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Colombian markets ended Thursday with the benchmark COLCAP index down 2.00% as losses concentrated in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors pushed the market lower. While Mineros, Grupo Bolivar and Ecopetrol posted gains, several large-cap names including Grupo Nutresa, Cementos Argos and Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana recorded …
Russian equities finished modestly higher on Thursday, with the MOEX Russia Index up 0.31% at the close in Moscow. Telecoms, Oil & Gas and Mining names were among the session leaders while a handful of large-cap miners and utilities weighed on the downside. Volatility receded and key commodity and currency moves were mixed.
Rivian Automotive is forecasting a 53% increase in vehicle deliveries for 2026, driven primarily by the upcoming R2 SUV priced at about $45,000. While management expects R1 volumes and delivery-van output to remain largely unchanged, the company warned that preparing for the R2 rollout and expanding in-house autonomous driving capabilities will pus…
Instacart reported fourth-quarter results and a current-quarter forecast that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust demand for everyday essentials and an expanding advertising business. The company recorded higher orders and advertising revenue, and projected GTV and adjusted EBITDA for the next quarter above consensus.
SOLV Energy Inc. completed an initial public offering that brought in roughly $589 million, selling 23.575 million shares at $25 each. The offering included the full exercise of the underwriters' 3.075 million share over-allotment option. All shares were newly issued by the company and began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symb…
Moody's Ratings has affirmed F.N.B. Corporation's long-term issuer rating at Baa2 and shifted the outlook from negative to stable. The decision reflects an improved capital buffer, steady credit metrics and a reduction in commercial real estate concentration, though Moody's continues to note limits from asset encumbrance and a relatively high share…
S&P Global Ratings has changed Cosan's outlook from stable to negative while keeping the company’s ratings intact, flagging possible spillover effects from a potential debt restructuring at joint venture Raizen. Although Cosan is not a guarantor of Raizen’s obligations and has taken steps to shorten maturities on certain notes, S&P cited proximity …
S&P Global Ratings raised Vertiv Group Corp.'s credit rating to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', pointing to sustained EBITDA expansion, margin gains and restrained leverage. The agency expects revenues to rise by the high-20% range through 2026, underpinned by secular AI and cloud-driven data center buildouts and a backlog approaching $15 billion. S&P projects …
Westpac Banking Corp reported a 6% rise in first-quarter underlying net profit versus the average of the prior two quarters, supported by A$12 billion of customer deposit inflows and A$22 billion of new loans. The lender recorded an unaudited net profit of A$1.9 billion for the three months ended Dec. 31, while its core net interest margin eased by…
Brazil's Bovespa slipped 0.90% after trading on Thursday, driven by declines across Basic Materials, Real Estate and Public Utilities. Market breadth favored decliners, with notable drops in Braskem, Raizen and Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, while Ambev and Banco do Brasil were among the session's gainers. Volatility ticked higher and key commodit…
Idea Acquisition Corp. completed a $350 million initial public offering, selling 35 million units at $10.00 apiece and placing the proceeds in trust. The units, which combine shares and partial warrants, started trading on NASDAQ under the ticker IACOU on February 11. The company also closed a private placement for 6 million warrants that generated…
Idea Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 35 million units at $10.00 per unit, collecting $350 million, and executed a concurrent private placement of 6 million warrants that produced $9 million in gross proceeds. The blank-check company intends to pursue business combinations in the software space that utilize large language m…
Eli Lilly has accumulated $1.5 billion in pre-launch inventory of its oral weight-loss candidate orforglipron, according to a regulatory filing, as the drug awaits an expected U.S. Food and Drug Administration decision in April. The stockpile compares with nearly $550 million reported the previous year. Orforglipron holds a fast-track review vouche…
WarrenAI screened stocks tied to the expanding AI data center ecosystem using Investing Pro metrics such as Fair Value, Pro scores, technical indicators, and analyst targets. The model flagged five companies that offer distinct exposure to AI infrastructure - spanning optical components, contract manufacturing, switching and networking, hyperscale …
The White House has publicly called on JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to reduce the bank's credit card interest rates, with trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing current rates and urging immediate action. The request aligns with President Donald Trump’s proposal for a one-year cap of 10% on interest rates, a measure resisted by major banks and ca…
JPMorgan Chase's commercial and investment bank has promoted Guy Halamish to chief operating officer for the division, charging him with oversight of data and AI strategy. An internal memo outlines reporting changes that place chief data and analytics officers in payments, global banking, securities services and markets under joint reporting to Hal…
Trading on Thursday produced notable volatility across market-cap strata. Several mega-cap technology and financial names recorded steep declines, while a number of mid- and small-cap companies posted sizable gains after earnings beats or company-specific developments. The most pronounced moves ranged from double-digit losses in some large-caps to …
Traders are preparing for a busy Friday, February 13, 2026, when a string of economic releases culminates with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings for January. Headline and core monthly and yearly CPI figures will be published at 8:30 AM ET and are expected to provide fresh signals about inflation momentum and potential implications for Federal…
Earnings season stays active on Friday, February 13, 2026, with a slate of international and U.S. companies scheduled to report. Major names across aerospace, banking, insurance and energy are on the calendar, with many firms releasing results before the market opens and a smaller group reporting after the close.
Raymond James upgraded Oscar Health to Outperform and set an $18 price target, arguing the stock’s valuation looks appealing as margins across the Affordable Care Act exchange market begin to recover. The firm projects steady margin expansion over the next two years despite a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter for the insurer.
Bank of America’s sector review of insurance agents and brokers singles out firms that combine technological capabilities with a focus on complex, hard-to-automate risk. Baldwin Partners, Ryan Specialty and Progressive emerge as top names, with differing strategic advantages tied to embedded solutions, wholesale specialty underwriting and AI-enable…
European Commission plans to revise merger rules from 2004 to make pan-European acquisitions easier to approve, prioritizing arguments tied to innovation while also considering sustainability, resilience, investment and employment. A draft is expected in the spring for consultation before any rules are implemented.
Cargill plans to permanently close its Milwaukee beef processing plant, eliminating 221 positions, according to a filing with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Production is slated to stop around mid-April with a full closure by the end of May. The facility handles fresh and ground beef and value-added products but does not slaught…
Bernstein’s recent sector analysis singles out five retail names it sees as noteworthy for investors. The research contrasts near-term momentum and margin expectations at Walmart with Costco’s long-duration growth thesis, values Dollarama’s international optionality, views Dollar General as largely priced for a margin rebound, and weights Five Belo…
Meta Platforms has launched an AI-enabled feature on Threads called "Dear Algo" that lets users create short public requests to increase or decrease specific content in their feeds. Requests must begin with "Dear Algo" and remain in effect for three days; users can also repost others' requests to adopt the same preferences. The feature is live in t…
