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Major Gulf stock markets opened lower as fresh drone and missile strikes attributed to Iran, and a U.S. response, heightened tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE reported an ignition at Fujairah port, a critical export node that bypasses the strait via the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline. Dubai's main index lost 1.5%, with toll operato…
Audi plans to launch its flagship Q9 SUV in the United States this summer even as a proposed increase in tariffs on EU-built cars threatens to raise costs, the automaker's finance chief Juergen Rittersberger said. Audi is particularly vulnerable because it currently imports vehicles from Europe and Mexico rather than building them in the U.S. The c…
The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East showed fresh signs of strain as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes while contesting control of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said its navy destroyed Iranian small boats, cruise missiles and drones as it escorted tankers through the passage under an operation called "Project Freedom." Iranian offici…
An overnight Russian missile and drone assault on gas production installations in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions killed five people, including two emergency rescuers, wounded dozens, and interrupted deliveries to nearly 3,500 customers, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes involved ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles and caused …
European equities traded unevenly on Tuesday as fresh exchanges between the U.S. and Iran heightened concerns that a tenuous ceasefire could be breaking down. Major continental benchmarks reversed small early declines to post modest gains, while the U.K. blue-chip index lagged. Renewed attacks and reported incidents in the Gulf, plus a spike in oil…
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% at its May meeting, the third increase this year and a return to post-pandemic highs. With the board voting 8-1 for the hike, Governor Michele Bullock said policy is now slightly restrictive, allowing the bank to step back and assess inflation and growth risks linked to …
European stocks dipped modestly as investors reacted to new clashes between the U.S. and Iran in Gulf waters and sustained high global oil prices. The STOXX 600 fell 0.1% to 604.68 points early Tuesday, with London’s FTSE 100 down about 1%. Market pressure has been intensified by oil-driven inflation concerns that have pushed expectations for multi…
British equities opened lower on Tuesday as hostilities linked to the Iran-UAE confrontation spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices to near multi-year highs. The FTSE 100 was down just over 1% in early trade while sterling held steady. Markets responded to reports of missile and drone strikes on the UAE, a fire at an oil facility …
Novo Nordisk has recorded brisk initial U.S. demand for its new oral Wegovy pill, but rising competition from Eli Lilly and rapid declines in U.S. prices for obesity medicines are prompting investors to ask whether volume growth can make up for shrinking revenues. Analysts point to heavy use of low-cost starter doses, slower-than-expected dose esca…
Swedish drug developer Medivir reported a small rise in first-quarter revenue and a reduced EBITDA loss, while completing a SEK 45 million directed share issue to support ongoing and planned clinical trials. Cash balances increased during the quarter and the company outlined near-term study starts and a veterinary study timeline into 2026.
Swedish engineering and software group Prevas reported a 1.1% drop in first-quarter revenue to SEK 425.80 million, while adjusted EBITA margin rose to 9.3% driven by improved resource utilization and tighter cost control. Net income was SEK 20.60 million and operating profit SEK 31.90 million, with operating profit reduced by restructuring costs in…
KSB reported a 15% year-on-year increase in first-quarter order intake to €1.01 billion, driven by a major power plant order in Eastern Europe. Revenue edged up 0.4% but first-quarter EBIT declined to €39.8 million, pressured by external costs related to the company’s SAP S/4HANA migration and broader geopolitical and economic headwinds. Management…
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 finished the session down 0.19%, driven by retreats in the Gold, Materials and Financials sectors. Market breadth favored decliners while volatility on the ASX rose modestly. Commodities and currency moves were mixed, with gold futures higher and crude oil prices lower at the close.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) checks the rare boxes of a cyclical resource stock where operational recovery, binding offtake/prepayment flow and improving sector dynamics are already visible in the numbers. I lay out a concrete long trade with entry, stop and target, explain why the market should care about Sigma's ramp, and list the catalysts and risks tha…
Bernstein has identified six Mainland Chinese companies it views as top picks across consumer staples, automotive, technology and semiconductor sectors, assigning each an Outperform rating. The firm points to high margins, market share advantages, product demand and structural growth initiatives as the drivers behind its selections, while noting ne…
Taiwan's benchmark closed lower, down 0.96%, after weakness in the Computers & Peripherals and Semiconductor sectors. A small group of stocks posted large percentage gains, while several others dropped sharply. Commodity and currency markets also saw notable moves during the session, with crude and Brent oil lower and gold futures higher.
Abivax SA announced a strategic repurchase of its 2022 Royalty Certificates, partially settling with a $45 million offering of American Depositary Shares (ADSs). The transaction reduces legacy financial obligations, enhances capital structure flexibility, and maintains the company's cash runway into Q4 2027 to support ongoing clinical development a…
Kosmos Energy announced its Q1 2026 financial and operating results, highlighting a 25% increase in net production driven by ramp-up at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim and new wells at Jubilee. The company achieved a 22% reduction in production expenses compared to Q1 2025 and completed a $350 million bond offering and a $200 million equity raise to acceler…
VAALCO Energy, an independent energy company based in Houston, Texas, has announced that it will release its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026 after NYSE close, and hold a conference call on May 8, 2026 to discuss financial and operational results. The call will be accessible via phone and webcast.
FTI Consulting appoints Anand Raghuraman, a seasoned retail and consumer products transformation expert, as Senior Managing Director in its Corporate Finance segment to bolster its Business Transformation practice, focusing on retail and consumer-facing businesses and private equity clients.
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has rallied from its 52-week low and is trading near its 52-week high, driven by improving steel demand and expanding EV battery-materials exposure. Valuation is nuanced - a low P/B of 0.62 contrasts with a stretched P/E of 42, but cash generation, a modest dividend, and strategic moves into battery materials justify a tactical…
Palantir (PLTR) is trading on lofty multiples, but its $2.1B free cash flow, minimal debt and apparent low-capex profile create a credible path to continued margin expansion and shareholder optionality. This trade idea lays out an actionable long with entry, stop and target, and the thesis for why FCF growth—not just revenue headlines—matters for a…
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, killed 21 people and injured 61. The blast occurred on Monday afternoon, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a rapid investigation, strict accountability and strengthened risk controls in key industries. Rescue teams, including robots, conducted searches amid reports of high-ris…
First-quarter results from several major European lenders highlighted weak or tepid performance in investment banking, while U.S. peers posted record revenue driven by trading gains. Structural shifts - including regulatory changes in the United States, differences in business mix and the rise of market-making firms - are contributing to widening c…
Tesla has received approval from the Dutch road authority for its 'FSD (Supervised)' software and is pursuing recognition across the European Union. Internal and inter-agency emails from regulators in several countries reveal skepticism about the system’s safety claims, operational limits and Tesla’s advocacy tactics. Key EU committee votes and fur…
