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RBC Capital Markets downgraded Volvo AB from outperform to sector perform on Friday, 2026, citing an elevated valuation after a 32% share price gain over the prior three months and a market tilt toward manufacturers with greater North American sales. The brokerage raised Volvo's price target to SEK360 and nudged 2026-27 EPS and Industrial business …
Executives at major alternative asset managers have responded to a sharp sell-off in software stocks and lingering concerns about private credit by reiterating the durability and diversification of their portfolios. Despite upbeat earnings commentary and inflows that should support revenue and profit, shares of firms including Apollo, Ares, Blackst…
U.S. equity markets face the prospect of further turbulence as investor focus shifts between AI-related disruption fears, signs of a leadership rotation beneath headline indices, and upcoming Walmart earnings alongside key economic releases. While the S&P 500 is essentially flat for the year, dramatic moves within specific sectors and stocks have w…
Bernstein has moved German utility RWE to a market-perform rating from outperform, arguing that the stock's substantial appreciation in 2025 and early 2026 has left valuation and reward-risk dynamics roughly balanced. The firm lifted its price target to €55 but says this implies minimal upside from current levels; Bernstein also highlights improved…
After his 2024 reelection, Donald Trump sought to pause a Delaware civil case on grounds a sitting president cannot be diverted by state civil litigation. Before that immunity claim was resolved, Trump filed several lawsuits himself. Targets of his suits and judges have pushed back, arguing the immunity argument cannot be used selectively and warni…
Bank of America strategists led by Michael Hartnett say a cut to capital spending by an AI hyperscaler is the most obvious single event that could flip the market from 'AI-awe' to 'AI-poor.' The team highlights sweeping AI disruption across services sectors, notes early signs in India tech and details large-scale portfolio rotations, stretched bull…
India's equity benchmarks closed lower on Friday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.30% and the BSE Sensex 30 off 1.25%. Sector weakness in Metals, Real Estate and Oil & Gas weighed on the market. Broader market breadth showed more decliners than advancers across both exchanges, while volatility and some commodity prices rose.
Shares of logistics and transport companies fell across Asia and other global markets after reports that U.S. AI firm Algorhythm Holdings unveiled a freight platform claimed to dramatically boost trucking efficiency. The announcement and follow-up reporting prompted heavy selling in U.S. transport stocks, a spillover into European logistics names, …
Shares of Aeroports de Paris (ADP) dropped more than 2% after France's transport regulator rejected the company's second tariff submission for 2026, maintaining a freeze on charges for the year and raising questions about the framework for 2027-34 tariffs and returns assumptions used in negotiations.
European software equities have fallen over 40% from their July peak as investors recalibrate valuations amid mounting AI-related worries. UBS research led by Michael Briest highlights sharply lower forward P/E ratios across its coverage and calls for a longer-term view that incorporates IFRS and non-IFRS metrics, recurring revenue multiples and fr…
Applied Materials reported guidance for the second quarter that topped analyst expectations, prompting an 11.7% premarket jump in its shares. Management attributed the stronger outlook to accelerated industry investment in AI computing and rising demand for higher-performance, energy-efficient chips across logic, high-bandwidth memory and advanced …
Norwegian Air Shuttle says it will not adopt Starlink inflight Wi-Fi at present, with CEO Geir Karlsen citing the airline's current paid-service arrangement and limitations on passenger charging and Boeing 737 certification. Major carriers are signing up to Starlink, but low-cost airlines that rely on ancillary revenue are less inclined to switch.
Nissan Motor's stock climbed nearly 9% after the company reported a swing to operating profit in the third quarter of its fiscal year ending March, posting a gross-margin beat despite revenue coming in below consensus. Macquarie upgraded the stock to Neutral and raised its price target after highlighting favourable foreign exchange, better-than-exp…
Shares of major European defense contractors rose on Friday after the UK unveiled an air-defense support package for Ukraine valued at over £500 million. The announcement includes direct missile deliveries, a £150 million contribution to NATO's PURL, a Belfast-made missile order, and future shipments of missiles and artillery rounds coordinated thr…
ByteDance is reported to be in advanced negotiations to sell Shanghai Moonton Technology, the studio behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group for between $6 billion and $7 billion. Two people with direct knowledge of the discussions said the firms have agreed on broad terms and that the transaction could close as soon a…
Prysmian stock declined further Friday after media reports suggested Donald Trump might reverse some tariffs on aluminium and other metal goods. The news coincided with falls in aluminium futures on both the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the London Metal Exchange, prompting market moves across metal-related sectors.
SoftBank Group's stock plunged 8.9% after its December-quarter disclosure that ARM and OpenAI together comprise 65% of the company's net asset value (NAV). The conglomerate's NAV fell 1% from the end of September to February 11, with offsetting moves between ARM and additional OpenAI investment leaving the broader portfolio largely unchanged. The N…
Elliott Investment Management said it will not tender its Toyota Industries holdings into the extended tender offer at the current price and has called on other shareholders to follow and to withdraw any shares already tendered. Following the announcement, Toyota Industries shares rose 2.33% to 20,450 yen.
Capgemini Chief Executive Aiman Ezzat rejected calls for complete technological sovereignty in Europe, saying absolute control over the full technology value chain is unattainable. He urged policy-makers to pursue tailored sovereignty solutions that balance regulatory objectives with the need for businesses to access AI and cloud services, while hi…
Heijmans delivered strong 2025 financial results, with group revenue rising 7.3% to €2.77 billion and adjusted EBITDA climbing 26.8% to €252 million. Net profit increased 44.4% to €130 million and the company raised its dividend to €2.37 per share. The order book expanded to €3.68 billion, and management provided optimistic 2026 guidance targeting …
Logistea reported fourth-quarter results that were broadly in line with market forecasts. Income from property management slightly exceeded consensus, net operating income matched expectations, and the company proposed a dividend above analyst forecasts. Modest property revaluations and a small dip in occupancy were offset by an improved cost of fi…
Jenoptik AG reported preliminary full-year 2025 sales of about €1.05 billion, a 6% decline year-over-year, and preliminary EBITDA of roughly €192 million, down 13% versus 2024. Fourth-quarter orders were weak, leaving the full-year book-to-bill at 0.95x and the Q4 book-to-bill at 0.75x. Management expects a return to revenue growth and margin impro…
Tietoevry has increased its 2026 cost-savings target and is focusing on margin improvement despite a soft top-line outlook. The company reported a 2% organic revenue decline in Q4 2025, significant progress on adjusted EBITA margin, and substantial headcount reductions. Management expects modestly negative to flat organic growth in 2026 but is aimi…
Saudi-backed Midad Energy has signed a term sheet to acquire Lukoil’s targeted overseas assets, submitting an all-cash offer held in escrow. The agreement, finalized in late January, is subject to approvals from multiple regulators, including the U.S. Treasury, as the parties work through sanctions-related constraints. The move highlights continued…
Aedifica reported rental income of €361 million for fiscal year 2025, a 6.8% increase year-over-year driven by external growth and steady like-for-like performance. EPRA earnings came in at €244.8 million and clean EPS rose to €5.15. The company also increased its dividend and maintained balance-sheet metrics, while reporting mixed occupancy trends…
