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Andrea Sironi, chairman of Generali, told attendees at the insurer’s annual general meeting that UniCredit owns 8.72% of Generali. This figure contrasts with earlier statements from UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel, who in June indicated the bank would reduce its holding and in November said the stake had been cut to just above 2% with the ba…
Indonesia's equity benchmark closed lower on Thursday, with the IDX Composite Index falling 1.91% as losses in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors weighed on the market. Market breadth favoured decliners, and movers included large percentage rallies in Kobexindo Tractors and Maxindo Karya Anugerah alongside steep drops in Danasup…
Vorwerk's stock dipped after Italian antitrust regulators launched an inquiry into the company's handling of cloud services for its discontinued Neato robotic vacuum. The probe follows multiple consumer complaints and focuses on whether the shutdown of software rendered devices unusable and rose to the level of misleading or aggressive commercial p…
Lost Coast Collective, the investment firm established by Matt Peltz, has disclosed a stake in Intertek valued at about £88 million in a public filing reported by the Financial Times. The move coincides with a takeover approach from private equity firm EQT. Lost Coast commended Intertek's board and management for turning down EQT's first offer and …
Makino Milling's stock fell as much as 8.8% on Thursday after the company said Japanese authorities asked MBK to cancel a planned acquisition. The government request, made directly to MBK and grounded in national security concerns, stopped the proposed takeover that had been under consideration. The share move reflects investor response to the halt…
SwedenCare AB reported first-quarter net sales of SEK650 million, meeting analyst forecasts, with 1% reported growth and 11% organic expansion. Operational EBITDA rose to SEK128 million but missed consensus by 3% as higher external costs - including Amazon-linked expenses and trade-fair participation - reduced margins. Management says demand is sta…
Roche reported first-quarter group sales of 14.7 billion Swiss francs, a 5% decline on a reported basis but a 6% increase at constant exchange rates, driven by pharmaceuticals. The company reiterated full-year guidance for adjusted EPS growth in the high-single-digit range and sales growth in the mid-single-digit range. Strength in multiple scleros…
XP Power reported a sharp rise in first-quarter order intake to £79.1 million, the highest quarterly level since Q3 2022, driven by broad-based demand across semiconductors, healthcare and industrial technology. Revenue rose slightly year-over-year but fell on a sequential basis as the business absorbed seasonal patterns, changes in export licenses…
London Stock Exchange Group reported first-quarter total income of 2,415 million in the first quarter - above analyst forecasts - and raised its full-year organic growth outlook to the upper half of its 6.5-7.5% range.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has reconfirmed its full-year 2026 guidance after first-quarter results that met management expectations across its Injectables and US Rx divisions. The Injectables business stayed on track for low single-digit revenue growth and a 27% to 28% core operating margin, supported by strong US demand for Tyzavan and ongoing capacity…
Man Group reported first-quarter assets under management of $228.7 billion, below analyst expectations of $231.3 billion. The firm experienced net outflows of $1.6 billion, with losses distributed across both Alternatives and Long-Only businesses. A roughly $6 billion redemption from one client accounted for the majority of Systematic Long-Only out…
European equity markets moved lower on Thursday as concerns about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and an active corporate earnings calendar tempered risk appetite. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2% to 612.98 at 0718 GMT, while Germany's DAX and London's FTSE 100 declined 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively. Oil climbed above $100 a barrel, lifting energy stocks,…
Chinese automakers are increasingly targeting overseas markets for EVs and next-generation mobility technology as domestic demand weakens following a sustained price war. With car sales down 18% year-on-year in the first quarter and prospects for flat or declining volumes, manufacturers see exports as a path to improved margins and growth. Companie…
European equities moved mostly downward as investors weighed continued instability near the Strait of Hormuz against an indefinite ceasefire extension announced by the U.S. president. Key indices in Germany and the U.K. led losses while France's CAC 40 rose, supported by strong results from L'Oreal. Oil prices were pushed back above $100 a barrel a…
Bain Capital is exploring a sale of at least 40% of Bridge Data Centres (BDC), valuing the Singapore-headquartered data-infrastructure company at $5 billion, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The firm has engaged Citigroup and JPMorgan to manage the sale, which has drawn bids and interest from multiple private equity and infras…
British equities opened weaker on Thursday as heightened tensions in the Middle East, centered on constrained traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. naval blockade, kept investor sentiment subdued. Energy prices rose on supply concerns while several major UK firms issued profit or guidance changes citing the geopolitical strain.
Japanese equities ended Thursday’s session in the red, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.74% as sector declines led broad selling across the Tokyo market. Gains in select semiconductor and industrial names were offset by pronounced drops in several electronics and consulting stocks. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil firming, gold slippi…
Galderma reported a 25.5% rise in first-quarter sales on a constant-currency basis to $1.47 billion, driven by a 41.5% jump in U.S. sales. The company said it expects to manage the effects of U.S. tariffs in 2026 and has incorporated assumed tariff impacts on certain injectables and a recent U.S. announcement on pharmaceutical imports into its full…
Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers gathered at the Pyeongtaek chip campus to protest compensation levels and demand removal of a bonus cap, warning of an 18-day strike starting May 21 if talks fail. The union cites a large disparity in bonus pay compared with SK Hynix and seeks a larger share of operating profit and higher base pay; m…
The S&P/ASX 200 finished lower in Sydney on Thursday, falling 0.57% as losses in the Materials, Metals & Mining and Consumer Staples sectors outpaced gains elsewhere. Market breadth was negative, with 688 decliners versus 435 advancers and 409 stocks unchanged. Notable movers included Regis Healthcare, Beach Energy and Yancoal on the upside, wh…
China’s pet food market, now valued at more than $24 billion, has seen rapid expansion driven by a shift toward domestic brands. Annual sales expanded sixfold between 2014 and 2024, prompting large Chinese firms from sectors including liquor, pork and dairy to enter the category. Domestic producers are competing on variety, packaging, pricing and e…
European logistics companies are poised to report stronger first-quarter earnings amid shipping disruptions tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Elevated freight rates from rerouting around conflict zones, reduced capacity and higher fuel costs have supported margins. Analysts caution, however, that the energy shock and potential economic fallou…
Taiwan's benchmark rallied on Thursday, with the Taiwan Weighted index finishing 1.75% higher and reaching a fresh all-time high. Strength in the Glass, Electronic Parts/Components and Paper & Pulp sectors supported the advance, while a handful of individual names posted steep declines. Commodity and currency movements were mixed, with crude and Br…
Xpeng expects to begin large-scale manufacturing of its vertical takeoff-and-landing vehicles next year and aims to start producing humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026. Company leadership said more than 7,000 orders have been placed for the flying cars, most in China, where regulatory approval is being sought. Xpeng also signaled growing …
Saab reported a strong first quarter, with double-digit sales growth and a marked increase in operating profit driven by high demand for surveillance systems and combat solutions. While order intake eased, the company says its backlog remains substantial and that it is investing to expand capacity and digital capabilities.
