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Goldman Sachs has shifted its rating for Holcim AG shares from Buy to Neutral due to the recent sharp increase in the stock price, which has reduced potential for further gains. Despite the downgrade, Goldman maintains confidence in Holcim's strategic direction, particularly in European decarbonisation and cost management. The shares experienced a …
CK Hutchison Holdings is reportedly re-evaluating its plan to sell a portfolio of 43 ports across 23 countries by partitioning the assets into smaller groups under different ownership arrangements. This comes as the company faces significant pressure from Beijing over its proposed sale to a consortium led by BlackRock and MSC, with China potentiall…
CK Hutchison is exploring a restructured method for divesting multiple port assets by breaking the sale into smaller segments with differentiated ownership models. This approach would allow state-owned China COSCO Shipping Corporation to assume larger stakes in ports closely aligned with Beijing’s interests, particularly in Africa, while other cons…
UBS has significantly raised its rating on Siemens Energy AG from 'sell' to 'buy,' and increased its price target from €38 to €175, citing a persistent shortage in the gas turbine market and anticipated profit margin improvements. The firm projects strong gas turbine order growth through fiscal 2026 and earnings that will surpass consensus estimate…
Senior Chinese trade officials convened with delegates from 30 prominent British companies including Swire Group, HSBC, and Intercontinental Hotels, underscoring efforts to reinforce economic and trade partnerships ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to Beijing. The discussion emphasized mutual cooperation and investment between t…
Vietnam's Communist Party unanimously re-elected To Lam as its top leader for the next five years during the party congress, emphasizing his commitment to rapid economic development and sweeping reforms. Lam aims to transform Vietnam into a high-middle-income country by 2030 through innovation and efficiency, targeting double-digit annual growth. W…
On Friday morning, the FTSE 100 index advanced modestly by 0.3%, diverging from broader European equities which experienced slight declines. This positive momentum corresponds with UK retail sales data revealing a surprising 0.4% increase in December, exceeding forecasts and following a prior month’s downturn. Market participants are attentively aw…
RBC Capital Markets has downgraded Adidas AG's rating from outperform to sector perform, adjusting its 12-month price target from €190 to €160. The brokerage highlighted concerns over slowing organic growth and lower profitability expectations for 2026, despite the anticipated revenue boost from the upcoming World Cup. The firm expects Adidas' orga…
Indonesia's stock market closed lower on Friday with the IDX Composite Index declining by 0.70% due to losses concentrated in Financials, Infrastructure, and Agriculture sectors. While several stocks suffered significant drops, others such as Langgeng Makmur Industri and Bersama Mencapai Puncak PT Tbk recorded notable gains reaching multi-year high…
European stocks retreated on Friday and appeared set to break their longest streak of weekly gains since May, as investors reacted to renewed trade tensions involving Greenland. The STOXX 600 index declined by 0.2%, ending a five-week upward trend and registering a 1% loss for the week. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier threat to i…
European stock markets experienced modest declines as the week ended, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and cautious investor sentiment. Despite a rebound midweek following reduced trade tariff threats, the region's markets face pressure from U.S. warnings to Iran and critical European political discourse. Prominent corporate updates and …
Jefferies has launched coverage on Elia Group with a buy rating and set new price targets for several European transmission operators amid enhanced regulatory visibility and varied growth expectations through fiscal 2029. National Grid's price target was raised, Redeia's target was lowered on cost of capital adjustments, and mixed ratings were assi…
eEnergy Group PLC delivered a remarkable 183% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £1.7 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, even though total revenues tapered slightly to £23.0 million from the prior year's £25.1 million. The firm’s forward order book hit a record £14.0 million, doubling its position from the start of the year, enhancin…
Vietnam's Communist Party leader To Lam, recently reappointed to the nation's highest political position, has built a reputation as a determined reformer and a dominant figure in security and governance. His tenure is characterized by vigorous economic reforms aimed at empowering private conglomerates alongside an expansion of police influence with…
Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications equipment maker, outperformed analysts' profit forecasts for Q4 2025 and announced a substantial share repurchase initiative worth 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.7 billion). The company also raised its annual dividend, reflecting improved cash flow from cost-reduction strategies and asset sales, in the contex…
Pets at Home Group PLC has announced that Sarah Pollard will join the company as Chief Financial Officer designate from March 23, 2026, succeeding Mike Iddon who will step down from the board by March 27, 2026. Pollard will officially assume the CFO and Executive Director roles on the same date, with Iddon remaining until April 10, 2026, to facilit…
Sanofi has revealed encouraging outcomes for its drug amlitelimab in two late-stage clinical trials for patients aged 12 and above suffering from moderate to severe eczema. The company reported favorable effectiveness and a safety profile in line with earlier observations, paving the way for regulatory submissions.
On Friday, the Tokyo stock market experienced modest gains, with the Nikkei 225 finishing 0.35% higher. Notable advances in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors contributed to this upward movement. Key individual performers included Nintendo Co Ltd, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Resona Holdings, Inc., each registering strong gains. …
Mizuho projects ongoing rapid growth in the US semiconductor sector throughout 2026, emphasizing the strong tailwinds from artificial intelligence applications. The brokerage highlights three major stocks—Nvidia, Lumentum Holdings, and Broadcom—as best positioned to capitalize on advances in AI technology and related infrastructure. Additionally, M…
To Lam, the current general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party, is set to continue as the nation's leading political figure for the next five years. This confirmation emerged on January 23 in Hanoi, aligning with recent party congress proceedings and central committee decisions. His leadership maintains the continuity of governance since succee…
Venezuela's indebtedness to China, complicated by U.S. sanctions and sovereign default, involves substantial oil-backed debt repayments. Data gaps obscure the full extent of Venezuela's outstanding obligations to Chinese creditors, with estimates ranging broadly. Despite default, China has continued to receive payments primarily through crude oil d…
The recent U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil export revenues, which had previously been used to pay down significant Chinese loans, poses a complex challenge to Venezuela's efforts to restructure its $150 billion foreign debt. Amid ongoing default conditions, this escalation threatens to disrupt the creditor hierarchy and complicates negotiation dynam…
The Taiwan stock market closed lower on Friday with the Taiwan Weighted Index falling 1.62%, primarily influenced by setbacks in the Electricity and Other Electronic sectors. Notable individual stock gains included Episil-Precision Inc and Phihong Technology Co Ltd, which reached 52-week highs. Conversely, several semiconductor companies recorded s…
The Australian stock market closed modestly higher on Friday, driven primarily by advances in the Gold, IT, and Metals & Mining sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 index ended the day up 0.13%, with several mining companies hitting significant price milestones. Meanwhile, market volatility measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX increased slightly, and key commodity …
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters indicated the company is progressing towards securing shareholder support from Warner Bros Discovery for its $82.7 billion acquisition proposal targeting the film and television studios. Despite a higher $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount for the entire Warner Bros Discovery entity, Peters expressed skepticism about …
