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Barclays has flagged Ashtead Group PLC as a top pick for 2026, pointing to an improving end-market outlook, potential for meaningful margin expansion as local volumes recover and efficiency programs scale, and a valuation setup that historically rewards investors buying into troughs in returns. The bank expects upward ROIC momentum in 2026 while th…
Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded Recordati to 'buy' from 'hold', lifted its price target to €57.50 and cited an improved near-term outlook and attractive valuation after recent moves in the peer group. The brokerage left 2025 forecasts largely intact, trimmed 2026 earnings to account for additional Isturisa-related spending, and expects the company to rep…
Russian steelmaker Severstal reported a sharp fall in 2025 profitability and revenue and warned that steel demand is likely to decline again in 2026 even as it plans to lift production. The company cited lingering economic cooling and reduced construction activity as drivers of lower domestic consumption.
ARKO Corp. said its subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp., has started a roadshow for an initial public offering of Class A common stock, according to a company press release. The offering comprises 10.5 million shares priced in an expected range of $18.00 to $20.00 per share, with underwriters able to buy an additional 1.575 million shares under a 30-d…
China's industry ministry has introduced safety technical requirements that will outlaw concealed exterior door handles on passenger vehicles starting in 2027. The rule mandates both exterior and interior handles and requires a mechanical release design, while leaving electrical handle options available. The move affects designs popularized by Tesl…
China's industry ministry has announced a ban on so-called hidden or retractable exterior door handles, requiring every vehicle to carry both exterior and interior handles and mandating mechanical release mechanisms. New models must comply from Jan. 1, 2027, while previously approved models have until Jan. 1, 2029. The move responds to safety conce…
Archer-Daniels-Midland said Tuesday it expects adjusted earnings for the current year below Wall Street consensus, citing an ongoing delay in U.S. biofuel policy finalization and flat crush margins. The company reported a marked drop in operating profit for its agricultural services and oilseed unit and guided 2026 adjusted EPS below analysts' aver…
Shares of several publicly traded space companies rose Tuesday after Elon Musk announced a merger between SpaceX and xAI that places a $1.25 trillion valuation on the combined entity. Musk framed the transaction as a strategy to build AI compute capacity in space, saying it will become the most cost-effective route within two to three years, a clai…
A growing number of governments are implementing or proposing rules to limit children's access to social media. Australia has enacted one of the strictest measures, banning under-16s from major platforms beginning December 10, 2025, while several European countries and others are pursuing age-based restrictions and verification systems. Measures va…
A sharp rise in the price of gold has coincided with a fast expansion of tokenized gold offerings on blockchains. While these digital tokens promise easier access and instant settlement for investors, market participants and analysts warn that gaps in custody transparency, legal ownership claims and an evolving U.S. regulatory landscape could leave…
U.S. brokerage firms and custodians may press exchange-traded fund managers for distribution payments to offset revenue declines tied to commission-free trading and the shift of assets from mutual funds into ETFs, J.P. Morgan says. The bank estimates the U.S. ETF management fee pool at $21 billion and suggests brokers could aim to capture 10% to 20…
Spain's government will seek to prohibit minors under 16 from using social media and require platforms to deploy robust age-verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The measures, which include holding executives accountable for illegal content and criminalising algorithmic manipulation, form p…
UBS lowered its rating on Schaeffler to sell from neutral, saying investor enthusiasm for the company’s potential in humanoid robotics has outpaced fundamental support. The broker raised its 12-month price target to €8.30 but noted that this remains below the stock’s recent closing level. UBS argues that market assumptions ascribe about €3 billion …
Citigroup strategists reported a moderate pickup in new long positions in S&P 500 futures last week, while positioning in Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures stayed near neutral. European bank futures have become extended, raising the chance of short-term profit-taking, and positioning in FTSE and DAX futures has ebbed. In Asia, flows were mixed, w…
JPMorgan has reweighted its coverage of European oil and gas producers, upgrading Galp to Overweight and downgrading Repsol to Neutral. The bank's analyst points to a strategic shift toward longer-term oil longevity, favouring Galp’s low-cost upstream growth options in Brazil and Namibia and expected free cash flow from the Bacalhau project. Repsol…
Plus500 Ltd said it has launched event-based contracts on its U.S. retail trading platform, Plus500 Futures, offering U.S. customers access to regulated prediction markets supplied by Kalshi Exchange. The announcement coincided with a 7.5% rise in the company's London-listed shares. Trades will be cleared through the firm’s full clearing membership…
Swatch Group has put forward Andreas Rickenbacher as a candidate for its board at the annual general meeting on May 12. The nomination arrives while the Hayek family, which controls the company, faces pressure from activist investor GreenWood Investors requesting board representation for bearer shareholders. The current board of seven is heavily re…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite Index closed up 1.86% on Tuesday, supported by advances in the Financials, Infrastructure and Agriculture sectors. Market breadth favored gainers by a wide margin. Several individual stocks posted large intraday moves on both the upside and downside. Commodities and currency markets showed modest shifts, with cru…
The 10th Singapore Airshow began as more than 1,000 firms converge on the city-state to discuss fleet expansions and defence sales amid persistent supply chain bottlenecks. Organisers hope a new space summit and steady regional passenger growth will lift attendance and deal activity, even as manufacturers and engine makers work to catch up with dem…
European stock indices moved higher on Tuesday as precious metals recovered from a brief selloff and Wall Street ended firm overnight. Investors focused on quarterly results from major European firms, led by strong cash flow and dividend news at a large French advertising group, while macro data and central bank expectations kept the outlook balanc…
Market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator reported that UK grocery inflation fell to 4.0% in the four weeks to January 25, down from 4.3% in the prior report. The data shows rising grocery sales in value terms but a reduction in volumes once inflation is stripped out. Own-label products accounted for more than half of grocery spending as shoppers p…
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed sharply higher, rising 3.97% to a fresh all-time high as gains in real estate, banking and textile sectors drove broad market advances. Several heavyweights posted double-digit percentage increases, while a handful of industrial and transport-related names posted notable declines. Volatility measures and mixed co…
Anta's cash offer of 35 euros per share for Artemis' 29% holding in Puma included an anti-embarrassment clause that commits the buyer to pay an additional, formula-based amount if a higher bid or a take-private offer appears within 15 months of closing. The guarantee helped bridge an initial valuation gap, enabling Artemis to sell the stake as it r…
Australian equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 advancing 0.89% as gains in the Gold, IT and Metals & Mining sectors underpinned the session. A small group of large movers drove much of the action: DroneShield, Newmont Corporation DRC and L1 Long Short Fund were among the top performers, while Neuren Pharmaceuticals, Contact Ener…
Documents and interviews show major consulting firms operating in China have pursued or carried out work that tests the boundaries of Western sanctions and Beijing’s restrictions on foreign involvement in sensitive sectors. Examples include a China office contract to assist a sanctioned Russian bank with local licensing and regulatory work, a pitch…
