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Hedge fund exposures remain heavily biased to the downside, putting pressure on equity markets if trend-following CTAs and dealer dynamics trigger forced selling. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America strategists point to near-term sell trigger levels for the S&P 500, Germany's DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50, and highlight that dealer gamma positioning in t…
UBS expects UK equities to lag their Eurozone counterparts in 2026. The brokerage points to a narrow base of 2025 gains, elevated valuations and a UK economy that faced subdued growth and persistent inflation last year. By contrast, UBS highlights marginally stronger growth expectations, more attractive valuations and manufacturing exposure in the …
Shares of Auction Technology Group PLC fell sharply after FitzWalter Capital said it would not proceed with its previously announced 400 pence per share takeover proposal. The private equity firm cited the board's refusal to grant due diligence access and noted regulatory limits that bar a repeat offer for six months except under specified conditio…
Carlyle has engaged in early discussions with state-linked Abu Dhabi investors about taking minority stakes should its proposed acquisition of Lukoil’s overseas assets proceed. The preliminary agreement with Lukoil covers a broad portfolio - including Iraq oilfields and Eastern European refineries - but remains subject to U.S. regulatory approval, …
On Feb 2, EU industry commissioner Stephane Sejourne published an opinion piece, co-signed by over 1,100 CEOs and business leaders, calling for a decisive 'Made in Europe' industrial policy. The piece argues the EU needs a clear preference for locally produced goods in strategic sectors as the Commission prepares to introduce the Industrial Acceler…
Shares of BFF Bank plunged more than 32% after the Italian private lender disclosed its chief executive would relinquish executive duties, the appointment of a new general manager, and a €95 million pre-tax one-off charge tied to a portfolio clean-up. The bank also sharply reduced its 2026 adjusted net profit guidance amid weaker loan growth and co…
European mining equities opened lower after gold and silver extended steep declines. A firmer dollar, profit-taking and higher margin requirements on COMEX futures amplified selling pressure, pushing spot gold and silver substantially lower and hitting major miners' shares early in the session. Metals remain higher year-to-date despite the recent p…
Robinhood UK is introducing a stocks & shares ISA featuring no platform fees, no commissions, a 0.10% FX charge per trade and a limited-time 2% cash bonus on eligible contributions made before April 5, 2026, subject to a one-year holding requirement. The account will allow trading of whole and fractional shares in about 5,000 US-listed stocks and A…
U.K. defence and aerospace stocks fell on Monday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated his government would consider taking part in a potential new round of the European Union's SAFE loans programme. The comments precede talks in London this week with EU officials, and come amid broader European moves to bolster defence spending and procureme…
TDK says Chinese restrictions on exports of dual-use items that include rare earths have made procuring key materials extremely difficult. The company reports the impact began last year, has relied on stockpiles to sustain production, and is pursuing both supplier diversification and magnet technology that minimizes or eliminates rare earth content…
Global investor flows into emerging market equities accelerated in January, driven by a softer U.S. dollar, rising emerging-market currencies and demand for country-specific exposure. Heavy weekly inflows pushed year-to-date flows above $39 billion, a start to the year not seen in more than two decades, and investors say the mix of macro and fundam…
European equity indexes opened lower as a renewed sell-off in gold and silver rattled investor sentiment. Markets also digested corporate results from major European banks, weak Chinese factory data and falling oil prices after easing Middle East tensions. The week ahead includes key central bank meetings and a heavy slate of corporate earnings.
J.P. Morgan downgraded Signify NV (AS:LIGHT) from "overweight" to "neutral" following a disappointing fourth quarter and weaker margin guidance for 2026. The bank also reduced its June 2027 price target to .40 from 9.50, a level close to the stocks Jan. 30 close of 8.15. Analysts at J.P. Morgan cited a substantial earnings miss in a quarter tha…
Begbies Traynor Group plc has announced it will rebrand as BTG Consulting plc to better reflect the company's expanded advisory services beyond its historic insolvency and restructuring focus. The move follows sustained growth across revenue, adjusted profit before tax and dividends, and will see the business marketed across eight service lines whi…
Churchill China PLC reported annual turnover of around £76 million for 2025 and indicated profit before tax is expected to match market expectations of £6 million. The company said second-half trading met guidance, European sales improved versus the prior year, U.S. operations finished ahead of 2024, and year-end cash rose to £10.8 million. The mat…
Europe’s Next Generation recovery fund, sized at roughly $955 billion, has financed projects ranging from sensor-driven agriculture to renewable licence reforms, but persistent skills shortages, cumbersome administration and unclear post-funding business models have slowed its intended economic transformation. Significant allocations remain undisbu…
Polestar said it has obtained a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited - a special purpose vehicle consolidated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank - adding to December funding announcements from BBVA, Natixis and a secured loan facility with majority owner Geely Holding. Management says the mo…
Jefferies analysts highlight six investment themes shaping the European midcap landscape for 2026 and identify six companies they view as positioned to benefit. Core themes include factory automation, a sentiment-driven rebound in beaten-down names, accelerating power demand from data centers and electrification, potential upside from German fiscal…
Aviation industry figures gathered in Singapore ahead of the region's largest air show to confront persistent supply-chain bottlenecks, the politicisation of certification processes and the implications of geopolitical tensions for both freight flows and fleet maintenance. Executives and regulators reiterated commitments to emissions reduction whil…
Shares of major videogame companies in Japan and China fell on Monday following Google's introduction of an AI system called Project Genie, which can generate fully explorable digital environments from a few prompts. The announcement prompted declines across the region, mirroring steep losses seen among U.S. videogame-related stocks after the revea…
Barry Callebaut and its former chief executive, Peter Feld, parted company following a high-level disagreement about a proposal to separate the company’s cocoa processing business, people familiar with the matter said. The cocoa unit represents a significant share of the group’s revenue and profit, and the debate over its future reflected differing…
Taiwan shares closed lower on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted index falling 1.45% as losses in the Glass and Plastic sectors pushed the market down. A small group of stocks posted double-digit percentage gains while several notable names ended with steep declines. Commodities and currency moves accompanied the selling.
Alibaba announced a 3 billion yuan ($431 million) marketing program for its Qwen AI app to attract users during the Lunar New Year holiday. The campaign, beginning February 6, offers incentives across dining, drinks, entertainment and leisure, with Alibaba saying it will distribute "large red envelopes" continuously. The move outpaces rival pledges…
Australia's equity market closed lower on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 1.02% as losses in Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors pressured the index. Market breadth favoured decliners, notable individual moves included sharp drops in Graincorp and Newmont Corporation DRC, while Contact Energy and Nine Entertainment were among the sessi…
India's factory sector recorded a modest increase in activity in January, with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.4 from December's 55.0. The gain reflected firmer domestic orders and stronger output, but export demand stayed weak, hiring remained subdued despite a small rise, and business confidence fell to a three-and-a-half-year low.
