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Regulators moved quickly to restrict how Brazil’s public pension funds can invest after the liquidation of mid-sized Banco Master, limiting most funds to federal government debt unless they meet stricter governance requirements. The shift, affecting funds that manage roughly $73 billion, could make it harder for many plans to reach actuarial return…
Adyen NV saw its shares rise after reporting roughly 20% year-on-year constant-currency net revenue growth in the first quarter to €620.8 million, and announcing a €750 million agreement to acquire loyalty and promotions software provider Talon.One. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and said the transaction will be funded from existing cash,…
A long-running securities class action tied to Nvidia's 2017-2018 comments about cryptocurrency-driven revenue has taken a key step forward after a federal judge certified a class. Nvidia has asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to weigh in before the case proceeds, arguing the district court misapplied Supreme Court precedent on price impac…
Chinese regulators are preparing to restrict technology companies, including notable AI startups, from taking investment originating in the United States without prior government approval. Agencies such as the National Development and Reform Commission have communicated the guidance to private firms. The move follows Meta Platforms Inc.'s $2 billio…
U.S. equity futures traded unevenly as investors weighed the lack of progress in U.S.-Iran diplomacy that has dashed hopes for a quick end to the conflict. While some corporate earnings provided temporary relief, oil prices remain elevated amid continued Strait of Hormuz disruptions, keeping market participants on edge.
UBS has lifted its December 2026 MSCI Emerging Markets target to 1,680 while retaining an attractive view on EM equities. The bank bases its outlook on AI-driven innovation, improving corporate governance across parts of Asia, and firmer commodity prices. UBS projects 33% earnings growth for EM in 2026 and foresees only a limited earnings hit from …
Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be released on July 9, priced at 59.99 euros for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The remake, developed mainly by Ubisoft Singapore, features upgraded visuals, additional gameplay elements and an extended storyline. The news came as the Paris-based publisher continues a wide-ran…
UBS Switzerland has increased its December 2026 target for the FTSE 100 to 11,000 from 10,500 and raised its earnings growth forecast for UK equities to 11% for this year, driven largely by higher energy sector profits and concentrated gains among a small number of stocks. The bank expects earnings growth of roughly 10% to persist into 2027 despite…
Companies across multiple sectors have reacted to the unfolding conflict in the Middle East by postponing planned public listings and withdrawing or suspending dividend proposals. The moves reflect concerns about market sentiment, supply-chain and logistics disruptions, and signs of weakening demand.
Intel shares rallied sharply in premarket trading after the company issued an upbeat revenue forecast driven by rising demand for CPUs used in advanced AI workloads. The jump of more than 22% put the stock on track to surpass its dotcom-era peak and would add roughly $75.3 billion to the company's market value at about $81 per share. Management cit…
China’s automotive industry is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into electric vehicles after Beijing outlined an "AI Plus" strategy in its latest five-year plan. Automakers, suppliers and technology companies are committing capital and releasing new systems that range from driver convenience features to advanced in-vehicle computing, whi…
NEC Corporation shares climbed 5.2% after the company unveiled an updated strategic focus and a global partnership with Anthropic. NEC raised profit targets for its BluStellar focus areas to ¥1.3 trillion in sales and an adjusted operating profit margin of 25% by the fiscal year ending March 2031, representing an increase of over ¥100 billion or mo…
Porsche has agreed to divest significant holdings in the hypercar joint venture Bugatti Rimac and in Rimac Group, selling a 45% interest in the joint venture and a 20.6% stake in Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital and including BlueFive Capital. The move comes as Porsche's new leadership is under pressure to reduce costs and free up cap…
Ibiden Co. rose 12.6% in Tokyo trading, leading the Nikkei higher after chipmaker Intel issued a second-quarter revenue forecast that exceeded Wall Street expectations. Intel's outlook, driven by stronger demand for server processors used in artificial intelligence data centers, lifted sentiment toward Ibiden, a supplier with material exposure to I…
Daiichi Sankyo saw its stock drop sharply after announcing a second postponement of its fourth-quarter financial results and the release of its medium-term plan. The company said it needs additional time to calculate a loss compensation provision connected to a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) engagement for a development-…
Electrolux shares sank about 24% after the appliance maker revealed an unexpected operating loss for the first quarter, alongside a 9 billion Swedish crown (approximately $1 billion) rights issue and a manufacturing cooperation agreement with Midea. The company attributed the swing to a slump in U.S. demand and said North American sales fell sharpl…
Indonesian equities closed sharply lower, with the IDX Composite Index dropping 3.47% as losses in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors pushed the market down. Decliners outnumbered advancers by a wide margin, while a handful of mid- and small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains. Commodity and currency moves showed mixed signals,…
Nomura, Japan's largest investment bank and brokerage, reported a second consecutive year of record annual profit and said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not yet changed the structural growth drivers in Japan. The firm continues to pivot toward stable fee-based revenue streams, saw a small quarterly net income rise, and recorded its wholesale div…
European stocks retreated on Friday, erasing a multi-week advance and leaving the region poised for a weekly loss as unresolved tensions in the Middle East and rising oil concerns kept markets jittery. Corporate earnings provided some support, most notably in technology, but broader sentiment remained fragile amid supply and geopolitical risk.
Forvia reported a 2.2% decline in first-quarter revenue, excluding currency effects, after sales in China plunged 23.5%. Quarterly turnover fell to 5.14 billion euros, with the weakness in China attributed to an unfavourable customer mix and a marked reduction in production at BYD. Despite the setback, the company posted growth across other regions…
Caocao Inc, the shared-mobility arm incubated by Geely Holding Group, plans to place thousands of its purpose-built robotaxis, the Eva Cab, into service next year and to expand its fleet to 100,000 vehicles by 2030. Initial rollouts will include Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and five mainland Chinese cities, with mass delivery expected in 2028 ahead of the …
British equities opened lower on Friday as elevated oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The FTSE 100 dropped, while sterling slipped modestly versus the dollar. Markets were tempered by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump signalling no rush to resolve the standoff with Iran and a decision to mai…
European equity indices fell on Friday as hopes for a swift settlement of hostilities involving Iran cooled and concerns about disruptions to oil flows increased. Major benchmarks including the Stoxx 600, Germany's Dax, France's CAC 40 and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 all declined. Geopolitical developments in the Middle East drove oil above $100 a barrel, …
Nomura Holdings posted a slight increase in fiscal fourth-quarter net income alongside a pronounced rise in quarterly revenue. The boost was led by strong performances in the firm’s wealth and investment management businesses, with the wholesale division also contributing despite elevated market turbulence linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Japan's stock market closed higher on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 advancing 0.91% to reach a new record high. Strength in the Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors helped push the index higher, while individual large-cap names showed divergent performance. Market breadth was negative overall, and volatility gauges and commodity prices moved nota…
