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Cohort's stock rallied more than 12% after the British defence technology group reported adjusted operating profit of about £36 million and revenue of £303 million for the year ended April 30, both ahead of analyst consensus. The company closed the year with a record order book of £620 million and signed a new five-year £175 million bank facility, …
A Reuters poll of 14 analysts conducted May 19-26 projects that European stocks will post only modest gains through the end of the year, with the STOXX 600 forecast at 645 points - roughly a 2.6% increase from current levels. The survey highlights the economic drag from the Iran war, the potential for ECB rate hikes amid rising energy prices, and E…
Chinese authorities have granted export quotas for urea fertiliser, according to sources with direct knowledge. The move could relieve international price pressure caused by supply disruptions related to the Iran war. Two domestic producers confirmed they received quotas; an Indian importer said a government notification permitted exports. China sh…
The outlook for Australia’s major banks has deteriorated as a combination of slower mortgage lending, increased loan-loss provisions and further interest rate increases prompt investors to reassess the sector. Once favoured for steady dividends and strong property-market exposure, the Big Four have seen share prices underperform since late February…
REPSOL ADR (REPYY) pulled back to $25.88 but sits within striking distance of its short-term moving averages. Recent operational wins in renewables and an upbeat quarter set the stage for a swing-long trade with defined entry, stop and target.
Europe’s STOXX 600 rose modestly, propelled by gains in autos and chemicals, with Volvo Cars and AkzoNobel among the top movers. Investors remained cautious amid intensifying Middle East hostilities and Brent crude trading near $98 a barrel, keeping inflation concerns alive and limiting upside momentum.
British equities slipped into negative territory as markets weighed contradictory signals from ceasefire discussions between the U.S. and Iran and continuing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite tentative diplomatic moves, oil prices pulled back and domestic UK energy costs were set to rise, while select retailers reported weaker profits in…
European stock indices opened higher on Wednesday, supported by ongoing investor interest in artificial intelligence developments and tempered by cautious optimism over indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations. Key benchmarks climbed modestly in early trade while Brent crude fell from recent peaks but remained well above pre-conflict levels.
Grocery inflation in Britain slowed to 3.1% in the four weeks to May 17, the weakest pace since December 2024, according to Worldpanel by Numerator. Sales rose 1.5% year-on-year over the same four-week period while promotions increased; the full impact of the Iran conflict has not yet been reflected in supermarket pricing. Market-share movement con…
Former Federal Reserve executive Donald Kohn told central bank peers that supply-shock-driven inflation and growing public debt raise the risk that politicians will seek to blame and pressure central banks. Speaking at a BOJ-hosted conference in Tokyo, Kohn argued these forces make independence more vital even as they increase incentives for short-…
Tokyo's stock market closed modestly higher, with the Nikkei 225 finishing up 0.11%. Strength in Real Estate, Banking and Textile names underpinned the advance, though several high-profile stocks posted steep declines. Crude oil and Brent each fell more than 2%, gold slipped, implied volatility on Nikkei options eased, and currency moves were mixed…
Israel announced that Mohammad Odeh, described by Israeli leaders as Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief, was killed in a strike in Gaza. Family and health officials reported civilian casualties in the same attack. The announcement comes amid expanded Israeli operations in Lebanon and heightened military activity in the West Bank, while indire…
Speaking in Tokyo, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said policymakers should concentrate on the growing risk of inflation driven by higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. He argued that the potential inflationary impact outweighs the risk of a deteriorating labor market, favored neutral forward guidance, and said…
Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) trades near $38.50 with a 5.5%+ yield, solid free cash flow and an infrastructure 'toll-taker' business that holds up in volatile oil markets. Technicals show mild bullish momentum and valuation metrics (P/E ~14, EV/EBITDA ~12) suggest the stock is priced for steady, not spectacular, growth. This trade idea lays o…
<p>Bitcoin slipped below the $76,000 mark amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and sustained institutional selling of spot Bitcoin ETFs. The world's largest cryptocurrency traded roughly 1.5% lower, while major equity indices and Asian technology shares pushed higher on hopes for resilient artificial intelligence demand. Mark…
Capgemini presented multi-year targets at its London Capital Markets Day, forecasting 5.5% to 7.5% annual revenue growth through 2028 at constant currency - including roughly 2 percentage points from acquisitions - and unveiling a new adjusted operating profit measure. The group also set cumulative organic free cash flow goals above 6 billion for …
Aligos Therapeutics announced positive Phase 1 long-term follow-up data for pevifoscorvir sodium, demonstrating sustained reduction in hepatitis B viral markers and potential reduction of the cccDNA reservoir. Additionally, preclinical data showed synergistic antiviral effects with the ASO ALG-170675, supporting development of functional cure regim…
Australian equities ended Wednesday's session higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.69%. Megaport, Austal and Infratil were among the top performers, while ASX Ltd, Endeavour Group and Neuren Pharmaceuticals recorded the largest declines. Market breadth favoured advancers, volatility eased and key commodities and FX pairs moved modestly.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) trades at a modest P/E and P/B after recent M&A activity and signs of margin expansion. With a $5.53B market cap, steady free cash flow and a 2.8% yield, the stock is attractive for a mid-term swing trade. Entry $68.50, target $77.00, stop $63.00.
AustralianSuper told a Perth mining summit that a secondary listing by Glencore on the Australian Securities Exchange would be positive for both the company and the bourse, citing the depth and sophistication of Australia’s mining investor base. The fund said a local listing could help Glencore’s shares better reflect the company’s worth and give i…
In recent weeks, a series of Ukrainian drones have entered the airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, creating diplomatic strain with Moscow and unease within NATO. Most of the incursions resulted in crashes or flights out of Baltic airspace without causing damage, but the incidents have spotlighted weaknesses in regional air defences and spark…
Alphabet is the best-positioned mega-cap to capture the next wave of AI monetization. Recent product launches and renewed enterprise traction make a disciplined long at $389 a favorable risk-reward for a 180-trading-day trade.
Military unmanned aerial vehicles that have wandered into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania between late March and May have intensified concerns that the war in Ukraine is affecting NATO’s northern flank. Several drones that were reportedly intended for targets in Russia have missed or been diverted, producing airspace violatio…
SpaceX’s latest Starship trial delivered notable technical gains that supporters say help sustain momentum ahead of a large, widely anticipated IPO valued at $1.75 trillion. The V3 test completed many mission objectives - including deploying mock satellites and a controlled splashdown of the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean - yet fell short on Super …
Taiwan equities finished the session higher, with the Taiwan Weighted index rising 3.26% to a new all-time high. Advances were led by Electronic Parts/Components, Iron & Steel and Optoelectronic sectors. Several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage moves, while commodity and currency markets saw modest declines and small FX shifts.
