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Bank of America analysts say Brazil's tax reform will ultimately lift effective sales tax rates on vehicle rental companies to roughly 8-9%, but a government transition framework defers most of that burden for many operators until the mid-2030s. Localiza and Movida are expected to see their fleet assets largely untaxed until after 2033-2034, while …
U.S. equities have climbed to fresh highs while the S&P 500 trades at about 20.8 times expected next-12-month earnings, a level near its lowest in a year. That apparent bargain is supported by rapidly rising profit forecasts, notably tied to optimism around AI, but companies and executives are increasingly warning that sustained high oil prices rel…
Major crypto trading platforms are preparing to offer perpetual futures in the United States after indications from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that it will clarify the regulatory status of such contracts. Industry moves include Kraken’s acquisition of Bitnomial for up to $550 million, Coinbase’s launch of long-dated futures mimicking …
Major software companies are set to report solid revenue growth, with Salesforce expected to log its strongest quarterly top-line gain in three years. Yet investors remain wary as the rise of AI tools and potential encroachment into enterprise workflows have triggered a sectorwide selloff, leaving analysts and portfolio managers uncertain whether n…
Apple’s historical emphasis on tightly controlled hardware, operating systems and curated apps helped build the iPhone into a dominant consumer product and fueled years of growth. But that same model may hamper the company as AI innovation accelerates through open experimentation and broad developer access. Incoming CEO John Ternus will inherit the…
Micron Technology has actively lobbied U.S. lawmakers to advance legislation that would expand export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment bound for Chinese memory producers. The bipartisan MATCH Act, up for a House Foreign Affairs Committee vote, aims to close gaps in current controls, require licenses for servicing equipment at c…
Barclays strategists maintain a constructive stance on U.S. equities despite year-to-date underperformance versus Europe and APAC, citing the U.S.'s greater capacity to absorb an energy shock from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, strong fund inflows, improving earnings-per-share revisions for fiscal 2026, and valuation dynamics t…
Goldman Sachs raised its rating on Genmab from Neutral to Buy after a detailed review of the company’s pipeline. The bank highlighted increased confidence in three assets - Rina-S, petosemtamab, and Epkinly - that it believes could collectively de-risk more than $5 billion in peak sales potential through the remainder of 2026. Shares reacted positi…
Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) unveiled a decade-long growth plan to lift oil and gas production fourfold while committing sizable capital to overseas exploration and production, with the United States the largest recipient. The company plans parallel investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and aims to substantially increa…
At his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing, Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh stressed his commitment to Fed independence and said he has not pre-committed to policy moves. He advocated for a slow, deliberate reduction of the Fed's balance sheet with prior market signaling and Treasury coordination, recommended changes to how the …
Bank of America released its latest quarterly private label tracker, which incorporates broader Nielsen channel coverage and shifts the comparison baseline from pre-COVID to 2023. NielsenIQ data show private label accounted for 29.1% of total food sales in Q1 2026, largely steady versus Q4 2025 and modestly higher year-over-year. The report flags c…
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran hours before it was set to expire, creating uncertainty around planned U.S.-Iran peace talks. The extension came amid reports that tanker shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is largely suspended after attacks in the waterway. Oil prices rose, and diplomatic efforts …
HSBC upgraded SAP SE from hold to buy and lowered its price target to €182 from €187, pointing to a valuation reset after a recent share decline. The broker trimmed near-term earnings estimates and highlighted near-term pressures, yet argued that concerns about artificial intelligence replacing ERP systems are overblown.
U.S. stock index futures climbed in early trading after President Trump said the United States agreed to pause an attack on Iran at the behest of Pakistani mediators, effectively extending a ceasefire indefinitely. The move lifted Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 e-minis in premarket action, even as doubts persist about whether Tehran or U.S. ally Israe…
Deutsche Telekom shares dropped more than 3% following reports that the company is exploring a full combination with its U.S. unit, T-Mobile US. The discussions reportedly involve the creation of a new holding company to pursue a stock bid for both companies, which would produce the world's largest wireless operator by market capitalization if comp…
Electrolux has announced plans to close its refrigeration manufacturing site in Jászberény, Hungary, by the end of 2026, a move that will affect roughly 600 employees. The company said the decision follows a strategic review aimed at improving cost competitiveness and operational agility. Electrolux will record an approximately 600 million Swedish …
Fresnillo maintained its full-year production guidance despite a decline in first-quarter silver output. The company produced 11.1 million ounces of silver in Q1 2026, down 8.5% from the prior quarter, as lower ore grades and reduced volumes processed at its Saucito, Fresnillo and Juanicipio operations weighed on output. Company management says yea…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite closed modestly lower on Wednesday, down 0.20% as losses in the Agriculture, Basic Industry and Property sectors outweighed session winners. Market breadth was positive, with more stocks rising than falling, while commodity and currency moves provided a mixed backdrop to equity trade.
Randstad reported first-quarter 2026 results with adjusted EBIT modestly ahead of consensus yet showing year-on-year declines. Organic revenue returned to modest growth, but gross and temporary worker margins deteriorated and free cash flow swung negative amid a working capital outflow. Management flagged further sequential margin pressure and high…
Royal Vopak reported first-quarter 2026 proportionate EBITDA of €294.6 million, a 2% decline yet above the €286.0 million consensus. The company reiterated its full-year guidance for stable proportional EBITDA in the €1,150 million to €1,200 million range, despite disruptions to Middle East operations. Management points to growth projects and stabl…
Rexel SA reported Q1 revenues of €4,737 million, falling about 1% short of analyst expectations. Organic same-day sales rose 3.4%, under the 4.3% consensus, with pricing contributing the bulk of growth while volumes were soft due to weather and project timing in North America and Europe. The company kept its full-year outlook unchanged, including s…
Companies across Australia and New Zealand have begun to report measurable financial pressure linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Higher jet fuel and freight costs, disrupted shipping routes and softer consumer and surgical volumes have prompted a range of responses, from suspended earnings guidance and trimmed profit forecasts to capacity cuts…
Scandic Hotels Group reported first-quarter net sales of 4,689 million Swedish kronor, in line with market forecasts, and delivered adjusted EBITDA of 105 million kronor, modestly above consensus. Management cited operational efficiency and cost control for the profit outperformance, while flagging country-specific weakness, weather-related energy …
Bank of America reiterated a cautious view on India’s capital goods sector, saying recent gains are driven by valuation expansion rather than earnings. The bank sees slower capital expenditure growth than consensus for fiscal 2026-2028, and highlights fiscal pressures and macro uncertainties that may damp investment across private, central and stat…
Metso Oyj reported first-quarter adjusted EBITA of €203 million, missing analyst expectations by 3% even as order intake modestly outperformed forecasts. Group sales grew 3% year-over-year to €1,252 million but remained 3% below consensus. Net cash flow from operations was €78 million, or half of the consensus estimate, with the company citing inve…
