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Sunlands Technology Group reported its unaudited financial results for Q1 2026, showing a 9.6% decline in net revenues to RMB440.7 million ($63.9 million), driven by decreased gross billings and new enrollments. Despite falling revenues, the company achieved its 20th consecutive profitable quarter with net income of RMB76.8 million ($11.1 million) …
UBS has reduced its palladium price target across all tenors to $1,400 per ounce from $1,600, forecasting a return to surplus in 2026 after 14 straight years of deficits. The move follows data showing an undersupply in 2025, strong investment inflows that supported shortages, and indicators — including falling ETF holdings and rising scrap potentia…
U.S. equity futures climbed as traders returned from the holiday weekend, even as fresh military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran undermined hopes for a near-term peace settlement. Brent crude rose sharply above $98 a barrel, well above pre-war levels, while gold eased as the dollar held up. Tech earnings and AI demand helped lift specific equit…
Kingfisher Plc reported first-quarter 2026-27 group sales of £3.30 billion, marginally above analyst expectations, with Screwfix delivering a notable beat. The retailer reiterated full-year adjusted profit before tax guidance of approximately £565 million to £625 million and free cash flow guidance of approximately £450 million to £510 million. Whi…
RTX's share-price weakness from recent program headlines and short-term execution worries masks durable fundamentals: $8.46B in free cash flow, a $238B market cap, diversified mission-critical franchises, and clear government-driven demand to replenish munitions and air systems. We reiterate Buy with a concrete trade plan: enter $176.00, stop $155.…
The European Central Bank has warned that private credit markets pose potential financial stability risks after recent turmoil in the United States and several corporate defaults. While direct euro-area exposures are currently limited, the ECB highlighted vulnerabilities tied to concentrated sector bets, deteriorating borrower cash-flow metrics and…
The European Central Bank said private credit market disruptions are unlikely to trigger systemic instability across the euro area, but identified concentrated exposures and potential second-round effects for insurance companies and pension funds. The ECB warned that limited regulatory visibility and ties between private credit and other riskier in…
InterDigital, Inc. announced it will present pioneering integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technologies at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Communications. The company will demonstrate world-first implementations combining cellular and Wi-Fi sensing within a 6G preliminary architecture, enhancing detection accuracy and coverage wi…
Ferrari shares fell sharply after the automaker unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, in Rome. Investors signaled concern that the car’s look and its move into a market where demand has softened could damage the brand’s cachet. The launch follows cautious positioning from analysts and signs that other high-end automakers are dialing …
InTiCa Systems, a German maker of electronic components, reported a first-quarter net loss as material cost inflation, led by rising copper prices, weighed on profitability despite a small increase in sales. The company recorded EBITDA of EUR 800,000 and reiterated a full-year 2026 sales and EBIT guidance that anticipates continued pressure on oper…
Broadcom's unique position designing custom AI ASICs for hyperscalers, combined with strong free cash flow and a history of margin durability, creates a high-conviction trade idea. Valuation is rich, so we size and protect the position with a clear entry, stop and target for a long-term (180 trading days) horizon.
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, on Tuesday and set a €550,000 price with deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The announcement coincided with a fall of over 6% in Ferrari NV shares during Milan trading. Built in collaboration with LoveFrom and other technology partners, the Luce packs four motors, a 122k…
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told an audience in Sydney that while artificial intelligence is being rapidly adopted across industries, the predicted large-scale displacement of entry-level white-collar roles has not occurred to the extent he once expected. Speaking at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference, Altman said his team was broadl…
European equities were largely unchanged in early trade after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran weakened market expectations that the Middle East conflict might be drawing to a close. Higher Brent crude prices pushed energy-sensitive sectors lower while a big drop in Ferrari shares weighed on the autos segment.
Sri Lanka’s central bank raised its overnight policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% from 7.75%, the biggest move in four years. The decision, prompted by rising inflation and a weakening rupee tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, comes as the island nation contends with a sharp energy-driven cost shock, dwindling reserves and risks to economi…
European equities were largely flat early Tuesday while oil climbed after U.S. forces conducted strikes in southern Iran that sank two IRGC vessels. The actions have cooled hopes for an imminent U.S.-Iran deal and pushed Brent crude higher, benefiting energy names even as broader indices showed mixed movement.
British equities moved higher on Tuesday as tentative progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks supported sentiment, countervailing a renewed rise in oil that pushed Brent crude back toward the $100-a-barrel mark. The FTSE 100 outperformed major European peers while sterling slipped and inflation signals from the retail sector showed mixed pressure on …
WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology and a US-listed company, announced the deployment of its autonomous Robobus service at the Roland-Garros tennis tournament for the third year in a row, in partnership with Renault Group. The service operates on a 2.8-kilometer route within the event grounds and includes extended nighttime operations…
CBAK Energy highlights its innovative lithium-ion and sodium-ion cylindrical battery technologies designed for Southeast Asia's demanding Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) market at Autotech & Accessories 2026. The company's batteries feature long life, high reliability, advanced full-tab architecture for thermal safety, and high energy density, addre…
Tokyo stocks ended lower on Tuesday with the Nikkei 225 slipping 0.29% as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors weighed on the market. Market breadth was negative, though several large-cap names posted strong gains while others fell sharply. Volatility rose and commodity and FX markets showed mixed directions.
Bitcoin slipped under the $77,000 mark on Tuesday, pressured by fresh U.S. strikes in southern Iran that revived geopolitical uncertainty and by signs of slowing demand for spot bitcoin ETFs. Broader macro factors including rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns have also dampened appetite for risk assets, while investors await U.…
A monthly survey of major UK retailers found shop price inflation rose to 1.2% in May from 1.0% in April, driven in part by disruption and higher energy costs tied to the Iran war. Food inflation eased to 2.7%, while furniture and health and beauty categories recorded the largest increases. Retailers are urging government action to cut non-commodit…
Governments in the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan are deploying tens of billions of dollars to develop critical minerals and build strategic stockpiles to reduce dependence on China. Industry executives, investors and analysts caution that well-intentioned incentives and purchase guarantees can produce excess capacity and depressed pric…
IAC trades at $42.04 with a $3.13B market cap, a deep free-cash-flow profile relative to enterprise value and a management team that has prioritized shareholder-friendly capital allocation. This trade targets a breakout to $52 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon with a tight stop to limit downside if the thesis fails.
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service will intensify supervision of domestic investors' placements in overseas private credit after a sharp rise in holdings. The FSS reported sizable increases in private debt investments by pension and government-run retirement funds and said overall exposure across local financial institutions remains limite…
