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U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday as investors responded to comments suggesting a possible near-term path to peace in the Middle East. Optimism about de-escalation lifted demand for risk assets, notably technology and software shares, even as traders remained cautious about weekend talks between U.S. and Iranian officials and ongoing disrupti…
Freedom Broker upgraded ASML Holding N.V. to buy from hold and boosted its price target to $1,650, citing first-quarter results that topped estimates and a raised full-year revenue outlook. The quarter featured a higher share of extreme ultraviolet systems, stronger installed base management revenue, and geographic shipment shifts toward South Kore…
Gerresheimer has turned down an approach from U.S. peer Silgan and the two companies are no longer in talks, sources said. The German medical-packaging maker said it is concentrating on resolving accounting issues and completing the disposal of its U.S. unit Centor before entertaining any offers. Shares initially fell on the news but were trading u…
Germany’s principal aviation lobby has called on European authorities to tap strategic jet fuel reserves and impose reporting requirements on producers and storage operators amid supply worries linked to the Iran war. The group also urged that airports, carriers and other industry participants be folded into the European Commission’s crisis respons…
The Indian rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar after the government published a list of banks authorized to handle gold and silver imports. Market participants said the authorization triggered fresh dollar demand, compounded by hedging flows from importers. USD/INR traded near 92.97 after recovering from an intra-day low of 92.66.
Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Eni from neutral to outperform and increased its price target to 27.50 euros from 16 euros, citing the Italian energy group's stronger positioning after the Middle East oil crisis, sustained strategic execution and higher cash flow exposure to tighter oil prices. The stock has rallied about 90% over the past year and clos…
BCA Research is advising clients to take a long position in the Hungarian forint versus the U.S. dollar after a recent general election. The firm believes a new government will repair ties with the European Union, potentially unlocking substantial grants and loans that could materially reduce Hungary's country risk premium and support growth.
President Donald Trump indicated that discussions between Washington and Tehran could resume over the coming weekend and said negotiators were "very close" to a deal that would bar Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon for more than 20 years. The announcement comes as a newly announced 10-day cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon appe…
The UK government is considering measures to break the link between wholesale electricity prices and gas, a shift that market analysts warn could reduce power revenues and weigh on utilities with merchant renewable and nuclear assets in the UK. Jefferies has highlighted a list of companies that could be affected and estimated the potential earnings…
Morgan Stanley strategists expect a temporary halt to the recent rally in European equities as geopolitical uncertainties around the Strait of Hormuz persist and investor focus shifts toward corporate earnings. While the bank remains constructive over the medium term following early signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, it cautions that sentim…
Sterling made a slight advance on Friday while the euro recorded modest gains as the dollar steadied following a partial recovery. Crude oil's rebound and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East helped underpin energy prices, shaping currency moves alongside resilient equity markets and cautious positioning around central bank expectati…
Matternet has formed a strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics America to accelerate deployment of autonomous drone delivery networks. The agreement pairs Matternet’s operational drone platform and regulatory milestones with SoftBank Robotics America’s manufacturing, installation and maintenance capabilities to offer an end-to-end solution for…
American Express combines a closed-loop payments network focused on premium customers, strong free cash flow, and a high-return franchise that still trades at a reasonable P/E given its growth and capital return potential. This trade idea outlines a long-term (180 trading days) buy with a specific entry at $325.73, a protective stop at $300.00, and…
Bouygues Telecom, Iliad and Orange have entered into exclusive negotiations with Altice France to buy SFR for €20.35 billion. The proposed allocation would give Bouygues 42%, Free-Iliad 31% and Orange 27%. Business-to-business units would move to Bouygues Telecom while consumer operations would be split among the three buyers. Infrastructure and sp…
OnlyFans is reported to be in advanced negotiations to sell a minority stake of less than 20% to Architect Capital at a valuation above $3 billion. An agreement could be reached as soon as next month, and the proposed arrangement would see OnlyFans and Architect collaborate to build financial services and products for creators. Architect has assemb…
Kinross Gold (KGC) combines improving shareholder returns, a renewed NCIB that can meaningfully offset dilution, and constructive technicals. With a market cap of $40.6B, an attractive dividend lift to $0.16/year and a relatively modest valuation (PE ~17.3), I rate KGC a Strong Buy for the next 180 trading days. Trade plan: enter at $33.88, stop lo…
Sources close to the matter say German medical packaging firm Gerresheimer rejected a takeover approach from U.S. rival Silgan and that discussions between the two companies have ceased. Gerresheimer is reported to be concentrating on resolving accounting irregularities and pursuing a sale of its U.S. subsidiary Centor. Silgan had earlier indicated…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite finished the session unchanged, supported by gains in the Agriculture, Basic Industry and Property sectors. A handful of stocks posted large intraday moves in both directions, while commodity prices and currency pairs showed modest declines and gains respectively.
Kepler Cheuvreux cut its recommendation on German copper producer Aurubis (NAFG:DE) from buy to hold, pointing to constrained short-term upside following a sharp run-up in the stock. The broker also sees adjusted earnings before tax for Q2 2025/26 falling below consensus, while noting that rising metal and sulphuric acid prices could provide suppor…
U.S. equity futures were largely subdued as investors awaited potential renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations this weekend and monitored a fragile truce between Israel and Lebanon. The calm in the Middle East helped risk appetite but left traders focused on tech and energy-sensitive sectors. Oil prices slipped below $100 a barrel amid hopes for a longer-t…
Financial markets enter the week buoyed by hopes that the conflict in Iran may be nearing an end, yet investors will weigh that optimism against upcoming data showing softer business activity and higher input costs. A confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, picked by the U.S. president to lead the Federal Reserve, will test policy direction amid elev…
After a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, some people displaced by the recent fighting began to return to inspect their homes. Significant destruction was evident in Hezbollah-controlled areas around Beirut and in southern towns, while the Lebanese army reported sporadic Israeli shelling and urged residents to delay full retu…
VEON Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed global digital operator, will release its financial and operating results for Q1 2026 on May 13, 2026. The company will host a conference call and livestream to provide insights, with enhanced shareholder engagement through a Q&A platform beginning May 6, 2026.
discoverIE plc reported robust fourth-quarter order growth and improvements in its net debt position in a pre-close trading update for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Q4 orders rose 15% year-on-year on an organic constant currency basis and sales increased 5% in the same period. Full-year orders expanded 5% organically and the company expects ye…
Virbac SA reported first-quarter revenue growth of 7.7% at constant exchange rates and scope, driven by a strong North American performance and solid gains across international markets. The company said volume and pricing supported growth while foreign exchange created a notable headwind. Management left its full-year revenue and margin guidance un…
