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Global markets turned cautious on Friday after renewed clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz sparked a short-lived oil spike and dented risk appetite. Investors were also focused on President Donald Trump’s upcoming China visit and a wave of volatile software earnings, while the U.S. April jobs report stood as the next m…
Morgan Stanley says domestic Indian steel prices have eased in recent weeks but expects support from government safeguards, import-driven inventory restocking and higher input-cost spreads. The bank highlights mixed moves across hot-rolled coil, rebar, iron ore and coking coal, and sees steel equities positioned to benefit near term as domestic pri…
Bank of America has flagged renewed fiscal pressures in Germany and the United Kingdom as energy price corrections reduce immediate inflationary focus. The firm warns that Germany’s 2027 budget will be tested as regular budgetary processes resume, while political developments in the UK could raise borrowing risks. Central bank positioning in the No…
SoftBank Group has scaled back its target for a margin loan collateralized by its stake in OpenAI, with the proposed size falling to about $6 billion from an originally discussed $10 billion. Bankers and the conglomerate have circulated the reduced figure to potential lenders as negotiations continue. The slowdown reflects creditor unease about val…
Barclays' review of the ongoing first-quarter reporting season shows blended EPS growth running at about 27% in the United States and 7% in Europe, marking the strongest comparable readings in over four and three years respectively. Among companies that have reported results, EPS is tracking roughly 16% in the US and 4% in Europe. Barclays notes se…
Early results from local elections in England, Scotland and Wales revealed substantial losses for the ruling Labour Party, with the populist Reform UK party registering significant seat gains in English councils. The returns highlight intensified voter frustration two years after Labour's nationwide victory and raise questions about the party's tra…
RBC Capital Markets increased its 12-month S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 7,750, a rise equivalent to about 7.7% above Thursday's close. The firm anchored the new target to a valuation and EPS framework designed to capture a 'two-speed' earnings environment: robust results from AI-linked companies versus pressure elsewhere resulting from the Middle E…
NextEra Energy pairs a regulated utility footprint with a large renewables and storage platform. With market cap near $195B, a P/E ~24 and a 2.4% yield, the stock offers a pragmatic risk/reward to play increasing power needs from AI data centers that will force new generation, storage and 'bring-your-own-power' solutions. Trade plan: enter $93.33, …
A convergence of high‑level diplomacy, corporate reporting and major economic data will shape financial markets in the coming week. U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing as Washington seeks to preserve a trade truce, Saudi Aramco reports first‑quarter results against an unstable Middle East backdrop, and a string of inflation and growth re…
A recent poll of economists indicates India’s annual consumer inflation likely rose to 3.80% in April from 3.40% in March, narrowing the gap with the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target. Higher international energy costs and domestic LPG price increases are identified as key upward pressures, while softer food inflation and favorable base…
British equities retreated on Friday as fresh military confrontations between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz unnerved investors. London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 led declines, while energy-related costs and supply disruptions added pressure on airlines. Separately, corporate activity and economic datapoints underscored mixed signals for U…
Pinterest reported $1.01B in revenue, 18% YoY growth, and 631M MAUs; management authorized a $2B buyback that equals roughly 16% of market cap. With free cash flow near $1.2B and a modest debt load, the buyback could materially boost EPS and trigger a momentum squeeze. This is a mid-term swing trade: enter around $21.50, stop $19.50, target $28.00 …
European equity indices fell on heightened Middle East tensions that pushed oil prices up and reduced hopes for a near-term diplomatic resolution. Market moves were led by broad weakness across the STOXX 600 and major national benchmarks, while individual travel and technology names diverged on company-specific news.
Energy Fuels is trading like a pure exploration story despite owning operating uranium assets, a Mill moving toward separated rare-earth oxides, and clear geopolitical tailwinds. Market cap sits near $5.8B while fundamentals show cash strain; this trade targets a near-term breakout continuation with a disciplined stop to manage balance-sheet risk.
Fastighets AB Balder reported a drop in profit from property management in the first quarter, driven largely by the boards proposal to distribute its Norion Bank shares to shareholders. Adjusted for the removal of Norion Bank, underlying property-management earnings rose, while several balance-sheet metrics showed modest movement: net asset value …
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde expressed doubt about the case for stablecoins denominated in euros, saying they carry risks that could interfere with the ECB's policy reach and intensify turmoil during market stress. Several large euro-area banks, including Societe Generale, have been developing euro-pegged crypto assets to chall…
Nintendo said it will raise retail prices for its Switch 2 console and related services across major markets, citing changing market conditions and rising costs. The Japan launch price will increase to 59,980 yen on May 25, existing Switch models in Japan will see price rises up to 33%, and international prices will be raised later in the year. The…
Tokyo shares closed lower on Friday, dragged down by declines in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors even as the Nikkei 225 recorded a new all-time high. Market breadth was slightly negative, with several individual stocks showing large intraday moves. Oil, gold and currency contracts recorded modest changes.
Japan is relying on a narrow group of policymakers - the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and U.S. Treasury emissary Scott Bessent - to amplify yen-buying intervention and temper the currency's slide. Governor Kazuo Ueda's recent hawkish shift and subsequent MOF market action have been paired with hopes that Bessent's visit will p…
South Korea's planned constitutional amendment to limit unilateral presidential authority to declare martial law will not move to a full parliamentary vote after opposition tactics blocked progress. The draft, put forward by six parties including the ruling party, would obligate the president to obtain the National Assembly's approval and would nul…
Commerzbank said it will cut 3,000 positions and incur roughly 450 million euros of restructuring costs as it upgrades its 2028 revenue and profit targets in a bid to preserve independence from UniCredit's takeover attempt. The move comes after UniCredit formally launched a below-market offer and increased its stake in Commerzbank to just under 30%…
Henry Boot said its chief executive, Tim Roberts, will step down later this year after six years in the role. The board has appointed Edward Hutchinson, a long-serving internal executive, as Roberts' successor following a handover period. Roberts joined the business in 2020 and led a series of governance, strategic and portfolio changes including t…
Australian equities fell at the close on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 losing 1.51% after declines in the Financials, A-REITs and Utilities sectors. Market breadth was negative, volatility as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX increased, and mixed moves in commodities and currencies accompanied the equity downturn.
Biogen and Eisai announced that the FDA has extended the review period by three months for the supplemental Biologics License Application for LEQEMBI IQLIK, a once-weekly subcutaneous injection for initiating treatment of early Alzheimer's disease. The new PDUFA date is August 24, 2026. The FDA requested additional information, constituting a major…
Bitcoin retreated on Friday amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, dragging broad cryptocurrency prices lower. Despite the intraday decline, Bitcoin remained on track for a sixth straight weekly rise, supported by institutional purchases, bargain hunting, and progress among U.S. lawmakers on a regulatory bil…
