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The Swiss National Bank said it does not manipulate the Swiss franc and reaffirmed that foreign exchange interventions and interest-rate policy are legitimate tools to fulfill its inflation mandate. The statement followed a U.S. Treasury report that broadened criteria for monitoring foreign exchange practices and left Switzerland on a list of 10 co…
U.S. stock futures fell as reports indicated President Trump had narrowed his choice for Federal Reserve chair to former governor Kevin Warsh. Markets moved on rising odds that Warsh will be nominated, betting markets and traders adjusted positioning across equities, Treasuries, the dollar and commodity-linked miners.
India's equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.39% and the BSE Sensex 30 retreating 0.36%. Sector declines in Metals, Oil & Gas and Fast Moving Consumer Goods pressured the market. Standout gains were seen in Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Apollo Hospitals, while Hindalco, Tata Steel and Coal India posted the…
Auto1's stock climbed after JPMorgan placed the company on a Positive Catalyst Watch and raised its price target to €50 from €42. The bank's analysts, led by Marcus Diebel, increased 2026 and 2027 EBITDA forecasts and highlighted improving gross profit per unit, rising volumes, new revenue streams and a de-risked balance sheet as drivers for furthe…
Japan did not execute foreign exchange intervention between December 29 and January 28, according to Ministry of Finance figures, leaving currency-stabilizing actions confined to verbal warnings and reported rate checks after a volatile late-January episode that briefly lifted the yen. Money market flows did not show the large outflows typical of d…
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage of Kerry Group PLC with a Buy rating and a EUR95.00 price target, indicating roughly 30% upside from current levels. The bank points to attractive valuation, a 9% adjusted EPS CAGR projected for FY26-29E, and margin expansion driven by cost efficiencies, mix improvement and China utilization normalization.
Hennessy, the cognac maker within LVMH’s drinks division, has struck a deal with unions to reimburse bonuses foregone last year because of weak sales. The agreement, due to be signed on Tuesday, provides one-off payments equal to 6.8% of annual pay with defined minimum and maximum payouts and is expected to avert strike action at the company.
OPEC+ is expected to keep its pause on additional oil output increases for March when the group meets on Sunday, according to multiple delegates. Crude prices have risen above $70 a barrel, with Brent nearing $72, as concerns about a potential U.S. military strike on Iran and recent supply disruptions in Kazakhstan tighten market sentiment. The eig…
Jenoptik AG shares surged over 6% on Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the company from 'hold' to 'buy' and lifted its price target to €28 from €22. The bank pointed to a better balance of risk and reward driven by an impending CEO transition and the prospect of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor segment in 2026.
The U.S. dollar climbed modestly Friday after growing expectations that Kevin Warsh could be nominated as the next Federal Reserve chair, but the currency remained set for a second consecutive weekly fall as market nerves around the Trump administration’s shifting policy signals and geopolitical moves weighed on demand for the greenback.
Bosch warned that 2026 will remain challenging as tariffs and competitive pricing pressure continue to weigh on the automotive supply business. The company delayed its target to reach a 7% operating margin until at least 2027, after cutting roughly 13,000 jobs and reporting a fall in operating margin for 2025 despite a small rise in sales.
Airtel Africa reported a strong third quarter with double-digit revenue growth in several regions, a 31.0% rise in constant-currency EBITDA to $836 million and widening margins. The stock, however, gave back earlier gains to fall roughly 7% on Friday, underscoring investor sensitivity despite operational momentum. Key drivers included sharp mobile …
Dutch natural gas contracts strengthened on Friday amid thin European storage, sustained cold weather lifting demand, and geopolitical tensions involving Iran that could disrupt liquefied natural gas deliveries. Front-month and near-term contracts moved higher while the day-ahead price edged down slightly. Analysts cited storage levels and weather …
The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked by U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend strikes on Kyiv until February 1 to foster a favourable environment for negotiations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to elaborate. Ukraine has signalled it would reciprocate if Russia refrains from targeting the country's energy infrastru…
Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reached a ceasefire and integration agreement that sets out a phased incorporation of Kurdish units into state structures. The deal follows recent government advances in northern and eastern Syria and calls for redeployment of Interior Ministry forces in key cities, the cre…
UBS upgraded Royalty Pharma from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target to $49.00 from $38.00, citing a strengthened growth profile following recent royalty transactions and portfolio build-out. The firm raised its 2025-2030 revenue and EBITDA CAGR forecasts and pointed to a collection of late-stage drugs and strategic acquisitions as contri…
More than two dozen witnesses who fled to North Darfur and eastern Chad say paramilitary fighters, associated with the Rapid Support Forces, abducted at least 56 children across multiple incidents during Sudan's ongoing civil war. Witnesses described parents being killed before children were seized, fighters referring to children as household slave…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to China produced modest commercial wins - 30-day visa-free access for British visitors, lower whisky tariffs and a $15 billion AstraZeneca investment - but the visit also highlights the limitations facing Western governments that attempt to rebalance ties toward Beijing as a hedge against U.S. policy unde…
OCANF shows bullish technicals: price trading above the 10/20/50-day moving averages, an RSI under 70, and a bullish MACD. Short interest has collapsed from multi-million share levels to ~318k shares with days-to-cover at 7.6, setting up a measured long where a short squeeze can amplify gains. Entry $36.77, stop $32.50, target $45.00 for a mid-term…
BofA Securities has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Apple (AAPL) and set a $325 price target, citing stronger-than-expected iPhone upgrades worldwide, improving gross margins amid commodity pressures, and product road map catalysts including AI-enabled Siri and a foldable iPhone planned for 2026. The firm highlights a record installed base and robust se…
Morgan Stanley raised its price target on SanDisk to $690 from $483 and maintained an Overweight rating, pointing to a memory industry upcycle the firm calls the strongest in 30 years. SanDisk’s guidance shows revenue growth of more than 52% quarter-over-quarter and significant sequential price gains, while a joint venture extension with Kioxia and…
Raymond James upgraded Valley National Bancorp (VLY) from Market Perform to Strong Buy and assigned a $15 price target, implying roughly 18% upside from the current $12.67 share price. The firm highlighted a strategic shift to offense, improving loan growth, rising net interest margin momentum, and credit costs that appear to have peaked. Valley Na…
A preliminary internal review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis does not state that Pretti brandished a firearm. The account, compiled from body-worn camera footage and CBP records, describes an attempt by an officer to move Pretti and a woman from the street, the use of pepper spray, a stru…
A U.S. Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's southern port of Eilat, a local news outlet reported, citing the Israeli military. The arrival was described as planned and part of ongoing U.S.-Israeli cooperation. The move comes as Washington signals readiness for both diplomacy and stronger measures in response to Tehran, while additional U.S. assets…
Hong Kong's economy recorded a 3.8% year-on-year increase in the fourth quarter, marking a 12th straight quarter of growth. For 2025 overall, real GDP rose 3.5%, surpassing the government's 3.2% projection, supported by stronger trade flows, rising inbound tourism and activity in financial services.
