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A New Delhi official said Monday that a US trade delegation is likely to travel to India for negotiations as the two governments continue working toward a bilateral trade agreement. Dates for the visit have not been set. The development follows an exchange of delegations in recent weeks and a preliminary deal reached in February, with negotiators n…
HSBC and Yardeni Research raised their year-end S&P 500 goals following a wave of stronger-than-expected corporate results in the current first-quarter reporting season. HSBC increased its 2026 target to 7,650 and boosted its 2026 EPS forecast by 8%, while Yardeni moved its year-end target to 8,250 and raised EPS projections for 2026 and 2027. Both…
EON SE has announced plans to acquire Ovo Energy Ltd in a transaction that, if completed, would create one of the largest energy suppliers in the United Kingdom. The companies have not disclosed the purchase price. The deal remains subject to approvals from UK regulators including the Competition and Markets Authority and is expected to close in th…
High-profile short seller Andrew Left faces a criminal trial in Los Angeles this week after federal prosecutors charged him with manipulating stock prices and defrauding investors through misleading public statements about his trading positions. Authorities allege Left made at least $16 million by promoting positions in companies including Nvidia a…
An industry advocacy group has called on the Trump administration to require security evaluations of advanced AI models before public release and to deny lucrative government contracts to companies whose models fail those assessments. The appeal, prompted in part by concerns about Anthropic’s Mythos, asks U.S. officials to develop mandatory vetting…
Kansas City, the smallest of 11 U.S. World Cup host cities, will serve as base camp for Argentina, England and the Netherlands during the tournament running June 11 to July 19. The city’s investment in soccer facilities, central location and established sports culture have attracted elite teams and fans, even as hotel bookings lag behind expectatio…
Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland have committed almost 200 billion euros to electric vehicle-related projects, with the largest allocations directed at the battery supply chain and EV manufacturing. Public charging roll-out and charging equipment production also attracted sizable capital, while national disparities and policy…
The shutdown of Spirit Airlines after a failed $500 million bailout has allowed other U.S. budget carriers to push fares higher and selectively replace capacity. However, persistent industry headwinds - surging fuel bills, higher wages and rising aircraft lease and maintenance costs - continue to undermine the economics of ultra-low-cost operations…
Rolls-Royce Holdings is preparing a euro-denominated bond issue for the first time since 2020, arranging a dual-tranche sale with five- and ten-year maturities. The company says the funds will be used for general corporate purposes as it implements measures to counteract financial effects from disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict while pres…
Townsquare Media, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results where digital advertising drove 63% of segment profit and 59% of net revenue, marking the highest percentages ever. Although total net revenue decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, digital advertising revenue increased 6.8%, contributing to a net income improvement and the company's reaffirmation of full-…
Wise, a global fintech company specializing in low-cost and instant cross-border money transfers, has commenced trading on Nasdaq while maintaining its London Stock Exchange listing. The firm reported strong financial and operational metrics for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, highlighting significant year-over-year growth in transaction vol…
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. announced stable financial results for Q1 2026 with net investment income of $0.36 per common share. Despite a slight 2.3% NAV decline and decreased investment fair value to $2.3 billion, the company declared a $0.35 per share dividend for Q2, aligning dividends with earnings while maintaining potential for supplementa…
LanzaTech Global, Inc. has selected the North Sea Port in Ghent, Belgium as the site for Europe's first commercial-scale Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, using the LanzaJet ATJ process. This marks a key milestone toward the project's financial investment decision, supported by EU Horizon 2020 funding and the FLITE cons…
Barrick Mining Corporation delivered a strong first quarter in 2026, with gold production reaching 719,000 ounces, beating guidance estimates. The company reported net earnings per share of $0.96, a 256% increase year-over-year, driven by higher realized gold prices and operational efficiencies. Operating cash flow more than doubled compared to las…
Barrick Mining Corporation's Board has authorized a $3 billion share repurchase program, aiming to capitalize on what it sees as exceptional value in its shares ahead of the planned IPO of North American Barrick. The authorization allows for purchases through various market methods, primarily on the NYSE. This move reflects Barrick's strong free ca…
Barrick Mining Corporation announced a fixed base quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share for Q1 2026, payable on June 15, 2026. The dividend aligns with the company’s policy targeting 50% of attributable free cash flow on an annual basis, with payouts adjusted year-end based on performance. Barrick highlighted its extensive global mining operations…
Amazon.com Inc. is preparing its inaugural Swiss franc bond issuance as technology firms broaden their debt markets to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to a report. The company has appointed BNP Paribas SA, Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to manage a six-part sale with maturities from three to 25 years. The move foll…
Eastern Bankshares (EBC) has moved from regional underdog to a scaled New England franchise after the HarborOne deal. Integration tailwinds, low leverage and a sub-1.1 price-to-book make this a pragmatic, asymmetric trade. We upgrade to a buy for a mid-term (45 trading days) trade with a clear entry, stop and target.
Proposed Federal Budget measures to alter tax treatment on investor-owned housing - including rolling back the 50% capital gains tax discount for qualifying assets and narrowing negative gearing to new-build properties - could meaningfully reduce investor activity in the existing housing market, Jefferies says. Investor lending makes up a notable s…
RBC Capital Markets upgraded BP to "outperform" from "sector perform" while keeping a 700p price target, citing a fresh opportunity for the oil major to accelerate debt reduction amid higher commodity prices. The broker's base case implies a 31% upside from BP's London close on May 8, and projects substantial declines in adjusted net debt and lever…
UBS says the South Korean won is undervalued and that robust balance of payments flows, memory-led export growth and the planned inclusion of Korean Treasury Bonds in a global bond index could push USD/KRW under 1400 in the second half of 2026. The bank highlights valuation gaps against export share and the JPY/KRW cross while estimating a material…
Four private-sector members of Japan's economic advisory panel told policymakers to weigh the risk that prolonged Middle East tensions could strain financing for small and midsize firms. Their proposals, sent to the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, emphasize careful monitoring of inflation and funding conditions and call for broader fiscal in…
E.ON SE has signed an agreement to buy U.K. energy supplier OVO, a transaction that will add about four million customers to E.ON’s existing 5.6 million in Britain. The companies said financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal requires U.K. regulatory approval with an expected close in the second half of 2026.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he will take responsibility for delivering the changes his government promised, pledged to rebuild relations with Europe, and announced legislation to bring British Steel into full national ownership. He acknowledged public frustration and warned the country faces a 'very dark path' if his administration f…
Moderna shares climbed in premarket trading after U.S. health officials reported a passenger on a repatriation flight tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus. The movement in the stock followed confirmation that Moderna is conducting early-stage research into hantavirus vaccines and treatments under a 2023 research agreement with Korea U…
