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Two and a half weeks into earnings season, the S&P 500 has barely moved, recovering prior losses tied to geopolitical concerns instead of delivering the usual reporting-period advance. Deutsche Bank strategists led by Bankim Chadha highlight muted stock reactions to beats and misses even as aggregate sales and profit margins improved across the ind…
Wall Street projections that the global obesity-treatment market would climb to $150 billion or more within a decade are being revised downward. Rapid price declines in U.S. retail and direct-to-consumer channels, the launch of oral formulations and the prospect of generics have prompted analysts to lower peak-market estimates and push expected tim…
Over the past year, hedge fund allocations have moved away from North America as managers react to heightened policy uncertainty, trade tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar. Prime brokerage reports and industry commentary point to stronger flows into Asia and Europe in 2025, while demand for North America-focused strategies has moderated. Megacap s…
U.S. stock futures moved lower Monday after a dramatic drop in precious metals prompted exchanges to raise margin requirements, forcing leveraged positions to unwind. The selloff hit gold and silver miners, while energy names fell as oil prices dropped on comments suggesting de-escalation with Iran. Tech mega-cap weakness and a spike in volatility …
The Delaware Supreme Court substantially reduced the legal fees awarded to plaintiff lawyers in a suit alleging excessive director compensation at Tesla, ordering payment of $70.9 million instead of the $176.1 million previously granted. The court found the lower court erred by including the intrinsic value of returned stock options when measuring …
Shares of BYD fell to their lowest levels in about a year, spearheading a selloff across Chinese automakers after weaker-than-expected January deliveries and a shift in subsidy policy that reduces support for lower-priced vehicles. The moves have heightened investor concern that domestic demand could remain subdued, even as BYD pushes product upgra…
Boeing finalized a labor agreement with about 1,600 white-collar workers who were formerly employed by Spirit AeroSystems and were brought back into Boeing in December. The contract, approved by 85% of votes cast, runs through late 2030 and contains a $6,000 ratification bonus, annual wage increases, upgrades to medical and retirement plans, and si…
Goldman Sachs revised its European Conviction List in a February 2026 update, adding Schneider Electric, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hannover Re and CVC Capital Partners while removing EQT AB and Prysmian. The firm described the list as a set of its most differentiated buy recommendations rather than a constructed portfolio, and stressed that in…
Citi Research raised its ratings on Anglo American and Teck Resources to Buy from Neutral, citing the pair's proposed merger and a resulting substantial tilt toward copper as central to higher valuations. The brokerage set new target prices for both companies, laid out pro forma production and earnings expectations for the combined group, and quant…
Hedge fund exposures remain heavily biased to the downside, putting pressure on equity markets if trend-following CTAs and dealer dynamics trigger forced selling. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America strategists point to near-term sell trigger levels for the S&P 500, Germany's DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50, and highlight that dealer gamma positioning in t…
UBS expects UK equities to lag their Eurozone counterparts in 2026. The brokerage points to a narrow base of 2025 gains, elevated valuations and a UK economy that faced subdued growth and persistent inflation last year. By contrast, UBS highlights marginally stronger growth expectations, more attractive valuations and manufacturing exposure in the …
Shares of Auction Technology Group PLC fell sharply after FitzWalter Capital said it would not proceed with its previously announced 400 pence per share takeover proposal. The private equity firm cited the board's refusal to grant due diligence access and noted regulatory limits that bar a repeat offer for six months except under specified conditio…
Carlyle has engaged in early discussions with state-linked Abu Dhabi investors about taking minority stakes should its proposed acquisition of Lukoil’s overseas assets proceed. The preliminary agreement with Lukoil covers a broad portfolio - including Iraq oilfields and Eastern European refineries - but remains subject to U.S. regulatory approval, …
On Feb 2, EU industry commissioner Stephane Sejourne published an opinion piece, co-signed by over 1,100 CEOs and business leaders, calling for a decisive 'Made in Europe' industrial policy. The piece argues the EU needs a clear preference for locally produced goods in strategic sectors as the Commission prepares to introduce the Industrial Acceler…
Shares of BFF Bank plunged more than 32% after the Italian private lender disclosed its chief executive would relinquish executive duties, the appointment of a new general manager, and a €95 million pre-tax one-off charge tied to a portfolio clean-up. The bank also sharply reduced its 2026 adjusted net profit guidance amid weaker loan growth and co…
European mining equities opened lower after gold and silver extended steep declines. A firmer dollar, profit-taking and higher margin requirements on COMEX futures amplified selling pressure, pushing spot gold and silver substantially lower and hitting major miners' shares early in the session. Metals remain higher year-to-date despite the recent p…
Robinhood UK is introducing a stocks & shares ISA featuring no platform fees, no commissions, a 0.10% FX charge per trade and a limited-time 2% cash bonus on eligible contributions made before April 5, 2026, subject to a one-year holding requirement. The account will allow trading of whole and fractional shares in about 5,000 US-listed stocks and A…
U.K. defence and aerospace stocks fell on Monday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated his government would consider taking part in a potential new round of the European Union's SAFE loans programme. The comments precede talks in London this week with EU officials, and come amid broader European moves to bolster defence spending and procureme…
TDK says Chinese restrictions on exports of dual-use items that include rare earths have made procuring key materials extremely difficult. The company reports the impact began last year, has relied on stockpiles to sustain production, and is pursuing both supplier diversification and magnet technology that minimizes or eliminates rare earth content…
Global investor flows into emerging market equities accelerated in January, driven by a softer U.S. dollar, rising emerging-market currencies and demand for country-specific exposure. Heavy weekly inflows pushed year-to-date flows above $39 billion, a start to the year not seen in more than two decades, and investors say the mix of macro and fundam…
European equity indexes opened lower as a renewed sell-off in gold and silver rattled investor sentiment. Markets also digested corporate results from major European banks, weak Chinese factory data and falling oil prices after easing Middle East tensions. The week ahead includes key central bank meetings and a heavy slate of corporate earnings.
J.P. Morgan downgraded Signify NV (AS:LIGHT) from "overweight" to "neutral" following a disappointing fourth quarter and weaker margin guidance for 2026. The bank also reduced its June 2027 price target to .40 from 9.50, a level close to the stocks Jan. 30 close of 8.15. Analysts at J.P. Morgan cited a substantial earnings miss in a quarter tha…
Begbies Traynor Group plc has announced it will rebrand as BTG Consulting plc to better reflect the company's expanded advisory services beyond its historic insolvency and restructuring focus. The move follows sustained growth across revenue, adjusted profit before tax and dividends, and will see the business marketed across eight service lines whi…
Churchill China PLC reported annual turnover of around £76 million for 2025 and indicated profit before tax is expected to match market expectations of £6 million. The company said second-half trading met guidance, European sales improved versus the prior year, U.S. operations finished ahead of 2024, and year-end cash rose to £10.8 million. The mat…
Europe’s Next Generation recovery fund, sized at roughly $955 billion, has financed projects ranging from sensor-driven agriculture to renewable licence reforms, but persistent skills shortages, cumbersome administration and unclear post-funding business models have slowed its intended economic transformation. Significant allocations remain undisbu…
