multiple regions across the Southern Hemisphere at the outset of 2026. Despite a moderating La Nina, scientists say the scale of heat and fire underlines the dominant role of human-caused climate change and raises the possibility of another global temperature record if El Nino emerges. The fi…
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader reaffirmed that Tehran’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable, a stance made public during a march marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The comment follows indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and comes as the United States seeks to broaden discussions beyond nuclear issues to include missiles. …
