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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…
Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers gathered at the Pyeongtaek chip campus to protest compensation levels and demand removal of a bonus cap, warning of an 18-day strike starting May 21 if talks fail. The union cites a large disparity in bonus pay compared with SK Hynix and seeks a larger share of operating profit and higher base pay; m…
The S&P/ASX 200 finished lower in Sydney on Thursday, falling 0.57% as losses in the Materials, Metals & Mining and Consumer Staples sectors outpaced gains elsewhere. Market breadth was negative, with 688 decliners versus 435 advancers and 409 stocks unchanged. Notable movers included Regis Healthcare, Beach Energy and Yancoal on the upside, wh…
ArcelorMittal released its 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting significant progress in safety with a record low fatality frequency rate, 47.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2018, and advancement of major renewable energy projects and low-carbon steelmaking initiatives. Despite revised 2030 carbon reduction targets due to market and…
China’s pet food market, now valued at more than $24 billion, has seen rapid expansion driven by a shift toward domestic brands. Annual sales expanded sixfold between 2014 and 2024, prompting large Chinese firms from sectors including liquor, pork and dairy to enter the category. Domestic producers are competing on variety, packaging, pricing and e…
Most Asian currencies weakened on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened amid renewed uncertainty over potential U.S.-Iran talks and rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate cuts. Safe-haven flows supported the dollar, while the Japanese yen bucked the regional trend as markets priced in a likely dovish hold but futur…
European logistics companies are poised to report stronger first-quarter earnings amid shipping disruptions tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Elevated freight rates from rerouting around conflict zones, reduced capacity and higher fuel costs have supported margins. Analysts caution, however, that the energy shock and potential economic fallou…
Pharming Group, a global biopharmaceutical company listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq, will report its preliminary first quarter 2026 financial results along with a business update on May 7, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts.
Taiwan's benchmark rallied on Thursday, with the Taiwan Weighted index finishing 1.75% higher and reaching a fresh all-time high. Strength in the Glass, Electronic Parts/Components and Paper & Pulp sectors supported the advance, while a handful of individual names posted steep declines. Commodity and currency movements were mixed, with crude and Br…
Xpeng expects to begin large-scale manufacturing of its vertical takeoff-and-landing vehicles next year and aims to start producing humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026. Company leadership said more than 7,000 orders have been placed for the flying cars, most in China, where regulatory approval is being sought. Xpeng also signaled growing …
Saab reported a strong first quarter, with double-digit sales growth and a marked increase in operating profit driven by high demand for surveillance systems and combat solutions. While order intake eased, the company says its backlog remains substantial and that it is investing to expand capacity and digital capabilities.
India's private-sector activity accelerated in April, driven by a stronger manufacturing rebound and continued services expansion, according to a flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Input cost inflation eased from March but remained elevated, while exporters reported mixed performance amid disruptions linked to the Middle East war. Em…
Renault reported a 7.3% year-on-year increase in first-quarter sales to 12.53 billion euros, well above a company-provided consensus that expected a 0.1% rise to 11.69 billion euros. Growth was largely driven by higher sales to partners, notably production and distribution work for Nissan and Geely, which contributed 5.9 percentage points to the to…
Moomoo, the trading platform owned by Futu Holdings, has introduced Moomoo API Skills, the first professional-grade facility in Australia and New Zealand that enables investors to connect their personal AI agents directly to Moomoo's trading infrastructure. The API allows users to automate sophisticated trading tasks while maintaining full control …
Sun Life (SLF) is trading near its 52-week high on headline strength: $70.49, PE ~16, PB ~2.4 and a 3.7% yield. Fundamentals and cash returns support owning the name, but momentum is extended (RSI ~76). We outline a mid-term actionable long with a clear entry, stop and target and a balanced risk framework.
Hyundai Motor posted first-quarter operating profit of 2.51 trillion won, missing forecasts and falling from 3.63 trillion a year earlier. The automaker cited higher costs tied to U.S. import tariffs and disrupted shipping linked to conflict in the Middle East. Revenue rose to 45.9 trillion won helped by a weaker South Korean won, while net profit …
Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported solid Q1 results, is expanding B-21 capacity, and sits squarely in the path of a materially higher U.S. defense budget. The stock is deeply oversold after a sharp pullback; fundamentals and cash flow support a tactical long with defined risk controls.
Getty Realty remains a reliable net-lease REIT with a 5.6% yield, a 1,174-property portfolio, and a recent equity raise to fund acquisitions and debt reduction. The balance of steady cash income and modest cap appreciation makes GTY a tactical long for a 180-trading-day position, provided investors respect a defined stop-loss.
