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Goldman Sachs identifies three areas of focus ahead of Europe’s corporate earnings season: the knock-on effects of the energy shock across supply chains, profit trends at firms facing Chinese competition, and management commentary on artificial intelligence and cost savings. The broker notes that commodities are the primary driver of expected earni…
CIBC Capital Markets economists say the surge in AI-related spending is contributing to inflation through supply chains and tight labor markets, but they outline two distinct scenarios that could each bring disinflation by late 2027: one where productivity gains outweigh token and implementation costs, and another where a market reassessment trims …
Goldman Sachs analysts argue that the recent conflict with Iran has reinforced demand patterns favoring power and metals rather than oil and gas. A 16-week disruption through the Strait of Hormuz tightened crude and gas supplies, lifting energy prices and prompting the bank to raise copper price forecasts while keeping a strong gold outlook tied to…
South Korea's benchmark stock index fell 3.8% in the week ending July 3, while its 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio declined to the lowest level since the Global Financial Crisis, according to a Goldman Sachs note. Accelerated foreign selling, concentrated in technology names, drove much of the weakness, though analysts point to earnings-re…
The Trump administration is launching Trump Accounts - a cradle-to-adulthood investment program that provides a $1,000 government-funded investment account to U.S. citizens born during the president's second term. Overseen by the Treasury Department and administered by Robinhood and BNY, the accounts are free to open, accept pre-tax contributions u…
Continental AG has reached an agreement to sell its ContiTech industrial unit to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion, plus up to €250 million of earn-outs. The Hanover-based automotive and tyre manufacturer expects roughly €3.1 billion in cash at closing, with the final amount to be adjusted for standard post-signing mechanisms and t…
Continental has signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech business, which makes rubber and plastic products, to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion plus up to €250 million in performance-related payments. The company expects about €3.1 billion in cash proceeds, plans to distribute around €2.5 billion to shareholders, and says the mov…
Bank of America says hedging by international investors to manage exposure to surging AI-linked equities has emerged as a dominant influence on major currency moves. The bank identifies the Japanese yen as the most affected G10 currency, with hedging related to the Nikkei 225's strong performance since Q2 2025 potentially depressing the yen by as m…
SK Hynix is evaluating a base underwriting fee of about 0.5% of proceeds for its planned U.S. American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing, while retaining the option to offer discretionary incentives. The company has indicated it could issue up to 2.5% of its outstanding shares for the listing, with a final offering size still undecided. Book buildin…
SK Hynix is considering paying banks roughly 0.5% of proceeds to underwrite a proposed U.S. share sale that could involve up to 2.5% of its outstanding shares. Based on a market value near $1.1 trillion, the offering could raise about $26.5 billion, generating more than $130 million in fees for the banks involved. The deal is being led by Bank of A…
UBS argues that recent selling in Deutsche Telekom shares overstates the risk from merger talk with T-Mobile US and new U.S. wireless competition. The broker kept a Buy rating and a €36.60 target, pointing to attractive valuation, strong earnings growth, dividend yield and buybacks, while noting regulatory and investor hurdles around any full takeo…
As AI-enabled shopping assistants start influencing purchase decisions, delivery speed is becoming a decisive factor for retailers. Morgan Stanley's analysis finds Amazon Now delivers the fastest average times at about 25 minutes, but Walmart offers the most comprehensive fulfillment network, averaging roughly 48 minutes across a wide assortment. G…
Mexico's main equity benchmark finished marginally lower on Friday, with the S&P/BMV IPC sliding 0.02% as losses in industrials, consumer goods & services and consumer staples offset gains in a handful of large-cap names. Trading breadth was modestly positive with 68 advancers versus 57 decliners, while commodities and currency pairs showed mixed m…
Colombian equities ended Friday with gains, driven by strength in industrials, services and agriculture. The COLCAP finished up 1.57%. Cementos Argos, Mineros and Organizacion Terpel were among the session's top performers, while ETB and select preferred shares recorded notable declines. Commodity and FX moves accompanied the equity activity.
Russia's stock market closed lower on Friday with the MOEX Russia Index dropping 0.62% to a fresh three-year low. Losses were concentrated in Power, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors, while a small group of financial and exchange-related stocks finished higher. Volatility measures and commodity prices moved higher amid modest currency shifts.
Canada's stock market ended the session higher, led by gains in the Materials, Healthcare and Industrials sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite climbed 0.88% at the close in Toronto. Precious metals and energy contracts showed mixed moves while the Canadian dollar was largely unchanged against major peers.
Brazil's main equity index rose at Friday's close, driven by gains in Basic Materials, Financials and Real Estate sectors. The Bovespa finished up 0.74%, reaching a one-month peak, while market breadth favored advancing stocks and volatility edged higher. Key individual winners included Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, Magazine Luiza and Ultrapar, w…
Texas officials have launched an inquiry into StubHub following numerous consumer complaints that resale World Cup tickets purchased on the platform were not delivered. StubHub says it is working to resolve transfer issues and has pointed to FIFA infrastructure as a cause, a claim FIFA disputes. The state attorney general has urged affected Texans …
Chery Auto has formally assumed ownership of the Nissan-built manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, South Africa, and announced plans to invest millions to refurbish and re-equip the plant. The company intends to begin vehicle production in mid-2027, retain all 692 current employees, and said the project will generate nearly 3,000 direct and indirect …
Ferrari has unveiled the 12Cilindri Manuale, a limited-edition variant of its 2024 12Cilindri that restores a manual gearbox experience through a new 'Manuale by-wire' system while keeping modern transmission benefits. The front-engined grand tourer, powered by an 830-horsepower 6.5-litre V12 and fitted with a three-pedal arrangement, will be offer…
Market participants will focus on a concentrated set of economic releases on Monday, July 6, 2026, highlighted by the Services PMI and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is also scheduled to speak. Later in the day, a series of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) speculative position reports for major…
U.K. equities closed higher on Friday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 rising 0.12% to reach a three-month high. Strength in the Chemicals, Construction & Materials and Electrical sectors helped push the benchmark up, even as a number of large-cap stocks moved lower. Market breadth favored advancers, while precious metals and oil posted m…
Spain's equity market ended the trading day higher on Friday, with the benchmark IBEX 35 advancing 0.93% to close at a record level. Gains across Building & Construction, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Consumer Goods stocks supported the move, while a handful of large-cap names slipped. Commodity and currency markets showed modest mixed moves.
Portugal's PSI index closed up 1.40% on Friday, reaching a one-month high as gains in the Utilities, Technology and Financials sectors supported market-wide advances. Teixeira Duarte, EDP and EDP Renovaveis were among the top performers, while Jeronimo Martins, Corticeira Amorim and CTT were the biggest decliners. Commodity and currency movements w…
The AEX index closed higher on Friday, climbing 0.97% to reach a fresh all-time high. Gains were broad-based, led by Basic Materials, Technology and Healthcare stocks. ArcelorMittal, BE Semiconductor Industries and ASM International were the strongest performers, while Prosus, Universal Music Group and Ahold Delhaize were among the few decliners.
