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Citi Research raised its ratings on Anglo American and Teck Resources to Buy from Neutral, citing the pair's proposed merger and a resulting substantial tilt toward copper as central to higher valuations. The brokerage set new target prices for both companies, laid out pro forma production and earnings expectations for the combined group, and quant…
Talks to create an equal crude and fuel trading joint venture between Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and global trader Vitol have been postponed after both sides failed to agree on several contractual clauses, including the portion of IOC’s crude purchases to be managed by the JV and the timing and tenure of an exit clause. The planned Singapore-based ventu…
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) trades at a reasonable multiple against a $1B+ backlog, improving margins and favorable industry tailwinds. We upgrade to a buy with a mid-term target of $18.00 and a protective stop at $13.50.
Japanese retail investors poured just over 2 trillion yen into major foreign asset funds in January 2026, a slight increase from the same month a year earlier, according to Bank of America. The early-year rush reflects seasonal use of NISA allowances and a reallocation toward gold and global funds amid rising concern about inflation and fiat curren…
Investors face a packed week: the U.S. monthly jobs report will arrive alongside a wave of high-profile corporate results, led by Alphabet and Amazon, while Eli Lilly's quarterly update will shed light on the lucrative obesity-drug market. A sharp retreat in gold and silver has already altered market mood, and incoming labor data could influence Fe…
On Jan 31 a U.S. district judge in Minneapolis declined to pause a Department of Homeland Security-led immigration enforcement operation that state officials say has produced widespread civil-rights abuses. The Minnesota Attorney General's lawsuit sought court intervention after the deployment of thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis-St. Paul,…
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 …
Archer (ACHR) is advancing toward first commercial eVTOL operations with clear near-term catalysts (UAE approval, LA28 preparations, defense work) but still operates with negative earnings and material cash burn. This trade captures asymmetric upside into 2026 catalysts while limiting downside through a defined stop.
Ascendiant Capital opened coverage on Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR) with a Buy rating and a $5.00 price target, implying material upside from the stock's current trading level of $1.87. The firm highlights a low P/E multiple and a large, growing brain health supplements market as key positives, while the company pursues distribution and product …
Intel's heavy hardware bet - high-NA EUV, 14A/18A node roadmaps and a potential Apple foundry relationship - creates a measurable trade setup. The company is priced for turnaround but not for a successful execution of its foundry and data center AI growth. This trade idea buys the gap between current skepticism and a plausible operational pickup ov…
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…
The U.S. dollar advanced Monday, building on a strong rebound seen at the end of last week after President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for the Federal Reserve chair. The Dollar Index rose to 97.010 at 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT) after a 1% jump on Friday. Investors are parsing Warsh's record on rate policy and balance-sheet expansion while looking …
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, …
Gold and silver plunged further on Monday, extending a violent reversal that began late last week. Spot gold dropped to $4,402 in early trading before recovering to $4,687.52, down 3.7%, after a nearly 10% one-day fall on Friday pushed prices below $5,000. Silver likewise remained under heavy pressure following a roughly 30% collapse late last week…
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…
The European Central Bank meets as policymakers weigh the implications of a recent spike in the euro, renewed U.S. trade uncertainty and signs of domestic resilience. With the policy rate likely to remain at 2% for a fifth straight meeting, officials will focus on how exchange-rate moves, energy prices, German fiscal delivery and shifts in U.S. pol…
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…
Citi upgraded Teck Resources Ltd to Buy from Neutral and increased its price target to C$104 from C$76, aligning its recommendation with the bank's Buy stance on Anglo American based on an assumption the companies will merge on currently announced terms. The move follows strong recent Teck share performance and sits alongside a range of broker acti…
U.S. stock futures opened lower Monday while sharp declines in gold and silver weighed on sentiment across Asian markets. Bitcoin extended a weekend retreat below $80,000. Investors are positioning for a busy week of corporate earnings and economic reports, and are parsing implications of President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Rese…
Euro zone factory activity remained in contraction in January for a third consecutive month despite a return of production growth, according to the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI from S&P Global. The headline index rose to 49.5, driven by an output component that moved back above the 50 expansion mark, while new orders declined again and input cos…
Goldman Sachs elevated Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU) from Neutral to Buy and raised its target price to $213.39 from $157.85, pointing to projected large additions of paying clients in 2026 and 2027 and the company’s high operating efficiency. The bank highlighted Futu’s capacity to expand during favorable market cycles and identified digital…
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…
Japan’s planned auction of 700 billion yen of 30-year government bonds, scheduled three days before polls open in a snap election, has become a focal point for investors weighing the fiscal direction signaled by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Long-dated yields have been especially sensitive to talk of looser fiscal restraint, and recent trading has…
