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European stocks extended losses as a jump in crude prices intensified inflation concerns tied to ongoing Middle East hostilities. The STOXX 600 fell 0.5% to 599 by 0814 GMT, while banks led sector declines and defence names advanced amid renewed geopolitical risk. Autos were mixed after company guidance from BMW and Daimler Truck.
European stock indexes slipped at the start of trading as a fresh surge in oil prices followed renewed shipping disruptions tied to the ongoing Iran conflict. Markets reacted to fears over crude supply as strategic reserve releases by the IEA and the United States face limits without a restoration of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
UBS has agreed in principle to settle with Trevor Murray, a former bond strategist who alleged he was dismissed after refusing to produce misleading research. A joint statement filed in U.S. court says the parties expect a final settlement within 30 days, bringing to a close litigation that began with Murray's 2012 firing. The case previously produ…
Helios Towers reported fourth-quarter results that outperformed expectations across new tenancy additions, EBITDA and recurring free cash flow. The company posted full-year free cash flow of about $66 million on a last-12-months basis, raised its 2026 discretionary capex outlook and set guidance for tenancy growth, adjusted EBITDA and recurring fre…
Mouwasat Medical Services reported fourth-quarter net profit of SAR238.4 million, outperforming Morgan Stanley and consensus forecasts. Revenue rose to SAR884.6 million, driven by higher patient visits and increased inpatient occupancy, while net margin expanded to 26.9% from 22.7% a year earlier. The results exceeded Morgan Stanley estimates and m…
Halma plc said it is on course to meet its upgraded fiscal 2026 guidance, citing order intake that remains ahead of year-to-date revenue and the prior year. The company completed five acquisitions in FY26, spending a maximum consideration of A3451 million - roughly A3300 million more than in FY25 - and reiterated expectations for mid-teens organic …
Interroll Holding AG confirmed its preliminary second-half 2025 figures, reporting a 12.1% rise in orders to CHF261.2 million and full-year orders of CHF545.3 million. Despite order improvement driven by e-commerce-related spending, second-half revenue, EBIT and net profit fell year-over-year. Management signaled signs of market stabilization and g…
Antin Infrastructure Partners reported adjusted EBITDA for full-year 2025 that exceeded consensus by 4%, driven by reduced operating expenses and marginally higher revenue. Fee-paying assets under management rose to €22.0 billion. Investment activity picked up in H2 2025 and into Q1 2026, enabling the firm to target a Mid Cap II fundraising in the …
AB Dynamics reported H1 sales of £49 million and an order intake of £64 million, while keeping fiscal 2026 EBITA guidance at consensus levels. Strong activity in Testing Products and Simulation contrasted with significant underperformance in China testing services, prompting a roughly £16 million impairment and a strategic review of the China opera…
Vesuvius Plc posted preliminary full-year 2025 results that matched or slightly exceeded analyst estimates on key metrics, even as profitability and margins weakened. Group revenue was essentially flat at £1,810 million, while underlying EBITA and pretax profit fell versus 2024. Management signalled a phased recovery from the second half of 2026 an…
Summary: Volution Group reported first-half fiscal 2026 results that beat analyst expectations, driven by a 22% rise in revenue to 3,229 million and a 4% outperformance on earnings per share. Organic sales grew 4.2% with pricing adding 0.6 percentage points, while acquisitions and foreign exchange provided substantial uplift. Management raised its…
Finch Capital data shows London has surpassed San Francisco and New York to become the world’s largest financial technology hub after European FinTech funding grew to match U.S. levels. Between 2022 and 2025 European FinTech funding increased 37%, while investment into leading U.S. hubs declined 13%, leaving both regions with 40 billion euros each.…
Japan's stock market ended Thursday's session in negative territory, with the Nikkei 225 slipping 1.05% as losses led by the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors outweighed gains among industrials. Market breadth was sharply negative, implied volatility on Nikkei options surged, and oil prices rallied while gold eased. Currency moves w…
Honda Motor has revised its earnings outlook for the financial year ending this month from a forecasted ¥300 billion profit to a loss in the range of ¥420 billion to ¥690 billion, citing a review of its electrification strategy and a slowdown in the North American EV market. The company said it is cancelling development and launches of certain U.S.…
Kardex Holding AG reported robust order intake growth of 29% in the second half of 2025, reaching €527.3 million and beating analyst expectations. Growth was concentrated in AutoStore and the Standardized Systems division, while revenue and free cash flow underperformed forecasts. Net profit was weighed down by a one-off non-cash charge tied to the…
Estee Lauder has initiated legal proceedings against entrepreneur Jo Malone, her Jo Loves fragrance label and Zara’s UK operations, saying the use of the name 'Jo Malone' on products sold via Zara breaches rights Estee Lauder acquired in 1999. The complaint, filed on Wednesday, cites breach of contract, trademark infringement and 'passing off.' Est…
Explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi territorial waters and projectiles struck several other vessels across the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, bringing regional commercial shipping to a near-halt and pushing oil prices to multi-year highs. Iraqi authorities report a recovered crew member fatality, widespread fires aboard the damaged…
Taiwan stocks closed higher on Thursday with the Taiwan Weighted rising 2.06%, driven by strength in the Electronic Parts/Components, Machinery and Electronics sectors. Several semiconductor and component names were among the top gainers, while gas and petrochemical firms posted some of the largest declines. Crude and Brent oil prices moved sharply…
Anthropic asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to pause a Pentagon designation that labels the company a supply-chain risk and bars the Defense Department and its contractors from using its AI tools. The company said the action risks 'irreparable harm' and could lead to hundreds of millions or even billions in lost r…
Cemex announced plans to sell a package of Colombian operations expected to generate about $555 million in proceeds. Holcim will acquire a cement plant, a grinding mill and a portfolio of additional plants for $485 million, while Cemex is negotiating separately for roughly $70 million in other assets. The company will keep two cement plants with co…
Australian equities closed lower on Thursday as declines in technology, A-REITs and gold-related sectors pressured the benchmark S&P/ASX 200, which fell 1.31% at the Sydney close. Mining-related names produced the session's strongest gains while smaller-cap and consumer discretionary stocks recorded some of the steepest losses. Measures of volatili…
Anycolor Inc revised down its operating profit outlook for the fiscal year to March 2026, citing higher costs and inventory-related charges despite raising sales guidance. The stock fell sharply, and a fellow Vtuber agency operator saw declines as markets digested the update and its implications for profitability.
Air New Zealand will remove about 5% of its scheduled flights - roughly 1,100 services - through early May as a sharp rise in jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict forces route changes, cancellations and higher fares across the global aviation industry. The carrier said around 44,000 passengers of the 1.9 million booked for that period will nee…
Jet fuel costs have climbed far more rapidly than crude oil since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, driven by an unprecedented widening in refining margins. Airlines with crude-based hedges or little to no hedging are announcing fare increases, surcharges and capacity reductions as carriers around the world confront squeezed margins. Analysts warn budg…
Singapore-based logistics investor GLP is reportedly targeting a valuation near $20 billion in plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could take place as early as this year. The company has been consulting advisers including Citi and Morgan Stanley, though the size and timing of any deal remain undecided. A Hong Kong listing would retur…
