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Aug 3 - CXMT, the mainland-listed memory chipmaker that recently completed an $8.6 billion IPO, is exploring construction of a second 12-inch DRAM fabrication plant in Beijing’s Yizhuang district and is in early-stage financing discussions with a government-backed development zone and state-owned technology investors. The plan comes as the company …
The Bank of Japan said global demand tied to artificial intelligence could sustain upward pressure on Japan's inflation, noting that an investment surge linked to AI may outpace productivity improvements in the near term. The central bank highlighted rising producer prices driven both by higher oil costs from the Middle East conflict and a positive…
Indonesia's IDX Composite Index fell 0.23% at the close, pressured by losses in the Financials, Infrastructure and Agriculture sectors. A handful of small-cap stocks posted double-digit gains, while several energy and commodity-linked names dropped sharply. Oil prices moved lower and the rupiah weakened modestly against the dollar and the aussie.
Prysmian shares fell nearly 2% after the Milan-based cable maker confirmed a definitive agreement to buy U.S. electrical infrastructure products group Atkore Inc. for $95.00 per share in cash, valuing the deal at an enterprise value of about $3.8 billion. Investors reacted to the planned mix of debt, hybrid instruments and equity - including dispos…
RWS stock climbed sharply after the company agreed to acquire Acogroup, the Paris-based parent of Acolad, in a transaction investors believe expands RWS’s addressable market and enables deployment of its AI platforms across a large European customer base. The deal structure, recent financial improvements, and an already bullish analyst picture comb…
This week’s market agenda is dominated by renewed developments in the Middle East and a U.S. employment report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s stance. Readouts on U.S. manufacturing and services activity, the first quarterly results from SpaceX after its landmark initial public offering, and earnings from Advanced Micro Devices are also …
Equinor shares fell around 1.6% to trade near NOK 380.2 on Monday as a slump in oil prices after remarks on talks with Iran compounded pressure that began after the company reported adjusted Q2 earnings below expectations. The stock's sensitivity to commodity prices, the limited near-term support from dividend and buyback programmes, and investor r…
Eni SpA shares fell about 2.0% to €23.51 amid a broad downturn in European energy stocks after crude prices plunged on renewed optimism about talks with Iran. The move came despite robust Q2 2026 numbers, a larger share buyback and upgraded production guidance, with investors appearing to lock in gains following the post-earnings rally.
TotalEnergies stock fell 1.1% today amid a pullback in crude oil after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would begin Monday afternoon and suggested an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz was "imminent." Sector peers BP and Shell also saw selling pressure. The drop in crude has damped enthusiasm for European integrated energy companie…
Bristol-Myers Squibb shares climbed sharply in pre-market trading after reports that the company held early discussions with AstraZeneca about a potential merger that would create a nearly $400 billion pharmaceutical entity. The market reaction builds on a recent strong quarterly result from Bristol-Myers, while regulators and legal experts highlig…
Global financial markets head into the week marked by intense volatility across AI-related stocks, an unexpected coordinated yen intervention by Japan and the U.S., renewed tensions in the Middle East, and mounting climate-driven disruptions in Europe. Key economic events include India’s central bank policy meeting and the U.S. non-farm payrolls re…
Atkore International jumped sharply in pre-market trading after Prysmian S.p.A. agreed to acquire the company in an all-cash deal valuing the business at about $3.8 billion. The $95.00-per-share offer, a roughly 30% premium to Atkore’s latest close, came alongside a fiscal Q3 earnings beat that topped analyst forecasts. Both boards have unanimously…
Ithaca Energy shares slid about 1.8% in early trading as a steep decline in global oil prices hit energy companies. Comments from U.S. President Donald Trump about impending talks with Iran coincided with the drop in Brent crude, pressuring London energy names and leaving Ithaca exposed due to its revenue link to North Sea commodity prices.
Goldman Sachs revised its August 2026 European Conviction List, adding ASML, Sika and Puig and removing Schneider Electric and Knorr Bremse. Analysts cited stronger-than-expected order intake and margin upside at ASML, a volume inflection and defensive end-market mix at Sika, and a deep product launch pipeline and expansion opportunity for Puig.
Eurozone manufacturing output accelerated in July to its strongest pace in nearly four-and-a-half years, according to the latest S&P Global PMI data. The advance was largely supported by companies working through existing order backlogs rather than stronger inflows of new business, leaving the recovery's momentum fragile. Inflation ticked up to 2.9…
The European Central Bank's Economic Bulletin reports a marked fall in euro zone household consumption in the weeks following the outbreak of the Iran war, driven by a collapse in consumer confidence. Nominal consumption growth eased from mid-2024 averages of 3%-4% to roughly 2.5% year on year in April, with wealthier households curbing discretiona…
Oculis Holding AG announced favorable pre-IND feedback from the FDA supporting the clinical development pathway for Privosegtor, a novel neuroprotective candidate, in treating acute multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses. The FDA confirmed that existing data can be leveraged for the IND submission planned for Q4 2026, accelerating Oculis's expansion of P…
Sterling and the euro eased on Monday while the U.S. dollar remained resilient, even after Washington and Tokyo confirmed coordinated intervention to prop up the yen. Market pricing for Fed tightening, elevated long-term U.S. yields and a jump in mortgage rates underpinned the dollar. Traders are now focused on a busy U.S. data slate this week that…
Sandisk ($SNDK) has shed a big chunk of its post-runup gains and now trades at roughly $1.23k. Fundamentals look solid - high margins, $4.46B free cash flow, zero debt - and AI-driven NAND tightness remains the structural bull case. Technical momentum is weak, but a disciplined entry at $1,230 with a $1,100 stop and $1,600 target offers attractive …
EasyJet shares rose after the carrier extended Castlelake's deadline to submit a formal takeover proposal to August 7, matching the existing cutoff for Apollo Global Management. The alignment preserves a two-bidder auction, with both parties granted due diligence access and the board having previously endorsed Apollo's higher proposal. The move com…
Clarkson shares rose sharply after the company reported a record underlying profit before tax of 61.5 million for the first half of 2026, substantially above the prior year's 39.4 million. Underlying basic earnings per share climbed to 147.6p, and management signalled that the full-year result is expected to be materially ahead of market expectatio…
PostNL NV shares rose 3.5% to €0.949 after the company published its second-quarter 2026 results. Investors responded positively to results that met or exceeded conservative analyst forecasts, while a supportive macro backdrop and limited buy-side conviction amplified the move. The stock remains well below its 52-week high, leaving scope for furthe…
Nautilus (NAUT) has been aggressively sold into lower support after a 2026 pullback. The stock trades at a sub-$125M market cap, with an oversold RSI (~19) and rising short interest creating the potential for a mean reversion move if the company can show incremental progress toward commercial traction for its Proteome Analysis System. This is a hig…
easyJet shares rose over 2% after the company said the UK Takeover Panel approved an extension of Castlelake's put-up-or-shut-up deadline to August 7, matching Apollo's deadline. The move advances what could be the final stage of a bidding contest between the private equity suitors, while the carrier continues to provide due diligence access and fa…
AstraZeneca shares fell sharply after multiple outlets reported preliminary discussions with Bristol Myers Squibb about a potential merger that would create a company worth nearly $400 billion. Investors reacted to the merger headlines amid worries over overlapping oncology portfolios, regulatory scrutiny, and the possibility of shareholder dilutio…
