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Rivian's announcement that it will introduce a more affordable R2 SUV in the second quarter, priced at nearly $45,000, underpinned a 24% jump in the company's stock as investors reacted to projections for materially higher deliveries. The company forecasts a 53% rise in 2026 deliveries driven by the R2, even as the broader EV sector grapples with w…
Schroders' agreement to sell to U.S. asset manager Nuveen — including the Schroder founding family's decision to divest its roughly 42% stake — crystallises a pressing strategic choice across Europe: consolidate or be acquired. The transaction will create one of the largest active asset managers, with $2.5 trillion in assets, and shines a light on …
Pinterest shares tumbled about 22% in premarket trading after the company issued a first-quarter revenue forecast below Street estimates, citing weaker ad spending from retail clients and tariff-related pressure on retailers. At least seven brokerages downgraded the stock, pointing to slowing advertising growth, heightened competition from larger p…
Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) saw its stock jump 100% in premarket trading Friday after reporting that its safflower platform reached approximately 45% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) concentration during commercial-scale crushing. The company said the 2025 U.S. GLASO1 safflower campaign covered 1,100 acres, achieved average yields near 2,200 lbs per …
Alibaba fell about 5% and Baidu declined roughly 2% after reports said the Trump administration could place several Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba, on a Pentagon list identifying firms allegedly aiding China’s military. The 1260H designation does not automatically impose sanctions but signals U.S. military concerns and may complica…
Morgan Stanley published its latest review of leading internet platforms, assessing execution across AI initiatives, advertising and travel commerce. The bank highlights Airbnb, Pinterest, Expedia Group and Instacart, noting mixed operational outcomes and company-specific opportunities and risks as each attempts to sustain growth and protect margin…
Stellantis has begun reintroducing diesel versions for at least seven passenger cars and vans in Europe, reversing part of its earlier pivot to electric vehicles after EV sales underperformed and regulatory pressures eased. The move covers models from mainstream Opel and Peugeot lines to premium DS and Alfa Romeo nameplates, and follows sizeable ch…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring and send it to President Donald Trump for signature, arguing the federal bill would provide "great comfort to the market" amid recent volatility in digital assets. He said cryptocurrency firms have attempted to block the legislation, while a bipartisan group of…
WarrenAI's recent analysis identifies Tesco, Dunelm and Next as the top UK retail performers, each supported by distinct operational strengths. Tesco's Whoosh rapid-delivery service and growing online penetration underpin market share gains, Dunelm offers a value proposition after a price decline and analyst upgrade, and Next is prized for earnings…
JPMorgan downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) from Overweight to Neutral following the resignation of CEO Harry Sommer and the appointment of John Chidsey. The firm reduced its December 2026 price target to $20 from $28 and lowered its 2026 net yield and adjusted EBITDA margin assumptions, citing softer close-in demand and increased promotional …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Airbnb to Buy and set a $154 price target, citing resilient travel demand, accelerating product momentum and contributions from Reserve Now Pay Later and a simplified host fee structure. The firm highlighted nights growth that outpaced consensus, conservative yet achievable guidance, and a fuller product pipeline into 2026 an…
Four UK-listed real estate investment trusts - Segro, Hammerson, Shaftesbury Capital and Derwent London - will publish full-year 2025 results in late February, beginning with Segro on February 20. UBS has outlined its expectations, expressing a constructive stance on Segro and Shaftesbury Capital driven by logistics demand and central London retail…
Europe’s largest brewers endured a tough 2025 as beer volumes fell and profit growth slowed, prompting cost cuts and strategic shifts. Executives and analysts say 2026 could be brighter, driven by the June-July soccer World Cup, expansion into soft drinks and low-alcohol products, and improving conditions in some markets.
C.H. Robinson responded to market worries about artificial intelligence displacing freight brokers after its stock fell 14.5% on Thursday. The company reaffirmed its long-standing investment in AI, detailed productivity gains from its 'Lean AI' program, and pointed to scale, financial strength and consistent outperformance as defenses against disru…
Morgan Stanley's sector outlook highlights a shortlist of Brazilian education companies it views as relatively well placed to manage regulatory adjustments, capture enrollment improvement and benefit from an improving macro backdrop into 2026. The bank emphasizes differences in distance-learning exposure, pricing power, margin profiles and balance-…
Barclays cautioned that a rapid, sentiment-fueled market retreat targeting companies judged vulnerable to artificial intelligence could continue in the near term. Analyst Emmanuel Cau said investors are increasingly grouping stocks by perceived AI immunity or vulnerability, creating choppiness across sectors even as earnings momentum holds up.
Brokerage Summit Insights upgraded Applied Materials (AMAT) to Buy, pointing to sustained wafer fab equipment (WFE) spending tied to AI and other technology transitions through the second half of 2026. Summit highlighted stronger-than-expected quarterly results at Applied Materials and channel checks suggesting WFE demand linked to AI could extend …
Merck shares climbed after Deutsche Bank elevated the stock to Buy with a $150 price target, arguing the market is underpricing the company amid concerns about Keytruda's patent expiry. The bank projects a trough earnings level above Street consensus and highlights acquisitions and pipeline potential that could offset revenue pressure from Keytruda…
Hacker Interstellar (SOUD) has filed for a proposed initial public offering. The company positions itself as a voice-first social networking and AI voice technology provider focused on South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. It cited user growth for its YoYo platform, published monthly active user and Registered User totals for specified p…
Deutsche Bank opened coverage of Mondi with a 'hold' recommendation and a 915p price target. The bank's analyst, Kevin Fogarty, described Mondi as a major sustainable paper and packaging producer operating in more than 30 countries, with core operations in Europe, North America and Africa. Deutsche Bank warns that industry overcapacity, pricing pre…
U.S. stock futures moved slightly lower as traders took a cautious stance ahead of important inflation figures. Several individual equities showed pronounced premarket moves: Applied Materials and Arista Networks posted double-digit gains on upbeat guidance and margin resilience, while Pinterest and DraftKings fell sharply after weak revenue and gu…
Immunic, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMUX) jumped 20% in early trading after revealing an oversubscribed private placement that could bring up to $400 million to finance late-stage trials of vidofludimus calcium and to support the company's shift toward becoming a commercial entity. The financing provides $200 million upfront with a potential additional $200 mill…
Shares of major U.S. metal producers fell after reports surfaced that the Trump administration is reviewing steel and aluminum tariff lists with an eye toward exemptions, halting list expansions, and pursuing narrower national security investigations. Market participants reacted to the prospect of reduced trade protections, driving declines in Alco…
Britain's main equity indexes were subdued on Friday as investors grappled with renewed volatility tied to recent artificial intelligence tool rollouts. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 each dipped 0.1% by 1140 GMT but remained on course for modest weekly gains. Technology, life insurers and banks led weekly declines, while defence names rose on reports o…
Analysts at BCA Research, including Peter Berezin, argue that the artificial intelligence revolution may not boost profit margins for most firms even as it raises aggregate economic profits. They suggest the primary beneficiaries could instead be natural resources and assets tied to land, and they favor long positions in gold and copper plus a bask…
