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First Block, Onpharma Company, and Crito Capital LLP have launched what they describe as the first Security Token Offering on the Solana blockchain for an established U.S. operating business. The offering represents ownership in Onpharma common stock through blockchain-based tokens, structured as a Regulation S offshore issuance for non-U.S. invest…
G7 leaders meeting in Evian-les-Bains urged an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and pledged to diversify global energy routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, while welcoming a U.S.-Iran interim memorandum expected to extend a truce and open negotiations toward a permanent settlement. The accord, still not publicly released, pauses hosti…
Elekta AB ser. B shares slid after the company outlined mid-term targets at its Stockholm Capital Markets Day. Management presented goals for mid-single digit CAGR in sales and an adjusted EBIT margin of 14-16% by FY 2028/29, along with a free cash flow before dividend target of about 10% of sales. Analysts and investors remain cautious following w…
When Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida spoke for the Bank of Japan at this week’s policy meeting, his direct warnings about broadening price gains and the risk of falling behind the curve on inflation underlined a more urgent tone inside the central bank. Uchida’s pragmatic delivery, background in policy drafting, and explicit focus on exchange-rate …
Shares of BFF Bank SpA jumped more than 10% after a report said Banco BPM is considering a deal with Amco that would divide BFF’s businesses between them. Under the plan described in the report, Banco BPM would take on BFF’s custodian bank and payment services, while Amco would acquire the factoring unit focused on public administration. No formal …
Italian brake manufacturer Brembo has agreed to form a joint venture with Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems to manufacture motorcycle anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in India. Brembo will own a 60% stake in the new entity, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, which will operate a dedicated facility in Chakan, Pune district. The venture will supply single- and du…
U.S. equity futures were broadly firmer as investors awaited the conclusion of a two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting and further details of a reported U.S.-Iran framework agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude continued a multi-day slide but remained above pre-conflict levels. Meanwhile, SpaceX extended its post-IPO rally,…
Zeta Global is an adtech-software operator that has moved from growth-by-acquisition to product-led expansion via its Athena AI platform. The business is generating free cash flow, expanding enterprise customers, and trading at roughly $4.9B market cap. This trade idea is a calculated long: entry $19.75, target $25, stop $17, with a 180-trading-day…
Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber announced a strategic partnership to develop and scale Level 4 driverless robotaxi services worldwide by combining Stellantis’ L4-ready vehicle platforms, Wayve’s AI driving technology, and Uber’s global mobility network. This collaboration aims to bring safe, reliable, and scalable autonomous mobility to multiple cities…
European government bond yields fell for a fifth straight session as markets absorbed further specifics of the U.S.-Iran peace arrangement. Reports that the U.S. will waive sanctions on Iranian crude and the expected normalization of flows through the Strait of Hormuz have pressured oil prices and reduced energy-driven inflation concerns, encouragi…
Deutsche Bank has closed its overweight position favoring U.S. equities against European stocks and returned to a neutral stance after three primary catalysts for the prior recommendation began to diminish. The bank's strategists, led by Maximilian Uleer, cited a narrowing growth differential, a sector-driven rally that disproportionately benefited…
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Carvana has evolved from a hyper-growth burner into a profitable, cash-generative platform. With ~40% revenue growth recently, a completed 5-for-1 split, improving returns (ROE ~38.7%), and $740M in free cash flow, the setup supports a mid-term long trade. Valuation is rich but not irrational versus growth peers; the trade balances upside to $98.70…
Japan is advancing a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food to an effective 1% for two years beginning next April, a move that would mark the first time the country has rolled back the rate since the tax's introduction. The measure, presented by a senior Liberal Democratic Party executive to a government panel, would bridge policy until a r…
AO World reported record adjusted pre-tax profit of 350.5mn for FY26, ahead of guidance, and total revenue of .267bn including musicMagpie. Despite the positive results and free cash flow more than doubling to 6.4mn, the shares fell 2.4% amid a 'sell the fact' reaction and a UK macro environment that remains sensitive to inflation dynamics.
PZ Cussons shares jumped after the company issued a full-year trading update that lifted its fiscal 2026 adjusted operating profit guidance to at or slightly above the upper end of the previously stated £53–57 million range. The update cited roughly 6% like-for-like revenue growth for the year ended 31 May 2026, reported revenue near £540 million a…
Expedia (EXPE) looks attractively priced given $4.1B in free cash flow, an EV/EBITDA of 8.4, and a market cap near $29.2B. Technicals are constructive and recent partnerships and industry tech awards suggest durable demand. I recommend a long with a $240 entry, a $220 stop loss and a $304 target over a 180 trading-day horizon.
Straumann shares rose sharply after the company issued an ad-hoc statement ahead of trading that increased its full-year 2026 core EBIT margin target to 140-170 basis points of expansion at constant 2025 exchange rates, up from a prior 30-60 basis point projection. Management attributed the improvement to operational gains across segments, a more f…
European equities opened little changed as markets held back for confirmation of a U.S.-Iran peace accord and guidance from the Federal Reserve under its new chair. The STOXX 600 inched higher while auto stocks led losses after BMW cut its annual profit forecast amid Chinese market weakness and fallout from the Iran conflict.
British equities edged lower as UK consumer inflation held steady in May at 2.8%. A stronger-than-expected rise in services inflation and a retreat in oil prices shaped investor sentiment ahead of an imminent Bank of England policy decision. Sterling softened slightly, while select UK-listed companies reported corporate moves and profit upgrades.
After a recent site visit to UBTECH facilities and discussions with operations and commercial teams, we maintain a Buy on UBTRF. The company appears to be entering a phase of higher product cadence and expanding service contracts. Technicals and market microstructure - notably extreme short interest and episodic short-volume - add a convexity eleme…
European stock markets paused after a four-session advance, with the STOXX 600 near record highs as traders process the fallout from a U.S.-Iran peace agreement and await fresh signals from central banks. Attention is focused on Eurozone inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while energy and UK large-cap names remain pressured a…
Barclays has closed its underweight stance on European equities and raised its year-end Stoxx 600 target to 670, citing a reduced risk of stagflation following an anticipated U.S.-Iran agreement and a sharp drop in oil prices. The bank upgraded the Luxury sector to Overweight, funded by downgrading Healthcare to Underweight, and adjusted regional a…
BMW shares fell more than 7% on Wednesday after the automaker sharply reduced its 2026 automotive profit margin guidance, citing an accelerating sales collapse in China and secondary effects from the Middle East conflict. Management also trimmed delivery guidance for the automotive segment, lowered several profitability metrics and announced intens…
WeRide and Uber announce plans to start commercial Robotaxi services in Zurich later this year, subject to regulatory approval. This marks their second deployment in Europe, following Madrid, as part of their global expansion in autonomous ride-hailing. The service will operate through the Uber app with fleet operations managed locally by Rydera un…
