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Federal policy shifts to accommodate rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers have slowed the retirement and upgrading of coal-fired power plants, undermining planned soot limits and keeping high-polluting facilities like Ameren’s Labadie Energy Center operating at rates that threaten air quality and local health in the S…
Kraken, a Wyoming-based crypto exchange founded in 2011, recently became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account when the Kansas City Fed granted it a limited-purpose account for an initial one-year term. The account allows Kraken’s Wyoming banking arm to use the Fed’s wholesale payment rail, Fedwire, and to hold limite…
The U.S. utilities sector posted its strongest first-quarter performance since 2019, driven by investor demand for defensive assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and by rising electricity needs tied to large-scale AI data center buildouts. The S&P 500 Utilities Index rose 7.5% in Q1 as the broader S&P 500 fell 4.6% over the same period. While some …
Global smartphone shipments contracted 6% year-over-year in Q1 2026 as memory component scarcities and rising costs pressured manufacturers. Apple led the market for the first time in a first quarter, capturing 21% market share on 5% growth driven by the iPhone 17 series and trade-in programs. Samsung held 20% share as shipments slipped 6%, and Xia…
Sodexo cut its near-term sales and profitability goals, citing execution problems and a review of contracts and assets under new CEO Thierry Delaporte. The company now expects weaker organic revenue growth and a notably lower underlying operating margin, triggering a sharp share price reaction and prompting analysts to flag structural weaknesses an…
Organon shares rose sharply in premarket trading after reports said India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has completed several months of due diligence and is readying a financing package ahead of a binding $12 billion offer. The drugmaker, known for its focus on women’s health, had not responded to requests for comment outside business hours.
Atrium Ljungberg AB reported a steep decline in first-quarter net profit to 202 million crowns, driven by unrealised property value losses and higher costs. Rental income edged up but comparable portfolio rents fell as vacancies from large office tenants remained. The company’s loan-to-value ratio climbed toward its 45% self-imposed limit and the s…
Israeli operations against Iran-aligned Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon on Friday have cast doubt on whether a U.S.-Iran ceasefire can hold and may prompt Tehran to reconsider participation in scheduled talks. The exchanges have coincided with severely reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Saudi energy infrastructure, keep…
B&M European Value Retail shares fell more than 3% on Friday after the discounter confirmed a set of board-level moves that include the immediate departure of its interim finance chief. The company named Peter Waterhouse, its Group Financial Controller, as interim Chief Financial Officer while it seeks a permanent successor to Helen Cowing, who ste…
Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett argues that U.S. stocks have reached a 'too big to fail' status, deterring short positions until policy-induced stability is threatened by a dollar or bond market collapse or a credit event. Despite rising economic worries, equity inflows remain on pace for a record year, while cash and T…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite Index closed higher on Friday, advancing 1.82% to reach a one-month peak. Gains were concentrated in Financials, Infrastructure and Agriculture sectors, with several small-cap names posting double-digit percentage moves. Market breadth favored advancers, while key commodity and currency indicators showed mixed mo…
A rapid escalation in jet fuel prices tied to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has forced airlines across the globe to respond with higher ticket prices, new or increased fuel surcharges, capacity trims and revisions to financial guidance. With fuel now representing up to a quarter of operating costs for carriers, the industry-wide shock has pro…
SpaceX has started installing machinery at a chip packaging site in Bastrop, Texas, with the company still aiming to begin production by the end of the year despite some timeline delays, according to two people familiar with the matter. The facility will handle radio frequency (RF) chips used for Starlink products, and SpaceX plans to bring at leas…
Porsche AG reported a 15% year-over-year decline in global first-quarter vehicle deliveries, totaling 60,991 units. The company attributed the drop to the end of production for the combustion-engined 718, a prior-year ramp-up of the all-electric Macan, and the termination of U.S. tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles. Notably, the 911 ran…
European equities moved modestly higher on Friday with the STOXX 600 rising 0.2% to 613.48 as of 0716 GMT and set to record a third straight weekly gain. Investors remained cautiously optimistic ahead of U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks in Pakistan on Saturday, even as the two-week ceasefire displayed signs of stress. Sector performance was mixed: health…
UK markets opened marginally higher as investors reacted to reports of possible talks between the United States and Iran. Gains were modest and capped by ongoing uncertainties related to the Middle East, while company-specific updates in the UK highlighted softer student housing demand, downgraded guidance in services, and supply-chain pressure for…
European markets opened modestly higher as investors reacted to comments suggesting potential diplomatic engagement in the region. Gains were limited by persistent fragility in the temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire, continuing military activity in Lebanon, a near-halt in Strait of Hormuz shipping and reported damage to Saudi energy infrastructure that …
Porsche AG reported a 15% drop in worldwide deliveries for the first quarter, driven by substantial falls in China and North America. The Stuttgart-based sports carmaker cited competitive pressure in China, the end of U.S. electric-vehicle tax incentives and the discontinuation of certain combustion-engine models as factors behind the decline. The …
Japanese equities closed higher on Friday, led by strength in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors. The Nikkei 225 rose 1.90% to reach a one-month high. Several large-cap issues recorded substantial gains, with two names reaching all-time highs and one hitting a 52-week peak. Market breadth favored decliners, and volatility fell. Energy and pre…
European stocks jumped after a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced, reversing much of February-to-present losses. Barclays strategists caution that equities may be pricing in a smoother de-escalation than oil markets and bond markets reflect, and highlight lingering inflation and policy risks as potential headwinds.
Australian equities finished lower on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 retreating 0.14% in Sydney. Losses in the IT, Materials and Metals & Mining sectors were the primary drags, while a small roster of stocks posted notable gains. Volatility as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX rose, and key commodity and FX benchmarks showed modest moves.
Unite Group has confirmed the completion or placement under offer of £130 million of property disposals and is actively marketing an additional £500 million of assets as reservations for the 2026-27 academic year track toward the lower end of its occupancy guidance. The group reiterated its expectation for occupancy at the low end of a 93-96% range…
Getlink reported divergent traffic trends in March: truck shuttle volumes fell 0.9% year-on-year while passenger shuttle traffic rose 8.0% versus the prior year. Performance showed small improvements from February and continued to be influenced by Easter timing through March and April. Shares traded at €19.83, with higher fuel prices, volatile ener…
Taiwan's equity market closed higher, with the Taiwan Weighted index rising 4.61% to mark a one-month high. Sector leadership came from Glass, Electronic Parts/Components and Computers & Peripherals, while a handful of individual stocks recorded double-digit intraday moves. Commodities and currency benchmarks showed modest moves alongside the rally…
RS2's CEO Radi El Haj told investors the Maltese payments infrastructure group expects decisive evidence of a profitable card-issuing business within 12-24 months. The company will use specific operating metrics - including active users, spend per user, revenue per account and take rate - to assess the viability of its co-branded issuing model whil…
