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Oracle is trading well below its 52-week high after a pullback that looks driven by broader AI chip volatility rather than company-specific setbacks. The business is cash-generative at the operating level, controls a large installed base, and is executing on hyperscale data center builds and power partnerships. We see a tactical long with an entry …
Several major automakers have begun recording projected reimbursements for tariffs paid to the U.S. government following a February Supreme Court ruling, collectively recognizing about $2.3 billion of expected refund income in first-quarter accounts. While the entries lifted reported quarterly profits, companies warned the money has not been receiv…
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, told an educational forum that the United States cannot be seen as an effective mediator in international disputes because of actions he says include kidnapping leaders and initiating conflicts. He referenced the Iran war and a U.S. special forces operation targetin…
Italy's antitrust authority, the AGCM, has closed investigations into three companies developing generative artificial intelligence after accepting legally binding commitments designed to address the risk of AI 'hallucinations'. The firms agreed to permanent disclaimers and clearer disclosures on their chatbot services, while one committed to inves…
A policy group led by cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch recommends targeted tariffs on the chip-like cells inside digital displays to reduce the risk that the U.S. military becomes dependent on Chinese suppliers. The report warns that Chinese-made display cells, which are lower-cost and gaining market share, already underpin displays assemble…
A preliminary Eurostat flash estimate showed the euro zone's GDP expanded by just 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q1, below forecasts and the prior quarter's 0.2% pace. The result comes as surveys point to slipping business sentiment, softer services activity, falling profits, export challenges and tighter bank credit, while the region's heavy reliance …
Euro zone annual inflation climbed to 3.0% in April from 2.6% in March, driven chiefly by higher energy prices, Eurostat data showed. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, eased to 2.2% from 2.3%. Services inflation moderated to 3.0% while non-energy industrial goods inflation rose to 0.8%. The mixed readings strengthen arguments for furt…
eGain Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in AI-powered knowledge management for enterprise customer service, has been named a finalist in two categories—Best AI Platform and Infrastructure and AI in Marketing and Customer Experience—at the National AI Awards 2026. The recognition highlights eGain's innovative AI platform, Composer, a…
UBS projects the European Union will set its 2026 funding requirement at between €170bn and €180bn when it revises its borrowing plan. The forecast comes as the EU prepares to make €45bn available to Ukraine in 2026 under a newly finalized €90bn support loan, while overall disbursements under the bloc's recovery programs remain slow and cash balanc…
Bangladesh will sign an agreement to acquire 14 aircraft from Boeing, officials said, marking a strategic shift from a previously approved Airbus plan. The pact, expected to be signed in Dhaka on Thursday evening, will supply Biman Bangladesh Airlines with a mix of narrow-body and wide-body jets. Financial and technical specifics were not disclosed…
Ukraine has begun allowing private companies to form air defence units to protect businesses and key infrastructure from waves of Russian attack drones. A pilot programme launched last year has 20 registered firms, with two already operating. These private units work under the military command-and-control system and employ layered defences includin…
U.S. stock futures were largely flat as investors digested heavy-hitting corporate reports from major technology companies, a sharp rise in Brent crude after a report of possible additional U.S. military action on Iran, and a Federal Reserve decision that exposed deep divisions among policymakers. Tech giants reported record data center spending ti…
The combined market capitalisation of the Global Top 100 companies rose 22% in the year ending March 31, 2026, adding $9.2 trillion to reach a new high of $51.8 trillion, according to PwC. Growth accelerated from the prior year, led by renewed momentum in the technology sector and strong contributions from industrials and materials. The United Stat…
Northern Territory police said they located the body of a young Indigenous girl believed to be the missing five-year-old referred to by her family as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Investigators are searching for the prime suspect, 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, and have seized items from the scene that yielded DNA profiles matching the girl and the suspect.…
On Holding (ONON) runs a high-quality footwear franchise with premium pricing and margin resilience. Market cap sits at roughly $11.7B while the stock trades at $35.43, pricing a lot of future growth into a business that already faces intense competition and cyclical demand. For disciplined traders I prefer a tactical short over a buy: entry $35.43…
Ezcorp (EZPW) has turned a run of targeted acquisitions into immediate scale, boosting revenue and gross profit while trading at a reasonable multiple. With $121.7M of free cash flow, a sub-1.0 debt/equity profile, and a market cap near $2.0B, the name is attractive for a 180-trading-day buy-and-assimilate plan. Technicals are extended, so use a di…
Ubisoft (UBSFY) trades at roughly $1.10 with a market cap near $742M, a sub-0.5 PB ratio and negative earnings. Recent partnerships, AI-driven rendering advances and a Tencent cash injection into a new subsidiary create asymmetric upside, but governance, execution and thin liquidity make this a high-risk, speculative long for 2026. This trade idea …
Ukraine's commander-in-chief has issued an order limiting time served in forward positions to two months followed by mandatory rotation within one month, aiming to reduce prolonged frontline exposure. The move responds to sustained reports of soldiers enduring extended periods under fire as Russian forces press slow but steady advances and to the o…
Subsea 7 reported first-quarter EBITDA and revenue above expectations and raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance while increasing its EBITDA margin target by 100 basis points to 23%. A net profit of $97 million fell short of consensus due to $67 million of non-cash foreign exchange losses. The company ended the quarter with improved net cash an…
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, a leading lifestyle group in China listed on NASDAQ, announced the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report details the company’s progress in integrating sustainability into its long-term development, emphasizing advancements in ESG governance, customer experience, employee …
MTU Aero Engines reported first-quarter adjusted EBIT of €320 million, 3% above consensus, and generated €177 million of free cash flow, substantially higher than the €85 million analysts expected. Revenue reached €2.24 billion, slightly ahead of forecasts. The company reduced net debt, updated its hedge book, and reaffirmed full-year sales and adj…
Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product expanded 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter, according to preliminary government figures, down from 3.7% a year earlier. The slowdown reflects the economic effects of regional hostilities tied to the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran and subsequent Iranian strikes that have damaged energy infrastructu…
Aperam SA reported first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of €90 million and signaled notably stronger results expected in Q2, citing seasonal improvements in Brazil and easing import pressure into Europe. The company registered negative free cash flow and reported net debt of €1,057 billion at quarter-end, while advancing cost savings under its Leadership …
British equities traded mixed in volatile conditions as escalating tensions involving Iran and a jump in oil prices weighed on sentiment ahead of policy announcements from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. At 03:30 ET (07:30 GMT) the FTSE 100 was up 0.13%, the DAX down 0.33% and the CAC 40 down 1.11%. Sterling strengthened slightly…
Befesa reported first-quarter results showing margin expansion and modest adjusted EBITDA growth even as sales fell and currency effects weighed on performance. Revenue for the period was €285 million, with adjusted EBITDA of €58 million and a margin of 20.3%. The company issued 2026 guidance that is modestly below market consensus on both adjusted…
