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Citi cuts Babcock rating to neutral, cites limited upside after recent rally

Citi cuts Babcock rating to neutral, cites limited upside after recent rally

Citi Research moved Babcock International Group from a 'buy' to a 'neutral' rating while raising its price target to £15.54 from £13.38, arguing that the stock’s recent advance has constrained further upside. The brokerage outlined a range of valuation scenarios, added optional upside from civil nuclear opportunities, and raised near- and medium-te…

Ares Management AUM Tops $600 Billion as Fundraising Remains Strong

Ares Management AUM Tops $600 Billion as Fundraising Remains Strong

Ares Management reported that assets under management rose above $600 billion in the fourth quarter, reaching $622.5 billion after raising $35.9 billion of gross new capital. The firm maintained a goal of exceeding $750 billion by 2028. While investor demand for private credit remains solid, industry concerns persist following recent high-profile b…

Software Stocks Find Footing After Sharp AI-Related Selloff

Software Stocks Find Footing After Sharp AI-Related Selloff

Software and data services shares steadied on Thursday following several sessions of heavy losses tied to worries that rapid AI progress could undercut traditional software and subscription models. U.S. names showed mixed premarket moves, European data and exchange providers rallied, and Indian IT exporters extended recent weakness. Marketwide vola…

Spotify to Sell Physical Books in App Through Bookshop.org Partnership

Spotify to Sell Physical Books in App Through Bookshop.org Partnership

Spotify shares climbed more than 3% after the company said it will add physical book sales to its app via a partnership with Bookshop.org. Beginning this spring, premium subscribers in the United States and United Kingdom will be able to purchase hardcover and paperback books directly through Spotify. Under the arrangement, Bookshop.org will manage…

Tonies Tops Its 2025 Goals as Revenue Rises 31% to €630M

Tonies Tops Its 2025 Goals as Revenue Rises 31% to €630M

Tonies reported preliminary fiscal 2025 results showing revenue up 31% year-over-year to €630 million, outpacing guidance. North America led growth with a 40% increase in constant currency and became the company's largest market, while adjusted EBITDA margin is expected near 8.5%. The full results will be published on April 14.

Evonik Shares Tick Higher After Mixed Q4 and Cautious 2026 Guidance

Evonik Shares Tick Higher After Mixed Q4 and Cautious 2026 Guidance

Evonik reversed early losses and gained about 1% after pre-releasing fourth-quarter figures that showed a modest shortfall on EBITDA versus consensus, alongside a fiscal year 2026 earnings guide that broadly matches analyst expectations. The company also cut near-term dividend expectations and set a new payout ratio range, moves that recalibrate sh…