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Raymond James raised its rating on Chewy Inc. to Outperform from Market Perform and set a $28.00 price target, pointing to attractive valuation, an expected rebound in revenue growth and margin expansion in fiscal 2026, and the potential for initial guidance to be conservative after a sizeable post-earnings decline in the stock.
Rio Tinto reported underlying earnings of $10.87 billion for the year to December 31, unchanged from the prior year and below consensus, as iron ore weakness weighed on results while a stronger copper division cushioned the impact. The miner raised its final dividend to 254 U.S. cents per share and signalled plans to explore asset sales and infrast…
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde privately reassured colleagues that she remains focused on her ECB duties and would inform them directly if she intended to step down. The reassurance followed media reports that she planned to leave her post ahead of next year’s French presidential election to allow the outgoing French president a …
Bank Indonesia held its benchmark policy rate at 4.75% for the fifth consecutive review, citing persistent pressure on the rupiah despite economic fundamentals. The central bank called the currency 'undervalued,' pledged increased intervention in onshore and offshore markets and said future rate cuts would wait until exchange-rate stress subsides.
Pernod Ricard said its finance chief expects the group to meet its medium-term cash conversion objective in 2026, one year earlier than planned. The company also reduced its fiscal 2026 strategic investment allocation from €900 million to €750 million, a €150 million cut intended to bolster cash generation.
Barclays upgraded Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) to Overweight from Underweight and increased its price target to Cdn$137 from Cdn$126, pointing to ROE expansion, steadier earnings and active capital returns. CIBC shares have rallied sharply over the past year, and Barclays expects further net interest margin improvement and potential upsi…
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Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) is a large, cash-rich midstream operator trading at $36.11 with a ~6.0% yield, 27+ years of distribution increases, and solid 2025 cash flow metrics. Fundamentals and technicals favor a controlled long trade: entry $36.11, stop $34.00, target $40.00 over a long-term horizon (180 trading days).
Morgan Stanley moved Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) from Underweight to Equalweight and lifted its price target to $252 from $195, pointing to a more favorable 2026 growth outlook and reduced margin headwinds. The new target equates to 24 times Morgan Stanley's calendar year 2027 EPS estimate of $10.49; the firm also provided bear and bull valuations of …
The management buyout bid for Japanese digital printing company Raksul, backed by a fund established by Goldman Sachs, has been increased to 1,900 yen per share from 1,710 yen following investor criticism. The tender period has been extended to March 9, and if the transaction closes the company will be valued at about 113 billion yen including trea…
Orlen's stock climbed after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA that beat analyst expectations, driven by strong refining margins. Net profit lagged forecasts due to sizable impairment charges, while management signalled higher 2026 capital expenditure plans. Market reaction was positive, lifting Poland's blue-chip index.
Bank Indonesia left its policy rate unchanged at 4.75% at its latest meeting, marking the fifth straight gathering without a change. The outcome matched the expectations of most market participants, and the session was the first to include Thomas Djiwandono as Deputy Governor. While the board kept a clear easing bias, analysts said a resumption of …
U.S. equity futures rose modestly as investors digested Federal Reserve minutes from January that included hawkish language, while strength in semiconductor and storage names led tech gains. Oil moved higher amid reports of increased military activity in the Middle East and tighter U.S. crude inventories. Retail giant Walmart and farm-equipment mak…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lowered its reverse repo rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, bringing the current easing cycle's total reduction to 225 basis points. The move, widely forecast by market analysts, comes as Philippine economic growth slows and a corruption scandal suppresses public investment, prompting monetary support despite earlier …
Fincantieri shares fell by 8% on Wednesday following the company's announcement of a placement of new shares to institutional investors representing as much as 10% of its capital. The transaction, linked to a capital increase, will be executed through an accelerated bookbuilding process with the offering price to be set once the sale is completed. …
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison on February 19 after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection tied to a six-hour declaration of martial law in December 2024. The brief imposition of military rule set off rapid political and legal consequences: parliament rejected the move, impeachment followed,…
France can no longer rely on further tax increases to correct its public finances and must instead pursue spending reductions, the national audit office said, after lawmakers removed several savings measures and the government’s planned revenues hinge on roughly 12 billion euros of extra levies. The watchdog also flagged risks on the spending side …
British stocks ended a short winning run on Thursday as the FTSE 100 opened down, mirroring weakness in wider European markets. Currency moves were subdued, with the pound trading marginally stronger against the dollar. The session featured a string of corporate updates, led by Rio Tinto's flat underlying earnings for 2025 and a collection of earni…
Indonesia's stock benchmark closed lower on Thursday, with the IDX Composite down 0.51% as losses in Financials, Infrastructure and Agriculture pressured the market. Small-cap movers produced both sharp gains and steep declines, while commodity and currency markets registered modest strength for oil and the rupiah.
European equities slipped modestly on Thursday after a batch of mixed corporate results and elevated geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The pan-European index retreated from a record close, with losses concentrated in mining and aerospace despite a small lift for energy stocks as crude oil rose.
A Seoul court on Feb 19 convicted former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol of leading an insurrection by issuing a surprise martial law declaration in December 2024 and sentenced him to life in prison. Yoon, who was a top prosecutor before his presidency, has lost presidential immunity and is the subject of eight separate criminal proceedings li…
Debenhams Group (AIM:DEBS) has closed an oversubscribed equity placing and subscription that raised £40 million at 18 pence per share. The company said the proceeds will strengthen its capital structure and support its multi-year turnaround strategy, with the new shares expected to be admitted to trading on AIM around February 23.
Capita plc's Pension Solutions division has secured a contract renewal worth £137 million over a potential 10-year period with an existing UK client. The agreement, effective from Q1 2026, is intended to deepen the client relationship as Capita deploys technology and service innovations to increase capacity and improve customer experience. The full…
AB Dynamics has appointed Andrew Lewis as interim chief financial officer with immediate effect while it continues to seek a permanent successor to Sarah Matthews-DeMers, who moved from CFO to CEO. The company says the recruitment process is on track but that notice periods require a temporary placement. A January trading update showing higher orde…
European stocks traded lower on Thursday as companies released a fresh wave of quarterly results and investors weighed rising geopolitical friction. Major indices in Germany, France and the U.K. were down modestly early in the session. Corporate releases ranged from record profits at Zurich Insurance to sizeable non-cash charges at Renault, and mar…
