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Citi Research initiated coverage of Rheinmetall with a neutral rating and a €1,480 target price, arguing that the company’s value hinges on whether current ammunition demand is enduring or temporary. The bank splits valuation between a €330-per-share Weapons and Ammunition component and €1,146 for the rest of the group, while modelling a steep buil…
Several large pharmaceutical companies and industry officials report that new medicine rollouts in Europe are being delayed as manufacturers assess the implications of U.S. pricing initiatives tied to international reference pricing. Executives, a trade association leader and market data point to a marked fall in European launches since Washington …
The Taiwan market finished the session lower, with the Taiwan Weighted Index down 0.68%. Losses in the Semiconductor and Machinery sectors - and one sector not specified in the source report - were cited as the main drivers of the decline. Several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage swings while commodity and currency moves were mixe…
RBC Capital Markets finds that European medical-technology companies have limited direct risk from recent Middle East tensions, with sales exposure generally between 1% and 3%, energy costs contributing about 1% to 3% of cost of goods sold (COGS), and freight expenses representing roughly 1% to 3% of sales. The bank highlights widespread hedging of…
SoftwareONE reported a 22.5% rise in 2025 revenue following its acquisition of Crayon, with modest improvement in adjusted earnings per share and strengthened cash generation. Growth in Channel and Services offset weakness in the Direct business, while management outlined a 2026 outlook that aims for mid-single-digit like-for-like revenue growth an…
Australian stocks closed higher on Tuesday, driven by strength in the Gold, Information Technology and Telecoms Services sectors as the S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.25% in Sydney. Top gains were recorded in Generation Development Group, Temple & Webster and Xero, while Sims Metal Management, Whitehaven Coal and New Hope were the biggest decliners. Mar…
Norma Group reported a 6.8% year-on-year decline in revenue for fiscal 2025, driven by weaker orders from vehicle manufacturers and softer demand within parts of its industrial operations. The group’s adjusted EBIT margin narrowed to 0.8%, reflecting a comparatively high cost base against reduced capacity utilization. Management completed a strateg…
BlackRock has been reported to be considering HSBC’s Canary Wharf skyscraper as a candidate for its London headquarters, while also assessing other large office blocks across the city. The firm is seeking at least 600,000 square feet and has examined properties including Bishops Square and Deutsche Bank’s former 75 London Wall. HSBC is scheduled to…
China’s three largest state-owned carriers - Air China, China Eastern and China Southern - returned to quarterly losses in Q4 2025 amid a domestic market oversupply and a spike in jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war. While international passenger volumes rose across the year, fourth-quarter capacity cuts to Japan and surging fuel expenses have er…
Asian equities were mixed on Tuesday as investors continued to weigh developments in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Risk appetite remained constrained after a month of steep regional declines, with South Korea's KOSPI the weakest performer in March amid heavy losses in semiconductor names. Positive Chinese PMI data failed to lift mainland and Hong Ko…
Cathay Pacific Airways said it will prioritize keeping flight capacity in the near term even as rising jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict increase operating costs. CEO Ronald Lam reported stronger demand on long-haul routes to North America, Europe and Australia following the disruption of traffic through the Middle East, but warned…
U.S. equity futures jumped roughly 1% Monday evening following a report that President Donald Trump has told aides he is prepared to end military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The move reversed early losses from a session marked by renewed threats against Tehran and continued softness in technology stocks. Oil pri…
Collins Foods will transfer 20 of its 27 Australian Taco Bell restaurants to an affiliate of Yum Brands and Restaurant Brands, while the remaining seven sites will be closed in the coming weeks. The deal, part of Collins' previously signaled plan to exit Taco Bell in Australia, carries a nominal purchase price and shifts lease liabilities to the ne…
American Exchange Group (AXNY) has agreed to purchase all assets and liabilities of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million. Allbirds will seek shareholder approval via a proxy statement due April 24 to authorize the sale and the company's subsequent dissolution and wind-down. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, with…
Australia’s second-largest pension fund, the Australian Retirement Trust (ART), has heightened its activity in global equity markets and increased holdings in British and Australian fixed income over the past month. The A$350 billion fund has been trading more frequently through its in-house desk to capture opportunities from market sell-offs drive…
American Express has secured a multi-year agreement to become the National Football League's official payments partner starting with the 2026 season. The deal grants cardholders presale ticket access, special promotions and on-site activations at marquee NFL events in the U.S. and internationally, and will be accompanied by a new NFL-branded Americ…
The Association of American Railroads filed suit in federal court in Trenton, New Jersey, contesting Senate Bill 3389. The trade group contends the new state law imposes severe restrictions and unlawfully encroaches on federal jurisdiction over railroad safety. The complaint targets five provisions of the statute, including a two-person crew mandat…
Australia's eSafety regulator has opened investigations into five leading social media services for possible noncompliance with a new law banning under-16s from mainstream social media. The watchdog reports gaps in age-verification processes, reporting pathways and safeguards against under-16 sign-ups, and is compiling evidence that could lead to f…
Natura said on Monday that U.S. private equity firm Advent has signed a binding agreement to purchase an 8% to 10% stake in the Brazilian cosmetics company at an average price target of 9.75 reais per share. The transaction will be executed in the secondary market over six months. Concurrently, Natura announced a board restructuring that includes t…
Unilever is in advanced negotiations to merge its food business with McCormick in a deal that would form a roughly $60 billion food group. The transaction, reportedly including debt and an estimated $16 billion cash component, is being structured as a reverse Morris trust and could be announced as soon as Tuesday, though timing remains uncertain.
Unilever has imposed an immediate, company-wide hiring freeze that will last a minimum of three months, citing significant challenges from the widening conflict in the Middle East and associated energy cost disruptions. The move supplements an ongoing cost reduction plan and comes as the group negotiates a potential sale of its foods business.
Mexico's main equity index, the S&P/BMV IPC, finished the trading day up 0.60%, paced by strength in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors. Leading individual gains included Industrias Peñoles, Grupo Carso and Grupo Bimbo, while airport operators posted the largest declines. Commodity markets saw crude oil climb an…
IMAX said its chief executive, Richard Gelfond, is taking a temporary medical leave while receiving treatment for pneumonia. Daily operations will be run by the cinema operator's senior executive team in coordination with Chairman Darren Throop. Gelfond will miss upcoming events, including industry conferences next week. The company reported fourth…
Colombian shares ended lower as the COLCAP index fell 0.80%, dragged by losses across Financials, Investment and Public Services. A few large-cap names posted gains, but major banks and service companies recorded some of the heaviest drops. Commodities and currency moves accompanied the trading day.
Shares of PepGen Ltd (NASDAQ:PEPG) plunged 44% in after-hours trading after the company disclosed Phase 2 FREEDOM2-DM1 data for the 5 mg/kg multiple ascending dose cohort. The treatment arm showed a mean splicing correction of 7.3% versus 6.8% for placebo, with six patients in the active group and two in placebo. Excluding one patient who experienc…
