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South Korea's presidential office strongly denounced an assault on the cargo ship Namu, operated by HMM Co., in the Strait of Hormuz. Initial forensic work identified damage to the lower port stern and confirmed a fire in the engine room. Officials said they will take action once the origin of the attack is established. Iran's involvement remains u…
Bank of America increased its price target for Intel to $96 from $56, citing a new sum-of-parts valuation and a stronger view on the server CPU market. Despite the higher target, the bank kept an Underperform rating, arguing that recent optimism - including reports of a preliminary foundry agreement with Apple - is already reflected in Intel’s elev…
London’s benchmark rose modestly after crude prices jumped and offset market strain from a breakdown in U.S.-Iran ceasefire diplomacy. The pound weakened on safe-haven flows, while domestic developments from NHS data access, Compass Group guidance and Heathrow passenger trends provided a mixed backdrop for investors.
European equities were mixed on Monday as investors parsed President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's counter to a U.S. peace plan. Energy markets gained sharply, lifting oil prices after renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, while technology-led enthusiasm in AI stocks continued to support U.S. markets. Delivery Hero shares climbed follo…
Verisk, in collaboration with Applied Systems and One Call, is enabling the launch of Zen Insurance, a digital-first insurance brand in the UK. Zen Insurance offers a fully digital customer experience for car insurance initially, powered by Verisk Ignite’s end-to-end policy management platform and Applied Rating Hub's insurer connectivity. This lau…
Prosus NV has sold a 5% stake in Delivery Hero to Aspex Management for 22 euros per share, a transaction that will yield roughly 335 million euros and forms part of Prosus’s commitments to the European Commission to reduce its stake in Delivery Hero. The deal lifts Aspex’s holding to about 14% and lowers Prosus’s stake to roughly 17%, leaving Prosu…
Japan's equity market closed lower on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 down 0.49% as declines in the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors outpaced gains in select consumer and entertainment names. Market breadth was positive overall, while volatility and commodity prices shifted during the session.
Gartner (IT) has retraced sharply from a $451 52-week high to $158.65 today, trading at roughly $10.6B market cap with FCF of ~$1.26B and an EV/EBITDA near 8.5. That combination puts the stock in value territory and offers a tactical long opportunity for patient, risk-aware investors. The trade here is contingent on a stabilization in contract and …
Evacuation of the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius will finish on Monday with flights from Australia and the Netherlands carrying remaining passengers. Health authorities report several confirmed cases and three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak; passengers will face testing and a WHO-recommended 42-day quarantine. Thirty crew members will remain aboa…
GEA Group AG reported first-quarter 2026 results showing order intake and underlying operating profit above analyst consensus, while earnings per share missed estimates and free cash flow deteriorated sharply. The company confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for organic sales growth, EBITDA margin and return on capital employed.
China's passenger car market contracted in April, with domestic sales down 21.6% year-on-year to 1.4 million units while exports rose sharply. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids accounted for 60.6% of domestic sales but declined 6.8% from a year earlier; exports of electrified models jumped 111.8%.
Australian equities finished the session lower, with the S&P/ASX 200 retreating 0.49% as losses in the Healthcare, Gold and Financials sectors outpaced gains. A handful of miners and industrial names delivered outsized gains, while CSL Ltd plunged to a five-year low. Volatility and commodity markets showed notable movement alongside currency shifts…
TETRA Technologies (TTI) is a cash-generating oilfield services name trading at $9.78 where improving activity, specialty-chemical exposure (bromine) and clean water management services create a multi-front catalyst runway. Valuation looks reasonable on an EV/EBITDA basis but stretched on P/E because of low EPS; this creates a scenario where operat…
Volkswagen’s U.S.-focused Scout brand was intentionally created as a stand-alone business with the flexibility to pursue a public market listing or accept outside strategic investors, CEO Scott Keogh said in an interview with Handelsblatt. Keogh signalled the company is evaluating external funding sources and highlighted strong early demand for tru…
An outgoing member of South Korea's monetary policy board said the central bank should place primary emphasis on controlling inflation after the war in Iran pushed up oil prices. Shin Sung-hwan warned the bank must act to minimise spillovers from elevated crude costs, even if that imposes economic pain, and highlighted risks from a growth boost con…
Statistics Norway reported that core inflation - which excludes volatile energy prices and tax changes - climbed to 3.2% year-on-year in April from 3.0% in March, matching analyst expectations and the central bank's own projection. The result underlines continued inflationary pressure and follows a recent policy rate increase by Norges Bank to 4.25…
Taiwan's stock market ended lower on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted index falling 0.79% as declines in an unspecified sector along with Electronic Parts/Components and Electricity stocks pressured the market. Several companies recorded double-digit percentage moves, including all-time highs for Holy Stone Enterprise and Qualipoly Chemical, while …
Red Rock Resorts beat on earnings in Q1 driven by strong visitation and spend per visit, but revenue pressure and elevated costs keep the stock muted. At roughly $54.50 today, the stock offers a reasonable entry for a patient, long-term trade: attractive EV/EBITDA, solid free cash flow, and a track record of development-led growth. The trade is a d…
Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for when the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates, moving expected cuts from later this year to December 2026 and March 2027. The firm says elevated energy prices tied to the ongoing Middle East war will keep core inflation nearer 3% year-over-year, and that only a combination of fading oil s…
The Reserve Bank of India is reported to have intervened in the foreign exchange market to arrest further depreciation of the rupee as surging crude prices and related supply worries weighed on the currency. The rupee moved toward recent record lows, prompting central bank activity that follows earlier short-term measures taken in April. Domestic a…
As President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a broad coalition of U.S. auto companies, parts suppliers, steelmakers, unions and lawmakers is pressing the administration to avoid any agreement that would allow Chinese-brand vehicles to sell in U.S. showrooms. Industry and congressional leaders warn that state-supported Chin…
Indian benchmark indices fell sharply on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to cut fuel and edible oil consumption and curb discretionary spending, comments that coincided with renewed Middle East tensions and rising crude prices. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recorded early declines, while analysts and data point to capital outflo…
Most Asian currencies declined on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump described Iran’s reply to Washington’s peace proposal as "totally unacceptable," dimming hopes for an early de-escalation in the Gulf. The dollar strengthened further following robust U.S. payrolls data last week, while the Chinese yuan found limited support after inflation …
Hopes that the Iran-U.S. confrontation would de-escalate faded after U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran's weekend peace proposal "totally unacceptable." Markets reacted with higher oil and a stronger dollar, while equities were led by gains in the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors, notably in South Korea. Economic and corporate…
British pop artist Dua Lipa has filed a federal lawsuit in California accusing Samsung Electronics of using a copyrighted image of her on the front of television boxes without permission. The suit seeks at least $15 million in damages and alleges copyright and trademark infringement as well as breach of publicity rights, while attaching social medi…
