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Two aircraft transporting 28 passengers from the MV Hondius, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, landed in the Netherlands shortly after midnight. Radboudumc hospital in Nijmegen placed 12 staff members into a six-week preventive quarantine after blood and urine samples were handled without recently updated protocols. The Hondius has sailed to…
Salzgitter AG reported a first-quarter 2026 EBITDA of €280 million on April 21, well above analyst consensus, and earnings before tax of €179 million. The quarter was supported by a stronger contribution from Aurubis and solid returns from steel production, trading and technology operations. Management confirmed a raised 2026 EBITDA guidance range …
Outokumpu reported adjusted EBITDA of €65 million for Q1 2026, up from €10 million in Q4 2025 but trailing analyst expectations of €72 million. Shipments rose across the group, driven by seasonal factors and trade shifts linked to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, while Europe suffered from low selling prices and a higher share of lower-margi…
Japan's equity benchmark closed in positive territory, driven by strong moves in specific Real Estate, Banking and Textile-related stocks. The Nikkei 225 rose modestly while market breadth favored decliners and implied volatility for the Nikkei eased. Energy prices climbed and gold retreated as currency measures registered modest gains for the doll…
Greggs PLC posted a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales for the 19 weeks to May, driven by stronger trading in the latter 10-week period and the success of a new product introduced in April. Total revenue for the quarter reached £800 million, up 7.5% year-on-year. The company opened 20 stores in the period, reiterated a 120 net new store target fo…
Gedeon Richter reported first-quarter revenue and clean EBIT below analyst consensus, citing temporary timing disruptions in its women’s healthcare and generics operations. While several divisions delivered underlying growth on a constant exchange rate basis, reported figures were dampened by shipment timing and logistics transitions. The company r…
Australian equities finished lower on Tuesday as weakness in IT, consumer staples and discretionary names weighed on the benchmark. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.36% at the Sydney close. Individual movers included strong gains for Generation Development Group, Genesis Minerals and Emerald Resources, while DroneShield, Life360 and Temple & Webster were …
Bernstein identified four Japanese companies it views as top plays in the semiconductor supply chain, citing strong positions in EUV mask blanks, system-on-chip testing, DRAM production equipment and AI data-center power management. The research note emphasizes specific market-share advantages, revised demand forecasts tied to AI chip growth, and m…
Coloplast A/S recorded a DKK 3 billion impairment against the goodwill of its Kerecis wound-treatment unit after Kerecis reported zero organic growth in the second quarter, which the company attributed to significant sales disruption from a Medicare reimbursement change in the outpatient setting. The medical-device group also set full-year EBIT gro…
Ondas is benefiting from a wave of defense and Drone-as-a-Service spending. With fresh contract wins (including a $68M initial order and World Cup counter-drone work), solid liquidity and an EV of roughly $4.08B, the stock is volatile but offers an asymmetric trade if you size it and manage risk. Entry $9.50, target $15.56, stop $7.50, horizon long…
Shell plans to divest its network of roughly 60 petrol stations located on French motorways, according to documents the company shared internally with staff and suppliers. The sites are operated by third parties while Shell supplies fuel and ancillary services for fee income. The portfolio reported €108.5 million in operating profit in 2025. Compan…
Norway's finance minister says that when the country's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund sells holdings for ethical reasons, the decision should be accompanied by a public explanation. A government commission is reviewing the parliamentary ethical guidelines after a pause on divestments ordered in November, prompting debate over transparency, the…
Taiwan's benchmark closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the Electronic Parts/Components and Electricity sectors. The Taiwan Weighted fell 0.79% at the close. Several small- and mid-cap names recorded double-digit percentage moves in both directions, while oil and gold futures also moved noticeably and currencies registered modest shif…
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals said it has struck a global strategic collaboration and licensing arrangement with Bristol-Myers Squibb to co-develop therapies across oncology, hematology and immunology. Bristol-Myers will make payments to Hengrui of up to $950 million under the agreement, including a $600 million upfront payment and contingent ann…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters in Tokyo that the United States and Japan continue to maintain constant and robust communication to address undesirable and excessive currency volatility. His comments followed a meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in which both officials reiterated close coordination on excha…
U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14-15. U.S. officials say part of the agenda could include a deal for China to increase purchases of U.S. energy. Tariffs imposed during the U.S.-China trade war effectively halted most Chinese imports of U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), th…
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's April policy meeting reveal that several policymakers argued for raising interest rates soon, with at least one member explicitly pointing to the possibility of a June increase. The discussion reflected concern that an oil shock related to the Iran war is boosting upside inflation risks, and market pricing reacted w…
Vanguard plans to expand its European product set and distribution to roughly double regional assets to $1 trillion within five years, the firm’s head of Europe said. The strategy includes increasing its ETF offering from about 40 to 60-70 funds, pursuing distribution agreements with fintech partners, and hiring more staff in key markets such as Ge…
Asian currencies slid as investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar while crude oil remained elevated amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. The Indian rupee plunged to a record low before retracing some losses after suspected central bank intervention. Markets now focus on upcoming U.S. inflation data and a scheduled meeting between Presidents Trum…
Global markets are oscillating between cautious optimism and risk aversion as ceasefire negotiations falter. A U.S. proposal to end hostilities was rejected by Tehran, prompting President Donald Trump to say the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support." The setback lifted oil prices, strengthened the dollar on safe-haven flows and kept bond yields…
Kuaishou Technology's shares rose sharply in Hong Kong following media reports that the short-video company is preparing to separate its Kling AI video generation service and seek external funding ahead of a potential initial public offering. The company confirmed it is considering restructuring options for Kling but said any deal remains at an ear…
A poll of 17 economists conducted between May 6 and 12 indicates Malaysia’s economy likely expanded 5.3% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, down from 6.3% in the final quarter of 2025. Household spending supported by fuel subsidies and gains from the global semiconductor upcycle helped sustain growth, while mining and quarrying contracted a…
Corebridge trades at subdued multiples and yields ~3.5%, offering what looks like a value entry. The proposed $22B merger with Equitable and an investor probe complicate the setup: upside is real if deal execution and disclosure risks remain contained, but outcomes are binary enough that position sizing and a hard stop are essential.
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is soliciting investors to help finance a possible bid to take Wendy’s private, with discussions reported to include parties in the Middle East. Peltz has previously considered a takeover and has flagged Wendy’s stock as undervalued, while his stake in the company has increased since July of la…
U.S. consumer inflation is expected to have accelerated in April for a second consecutive month, driven by higher fuel costs from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and a one-time catch-up in rent measures after last year’s government shutdown disrupted data collection. The April Consumer Price Index report is forecast to show both a notable monthly ga…
