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Senior diplomats from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Oman amid heightened tensions and repeated threats of military action. Washington is pushing for a comprehensive agenda that includes Iran’s nuclear activities, ballistic missile arsenal, backing for regional armed groups and treatment of domestic protesters. Iran has stated …
Ares Management reported that assets under management rose above $600 billion in the fourth quarter, reaching $622.5 billion after raising $35.9 billion of gross new capital. The firm maintained a goal of exceeding $750 billion by 2028. While investor demand for private credit remains solid, industry concerns persist following recent high-profile b…
Software and data services shares steadied on Thursday following several sessions of heavy losses tied to worries that rapid AI progress could undercut traditional software and subscription models. U.S. names showed mixed premarket moves, European data and exchange providers rallied, and Indian IT exporters extended recent weakness. Marketwide vola…
ConocoPhillips reported a fourth-quarter adjusted profit below analyst expectations as softer oil prices reduced its realized revenue. The company plans $1 billion in capital and operating cost cuts for 2026 while forecasting modest production growth and outlining its 2026 spending and cost targets.
Versace has named Pieter Mulier, the departing designer from Alaia, as its next creative director. The appointment, announced after Prada completed its acquisition of Versace, is scheduled to take effect in July and is part of a broader effort to revitalise the brand following a stretch of declining sales under previous ownership.
The White House says President Donald Trump prefers diplomacy in dealings with Iran and will see if a deal emerges at upcoming talks in Oman, while reminding Tehran that military options remain available. Preparations continue for Friday’s high-level meeting even as tensions rise across the region, disagreements persist over whether the agenda will…
Canaccord Genuity cut its 12-month price target on Boston Scientific to $112 from $131 while keeping a Buy rating after the device maker posted fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted EPS that generally matched or beat estimates. The firm pointed to softer results in Electrophysiology and the Watchman LAAC franchise as reasons for the reduced target, e…
Truist Securities reiterated a $273.00 price target on Essex Property Trust (NYSE:ESS) following the REIT's fourth-quarter results, while other brokerages adjusted their views. Essex posted fourth-quarter 2025 normalized funds from operations (NFFO) of $3.98 per share and provided 2026 NFFO guidance with a midpoint below several analyst projections…
Stifel increased its price objective on Align Technology (ALGN) to $210 from $200 and reiterated a Buy rating, pointing to robust case growth, improving regional performance, and elevated gross margins. Align beat fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue expectations, while InvestingPro data shows the stock trading below analysts' high targets and …
Susquehanna has reaffirmed its Positive rating on Uber Inc. and kept a $110 price target, citing strong top-line performance and strategic opportunities including autonomous vehicles. The research house noted a solid fourth quarter with revenue and most KPIs beating expectations, but flagged a profitability outlook that came in slightly under conse…
A U.N.-backed hunger monitor reports that acute malnutrition has reached famine thresholds in Um Baru and Kernoi in North Darfur. The alert highlights rising malnutrition across Sudan, constrained treatment access, disrupted food production and funding shortfalls for aid groups operating in the region.
Turkey and Chevron have signed an agreement to jointly pursue oil and gas exploration and production worldwide, formalizing collaboration between the U.S. energy major and state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corp (TPAO). The deal covers both onshore and offshore activities and was announced by Turkey's energy ministry after a signing ceremony in Istanbul…
BTIG reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a $50.00 price target on Steven Madden following management meetings during FFANY Market Week. The target implies roughly 29% upside from the stock's recent price and sits above market fair-value measures. The firm cited continued strength in branded footwear but reduced 2026 revenue and EPS assumptions to ref…
The end of the 30% federal income tax credit for rooftop solar systems has precipitated layoffs, market exits and bankruptcies across the U.S. residential solar industry. Companies are cutting costs and pivoting toward third-party ownership models that retain access to tax incentives, even as analytics firms forecast a sharp fall in installations a…
Nu Holdings remains one of Latin America's best fintech franchises - fast revenue growth, improving profitability and 127 million customers. That said, at a market cap north of $83 billion, a compressed momentum backdrop, stretched multiple and a looming earnings event make current levels unattractive for new longs. This trade recommends a tactical…
Stifel downgraded Microsoft from Buy to Hold and reduced its price target to $392 from $540. The firm flagged persistent Azure supply constraints, elevated capital expenditure expectations for fiscal 2027, margin pressure and mounting AI competition from Google and Anthropic as reasons for a less rosy near-term outlook.
Needham reiterated a Buy rating on Coherent and maintained a $235 price target after the company reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped expectations. The guidance for the fiscal third quarter also exceeded analyst forecasts, supported by robust growth in the Data Center & Communications segment and higher internal and external laser sup…
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) has kept an Outperform rating on Hartford Financial Services (HIG) while increasing its 12-month price target to $163 from $160 after the insurer reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results. KBW raised its earnings-per-share forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and cited improving loss ratios, reserve releases, …
BTIG moved KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) from Buy to Neutral following fourth-quarter results that showed a 5.4% decline in book value, two additional loans placed on non-accrual, and leverage at the top end of guidance. Management has outlined a forceful resolution plan for watchlist loans, real estate owned assets and selected office loans…
BTIG reiterated its Buy rating and $235 price target on Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT) after the western apparel retailer posted stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results and offered solid guidance for the fourth quarter. The research firm points to accelerating underlying trends, strategic initiatives under new leadership, and a sound liquidity …
Stifel maintained a Buy rating and $75 price target on FLEX Ltd following fiscal Q3 2026 results that beat company guidance. Revenue, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS all topped management midpoints, and FLEX raised its fiscal 2026 outlook while highlighting progress toward higher-value technology offerings in AI data center infrastructur…
Qualcomm reported a December-quarter revenue beat but warned that March-quarter revenue and EPS would fall short of analyst expectations, citing higher memory prices that have reduced handset manufacturer builds. The company still showed strength in automotive and delivered an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal first quarter, but analyst comm…
Needham raised its price target on Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) to $400 from $330 and kept a Buy rating after the company reported fourth-quarter results that beat revenue and EPS expectations. Alphabet posted $113.8 billion in quarterly revenue, with particularly strong performance in Cloud and Search; several other brokerages raised their targets in res…
Raymond James has reiterated a Market Perform rating on Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results. The firm noted an EBITDA beat driven by fuel margin strength and improved same-store sales but remains cautious about the company’s ability to sustain EBITDA and EPS growth without continued fuel margin expansion. …
At its first policy meeting of the year, the Bank of England left the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75%, with the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee split five-to-four in favour of holding rates. Policymakers cited persistent inflation as the reason for a cautious stance despite evidence of weakening hiring and slowing pay growth. External forecasts …
