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Morgan Stanley’s Capital Goods Momentum Index (CAPMI) rose 5 points month-over-month to 58 in July, reflecting expansion across the bank’s tracked regions. The US and Europe each gained 5 points, Asia-Pacific added 3 points, and the Global component recorded the largest increase at 7 points. Sector drivers included General Industrial, Automotive, O…
Citizens downgraded eBay from Market Outperform to Market Perform, citing a more balanced risk-reward as eBay increases investment behind Depop at the same time rival Vinted accelerates U.S. expansion. The brokerage warned that higher marketing costs to grow Depop may pressure profitability and are not fully captured in consensus forecasts.
BTIG analysts reviewed 24-month results from the VISIONARY trial of Voyxact (sibeprenlimab) in IgA nephropathy and found sustained improvement in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) versus placebo. The data met KDIGO benchmarks for slowing kidney decline. Otsuka has begun a rolling supplemental BLA and reported early commercial revenues and…
Goldman Sachs kept buy recommendations on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix despite recent steep share price drops, saying current valuations imply investors doubt the durability of earnings. The bank outlined several drivers behind the sell-off and addressed eight investor questions on key memory themes including pricing, inventory, China supply an…
A divided U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency may not freeze about $20 billion in clean energy grants made to nonprofit and state-sponsored entities, reinstating an April 2025 injunction that blocks EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin from terminating the awards. The funds trace to the Greenhouse Gas Re…
Thryv Holdings reported a much larger-than-expected adjusted loss and revenue shortfall for second-quarter 2026, triggering a steep intraday sell-off. A slowdown in SaaS growth and a downward revision to full-year SaaS guidance, combined with a restructuring announcement, intensified investor concerns even as the company unveiled a partnership with…
Jefferies downgraded Cigna from Buy to Hold and trimmed its price target to $307 from $336, arguing that several growing earnings risks and a paucity of near-term catalysts justify a more cautious stance despite a depressed valuation. The firm reduced its 2027 earnings estimate to $32.77 per share, about 1% below consensus, and highlighted potentia…
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that lifts withdrawal restrictions on certain bank deposits held by foreign nationals and by Russian-registered branches and representative offices of foreign companies. The change applies to ruble equivalents credited to special Type C accounts between June 1, 2026 and the decree's effective date, A…
Chipotle Mexican Grill shares plunged after Minnesota health officials linked a salmonella outbreak affecting 110 people to jalapeños served at the chain’s restaurants in the state. The company removed the suspect jalapeños from impacted stores and is cooperating with investigators. The news erased part of a recent post-earnings rally and came amid…
Chipotle Mexican Grill said it removed jalapenos from certain restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers after tracing a potential link between a common lot of peppers and a salmonella outbreak. The company is cooperating with public health investigators as Minnesota reports 110 people sickened; Chipotle shares fell around 7%…
Oracle’s aggressive investment in AI infrastructure has left the company with negative free cash flow, hefty borrowing and near-junk credit ratings. Large long-term data centre leases, rising capital expenditure plans and concentrated future revenue commitments have prompted ratings agencies and investors to reassess the company’s financial resilie…
Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Amazon and Alphabet have disclosed roughly $1.09 trillion in future lease payments for facilities that have not yet become operational. Most of the commitments are for data centres intended to support accelerating artificial intelligence workloads. Because accounting rules generally defer recognition until assets are availa…
Unions representing easyJet France cabin crew lodged a strike notice covering August 7 to September 2, enabling strikes with 48 hours' prior warning. The unions said they remain open to negotiations and may retract the notice depending on management's response. A previously filed labor dispute was paused because of wildfires in the Gironde region.
Embraer announced that Colombia has contracted to purchase two KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The acquisition, signed under outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s push to modernize the military fleet, includes mission equipment, an integrated services and support package, and an offset program designed to meet Colombian regulatory requirements. …
Anthropic named Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as its inaugural Chief Global Affairs Officer, tasking him with oversight of policy, international engagement, and government relations. Cuéllar brings experience from leadership at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the California Supreme Court, and multiple senior roles at Stanford and feder…
Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from all Minnesota locations that received the product after peppers were potentially tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 110 people in the state. Minnesota health officials say the full scope of the outbreak is not yet known and that other restaurants and additional states may be involved. Chipo…
Michigan health authorities reported 11,508 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases and the state's first two deaths tied to the outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and supplied by Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico. The illness has spread across nine states; Michigan has reco…
Snail, Inc.'s subsidiary, Egofold, has introduced AI Ranch and Non-Human Players™ (NHPs™), a new AI-driven technology for video games that creates adaptive, learning AI companions, designed to evolve alongside players for enhanced engagement. These innovations were debuted at Ai4 2026, showcasing the company's dedication to leveraging AI to transfo…
The S&P 500’s largest one-day advance of 2026 occurred on March 31, when the index rose 2.91%, halting a multi-week slide. Ten standout sessions are dispersed across the calendar, including two strong days this week that together form one of the biggest consecutive rallies since April. The index is trading at its highest close of 2026 following the…
Anthropic has named Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as its first chief global affairs officer. Cuéllar, who has served on the company’s Long-Term Benefit Trust and led the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace until July, will be based in San Francisco and report to Anthropic President Daniela Amodei. His remit includes managing ties with the U.S. …
British warehouse owner Segro has agreed to be acquired by U.S. logistics firm Prologis in a transaction valued at up to £14.3 billion ($19.19 billion). The deal follows investor pressure and comes after several earlier rebuffed offers from Prologis. The agreed terms combine Prologis shares, a cash alternative and a potential final dividend, and wo…
Okta reported a clean beat on 05/29/2026, produced meaningful free cash flow and raised guidance. The market is beginning to re-rate the identity-security leader; this trade targets that re-rating over the next 45 trading days while protecting against momentum fade and valuation risk.
Allied Gold's price collapse following the termination of Zijin's takeover bid looks excessive. The company remains a producing gold miner with operating optionality and near-term catalysts that can re-anchor the stock. This is a tactical long recommendation with defined entry, stop and target for a long-term (180 trading days) recovery play.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is conducting a review of its China operations, exploring options that include bringing in local partners or selling a stake in the business. The company has retained an adviser to assess the unit, which could be worth several hundred million dollars. The review is in an early phase and may not lead to a deal. Abercrombie po…
Novo Nordisk reported second-quarter adjusted operating profit that exceeded analyst forecasts and raised its outlook for full-year profit and sales. The Danish drugmaker, led by CEO Mike Doustdar since last year, is pushing a turnaround centered on the recently launched Wegovy pill while pursuing legal action against U.S. rival Eli Lilly over adve…
