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US equities ticked higher as a sharp rise in crude prices pushed front-month Brent to $100 per barrel. Goldman Sachs analysts identified energy stocks for purchase under normalized oil assumptions and outlined how the broader energy shock and private credit stress are reshaping opportunities and risks for exploration, refining and alternative asset…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into whether Lululemon athletic apparel contains PFAS, commonly known as 'forever chemicals.' The office will review the company's testing protocols, restricted substances list and supply-chain practices in light of emerging research and consumer complaints; Lululemon did not immediate…
Cellnex is reportedly discussing the sale of its majority holding in its Swiss operations to Manulife Financial Corporation's investment management arm. The talks, which involve financial advisers, revisit a disposal process that was paused last year after offers came in below expectations. The Swiss unit is majority-owned by Cellnex and has been i…
RBC Capital Markets analyst James McGarragle issued the firm's Q1/26 Flight Deck report, which underscores resilient consumer travel demand across Canada’s aerospace sector but warns that persistently high jet fuel prices are a primary risk to the 2026 outlook. The update adjusts earnings and price targets across several covered names while keeping…
An open letter signed by over 1,000 filmmakers, actors and industry professionals urges regulators and the public to oppose Warner Bros Discovery’s proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, arguing the deal would further consolidate the U.S. media landscape, reduce opportunities for creators and narrow audience choice. The letter names …
US existing home sales decreased 3.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.98 million units, according to Goldman Sachs analysis. The firm said the fall likely reflects lagged effects from adverse late-January weather. Prices edged up month over month while months' supply rose to its highest level since April 2016.
Morgan Stanley tracking data show Pop Mart recorded the largest rise in Southbound holdings as a percentage of free float among eligible Hong Kong-listed consumer stocks in the first quarter, while a larger number of names saw outflows. Average Southbound holdings were broadly unchanged versus the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, and March flows …
A number of companies across different industries initiated initial public offering roadshows on Monday, moving forward with planned listings despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and recent market turbulence. Analysts view the slate of filings and roadshows as a sign of latent supply waiting for stability, noting that recent declines in…
Portugal's PSI 20 index ended Monday down 1.04% after a session dominated by declines in the Industrials, Utilities and Financials sectors. Market breadth favored losers, with 16 shares falling, eight rising and six unchanged. Notable mover Jeronimo Martins rose modestly while several construction and renewables names recorded sharp declines. Commo…
Netherlands equities closed modestly higher on Monday, with the AEX up 0.19% as strength in Oil & Gas, Industrials and Financials offset losses elsewhere. Market breadth was negative, a small number of large movers outpacing the wider decline. Commodities saw sharp moves, with crude and Brent rising more than 6% while gold retreated.
Italian equities closed modestly lower on Monday, with the Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.06% at the Milan close. Outperformance from defence, postal and telecom names contrasted with declines in healthcare and consumer and industrial-linked stocks. Market breadth was negative, and energy commodities posted notable strength.
Germany's main equity benchmarks ended the session in negative territory, led by losses in Telecoms, Construction and Transportation & Logistics. The DAX fell 0.23% at the close in Frankfurt, while the MDAX and TecDAX also finished lower. Several large-cap gainers contrasted with sharp declines in select names, and market breadth favored falling st…
French equities closed lower on Monday, with the CAC 40 down 0.29% and the SBF 120 off 0.30%. Gains in a handful of large-cap technology and defense names were offset by declines in Consumer Services, Healthcare and Utilities. Market breadth favored decliners, and volatility on the CAC 40 reached a 52-week high, while commodities and currency marke…
LVMH recorded first-quarter revenue of €19.1 billion, missing analyst estimates and driven by weaker-than-expected results in its Fashion & Leather Goods division. Organic revenue rose 1%, below consensus, with notable strength in Watches & Jewelry and Wines & Spirits partially offsetting the shortfall. The company cited the conflict in the Middle …
Belgian shares closed lower on Monday, with the benchmark BEL 20 index down 0.53% in Brussels. Losses were concentrated in the Consumer Goods, Basic Materials and Technology sectors. Market breadth favored decliners, while key commodities and FX benchmarks showed notable moves.Top performers included KBC Groep NV, Ageas and Sofina, while Lotus Bake…
U.K. equities ended Monday's session modestly lower, dragged by declines across the Automobiles & Parts, Fixed Line Telecommunications and Electrical sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 0.17% at the close, with several mid- and large-cap names moving notably in both directions. Commodity markets saw sharp gains in oil while gold retr…
U.K. stocks closed lower on Monday, driven by losses in the Automobiles & Parts, Fixed Line Telecommunications and Electrical sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 0.17% as market breadth favored decliners. Notable winners included Sage Group, 3I Group and London Stock Exchange Group, while Vistry Group dropped to five-year lows. Commo…
Spain's main equity gauge, the IBEX 35, finished lower on Monday, ending the session down 0.99% as losses across Consumer Goods, Consumer Services and Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic sectors weighed on the market. Advancers were outnumbered by decliners on the Madrid exchange, while commodities and currency markets posted notable moves.
Stock prices in Stockholm ended lower on Monday, driven by losses in the Telecoms, Healthcare and Industrials sectors. The benchmark OMX Stockholm 30 fell 0.23% as decliners slightly outnumbered advancers. Notable movers included gains for NIBE Industrier B, SAAB B and Swedbank A, while AstraZeneca, Volvo B and Industrivarden C finished near the bo…
Finnish equities closed higher on Monday, with the OMX Helsinki 25 finishing up 1.13% and setting a new record. Telecoms, consumer services and technology stocks were the principal contributors to the advance, led by a strong jump in Nokia shares. Commodity markets saw large moves in oil, while gold declined slightly. Currency pairs were largely un…
Market researcher Emarketer projects that Meta Platforms will record higher global net advertising revenue than Alphabet’s Google in 2026, with Meta forecast at $243.46 billion and Google at $239.54 billion. The shift is attributed to Meta’s accelerated ad growth, adoption of its Advantage+ automated ad suite, and expansion of ads across WhatsApp a…
LVMH reported a modest rise in global quarterly sales after currency adjustments, but said the military conflict involving Iran and Israeli-U.S. forces reduced group sales by about 1%, with pronounced declines in the Gulf and softer spending by wealthy visitors in Europe. The company warned the profit impact could be larger than the sales hit becau…
Following a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran announced last week, options market data show traders rapidly reduced, but did not fully remove, geopolitical risk premia in crude. OptionMetrics analysis indicates risk-neutral densities narrowed after April 8, with most probability mass shifting toward lower prices relative to futures, yet…
J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley said that recent market declines offer entry points for long-term investors, arguing that stronger-than-expected corporate earnings growth and more attractive valuations should help absorb fallout from the Middle East conflict. Despite volatility tied to the war and fears of an oil shock, the S&P 500 has rebounded from…
Poland's main blue-chip index WIG30 closed down 0.16% on Monday, pressured by losses in Basic Materials, Energy and Banking. X Trade Brokers Dom Maklerski SA led gainers and reached an all-time high, while KGHM and other stocks were among the session's laggards. Commodity markets showed sizable gains for crude and Brent oil and a decline in gold fu…
