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The European Banking Federation (EBF) cautions that complex and fragmented regulation is hampering banks’ ability to lend across the EU, potentially leaving Europe trailing other regions. In a letter to European Commission officials, the EBF presented data for 2021-2024 showing heavy capital demands tied to discretionary supervisory measures and ur…
More than a dozen current and former UK politicians have asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to undertake a full competition inquiry into Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the deal risks reinforcing an already dominant player in the TV streaming market and could substantially lessen competiti…
Jefferies has begun coverage of ING with a Hold rating and a EUR27.00 price target, noting intensifying competition from digital-only banks and a reduced strategic edge from ING's capital position. The bank recently reported quarterly results above forecasts and is progressing a €1.1 billion buyback program, repurchasing nearly 19.2 million shares …
Dave’s stock is off its highs, momentum is still bearish, and RSI is depressed - but the business metrics underneath look legitimately strong for a fintech this size. With a $2.48B market cap, profitable economics (P/E ~17-18), and meaningful free cash flow, DAVE offers a tactical long setup that targets a rebound back toward key moving averages wh…
Roche announced positive Phase II findings for CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist for people living with obesity. The investigational therapy delivered a 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks and saw 54% of participants on the 24 mg dose reach resolution of obesity. Safety and tolerability were reported as generally consistent with …
Israel is preparing to open negotiations with the U.S. administration on a new 10-year security arrangement. Senior Israeli defence finance officials say the government will press for greater emphasis on joint military and defence projects while planning for a possible gradual reduction in annual direct cash grants used to buy U.S. equipment.
Newly compiled data from the IW German Economic Institute indicates that German corporate investment in China rose to more than 7 billion euros between January and November 2025, a 55.5% increase versus 2024 and 2023. The uptick reflects firms' efforts to reinforce local production and reduce exposure to potential tariffs and export restrictions li…
A factory to produce synthetic diamonds in the United States is a leading candidate within Japan’s $550 billion investment programme, sources say. The initiative, which aims to bolster supply chains for materials critical to semiconductor and precision manufacturing, could be announced ahead of a planned U.S. visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae …
ASML, the Netherlands-based producer of extreme ultraviolet lithography systems, has seen a surge in its stock and market value as chipmakers boost capital spending to meet demand for AI-capable processors. The company, the sole supplier of EUV tools, dominates high-end lithography and is preparing to report results amid investor scrutiny over whet…
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) is exploring Venezuelan crude for the first time as it prepares to boost heavy oil processing in the fiscal year beginning in April. Chairman Vikas Kaushal said the company is adding flexibility to its system with two new facilities and plans to begin processing at the Barmer refinery this month, which would elev…
Moonshot AI, a Chinese startup supported by Alibaba, has released Kimi K2.5, its most advanced large language model yet. The update introduces a native multimodal architecture for text, image and video inputs, claims enhanced coding capabilities that can produce functional, visually rich user interfaces from natural language prompts, and is compati…
Taiwan’s stock market closed higher on Tuesday, with the Taiwan Weighted index up 0.68% to reach a new all-time high. Gains were concentrated in Biotech & Medical Care, Chemical/Bio & Medical Care and Electronic Parts/Components sectors. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage moves, while commodity and FX markets saw modest moves.
A report says U.S. officials have indicated that formal security guarantees for Ukraine hinge on a peace agreement that would likely require Kyiv to relinquish control of the Donbas. Washington has also reportedly tied further arms deliveries to Ukrainian withdrawal from areas it currently controls in the east. Kyiv maintains it wants guarantees se…
India and the European Union signed a long-awaited free trade agreement on Tuesday at the 16th India-EU summit, concluding almost two decades of negotiations. The pact, described by leaders as the 'Mother of all deals,' covers trade, investment and regulatory cooperation and is said to represent 25% of global GDP and one-third of global trade. Summ…
India and the European Union have finalised a comprehensive trade agreement that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as transformative for both economies. The pact, representing roughly 25% of global GDP and about one-third of global trade, will open India's protected market to the 27-nation EU. Leaders are scheduled to present the agreem…
A coalition of over a dozen UK politicians and former senior officials has called on the nation’s competition regulator to undertake a full review of Netflix’s proposed $82.7-$83 billion cash acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television businesses, citing concerns the deal could entrench an already dominant streaming player and harm c…
Bernstein's latest sector outlook singles out five building-materials companies it views as best positioned to outperform when construction volumes recover in 2026. The research emphasizes pricing power, structural advantages and linkages to long-term themes such as decarbonisation and infrastructure spending as the primary drivers of relative perf…
Global markets largely brushed off an unexpected U.S. tariff increase on South Korea to 25% from 15%, with South Korean equities ultimately rising to record levels after an initial dip. Precious metals rallied sharply and Asian shares hit new highs ahead of major U.S. tech earnings and a Federal Reserve policy decision that will be watched amid a D…
Ford Motor Company and General Motors are engaged in negotiations with First Brands on a financing arrangement that would allow the supplier to continue operating while it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The proposed structure would see the automakers pay in advance for products they expect to receive, providing immediate cash to First…
Australian equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 registering a 0.92% gain to reach a three-month peak. Strength in the Telecoms Services, Metals & Mining and Resources sectors underpinned the advance. Telix Pharmaceuticals and Capstone Copper were among the session's strongest performers, while Alcoa, Life360 and DroneShield poste…
OCBC has lifted its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5,600 per ounce from $4,800, attributing the change to sharp recent price gains and sustained structural demand. The bank says the rally reflects a persistent premium tied to geopolitical and policy uncertainty, supported by monetary conditions and continued official sector and ETF demand, rather…
Tesla's sales across the European Union, the euro free trade zone and the UK fell to 238,656 units in 2025, a decline of nearly 27% from 326,525 units reported previously, and its market share contracted to 1.8% from 2.5%. Chinese rival BYD saw European deliveries surge 268.7% to 187,657 units and grew its market share to 1.4% from 0.4%. Hybrids ac…
A new analysis from the ONE Data initiative finds that, over the last decade, new Chinese credit to poorer countries has declined sharply while repayments on prior loans have increased. The result: many low- and middle-income nations, particularly in Africa, are now sending more net funds to China than they receive in new financing. Multilateral in…
Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) show fully electric vehicle sales in the European Union overtook petrol car sales in December for the first time. The data also show broader growth in car registrations across Europe, shifting market shares among manufacturers, and policy moves that could ease the pace of EV adoptio…
Investors anticipate LVMH's upcoming annual results but remain cautious about the group's ability to sustain post-pandemic-era gains. After an October rally tied to early signs of recovery in China, the stock has surrendered most of those gains amid geopolitical tensions and worries that consumers may be reluctant to absorb further price increases.…
