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  • Enterprises plan to maintain cybersecurity budgets despite rising AI investment, Jefferies survey finds.
  • Firms expect to reallocate funds from IT services and software to finance AI projects, survey shows.
  • Threat intelligence and code security are seen as most exposed to AI disruption, while identity and endpoint appear safer.
  • Moscow's MOEX closed flat as crude oil rose, gold fell and the ruble strengthened against major currencies.
  • Fonterra raised full-year earnings guidance and lifted interim and special dividends after a modest half-year profit rise.
  • Fonterra warned the Middle East conflict could increase costs, inventories and commodity-price volatility in the second half.

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Benchmark Elevates Intel Price Target to $57 After Solid Q4 Results

Benchmark Elevates Intel Price Target to $57 After Solid Q4 Results

Benchmark has adjusted its price target for Intel Corporation to $57, reflecting confidence following the company's impressive fourth quarter, which outpaced revenue and earnings expectations. Nonetheless, investor response was muted due to a cautious first quarter forecast, underscoring ongoing concerns about near-term growth prospects amid supply…

EU Extends Suspension of Trade Retaliation Measures Against the US by Six Months

EU Extends Suspension of Trade Retaliation Measures Against the US by Six Months

The European Commission has decided to extend the suspension of a €93 billion package of trade retaliatory measures against the United States for an additional six months beyond the current expiration date in early February. This decision follows a de-escalation of tariff threats from the US, enabling both parties to focus on implementing a prior j…

Iranian Cleric Threatens to Target U.S. Investments in Region Amid Rising Tensions

Iranian Cleric Threatens to Target U.S. Investments in Region Amid Rising Tensions

An influential Iranian religious leader has issued a stern warning that the Islamic Republic may retaliate against U.S. investments located in the Middle East if the United States launches an attack. The remarks come in the wake of President Donald Trump's announcement of a U.S. naval presence headed towards Iran, paired with stern cautions aimed a…

Fortinet Shares Jump Following TD Cowen Upgrade with $100 Price Outlook

Fortinet Shares Jump Following TD Cowen Upgrade with $100 Price Outlook

Fortinet's stock experienced a notable increase after TD Cowen upgraded its rating from Hold to Buy, maintaining a $100 price target. Analyst Shaul Eyal emphasized stable fiscal year 2026 outlook based on recent checks, and highlighted artificial intelligence as a complement rather than a competitor to security software. Despite some concerns regar…

Stephens Boosts United Bankshares Target Price to $44 Amid Strong Earnings

Stephens Boosts United Bankshares Target Price to $44 Amid Strong Earnings

Stephens has increased the price target for United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) from $40.00 to $44.00, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. This move follows the company's stronger-than-expected earnings per share of $0.92, surpassing consensus estimates, and highlights solid operational performance including improved asset quality and growth in n…