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  • Banks are seeking buyers for construction loans tied to Oracle's data centre expansion.
  • About $56 billion of those loans carry investment-grade ratings backed by future Oracle leases.
  • The leases are linked to a roughly $300 billion arrangement between Oracle and OpenAI.
  • Investment-grade treatment opens the buyer pool to insurers and private credit funds.
  • Oracle plans to raise about $50 billion in 2026 for its data centre rollout.
  • The fundraising push coincides with increased debt issuance among major technology firms.

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Swedish Shares Close Higher as Oil, Industrials and Tech Outperform

Swedish Shares Close Higher as Oil, Industrials and Tech Outperform

Sweden's equity market finished modestly higher on Thursday, with the OMX Stockholm 30 rising 0.13% at the close. Gains in the Oil & Gas, Industrials and Technology sectors powered the advance, led by strong moves in ABB, Boliden and Sandvik. Bank and telecom stocks underperformed, while commodity and currency markets showed mixed direction.

Helsinki Stocks Slip as Telecoms, Tech and Financials Drag Index Down 1.15%

Helsinki Stocks Slip as Telecoms, Tech and Financials Drag Index Down 1.15%

Finnish equities closed lower on Thursday, with the OMX Helsinki 25 sliding 1.15% as Telecoms, Technology and Financials weighed on the market. Market breadth favored decliners by a wide margin. Wartsila led gainers, while Qt Group and Nokia were among the biggest fallers. Commodity and currency markets showed mixed movement, with oil prices rising…

Starbucks Charts Return to Pre-Pandemic Margins, Lays Out Growth Targets at First Investor Day Under Niccol

Starbucks Charts Return to Pre-Pandemic Margins, Lays Out Growth Targets at First Investor Day Under Niccol

At its New York investor day, Starbucks set a multi-year plan to restore margins to near pre-pandemic levels, targeting at least 5% annual net revenue growth and $3.35 to $4.00 in earnings per share by fiscal 2028. Executives outlined measures including cost reductions, modest price increases, a China licensing structure with Boyu Capital, internat…

Platinum Rebound: A Mid-Term Trade Idea on Sibanye-Stillwater (SBSW)

Platinum Rebound: A Mid-Term Trade Idea on Sibanye-Stillwater (SBSW)

Sibanye-Stillwater (SBSW) pulled back intraday to $19.30 but remains technically constructive and sits well-positioned to benefit from a multi-year platinum/rhodium supply deficit. This trade idea outlines an actionable entry at $19.60, a stop at $18.00 and a target of $24.00 over a mid-term window (~45 trading days), balancing upside from metal fu…

Why Travere's Filspari Approval Odds Look Underpriced at $31.59

Why Travere's Filspari Approval Odds Look Underpriced at $31.59

Travere Therapeutics (TVTX) is trading in a tight range around $31.59 with low-to-moderate volume. Market pricing appears to understate the value of a potential Filspari approval for FSGS. This trade targets a material re-rating on positive regulatory news while keeping a disciplined stop to limit downside if the binary outcome goes the other way.

U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record 79 Years in 2024, CDC Says

U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record 79 Years in 2024, CDC Says

The U.S. life expectancy rose to 79.0 years in 2024, marking an increase of more than six months from 2023 and setting a new high, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. The gain reflects notable decreases in deaths from COVID-19 and certain unintentional injuries, a…

Copenhagen shares slide as tech, healthcare and chemicals lead losses

Copenhagen shares slide as tech, healthcare and chemicals lead losses

Denmark's benchmark OMX Copenhagen 20 closed lower on Thursday, slipping 1.24% as declines in the Technology, Healthcare and Chemicals sectors weighed on the market. AP Moeller - Maersk's share classes and Coloplast were among the session's gainers, while Novo Nordisk, Oersted and Jyske Bank posted notable declines. Commodity prices moved sharply, …

Evercore Keeps IBM at Outperform, Removes Tactical Call After Strong Q4

Evercore Keeps IBM at Outperform, Removes Tactical Call After Strong Q4

Evercore ISI maintained an Outperform rating on IBM with a $345 price target but removed the stock from its Tactical Outperform list after the company posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results. IBM beat revenue and EPS estimates, recorded broad-based segment growth, and issued 2026 guidance above Street expectations for sales and free ca…

UBS Keeps Buy Rating on Microsoft Citing Capacity and Backlog Dynamics

UBS Keeps Buy Rating on Microsoft Citing Capacity and Backlog Dynamics

UBS reiterated a Buy rating and a $600 price target on Microsoft after the company's latest earnings release, pointing to a favorable capacity outlook and potential backlog conversion. Microsoft reported double-digit revenue and EPS growth, while Azure and Microsoft 365 growth rates landed just below UBS estimates. Multiple other brokerages adjuste…

UBS Sticks with Buy on AT&T, Keeps $31 Target After Strong Q4 Results

UBS Sticks with Buy on AT&T, Keeps $31 Target After Strong Q4 Results

UBS has reaffirmed a Buy rating on AT&T and held its $31.00 price target after the carrier reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The firm described the quarter as solid and said AT&T’s expansive fiber footprint and convergence advantages point to accelerating profit growth and rising free cash flow. Other analysts offered mixed re…

BRB Faces Potential Near-1 Billion Dollar Hit Tied to Banco Master Transactions

BRB Faces Potential Near-1 Billion Dollar Hit Tied to Banco Master Transactions

A central bank official told investigators that state-run Banco de Brasília (BRB) may need to allocate in excess of 5 billion reais to cover dealings with failed lender Banco Master. The estimate is significantly higher than an earlier provision and follows probes into large transfers and questions over the nature of assets involved in the transact…