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Alibaba fell about 5% and Baidu declined roughly 2% after reports said the Trump administration could place several Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba, on a Pentagon list identifying firms allegedly aiding China’s military. The 1260H designation does not automatically impose sanctions but signals U.S. military concerns and may complica…
Morgan Stanley published its latest review of leading internet platforms, assessing execution across AI initiatives, advertising and travel commerce. The bank highlights Airbnb, Pinterest, Expedia Group and Instacart, noting mixed operational outcomes and company-specific opportunities and risks as each attempts to sustain growth and protect margin…
Stellantis has begun reintroducing diesel versions for at least seven passenger cars and vans in Europe, reversing part of its earlier pivot to electric vehicles after EV sales underperformed and regulatory pressures eased. The move covers models from mainstream Opel and Peugeot lines to premium DS and Alfa Romeo nameplates, and follows sizeable ch…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring and send it to President Donald Trump for signature, arguing the federal bill would provide "great comfort to the market" amid recent volatility in digital assets. He said cryptocurrency firms have attempted to block the legislation, while a bipartisan group of…
WarrenAI's recent analysis identifies Tesco, Dunelm and Next as the top UK retail performers, each supported by distinct operational strengths. Tesco's Whoosh rapid-delivery service and growing online penetration underpin market share gains, Dunelm offers a value proposition after a price decline and analyst upgrade, and Next is prized for earnings…
JPMorgan downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) from Overweight to Neutral following the resignation of CEO Harry Sommer and the appointment of John Chidsey. The firm reduced its December 2026 price target to $20 from $28 and lowered its 2026 net yield and adjusted EBITDA margin assumptions, citing softer close-in demand and increased promotional …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Airbnb to Buy and set a $154 price target, citing resilient travel demand, accelerating product momentum and contributions from Reserve Now Pay Later and a simplified host fee structure. The firm highlighted nights growth that outpaced consensus, conservative yet achievable guidance, and a fuller product pipeline into 2026 an…
Four UK-listed real estate investment trusts - Segro, Hammerson, Shaftesbury Capital and Derwent London - will publish full-year 2025 results in late February, beginning with Segro on February 20. UBS has outlined its expectations, expressing a constructive stance on Segro and Shaftesbury Capital driven by logistics demand and central London retail…
Europe’s largest brewers endured a tough 2025 as beer volumes fell and profit growth slowed, prompting cost cuts and strategic shifts. Executives and analysts say 2026 could be brighter, driven by the June-July soccer World Cup, expansion into soft drinks and low-alcohol products, and improving conditions in some markets.
C.H. Robinson responded to market worries about artificial intelligence displacing freight brokers after its stock fell 14.5% on Thursday. The company reaffirmed its long-standing investment in AI, detailed productivity gains from its 'Lean AI' program, and pointed to scale, financial strength and consistent outperformance as defenses against disru…
Morgan Stanley's sector outlook highlights a shortlist of Brazilian education companies it views as relatively well placed to manage regulatory adjustments, capture enrollment improvement and benefit from an improving macro backdrop into 2026. The bank emphasizes differences in distance-learning exposure, pricing power, margin profiles and balance-…
Barclays cautioned that a rapid, sentiment-fueled market retreat targeting companies judged vulnerable to artificial intelligence could continue in the near term. Analyst Emmanuel Cau said investors are increasingly grouping stocks by perceived AI immunity or vulnerability, creating choppiness across sectors even as earnings momentum holds up.
Brokerage Summit Insights upgraded Applied Materials (AMAT) to Buy, pointing to sustained wafer fab equipment (WFE) spending tied to AI and other technology transitions through the second half of 2026. Summit highlighted stronger-than-expected quarterly results at Applied Materials and channel checks suggesting WFE demand linked to AI could extend …
Merck shares climbed after Deutsche Bank elevated the stock to Buy with a $150 price target, arguing the market is underpricing the company amid concerns about Keytruda's patent expiry. The bank projects a trough earnings level above Street consensus and highlights acquisitions and pipeline potential that could offset revenue pressure from Keytruda…
Hacker Interstellar (SOUD) has filed for a proposed initial public offering. The company positions itself as a voice-first social networking and AI voice technology provider focused on South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. It cited user growth for its YoYo platform, published monthly active user and Registered User totals for specified p…
Deutsche Bank opened coverage of Mondi with a 'hold' recommendation and a 915p price target. The bank's analyst, Kevin Fogarty, described Mondi as a major sustainable paper and packaging producer operating in more than 30 countries, with core operations in Europe, North America and Africa. Deutsche Bank warns that industry overcapacity, pricing pre…
U.S. stock futures moved slightly lower as traders took a cautious stance ahead of important inflation figures. Several individual equities showed pronounced premarket moves: Applied Materials and Arista Networks posted double-digit gains on upbeat guidance and margin resilience, while Pinterest and DraftKings fell sharply after weak revenue and gu…
Immunic, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMUX) jumped 20% in early trading after revealing an oversubscribed private placement that could bring up to $400 million to finance late-stage trials of vidofludimus calcium and to support the company's shift toward becoming a commercial entity. The financing provides $200 million upfront with a potential additional $200 mill…
Shares of major U.S. metal producers fell after reports surfaced that the Trump administration is reviewing steel and aluminum tariff lists with an eye toward exemptions, halting list expansions, and pursuing narrower national security investigations. Market participants reacted to the prospect of reduced trade protections, driving declines in Alco…
Britain's main equity indexes were subdued on Friday as investors grappled with renewed volatility tied to recent artificial intelligence tool rollouts. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 each dipped 0.1% by 1140 GMT but remained on course for modest weekly gains. Technology, life insurers and banks led weekly declines, while defence names rose on reports o…
Analysts at BCA Research, including Peter Berezin, argue that the artificial intelligence revolution may not boost profit margins for most firms even as it raises aggregate economic profits. They suggest the primary beneficiaries could instead be natural resources and assets tied to land, and they favor long positions in gold and copper plus a bask…
RBC Capital Markets downgraded Volvo AB from outperform to sector perform on Friday, 2026, citing an elevated valuation after a 32% share price gain over the prior three months and a market tilt toward manufacturers with greater North American sales. The brokerage raised Volvo's price target to SEK360 and nudged 2026-27 EPS and Industrial business …
Executives at major alternative asset managers have responded to a sharp sell-off in software stocks and lingering concerns about private credit by reiterating the durability and diversification of their portfolios. Despite upbeat earnings commentary and inflows that should support revenue and profit, shares of firms including Apollo, Ares, Blackst…
U.S. equity markets face the prospect of further turbulence as investor focus shifts between AI-related disruption fears, signs of a leadership rotation beneath headline indices, and upcoming Walmart earnings alongside key economic releases. While the S&P 500 is essentially flat for the year, dramatic moves within specific sectors and stocks have w…
Bernstein has moved German utility RWE to a market-perform rating from outperform, arguing that the stock's substantial appreciation in 2025 and early 2026 has left valuation and reward-risk dynamics roughly balanced. The firm lifted its price target to €55 but says this implies minimal upside from current levels; Bernstein also highlights improved…
