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  • ECB policymaker warns euro-area may be following an 'adverse' path as energy-driven inflation could embed faster than 2022.
  • U.S. futures rose and oil fell below $100 after signs the U.S. may step back from Iran, boosting risk appetite.
  • Euro-area manufacturing hit a 45-month high while input-cost inflation jumped to multiyear highs, distorting PMI readings.
  • UK manufacturers reported sharp input-cost rises and delivery delays, with output contracting and employment weakening.
  • BP named Meg O'Neill CEO and announced cuts to renewable spending, asset disposals, debt reduction, and suspended buybacks.
  • Arcline withdrew its takeover offer for Senior plc, leaving other private-equity bidders still in talks.

Latest Articles

Booking Holdings Tops Profit Targets as International Travel Remains Firm

Booking Holdings Tops Profit Targets as International Travel Remains Firm

Booking Holdings reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings above analysts' expectations and raised forward-looking metrics, driven by resilient international travel demand and an uptick in premium spending by wealthier travelers. The company posted stronger gross bookings and revenue for the quarter and outlined growth targets for 2026 and the firs…

U.S. Treasury Reports $44.9 Billion Net TIC Inflow for December 2025

U.S. Treasury Reports $44.9 Billion Net TIC Inflow for December 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported a $44.9 billion net inflow in Treasury International Capital (TIC) for December 2025, with private foreign investors accounting for the majority of the inflow. Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities and short-term dollar assets, while U.S. residents bought long-term forei…

BMO Lifts Clean Harbors Target as Signs of Industrial Recovery Emerge

BMO Lifts Clean Harbors Target as Signs of Industrial Recovery Emerge

BMO Capital raised its 12-month price objective for Clean Harbors (CLH) to $310 from $290 while retaining an Outperform rating, citing improving underlying demand, disciplined execution and greater capital deployment following the company's fourth-quarter 2025 update. The firm flagged early indications of recovery in industrial markets and sees pot…

Live Nation Shares Slip After Judge Refuses to Toss Antitrust Case

Live Nation Shares Slip After Judge Refuses to Toss Antitrust Case

Live Nation Entertainment's stock moved lower in after-hours trading following a federal judge's decision to deny the company's motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought by the U.S. government and multiple states. The suit alleges Live Nation sought to dominate the live concert market and inflate ticket prices; the case remains active after th…

Jefferies Cuts Waystar Target While Leaving Buy Rating Intact

Jefferies Cuts Waystar Target While Leaving Buy Rating Intact

Jefferies trimmed its price objective on Waystar Holding to $41 from $43, keeping a Buy rating. The firm flagged Waystar's fiscal 2026 organic EBITDA guidance as a key determinant for near-term investor sentiment, while noting progress on the Iodine acquisition and management commentary about the company's competitive position and AI integration. O…

After-hours movers: Mixed earnings and guidance drive sharp moves in DoorDash, Carvana, Figma, eBay and others

After-hours movers: Mixed earnings and guidance drive sharp moves in DoorDash, Carvana, Figma, eBay and others

After the market closed, a set of companies reported results and guidance that triggered notable after-hours share price moves. DoorDash and Carvana dropped following profit and EPS shortfalls, while Figma, eBay, Etsy and Herbalife rallied on stronger-than-expected results or strategic developments. Booking Holdings edged higher after results and a…

Averin Capital Prices $250 Million IPO, Units to Begin Trading on NASDAQ

Averin Capital Prices $250 Million IPO, Units to Begin Trading on NASDAQ

Averin Capital Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 25 million units at $10 each, generating $250 million in gross proceeds. The units - each made up of one Class A ordinary share and one-sixth of a redeemable warrant - are slated to start trading on NASDAQ under the ticker ACAAU on February 19, 2026, with the offering expected…

Truist Boosts Wingstop Price Target After Strong Q4; Keeps Buy Rating

Truist Boosts Wingstop Price Target After Strong Q4; Keeps Buy Rating

Truist Securities raised its price target on Wingstop to $375 from $365 and affirmed a Buy rating following fourth-quarter 2025 results that topped expectations for same-store sales and adjusted EBITDA. The firm raised its estimates, highlighted company initiatives such as Smart Kitchen and a forthcoming loyalty program, and called the 2026 develop…

U.S. equities close higher as energy, materials and tech lead gains

U.S. equities close higher as energy, materials and tech lead gains

U.S. stock benchmarks finished higher on Wednesday, led by advances in the Oil & Gas, Basic Materials and Technology sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.26% at the close, the S&P 500 gained 0.56%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.78%. Market breadth was positive on both exchanges, though several individual names drove outsized moves …

Uber: This Makes No Sense — A Tactical Short Setup

Uber: This Makes No Sense — A Tactical Short Setup

Uber trades at ~$150B market cap while showing stretched valuation vs. the recent slowdown in price momentum. Technicals are weak, short interest is stable, and expansion headlines do not justify the current multiple. This trade targets a move back toward the low-$60s over a mid-term horizon with strict risk controls.

Mexican equities slip as industrial and consumer sectors weigh on index

Mexican equities slip as industrial and consumer sectors weigh on index

Mexico's main stock index closed lower on Wednesday, led by declines in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors. The S&P/BMV IPC fell 0.26% at the close. Leading gainers included Grupo Televisa SAB Unit, Banco Del Bajio and Grupo Mexico, while Grupo Comercial Chedraui, Genomma Lab Internacional and Grupo Bimbo finish…

Estée Lauder: Recovery Is Real — A Tactical Long With Eyes Wide Open

Estée Lauder: Recovery Is Real — A Tactical Long With Eyes Wide Open

Estée Lauder ($EL) has bounced back from last year's low and looks set to continue repairing its top-line and cash-generation profile. Market cap sits near $41.8B, free cash flow is about $1.14B, and the stock is trading well above its 50-day and 10-day SMAs. That said, recently announced tariffs (a ~$100M headwind) and stretched valuation metrics …