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Goldman Sachs analyst Andrea Ferrario reports that the firm's Risk Appetite Indicator (RAI) rose to 1.09, its highest reading since 2021 and in the 98th percentile since 1991. The increase reflects broad-based risk-on positioning across global markets, driven mainly by the bank's PC1 "Global growth" factor and supported by a majority of the RAI's i…
UnitedHealth Group's stock plunged 12% in premarket trading following a CMS announcement that Medicare Advantage payment rates will rise by just 0.09% in 2027. The regulatory decision sparked steep declines across the managed-care sector, with Humana and CVS Health also seeing double-digit premarket drops. UnitedHealth's modest earnings beat was ov…
Kepler Cheuvreux has downgraded Siemens to "reduce" from "hold", citing a muted recovery in the company's Digital Industries division driven by weak confidence indicators across Europe and growing uncertainty in the industrial software market. The house view also flags a 30% slide in peer valuations, disappointing execution on the Siemens Healthine…
The UK government has assembled a team of artificial intelligence specialists, funded by Meta, to develop open-source AI tools aimed at improving road and transport maintenance, public safety, and national security decision-making. The experts - drawn from institutions including the Alan Turing Institute and universities - will spend the next year …
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) saw its stock climb 14% following its selection as a vendor on the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle, which carries a total ceiling of $151 billion. The award makes Redwire eligible to compete for task orders supporting homeland defense, leveraging its portfolio of …
A Dutch appeals court has overturned a 2021 decision that classified all Uber drivers as employees, ruling instead that whether drivers are employees or self-employed must be assessed individually. In a case involving six drivers who took the appeal, the court concluded they are independent entrepreneurs, citing their vehicle investments, control o…
A court in Amsterdam has reversed a 2021 decision that treated all Uber drivers as employees, finding that six drivers who appealed can be regarded as self-employed. The judgment emphasizes individual assessment of the relationship between Uber and its drivers, while leaving open continued legal action by labor unions and drivers.
DigitalOcean's stock climbed 8% on Tuesday, extending a 9% gain from Monday, as investor focus turned to the company's suitability for hosting Clawdbot, an open-source AI agent framework. Developers have posted deployment guides for running Clawdbot on DigitalOcean servers, and analysts note rising traction for agentic AI assistants. Cloudflare als…
United Airlines announced its largest summer schedule at Chicago O'Hare, planning a record 750 daily departures as it expands nonstop service to 222 destinations in 2026. The move amplifies competition with American Airlines for gates, valuable time slots and higher-yield corporate traffic in the nation's third-largest air travel market.
American Airlines projected its adjusted profit per share for 2026 above analysts' consensus, attributing the outlook to an uptick in corporate travel and robust demand for premium seating and services. The carrier provided a full-year adjusted EPS range that exceeds the average analyst estimate and reported modest fourth-quarter revenue growth.
Berenberg initiated coverage of Fielmann Group AG with a buy rating and a €56 price target, representing 38% upside from a recent €40.35 close. The bank cites a discounted current valuation versus long-term averages, a strategic push into international markets including the U.S., and an improving margin profile as the foundations for its bullish vi…
RTX recorded higher fourth-quarter revenue and profit driven by robust engine sales and continued demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Strength in its Pratt & Whitney engine franchise, including recent F135 contracts and ongoing support for the F100, along with increased work at Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, pushed adjusted…
Northrop Grumman reported year-over-year increases in fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share, driven by double-digit growth in its aeronautics and mission systems businesses amid heightened global tensions. The company’s 2026 sales outlook, however, came in below Wall Street estimates.
CoreWeave shares climbed in early trading following a $2 billion equity purchase by Nvidia, which raised its ownership to roughly 9% from about 7%. The deal, priced at $87.20 per share, accompanies a partnership to expand AI infrastructure capacity toward more than 5 gigawatts by 2030, up from CoreWeave's approximately 2.9 gigawatts of contracted p…
Kimberly-Clark reported adjusted earnings per share above Street estimates, supported by expense reductions, the sale of lower-margin units and continued consumer demand for essential household items sold in larger, value-oriented packs. While revenue was marginally below expectations, the company posted steady adjusted gross margins and outlined a…
Governments across multiple continents are moving to curb children’s access to social media, adopting or proposing age-based restrictions that range from device-level controls to outright bans for users under certain ages. Australia has enacted the strictest measure to date, while European nations and other jurisdictions are proposing or implementi…
General Motors recorded an increase in adjusted pre-tax profit for the fourth quarter, driven by stronger sales of lower-priced crossover SUVs and pickup trucks. The company posted about $2.84 billion in adjusted pre-tax earnings, up from roughly $2.51 billion a year earlier, and issued annual adjusted core profit guidance of $13 billion to $15 bil…
The Polish Bank Association (ZBP) projects the banking sector's aggregate net profit will decline to about 30.8 billion zlotys in 2026, down from an estimated 44.1-46.1 billion zlotys in 2025. ZBP attributes the reduction primarily to the effects of lower interest rates and a rise in corporate taxation on banks, and also flags limited opportunities…
Microsoft and Meta begin the major technology earnings cycle this week facing heightened investor scrutiny over whether their heavy artificial intelligence spending will deliver another year of robust growth. Alphabet's recent gains, driven by strong reception to its Gemini 3 model and a new deal to power Apple's Siri, have shifted market attention…
STRABAG SE said it now expects its EBIT margin for the 2025 financial year to be at least 6.5%, a significant improvement on its prior forecast. The Vienna-based construction and technology group reported an output volume of about €20.4 billion for 2025, driven by major projects in Germany and growth in its international infrastructure business. Ma…
SK Hynix said it is evaluating various measures, including forming a subsidiary focused on artificial intelligence investment, following media reports that a U.S. unit would be set up to oversee roughly 10 trillion won ($6.92 billion) in AI-related assets held abroad by SK Group affiliates, including stakes in TerraPower. The company made the discl…
Swisscom shares climbed 2.5% after the Swiss telecom group announced across-the-board price increases for its premium services. Broadband and mobile lines will be higher by CHF 1.90 per month, while TV and fixed voice services will rise by CHF 0.90 per month, all taking effect April 1. The moves lift the basic Home package by 6% and push convergent…
Jefferies has initiated coverage of two major Dutch lenders, assigning ABN Amro a "hold" rating with a €15 price target and ING a "buy" rating with a €18.50 price target. The brokerage said ABN Amro’s current share price appears close to fair value given its capital and earnings outlook, while ING’s stronger earnings momentum, broader business mix …
Starbucks has made inventory reliability a central priority for CEO Brian Niccol, yet persistent shortages of everyday items across thousands of U.S. coffeehouses reflect deeper operational and technological failings. Interviews with current and former corporate employees, review of internal media and photographs, and company statements show recurr…
Citi has opened coverage on six leading European pharmaceutical groups with a constructive sector view. The bank rates AstraZeneca, Novartis and Roche as Buy, while GSK, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk receive Neutral ratings. Citi points to an unusually deep late-stage pipeline and expects resilient earnings growth driven by new product launches that larg…
