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Germany recorded a marginal increase in the number of unemployed people in February, with seasonally adjusted figures rising by 1,000 to reach 2.977 million. The unemployment rate held steady at 6.3%. Analysts had anticipated a larger rise of about 2,000. Labour office chief Andrea Nahles said the labour market has yet to regain momentum, while Cha…
The Indonesia Stock Exchange will roll out a new rule raising the minimum free float for listed companies to 15% in stages, the bourse's interim chief executive said. Firms may be grouped into batches with a one-year compliance window for each group, and the timetable and mechanics remain subject to approval by the Financial Services Authority. The…
European shares held steady on Friday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.1% and approaching record highs as better-than-expected corporate updates helped sustain investor risk appetite. Mining stocks led sector gains while lingering concerns over AI-driven business disruption and a newly imposed global tariff from the United States continued to weigh on sent…
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Equinix have reached an agreement to buy Nordic data center operator atNorth from Partners Group in a transaction valued at about $4 billion. CPP will contribute approximately $1.6 billion for a 60% controlling stake, with Equinix taking the remaining roughly 40%. The deal is expected to be immediately…
Acerinox reported adjusted EBITDA of €101 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, outperforming analyst consensus and company projections. The stainless steel group posted positive free cash flow, recorded significant working capital inflows and slightly exceeded its annual capex guidance. Results reflect inventory adjustments, cost-savings initiat…
The IDX Composite Index closed lower by 0.12% on Friday as losses in the Financials, Infrastructure and Agriculture sectors pressured the market. Despite notable individual advances from several small-cap names, decliners outnumbered advancers and currency and commodity moves were modestly tilted toward a firmer U.S. dollar and higher crude prices.
Vallourec reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing robust cash generation and an unexpected net cash position, prompting management to propose a larger-than-anticipated interim dividend. While EBITDA came in line with expectations and revenue exceeded forecasts, net income lagged consensus and the company issued cautious guidance for early 2026…
Britain's Ministry of Defence has launched a review of military flight records after documents surfaced that appear to show Jeffrey Epstein's private jet landed at Royal Air Force bases. The move follows parallel police assessments into whether Epstein trafficked women through a number of UK airports and comes after January file releases that promp…
Shake Shack printed a strong Q4 with $400.5M in revenue (up 22% y/y), accelerated openings and guidance that points to mid‑teens growth in revenue for 2026. Valuation is rich on P/E but reasonable on EV/sales and growth-backed FCF potential. We recommend a mid-term long trade with a $98.65 entry, $86 stop and $130 target on expectations of sustaine…
European equities traded with little net change on Friday as market participants weighed a fresh batch of corporate quarterly results against key regional inflation statistics and evolving oil-market dynamics. Major benchmarks in Germany, France and the U.K. showed only modest moves while more than half of STOXX 600 constituents have now disclosed …
India says it aims to secure the most advantageous trade deal with the United States but will hold off on final commitments while Washington’s tariff strategy is unsettled. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized New Delhi’s interest in constructive engagement even as the U.S. implements temporary duties and the legal basis for sweeping tariffs has …
ExlService (EXLS) is down from its 52-week high, but with durable cash flow, strong ROE, and an expanding AI product stack (Databricks partnership + Life Digital Suite recognition), the risk/reward looks attractive. Trade plan: enter $30.00, stop $27.50, target $38.00 over a long-term (180 trading days) horizon.
Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net profit of €237 million, beating consensus by 16%. The bank cited resilient fee income, improved pre-provision profits and accelerating credit growth, while noting a rise in impairments and a decline in its CET1 ratio. Management raised the 2025 payout ratio to 55% and set 2026 norm…
Gedeon Richter Plc reported fiscal 2025 results that beat analyst expectations, with pharmaceutical revenues of HUF914 billion and clean EBIT rising 14% on a constant exchange rate basis. The company outperformed its prior guidance for clean EBIT growth and issued fiscal 2026 guidance calling for high single-digit constant exchange rate growth in b…
Pakistan launched overnight air strikes on Afghan urban centres and border sectors, striking Taliban military installations after Afghanistan attacked Pakistani border forces. Both governments reported heavy losses, and Pakistan's defence minister described the situation as an 'open war'. The violence follows renewed tensions after Pakistan's recen…
JPMorgan has identified two European oil and gas operators as Overweight recommendations, highlighting their resilience to oil-price swings, strong cash-return programs and targeted cost initiatives. The bank emphasizes Shell's advantaged LNG position and portfolio characteristics, and Galp's low-cost growth optionality and Bacalhau-driven free cas…
Tokyo equities closed higher on Friday with the Nikkei 225 advancing 0.36% to a fresh all-time high. Gains were concentrated in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors, while a handful of tech-related names weighed on the index. Commodity benchmarks and currency pairs showed modest movement during the session.
Hyatt Hotels aims to increase its presence in India by five times within five years, driven by stronger domestic travel and higher consumer spending. The CEO framed the move as a response to market demand, noting Hyatt currently operates 55 properties in India and more than 1,400 worldwide. Industry forecasts and rival expansion plans underline the…
China’s Politburo said on Feb 27 that the country needs more proactive and effective economic policies and improved coordination across measures. It advocated continuing a proactive fiscal stance and a moderately accommodative monetary policy, prioritising stability in employment, businesses and markets, and boosting the domestic market. Official d…
Bitcoin pared earlier gains to trade back under $68,000 as a tentative rebound ran out of steam. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is on track for a fifth straight month of steep losses, while broader tokens including Ether and XRP also registered notable monthly pullbacks. A separate event in crypto mining - MARA Holdings’ pivot toward AI data ce…
Facing intensified scrutiny from populist and unconventional political forces, central bankers in the United States, Europe and Japan are taking steps to defend institutional independence. Those efforts range from public resistance to early resignations designed to limit political influence. The push-back aims to protect anti-inflation credibility …
The RealReal's marketplace expansion and retail reopening are translating into higher take-rates and operating leverage. Recent top-line beats and improving margin commentary, combined with a reasonable $1.45B market cap and falling short interest, create a mid-term long trade that targets the 52-week high as EBITDA gains materialize.
A poll of a dozen economists conducted between February 23 and February 27 indicates Indonesia's trade surplus likely widened to a median $2.76 billion in January, up from $2.52 billion in December. Exports grew by an estimated 11.07% year-on-year while imports rose 13.23%, and headline inflation is forecast to accelerate to 4.31% in February.
A risk-averse tone gripped global markets as lofty technology valuations collided with a series of geopolitical flashpoints. Nvidia posted results that, while impressive on the surface, fell short of the expectations baked into industry valuations. Traditional havens such as the Japanese yen and U.S. Treasuries strengthened, crude oil ticked higher…
Australian equities finished higher on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising 0.25% to reach a fresh all-time high. Sector strength in Gold, Utilities and Telecoms Services supported the advance. Several individual stocks delivered large swings in both directions, while market breadth was positive and implied volatility eased.
