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European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane indicated the ECB will likely raise its inflation forecast in June to reflect a worsening macroeconomic outlook tied to the Middle East conflict. Lane told Nikkei that oil prices are expected to remain higher for longer than the March projections assumed, and while expanded U.S. natural gas supplies…
UBS analysts say that since the joint U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran in late February, gold has moved from being driven primarily by geopolitical risk to reacting to economic signals. Rising oil prices, surging government bond yields and a firmer U.S. dollar have increased the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, pressuring …
SCHMID Group N.V. has issued approximately 5.96 million new shares to offset EUR 30.75 million in liabilities to directors and key shareholders, compensate board members and key employees with shares instead of cash bonuses, and convert USD 4 million in convertible notes. These actions aim to reduce financial liabilities, preserve cash, and enhance…
AST SpaceMobile shares rose sharply in pre-market trading, driven by a coordinated industry move toward satellite-based direct-to-device connectivity and a string of company-specific developments. The entry of major carriers into a joint venture, an FCC nod for commercial services, a bullish analyst note, and upcoming satellite launches have all su…
European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane told the Nikkei that the bank is likely to revise both inflation and growth projections at its next quarterly review, reflecting a deteriorating macroeconomic outlook tied to the Middle East conflict and sustained upward pressure on oil prices. While increased U.S. natural gas supplies may provide s…
Bank of America identified Texas Instruments, Analog Devices and ON Semiconductor as its preferred names in the AI-focused power semiconductor space, arguing that Street models may not fully capture sustained content gains as industrial and automotive demand shifts from being a headwind to a cyclical tailwind. The bank raised price targets for TXN …
Melrose Industries shares dropped sharply after an overheating storage tank at its GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove, California led to the evacuation of more than 50,000 residents, a state emergency declaration and a class-action lawsuit seeking damages that could reach into the hundreds of millions or billions.
British oil companies slipped in early London trade as crude prices partially recovered following U.S. military strikes in southern Iran. Investors remain split between hopes that diplomatic talks could yield progress and the risk that the fragile ceasefire may break down, keeping pressure on markets that depend on flows through the Strait of Hormu…
Ypsomed Holding AG shares fell after Jefferies opened coverage with an Underperform rating and a CHF280 price target, highlighting risks to medium-term growth tied to exposure to Novo Nordisk’s Cagrisema, lower capital expenditure guidance and potential margin pressure. The broker’s forecasts and valuation point to downside versus current market le…
Bank of America cautions that the South Korean won could face continued pressure from portfolio outflows and policy uncertainty even as a strong current-account surplus, bolstered by semiconductor exports, supports the external position. The firm highlights a critical policy window around the Bank of Korea rate decision and the National Pension Ser…
Scandic Finance Group (SFG) today opened primary market access to the SNC Scandic Coin (SNC), a token designed to function as a payment medium, access key and loyalty instrument across the group's global operations. The SNC launched on 26 May 2026 and is available directly from the project's website and on four cryptocurrency exchanges - BingX, Bit…
Elbit Systems shares climbed sharply following a first-quarter 2026 report that exceeded analyst expectations on both revenue and profit and the disclosure of a roughly $1.4 billion European military modernization contract. The company posted $2.19 billion in Q1 revenue, Non-GAAP net income of $186.4 million and Non-GAAP EPS of $3.87, while its ord…
Constellium SE disclosed the voting outcomes from its 2026 Annual General Meeting, confirming the appointment of Ingrid Joerg and the re-appointment of John Ormerod to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. All proposals passed successfully, reinforcing the company's governance stability.
Pony AI Inc. reported a significant increase in first quarter 2026 revenues, driven primarily by a 395.4% year-over-year growth in Robotaxi services and expansions in its autonomous vehicle fleet. The company raised its 2026 targets for Robotaxi revenues and fleet size, expanding its operational footprint domestically in China and internationally i…
Bank of America updated its 2026 outlook for South Korea, lifting GDP growth to 3.1% year-over-year from a prior 1.9% forecast. The bank attributes the upgrade to a robust semiconductor upcycle, notably a sharp rise in DRAM price expectations, and forecasts an improvement in the current account surplus to 15% of GDP this year.
Shares of companies in the rocket and satellite segment climbed in premarket trading, with several firms posting double-digit advances. The move in equities follows SpaceX’s public filing for an IPO, a development the market has responded to by lifting prices across the sector. Specific gains were led by Redwire, MDA Space and Firefly Aerospace, am…
Elbit Systems saw its stock climb 8% following the award of a $1.4 billion European contract for military modernization and the release of robust first-quarter 2026 results. The company reported double-digit revenue growth, improved gross margins on both GAAP and non-GAAP bases, and a backlog that topped $30 billion for the first time. Management h…
Transocean's $6.1B backlog, all-stock Valaris acquisition that would create a ~$10B combined backlog, and signs of supply tightness in 2027 create a concrete setup for a long trade. Balance-sheet improvement, positive free cash flow, and improving technicals support a mid-to-long-term move higher; downside is real if oil weakens, the merger runs in…
Nvidia’s fundamentals and cash generation look eerily similar to the conditions that preceded Apple's 2018 re-rating: dominant product cycles, massive free cash flow and a temporary valuation hangover. This trade idea proposes a long entry at $217.25, a $190 stop and a $300 target over a long-term horizon (180 trading days). The plan leans on conti…
Vnet Group reported first-quarter net revenue of 2.69 billion yuan, up 20% year-over-year and roughly in line with the average analyst projection of 2.66 billion yuan. Adjusted EBITDA rose 31% to 891.5 million yuan, narrowly topping the analyst estimate of 881 million yuan. The company confirmed its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidan…
Miniso Group Holding Ltd reported first-quarter revenue of 5.69 billion yuan, above the average analyst forecast of 5.56 billion yuan. The company's core Miniso brand outperformed expectations, while TOP TOY sales, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per American depositary receipt fell short of analyst estimates. S…
Melrose Industries PLC shares fell about 5% after the company disclosed an ongoing incident at its GKN Aerospace Garden Grove facility in California. A thermal issue involving a storage area of methyl methacrylate (MMA) disrupted operations at the plant that employs roughly 500 people, prompted mandatory evacuations in the surrounding area and prom…
TOKYO, May 26 - The Japanese government in its May assessment kept its overall judgment that the economy is recovering moderately, while underscoring that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and volatility in financial markets pose notable risks. Officials left most sector evaluations unchanged, noting modest improvements in business investmen…
SpectrumOne, a Sweden-based data platform provider, reported lower operating losses for the first quarter despite a drop in net sales. The company posted SEK 200,000 in sales, an EBIT loss of SEK 2.50 million, an EBITDA loss of SEK 1.20 million and a pretax loss of SEK 46.20 million. During the period the firm launched Prism Graph, received pilot f…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite fell 0.85% at the close in Jakarta as losses in the Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors led declines across the bourse. Market breadth favored decliners, with 473 stocks falling against 239 advancing and 149 unchanged. Notable individual moves included strong gains in several small-cap names and st…
