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Brazil removed its secretary of labor inspection from his post after he ignored an instruction from the labor minister and added Chinese automaker BYD to the government's registry of employers accused of subjecting workers to conditions described as akin to slavery. The move intensifies a conflict between inspectors who pursue serious labor abuses …
Roblox's stock climbed 5% after the gaming platform announced two new age-targeted account types - Roblox Kids for ages 5-8 and Roblox Select for ages 9-15 - due to launch in early June. The company will align content access, communication defaults and parental controls to user age, automatically transition users as they age, and apply extra safegu…
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, says cost pressures from the Middle East war have pushed its cash costs higher by at least $0.10 per pound, but the company remains on course to meet its 2026 output goal. Chairman Maximo Pacheco told Reuters the miner produced 271,300 tonnes of copper in the first quarter, experienced a recent multi-ye…
Stocks moved sharply Monday with winners and losers spanning mega-cap technology, large- and mid-cap software and hardware names, and volatile small-cap biotech issues. Oracle jumped after product additions to its Aconex platform, Intel and other large tech names rose, while several financial and consumer staples names declined. Biotech headlines -…
Traders face a busy Tuesday, April 14, 2026, highlighted by the Producer Price Index (PPI) release at 7:30 AM ET. A slate of additional data and central bank speeches through the day - including energy reports, employment indicators, small business sentiment and multiple Federal Reserve officials - will offer further context on inflation and econom…
Bank of America has identified six consumer staples companies it views as top selections ahead of first-quarter earnings season. The list spans beverages, coconut water, snacks, protein, oral care and household products, with analysts laying out near-term earnings estimates, margin expectations and event-driven catalysts investors should watch as r…
Stellantis will complete its withdrawal from hydrogen fuel cell joint venture Symbio by May, incurring an estimated cost of 235 million euros ($275.6 million). The carmaker ended its hydrogen fuel cell programme in July 2025 and will not introduce hydrogen-powered vehicles. Following a conciliation process, Michelin and Forvia are expected to each …
Regulatory changes designed to keep the grid stable for rapidly expanding AI data centers have reversed recent progress on coal plant emissions controls. In St. Louis, where residents already face poor air quality and heavy pollution from Ameren’s Labadie Energy Center, activists say newly weakened federal standards and policy shifts mean cleaner a…
US equities ticked higher as a sharp rise in crude prices pushed front-month Brent to $100 per barrel. Goldman Sachs analysts identified energy stocks for purchase under normalized oil assumptions and outlined how the broader energy shock and private credit stress are reshaping opportunities and risks for exploration, refining and alternative asset…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into whether Lululemon athletic apparel contains PFAS, commonly known as 'forever chemicals.' The office will review the company's testing protocols, restricted substances list and supply-chain practices in light of emerging research and consumer complaints; Lululemon did not immediate…
Cellnex is reportedly discussing the sale of its majority holding in its Swiss operations to Manulife Financial Corporation's investment management arm. The talks, which involve financial advisers, revisit a disposal process that was paused last year after offers came in below expectations. The Swiss unit is majority-owned by Cellnex and has been i…
RBC Capital Markets analyst James McGarragle issued the firm's Q1/26 Flight Deck report, which underscores resilient consumer travel demand across Canada’s aerospace sector but warns that persistently high jet fuel prices are a primary risk to the 2026 outlook. The update adjusts earnings and price targets across several covered names while keeping…
An open letter signed by over 1,000 filmmakers, actors and industry professionals urges regulators and the public to oppose Warner Bros Discovery’s proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, arguing the deal would further consolidate the U.S. media landscape, reduce opportunities for creators and narrow audience choice. The letter names …
US existing home sales decreased 3.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.98 million units, according to Goldman Sachs analysis. The firm said the fall likely reflects lagged effects from adverse late-January weather. Prices edged up month over month while months' supply rose to its highest level since April 2016.
Morgan Stanley tracking data show Pop Mart recorded the largest rise in Southbound holdings as a percentage of free float among eligible Hong Kong-listed consumer stocks in the first quarter, while a larger number of names saw outflows. Average Southbound holdings were broadly unchanged versus the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, and March flows …
A number of companies across different industries initiated initial public offering roadshows on Monday, moving forward with planned listings despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and recent market turbulence. Analysts view the slate of filings and roadshows as a sign of latent supply waiting for stability, noting that recent declines in…
Portugal's PSI 20 index ended Monday down 1.04% after a session dominated by declines in the Industrials, Utilities and Financials sectors. Market breadth favored losers, with 16 shares falling, eight rising and six unchanged. Notable mover Jeronimo Martins rose modestly while several construction and renewables names recorded sharp declines. Commo…
Netherlands equities closed modestly higher on Monday, with the AEX up 0.19% as strength in Oil & Gas, Industrials and Financials offset losses elsewhere. Market breadth was negative, a small number of large movers outpacing the wider decline. Commodities saw sharp moves, with crude and Brent rising more than 6% while gold retreated.
Italian equities closed modestly lower on Monday, with the Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.06% at the Milan close. Outperformance from defence, postal and telecom names contrasted with declines in healthcare and consumer and industrial-linked stocks. Market breadth was negative, and energy commodities posted notable strength.
Germany's main equity benchmarks ended the session in negative territory, led by losses in Telecoms, Construction and Transportation & Logistics. The DAX fell 0.23% at the close in Frankfurt, while the MDAX and TecDAX also finished lower. Several large-cap gainers contrasted with sharp declines in select names, and market breadth favored falling st…
French equities closed lower on Monday, with the CAC 40 down 0.29% and the SBF 120 off 0.30%. Gains in a handful of large-cap technology and defense names were offset by declines in Consumer Services, Healthcare and Utilities. Market breadth favored decliners, and volatility on the CAC 40 reached a 52-week high, while commodities and currency marke…
LVMH recorded first-quarter revenue of €19.1 billion, missing analyst estimates and driven by weaker-than-expected results in its Fashion & Leather Goods division. Organic revenue rose 1%, below consensus, with notable strength in Watches & Jewelry and Wines & Spirits partially offsetting the shortfall. The company cited the conflict in the Middle …
Belgian shares closed lower on Monday, with the benchmark BEL 20 index down 0.53% in Brussels. Losses were concentrated in the Consumer Goods, Basic Materials and Technology sectors. Market breadth favored decliners, while key commodities and FX benchmarks showed notable moves.Top performers included KBC Groep NV, Ageas and Sofina, while Lotus Bake…
U.K. equities ended Monday's session modestly lower, dragged by declines across the Automobiles & Parts, Fixed Line Telecommunications and Electrical sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 0.17% at the close, with several mid- and large-cap names moving notably in both directions. Commodity markets saw sharp gains in oil while gold retr…
U.K. stocks closed lower on Monday, driven by losses in the Automobiles & Parts, Fixed Line Telecommunications and Electrical sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 0.17% as market breadth favored decliners. Notable winners included Sage Group, 3I Group and London Stock Exchange Group, while Vistry Group dropped to five-year lows. Commo…
