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U.S. Renters Shift Toward Electric Vehicles as Pump Prices Spike

U.S. Renters Shift Toward Electric Vehicles as Pump Prices Spike

As U.S. gasoline prices have climbed amid disruptions linked to the Iran war, car renters and longer-term mobility customers are increasingly choosing electric vehicles. Major rental platforms and peer-to-peer services report measurable increases in EV reservations and bookings, while used EV valuations have firmed after months of decline.

SpaceX IPO Filing Indicates Founder Will Keep Board Control

SpaceX IPO Filing Indicates Founder Will Keep Board Control

Summary: An excerpt of SpaceX's IPO filing indicates the company intends to retain 'controlled company' status following its planned $1.75 trillion initial public offering, removing the need for a majority-independent board and independent compensation and nominating committees while requiring only an audit committee of independent directors. The f…

Deutsche Bank lifts ABB to Hold as Electrification Demand Shows Strength

Deutsche Bank lifts ABB to Hold as Electrification Demand Shows Strength

Deutsche Bank moved ABB Ltd (SIX:ABBN) from a sell to a hold rating and increased its price target to CHF68 from CHF58. The broker linked the change to a string of upward revisions across the electrical equipment cohort and stronger-than-expected electrification demand, particularly in datacenter and grid markets, while highlighting lingering valua…

L'Oreal Shares Surge After Q1 Sales Outperform Expectations

L'Oreal Shares Surge After Q1 Sales Outperform Expectations

L'Oreal's stock jumped more than 8% after the group reported first-quarter sales growth of 6.7%, its fastest quarterly expansion in two years. The gain reflected stronger purchases of premium haircare and perfumes across the U.S., China and Europe, and prompted analysts to lift near-term sales forecasts even as the company warned of margin pressure…

Arnault Says LVMH’s Recovery Depends on How Middle East Crisis Unfolds

Arnault Says LVMH’s Recovery Depends on How Middle East Crisis Unfolds

Bernard Arnault told shareholders that LVMH’s pathway back to growth hinges on developments in the Middle East. The group has already reported a Q1 sales hit from the Iran conflict and weaker tourist flows to Europe. Arnault said a rapid de-escalation would allow divisions to rebound, while a wider escalation could make outcomes unpredictable.

EssilorLuxottica Shares Drop as Questions Persist Over Smart-Glasses Growth

EssilorLuxottica Shares Drop as Questions Persist Over Smart-Glasses Growth

EssilorLuxottica's stock slid after first-quarter results that matched expectations but did little to alleviate investor unease about the firm's growth trajectory for smart glasses and the challenge of meeting ambitious 2026 targets. Revenue rose 10.8% at constant exchange rates, with Ray-Ban and Oakley leading performance thanks in part to AI-enab…

Hormuz Tensions Persist as Peace-Deal Prospects Remain Unclear

Hormuz Tensions Persist as Peace-Deal Prospects Remain Unclear

Uncertainty continues to envelop attempts to negotiate a lasting pause between the United States and Iran after Tehran attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two ships. Although U.S. officials said a short ceasefire was extended at Pakistan's request, both sides have signaled readiness to return to hostilities. Mediators are scrambling…

Lululemon Names Former Nike Executive Heidi O’Neill as CEO; Stock Falls on Investor Disappointment

Lululemon Names Former Nike Executive Heidi O’Neill as CEO; Stock Falls on Investor Disappointment

Lululemon Athletica announced former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its next chief executive officer, with the appointment set for September. The news prompted a 4% drop in premarket trading as some investors preferred the activist Elliott Investment Management’s candidate. The company faces soft sales, rising competition, and an ongoing proxy fig…

Final Hours to Lock in InvestingPro’s Deep Discount: What Subscribers Get and Why It Matters

Final Hours to Lock in InvestingPro’s Deep Discount: What Subscribers Get and Why It Matters

InvestingPro is running a one-day flash sale that makes its full suite of features available at the lowest price of 2026. The subscription includes monthly AI-generated stock lists, chart-focused Vision AI, the WarrenAI generative tool for market insights, comprehensive fair-value models, and more than 1,200 financial metrics. The offer is time-lim…

Orange Shares Rise After Group Lifts Full-Year EBITDA Guidance

Orange Shares Rise After Group Lifts Full-Year EBITDA Guidance

Orange shares rose on Thursday after the French telecoms group raised its full-year guidance for EBITDA after leases and reported first-quarter results that beat expectations. Revenue growth was driven by stronger performance in the Middle East and Africa and stable returns in Europe, while its cybersecurity arm delivered double-digit revenue expan…

UniCredit Holds 8.72% Stake in Generali, Insurer’s Chairman Says

UniCredit Holds 8.72% Stake in Generali, Insurer’s Chairman Says

Andrea Sironi, chairman of Generali, told attendees at the insurer’s annual general meeting that UniCredit owns 8.72% of Generali. This figure contrasts with earlier statements from UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel, who in June indicated the bank would reduce its holding and in November said the stake had been cut to just above 2% with the ba…