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Electrolux shares sank about 24% after the appliance maker revealed an unexpected operating loss for the first quarter, alongside a 9 billion Swedish crown (approximately $1 billion) rights issue and a manufacturing cooperation agreement with Midea. The company attributed the swing to a slump in U.S. demand and said North American sales fell sharpl…
Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has called on Norway to direct some income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund toward civilians harmed by the Iran war, drawing a parallel to Norway’s long-term support package for Ukraine. Egeland pointed to elevated oil prices and argued for targeted aid to Lebanon, Iran and other indir…
Indonesian equities closed sharply lower, with the IDX Composite Index dropping 3.47% as losses in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors pushed the market down. Decliners outnumbered advancers by a wide margin, while a handful of mid- and small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains. Commodity and currency moves showed mixed signals,…
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) announces a three-year exclusive global insurance partnership with the INEOS Grenadiers cycling team, marking WTW's strategic entry into sports sponsorship. This collaboration aims to leverage both organizations' expertise in risk management, long-term performance, and global brand exposure through integrated marketing an…
U.S. equity futures were mixed as investors digested persistent oil supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, tentative ceasefire announcements involving Israel and Lebanon, and strong chip-sector results. Brent crude held above $100 a barrel, reinforcing inflation and growth concerns. In corporate headlines, Intel surged in after-hours trading a…
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel told the SNB’s annual meeting that the Middle East conflict has injected significant uncertainty into the global economy and will likely slow growth and push inflation higher in Switzerland in the near term. He reiterated the bank's readiness to use interest-rate policy and foreign exchange interventions…
EU heads asked officials to develop a detailed blueprint for activating the bloc's mutual assistance clause, Article 42.7, a step prompted in part by concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO and recent security incidents on the island of Cyprus. The move aims to clarify who responds, how and with what tools, but several member states reaffirmed that …
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the Financial Times that the central question for Europe is whether the United States will remain a dependable NATO ally in the event of a Russian attack. Speaking ahead of an informal EU summit in Cyprus, Tusk called for the European Union to develop into a functioning defence alliance, and suggested reviewin…
Nomura, Japan's largest investment bank and brokerage, reported a second consecutive year of record annual profit and said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not yet changed the structural growth drivers in Japan. The firm continues to pivot toward stable fee-based revenue streams, saw a small quarterly net income rise, and recorded its wholesale div…
Planet Labs (PL) is integrating Nvidia Jetson Orin modules into its Pelican-4 satellites to run AI at the edge, turning hours-long imagery delivery into near-real-time intelligence. Backed by sizable government and allied contracts and improving free cash flow, the company presents an actionable long trade despite a rich multiple. This note lays ou…
A delegation from Minneapolis asked the Swiss National Bank at its shareholders' meeting in Bern to sell a $1.1 billion holding in Palantir Technologies, citing the data firm's work with U.S. immigration enforcement and concerns raised after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis. The SNB maintains it reviews holdings and invests reserves to mirror glo…
European stocks retreated on Friday, erasing a multi-week advance and leaving the region poised for a weekly loss as unresolved tensions in the Middle East and rising oil concerns kept markets jittery. Corporate earnings provided some support, most notably in technology, but broader sentiment remained fragile amid supply and geopolitical risk.
Forvia reported a 2.2% decline in first-quarter revenue, excluding currency effects, after sales in China plunged 23.5%. Quarterly turnover fell to 5.14 billion euros, with the weakness in China attributed to an unfavourable customer mix and a marked reduction in production at BYD. Despite the setback, the company posted growth across other regions…
Caocao Inc, the shared-mobility arm incubated by Geely Holding Group, plans to place thousands of its purpose-built robotaxis, the Eva Cab, into service next year and to expand its fleet to 100,000 vehicles by 2030. Initial rollouts will include Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and five mainland Chinese cities, with mass delivery expected in 2028 ahead of the …
Thailand’s Supreme Court has set a trial date of June 30 for 44 current and former opposition lawmakers accused of ethics violations linked to a 2021 effort to change the nation’s lese-majeste law. The defendants include leading figures from the People’s Party and its dissolved predecessor Move Forward; if convicted, they face the maximum sanction …
British equities opened lower on Friday as elevated oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The FTSE 100 dropped, while sterling slipped modestly versus the dollar. Markets were tempered by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump signalling no rush to resolve the standoff with Iran and a decision to mai…
European equity indices fell on Friday as hopes for a swift settlement of hostilities involving Iran cooled and concerns about disruptions to oil flows increased. Major benchmarks including the Stoxx 600, Germany's Dax, France's CAC 40 and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 all declined. Geopolitical developments in the Middle East drove oil above $100 a barrel, …
Nomura Holdings posted a slight increase in fiscal fourth-quarter net income alongside a pronounced rise in quarterly revenue. The boost was led by strong performances in the firm’s wealth and investment management businesses, with the wholesale division also contributing despite elevated market turbulence linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Japan's stock market closed higher on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 advancing 0.91% to reach a new record high. Strength in the Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors helped push the index higher, while individual large-cap names showed divergent performance. Market breadth was negative overall, and volatility gauges and commodity prices moved nota…
VEON Ltd., a global digital operator listed on NASDAQ, announced the suspension of depositary service fees on its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) effective January 1, 2026, reducing the cost of ownership for investors. Additionally, VEON plans to return at least $100 million annually through share buybacks as part of its capital allocation strate…
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing has enacted emergency ordinances placing 60 townships under direct military control for 90 days, transferring executive and judicial powers to military chief Ye Win Oo. The move affects multiple states and regions long subject to restrictions since the 2021 coup and follows an election critics described as neither f…
Xior Student Housing has reiterated its earnings-per-share guidance for 2026 and 2027 at €2.30 and €2.40, maintaining an 80% payout ratio. First-quarter EPRA earnings rose modestly and net rental income jumped as like-for-like rent growth outpaced inflation; property valuations returned to positive territory after a prior quarterly decline. Balance…
Gold prices declined on Friday and were positioned for substantial weekly losses after renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and the breakdown of peace talks prompted traders to favor the dollar. Strength in the greenback and concerns about inflationary effects from the Iran conflict pressured gold and other precious metals, while rising oi…
INFICON Holding AG reported first-quarter revenue of $181 million, beating consensus and prompting an upward revision to its 2026 sales and operating margin outlook. The company said gains were concentrated in its semiconductor and vacuum-related businesses, and management pointed to accelerating semiconductor demand and favorable AI-driven investm…
Tomra Systems reported first-quarter adjusted EBITA of EUR 26 million, about 35% below market forecasts, while group revenue reached EUR 334 million, up 9% year-over-year but roughly 2% under consensus. Strength in Collection and Food was offset by a 19% decline in Recycling revenue and a negative contribution from that division, with lower install…
