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Record high temperatures and widespread wildfires struck multiple regions across the Southern Hemisphere at the outset of 2026. Despite a moderating La Nina, scientists say the scale of heat and fire underlines the dominant role of human-caused climate change and raises the possibility of another global temperature record if El Nino emerges. The fi…
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader reaffirmed that Tehran’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable, a stance made public during a march marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The comment follows indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and comes as the United States seeks to broaden discussions beyond nuclear issues to include missiles. …
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee amid congressional frustration over the Justice Department's release and redaction of millions of pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized the scope of redactions and the department's decision to wi…
Amazon said it will broaden same-day delivery for prescriptions to roughly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year, increasing its reach by almost 2,000 communities. The move builds on the companys earlier pharmacy initiatives, including its 2018 PillPack acquisition, a collaboration with WeightWatchers to deliver injectable GLP-1 obesi…
A sustained selloff in publicly traded software companies is complicating mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings, industry bankers and deal advisers said. Rapid declines in share prices have undermined commonly used valuation benchmarks, leaving buyers fearful of overpaying and sellers unwilling to transact at trough prices. The disrupt…
Solstice Advanced Materials, which separated from Honeywell in October, projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share below analysts' consensus despite robust fourth-quarter sales driven by nuclear, electronic materials and refrigerant products. Management cited margin headwinds from higher operating costs, a shift to low-global-warming-potential refr…
The EPA's planned rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding that linked greenhouse gases to public health risks removes a statutory foundation for federal climate regulation and could re-enable so-called public nuisance lawsuits against emitters. Legal scholars and industry groups warn the policy reversal may permit a renewed wave of litigation t…
QXO Inc. will acquire Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for $2.25 billion, a transaction that adds lumber, trusses, gypsum and construction supplies to QXO's product mix. The purchase, structured as $2.0 billion in cash plus 13.2 million QXO shares (which QXO may repurchase at $40), follows QXO's $11 billion acquisition of…
Barclays has raised its rating on Fever-Tree Drinks Plc from equal weight to overweight, citing stronger execution in the United States driven by the Molson Coors partnership, an anticipated expansion of U.S. distribution to as many as 500,000 accounts, and improvements in working capital and onshore production that should bolster profitability and…
A survey of economists conducted Feb. 5-10 finds most expect the Federal Reserve to keep its policy rate unchanged through the end of Jerome Powell's tenure in May, with a rate cut projected in June. Respondents expressed worry that Kevin Warsh, the likely next Fed chair, would err on the side of easing, and many signaled anxiety about a weakening …
Mesoblast's real-world results for Ryoncil and a 60% quarterly sales ramp sharpen the commercial bull case. With gross Ryoncil sales of US$35.1M in the December quarter, an 84% survival signal in early pediatric SR-aGvHD real-world use, and a cleaner balance sheet via a new US$125M facility, Mesoblast (MESO) looks tradeable to the long side. This i…
U.S. stock futures showed little direction ahead of a delayed January jobs report, with market attention split between incoming labor data, quarterly corporate earnings and evolving expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Tariff-related policy moves and recent sector-specific earnings swings added to the backdrop of uncertainty.
The European Commission's approval of a tariff exemption for Volkswagen's China-built Cupra Tavascan - granted in return for a minimum price, a sales quota and commitments on EU investment - has prompted Chinese automakers to consider applying for comparable arrangements. Industry participants say approvals will likely be handled on a model-by-mode…
The Council of Europe has agreed to lift diplomatic immunity for former Secretary General Thorbjoern Jagland, enabling Norwegian police to investigate his potential ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Norway’s dedicated white-collar crimes unit has opened an inquiry on suspicion of aggravated corruption based on information from newly released Epstein-related…
UiPath (PATH) has lagged larger AI names but still offers an attractive risk/reward: durable SaaS fundamentals, an orchestration moat with Maestro, improving margins and strong cash flow. At roughly $13 the stock trades below its 52-week high and at a valuation that leaves upside if agentic AI adoption accelerates. This trade idea outlines a clear …
UK-listed wealth management stocks moved lower in Wednesday morning trading following steep declines among U.S. peers and the rollout of a tax-planning capability within an AI wealth platform. Market participants and analysts attribute the drop to short-term positioning rather than an immediate structural threat to the advice model, while noting bo…
Citi Research upgraded EasyJet to a "buy" rating from "neutral" in a note dated Wednesday, lifting its price target to 600p from 490p. The brokerage says margin recovery tied to the airline's fleet renewal will increasingly shape investor expectations from FY27, with most gains expected in the 24 months after September 2026 as A319 retirements acce…
India's equity markets ended the session mixed, with sector-level gains in autos, real estate and public sector banks supporting an uptick in the Nifty 50, while technology, consumer staples and healthcare names weighed on the broader market. The Nifty rose 0.07% to a new one-month high, against a 0.05% decline in the BSE Sensex 30. Volatility ease…
Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) has faced margin pressure and some missed quarters, but the business generates meaningful free cash flow, carries little debt and trades at an attractive EV/EBITDA relative to growth. This trade idea targets a mid-term bounce into better sentiment and improving margins.
QXO, led by Brad Jacobs, has reached agreement to buy Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion in a transaction that combines cash and stock. The purchase moves QXO beyond its core roofing and waterproofing lines into lumber, trusses, gypsum and broader construction supplies while adding fabrication and installation capabilities. The acquis…
The Kremlin said it will request clarification from the United States after Washington issued a general license to enable oil and gas exploration and production in Venezuela that explicitly bars transactions involving Russian and Chinese nationals or entities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted Russia's investments and long-term projects i…
Gold prices climbed in premarket trading as a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields provided support, pushing spot gold up 0.8% to $5,066.68 per ounce. The advance in bullion coincided with early gains across major gold producers in the U.S., South Africa and Canada, as markets awaited U.S. jobs data that could influence the Federal Reserve's pol…
J.P. Morgan has shifted its recommendation on Dunelm Group Plc from neutral to overweight, saying recent operational moves under chief executive Clo Moriarty and evidence of improved trading have reduced downside risk. The bank trimmed its June 2027 price target to 1,225p from 1,240p and cut its full-year 2026 pretax profit forecast modestly follow…
Russia says it will continue to observe the numerical limits on strategic missiles and warheads set by the 2010 New START treaty - which expired on February 5 - provided the United States does not exceed those caps. The Kremlin’s stance follows a rejected proposal from Moscow for a voluntary one-year extension and comes amid concerns that the treat…
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Caracas this week for a high-level, on-the-ground evaluation of Venezuela’s oil industry, following a U.S. general license authorizing exploration and production. The trip includes planned meetings with government officials and executives from companies such as Chevron and Repsol, a site visit to…
