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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…
Ameriprise (AMP) looks like a fundamentally cheap, cash-generating wealth manager that has been punished more than its fundamentals justify amid rate volatility. With EPS north of $39, FCF of about $5.9B and a market cap near $48.5B, the stock trades at a mid-teens multiple while technicals show constructive support. Trade plan: enter at $522.45, t…
A federal judge in Delaware dismissed a proposed class action by owners of 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcats who alleged consumer fraud and false advertising after Dodge resumed production of the model for 2023. The plaintiffs argued that Fiat Chrysler, then a unit of Stellantis, marketed the 2021 run as a 3,000-unit ‘‘limited edition’’ and that subs…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Barclays upgraded Zillow from Underweight to Equal Weight and increased its price target to $72 from $66, pointing to improved execution at the company even as the U.S. housing market faces persistent challenges. The firm highlighted Zillow's recent revenue and adjusted EBITDA performance, a more palatable valuation versus expected growth, and an e…
Jessica M. Lehman, executive vice president and director of trust services at Muncy Columbia Financial Corp, bought 100 shares of the company's common stock on January 28, 2026, at $60.00 per share, increasing her direct stake to 238 shares. The company has also declared a modestly higher quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share for Q4 2025, paya…
Poland's WIG30 index closed lower, falling 0.46% as losses concentrated in the Banking, Chemicals and Information Technology sectors offset gains in select miners, energy and utilities names. Market breadth favored decliners, and commodity and FX moves included notable rises in crude benchmarks and a firmer zloty versus the euro and dollar.
<p>Sky Frontier Foundation (SFF) published its Sky Ecosystem Q4 Update and 2026 Outlook outlining a set of financial projections for the Sky Protocol. Citing on-chain data, the foundation estimates $611.5 million in gross protocol revenue and $157.8 million in protocol profits for 2026, with USDS stablecoin supply expected to increase to roughly $2…
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, …
Parke Bancorp director Daniel J. Dalton reported the sale of 5,000 common shares on January 27, 2026, and the exercise of options to acquire 10,000 shares across January 27 and 28, 2026. The transactions and a separate dividend declaration were disclosed in SEC filings and company announcements; the bank is trading near $27 per share with a trailin…
UBS raised its price objective on Tapestry Inc. to $125 from $123 while retaining a Neutral rating, citing strong fundamentals in the Coach brand and an anticipated modest Q2 earnings beat. Multiple analysts have increased forecasts and targets after robust fiscal-quarter results, though UBS and others warn that the market may already be pricing in…
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 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 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…
Royal Caribbean raised its fiscal 2026 profit guidance and reported robust booking trends during the January-to-March Wave selling period. The company said roughly two-thirds of 2026 capacity is already sold at record pricing and flagged higher onboard and pre-cruise spending, prompting a near 16% jump in its stock and gains across peers.
UP Fintech (TIGR) reported strong top-line and earnings growth through early 2025, added significant new customers and completed a follow-on that the market absorbed. Recent trading-volume softness and technical weakness have pressured the stock toward the low end of its range. This trade idea takes a tactical long position with a clear entry at $8…
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…
Benchmark Capital reiterated a Hold rating on Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP) after the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, which fell marginally short of expectations. Management provided initial 2026 guidance targeting operating ratio improvement and low-double digit core adjusted diluted EPS growth, supported by synergies and a foreca…
Benchmark has reaffirmed a Hold rating on Meta Platforms Inc. (META), pointing to uncertain returns on invested capital and a pronounced rise in capital and operating expenditures. While Meta benefits from healthy gross margins and recent revenue beats, the firm says high AI compensation and elevated capex leave the company’s medium-term profitabil…
Benchmark has reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $425.00 price target on Charter Communications (CHTR) ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, pointing to material upside from the current share price. The firm highlights value tied to the Cox Communications acquisition and Liberty ownership integration, while acknowledging investor c…
UBS raised its price target on Meta Platforms to $872 from $830 and kept a Buy rating, citing guidance for 2026 operating and capital spending and the company’s expected realization of AI-driven revenue streams. The firm highlighted substantial ad monetization dollar growth and strong margin and revenue trends, while other brokerages also adjusted …
Benchmark reiterated a Hold rating on Landstar System (LSTR) after the company's fourth-quarter 2025 results. Adjusted EPS of $1.24 matched Benchmark's estimate and slightly exceeded the FactSet consensus of $1.22, but revenue missed expectations and discrete insurance and impairment charges reduced reported EPS. Operational trends are mixed: heavy…
