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A statement from Karex's chief executive that the world's largest condom maker may raise prices by 20%-30% has gone viral on Chinese social media, generating over 60 million views and spurring conversations about stockpiling. The online reaction comes as China faces rising family-planning costs after the removal of a long-standing tax exemption on …
European wholesale gas prices climbed as forecasts for colder weather combined with renewed geopolitical strain linked to US-Iran talks. The benchmark Dutch front-month contract at the TTF hub rose to 45.40 euros per megawatt hour, reflecting a modest intraday gain amid continued uncertainty over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the status of p…
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has prompted policymakers in Asia to reassess the vulnerability of other critical sea lanes, notably the Strait of Malacca. The 900-km channel is the world’s busiest route for international trade and the largest oil transit chokepoint, carrying significant volumes of crude destined for major East Asian economies.…
Andrea Sironi, chairman of Generali, told attendees at the insurer’s annual general meeting that UniCredit owns 8.72% of Generali. This figure contrasts with earlier statements from UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel, who in June indicated the bank would reduce its holding and in November said the stake had been cut to just above 2% with the ba…
Indonesia's equity benchmark closed lower on Thursday, with the IDX Composite Index falling 1.91% as losses in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors weighed on the market. Market breadth favoured decliners, and movers included large percentage rallies in Kobexindo Tractors and Maxindo Karya Anugerah alongside steep drops in Danasup…
Vorwerk's stock dipped after Italian antitrust regulators launched an inquiry into the company's handling of cloud services for its discontinued Neato robotic vacuum. The probe follows multiple consumer complaints and focuses on whether the shutdown of software rendered devices unusable and rose to the level of misleading or aggressive commercial p…
Lost Coast Collective, the investment firm established by Matt Peltz, has disclosed a stake in Intertek valued at about £88 million in a public filing reported by the Financial Times. The move coincides with a takeover approach from private equity firm EQT. Lost Coast commended Intertek's board and management for turning down EQT's first offer and …
Makino Milling's stock fell as much as 8.8% on Thursday after the company said Japanese authorities asked MBK to cancel a planned acquisition. The government request, made directly to MBK and grounded in national security concerns, stopped the proposed takeover that had been under consideration. The share move reflects investor response to the halt…
SwedenCare AB reported first-quarter net sales of SEK650 million, meeting analyst forecasts, with 1% reported growth and 11% organic expansion. Operational EBITDA rose to SEK128 million but missed consensus by 3% as higher external costs - including Amazon-linked expenses and trade-fair participation - reduced margins. Management says demand is sta…
Cartesian Therapeutics is an under-the-radar clinical-stage immuno-oncology name running a Phase 3 program that, if positive, could validate mRNA-delivered CAR-T as a scalable alternative to autologous cell therapy. This trade idea lays out a directional long trade sized for high-risk biotech exposure, a clear entry at $6.50, a primary target at $1…
U.S. equity futures fell as traders weighed an uncertain path toward renewed talks between Washington and Tehran despite a recent ceasefire extension. Crude oil reclaimed levels above $100 a barrel on concerns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could tighten supply. Separately, Tesla pared its post-earnings gains after CEO comments tempered e…
Roche reported first-quarter group sales of 14.7 billion Swiss francs, a 5% decline on a reported basis but a 6% increase at constant exchange rates, driven by pharmaceuticals. The company reiterated full-year guidance for adjusted EPS growth in the high-single-digit range and sales growth in the mid-single-digit range. Strength in multiple scleros…
VEON Ltd. reported strong financial and digital performance in 2025, with revenues up nearly 10% and digital service users surpassing connectivity customers for the first time. The company expanded its AI capabilities, strengthened ESG policies, increased renewable energy use, and saw Kyivstar become the first Ukrainian company listed on Nasdaq. VE…
XP Power reported a sharp rise in first-quarter order intake to £79.1 million, the highest quarterly level since Q3 2022, driven by broad-based demand across semiconductors, healthcare and industrial technology. Revenue rose slightly year-over-year but fell on a sequential basis as the business absorbed seasonal patterns, changes in export licenses…
London Stock Exchange Group reported first-quarter total income of 2,415 million in the first quarter - above analyst forecasts - and raised its full-year organic growth outlook to the upper half of its 6.5-7.5% range.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has reconfirmed its full-year 2026 guidance after first-quarter results that met management expectations across its Injectables and US Rx divisions. The Injectables business stayed on track for low single-digit revenue growth and a 27% to 28% core operating margin, supported by strong US demand for Tyzavan and ongoing capacity…
Man Group reported first-quarter assets under management of $228.7 billion, below analyst expectations of $231.3 billion. The firm experienced net outflows of $1.6 billion, with losses distributed across both Alternatives and Long-Only businesses. A roughly $6 billion redemption from one client accounted for the majority of Systematic Long-Only out…
KKR is a capital-allocation machine whose fee-bearing business and recent realizations create a path for earnings compounding. The stock has reset from last year's highs and now trades at $105.93 with a market cap near $95B. We initiate a tactical long with a $105.93 entry, $95 stop and $130 target over a 180-trading-day horizon, citing deal flow, …
European equity markets moved lower on Thursday as concerns about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and an active corporate earnings calendar tempered risk appetite. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2% to 612.98 at 0718 GMT, while Germany's DAX and London's FTSE 100 declined 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively. Oil climbed above $100 a barrel, lifting energy stocks,…
Chinese automakers are increasingly targeting overseas markets for EVs and next-generation mobility technology as domestic demand weakens following a sustained price war. With car sales down 18% year-on-year in the first quarter and prospects for flat or declining volumes, manufacturers see exports as a path to improved margins and growth. Companie…
European equities moved mostly downward as investors weighed continued instability near the Strait of Hormuz against an indefinite ceasefire extension announced by the U.S. president. Key indices in Germany and the U.K. led losses while France's CAC 40 rose, supported by strong results from L'Oreal. Oil prices were pushed back above $100 a barrel a…
Bain Capital is exploring a sale of at least 40% of Bridge Data Centres (BDC), valuing the Singapore-headquartered data-infrastructure company at $5 billion, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The firm has engaged Citigroup and JPMorgan to manage the sale, which has drawn bids and interest from multiple private equity and infras…
British equities opened weaker on Thursday as heightened tensions in the Middle East, centered on constrained traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. naval blockade, kept investor sentiment subdued. Energy prices rose on supply concerns while several major UK firms issued profit or guidance changes citing the geopolitical strain.
Japanese equities ended Thursday’s session in the red, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.74% as sector declines led broad selling across the Tokyo market. Gains in select semiconductor and industrial names were offset by pronounced drops in several electronics and consulting stocks. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil firming, gold slippi…
Galderma reported a 25.5% rise in first-quarter sales on a constant-currency basis to $1.47 billion, driven by a 41.5% jump in U.S. sales. The company said it expects to manage the effects of U.S. tariffs in 2026 and has incorporated assumed tariff impacts on certain injectables and a recent U.S. announcement on pharmaceutical imports into its full…
