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U.S. airline shares climbed sharply in premarket trading after crude oil prices fell steeply following an announcement of a conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Carriers saw notable gains ahead of the opening bell as lower crude implies reduced jet fuel expense, a major input cost for airlines.
Shinhan Bank has placed about $2.1 billion of Samsung Electronics stock on the market via a term sheet offering 15 million shares at a price range that represents a small discount to the previous close. The sale equals approximately 0.25% of Samsung Electronics’ outstanding shares. Samsung's stock had rallied earlier amid reports of a ceasefire in …
Swatch has urged shareholders to vote against GreenWood Investors’ founder Steven Wood in the run-up to the company’s annual general meeting, arguing Wood is unsuited to act as a bearer shareholder representative. The company also reaffirmed its support for Andreas Rickenbacher as a candidate for the board and proposed him for the bearer-share slot…
Rising global fuel prices and fears of supply disruptions after strikes in the Middle East have driven a sharp increase in demand for electric motorbikes across Pakistan. With two-wheelers and autorickshaws consuming about 40% of the country’s petrol and households squeezed by inflation, a mix of generous subsidies, interest-free loans under the PA…
SpaceX is reportedly aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation in a potential IPO that could raise $75 billion or more. That price would place the company among the largest U.S. listed firms by market capitalization, driven largely by a profitable Starlink business and a high-volume launch operation. Using public-company valuation metrics and conservat…
Shares of several British housebuilders jumped sharply after Halifax data indicated that average U.K. house prices slipped below the £300,000 mark in March but remained above year-earlier levels. The report, combined with rising monthly home sales and mortgage approvals, underpinned demand-facing optimism even as higher mortgage costs and energy pr…
Adani Green Energy said on Wednesday that group chair Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani intend to seek dismissal of a civil action filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in New York by April 30. The company said the defendants have filed a pre-motion letter and argued the court lacks jurisdiction, citing the alleged misconduct a…
Barclays says the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire removes the worst-case geopolitical outcome for now and opens the door to de-escalation, setting the stage for a potential powerful short squeeze in European equities as hedge fund de-risking and seasonal patterns unwind. The bank nonetheless warns the oil price jump is likely to inflict lingering harm o…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite rose 4.10% at Wednesday's close in Jakarta, with gains concentrated in the Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors. A handful of small- and mid-cap names delivered outsized moves to the upside, while select issues posted notable declines. Commodities saw sharp moves: WTI and Brent crude fell, and gold …
European equity markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with broad-based rallies led by German automakers, luxury goods firms, banks and chipmakers after a conditional ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased weeks of tensions. Oil prices dropped below $100, weighing on energy shares.
Shares of Gamma Communications Plc rose more than 13% on Wednesday following the company's confirmation that it is engaged in early-stage talks with a number of interested parties to evaluate whether a potential proposal could provide greater shareholder value than the company operating independently. The discussions are preliminary, do not constit…
European airline equities climbed sharply on Wednesday, with gains between 8.9% and 13.6% across major carriers, after crude oil futures plunged following a temporary de-escalation between the United States and Iran. The reduction in immediate risk to maritime oil flows, including through the Strait of Hormuz, prompted markets to pare risk premia o…
European energy equities fell sharply as oil prices dropped after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional ceasefire. Major oil producers saw multi-percent declines, Brent and WTI plunged into their lowest ranges since late March, while major European indices and U.S. futures moved higher on the news.
European equities rallied strongly on April 8 after news of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East prompted a fast market reprieve. The STOXX 600 climbed 3.6% to 611.73 at 0713 GMT, with Germany's DAX and the FTSE 100 also posting notable gains. A sharp decline in crude prices helped lift economically sensitive sectors, while energy shares moved l…
European shares jumped sharply after Washington and Tehran struck a temporary ceasefire, easing fears of a wider regional conflict and a disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Major European indices rose strongly while Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel, though energy markets remain elevated relative to pre-conflict levels.
Middle Eastern banking stocks climbed sharply on Wednesday after a late announcement that a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran had been agreed. Major Gulf banks recorded notable gains while global equity markets rose and oil futures fell to their lowest levels since late March as investors reacted to the de-escalation and indications of r…
Stellantis is said to be in advanced negotiations with China’s Leapmotor to co-develop an Opel-branded electric SUV that would rely on Leapmotor technology and be manufactured at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant in Spain. Sources indicate the model would share architecture with Leapmotor’s B10 compact SUV, aim for production in 2028 at about 50,000 units…
Global markets strengthened after an announced two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, lifting British shares and the pound. The FTSE 100 rose 2.7% by early trading, while Germany’s DAX jumped sharply and France’s CAC 40 advanced. UK housing data from Halifax showed a small monthly decline in house prices, and Shell reported higher indicative…
Evotec reported full-year 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA in line with guidance and consensus. The company signaled 2026 will be a transition year with reduced earnings, while reiterating medium-term revenue growth and margin targets. Evotec also disclosed a $100 million upfront payment linked to Gilead's acquisition of Tubulis and outlined cost-s…
Tokyo markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 5.42% to reach a one-month high. Strength in Real Estate, Banking and Textile shares underpinned the advance. Several large-cap constituents recorded double-digit percentage moves, while commodity and currency markets showed notable volatility.
Maersk said it welcomes announcements suggesting a ceasefire and the possibility of commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a limited window, but stressed that available information is scarce. The company is urgently seeking clarity, continues to prioritize seafarer, vessel and cargo safety, and will base any transit decisions on ongoin…
Jefferies raised its recommendation on Deere & Company to Hold from Underperform after the stock declined about 15% from mid-February highs. The firm kept an unchanged $550 price target, saying the recent pullback narrows further downside. Jefferies reiterated a cautious macro view that anticipates a prolonged trough through 2026 and flagged weaker…
Shell Plc reported that indicative refining margins for the first quarter of 2026 rose to $17 per barrel, with chemicals margins largely unchanged. The company warned that "unprecedented volatility in commodity prices" will likely produce a substantial negative working capital movement of between $15 billion and $10 billion for the quarter, driven …
Australian share prices rose on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 finishing 2.55% higher at a fresh one-month high. Strength in the Gold, Information Technology and Metals & Mining sectors underpinned the advance. Market breadth was strongly positive while volatility, measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX, eased.
Zhipu AI (HK:2513) climbed sharply after raising access fees for its latest AI model, GLM-5.1. The stock jumped 16.2% to HK$904.50 amid broader tech gains, following news the company increased prices by 8% to 17% compared with older models and reported a strong revenue gain for 2025. Peer MiniMax Group (HK:0100) also advanced.
