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Tokyo's equity benchmark, the Nikkei 225, ended Monday's session 2.92% lower as declines in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication stocks weighed on the market. While a handful of names including JGC Corp., Chugai Pharmaceutical and Japan Tobacco posted gains, heavy losses in several auto and electronics companies pushed the breadth of the marke…
China's smartphone market contracted sharply in early 2026, yet iPhone sales in the country have held up and are expanding, according to a Jefferies note that cites February figures from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. While overall shipments declined, Apple has seen improving inventory dynamics and accelerating consumer de…
The Reserve Bank of India’s surprise move to limit banks’ net open rupee positions to $100 million provided a short-lived lift to the rupee, but bankers warn the restriction will depress trading revenues and that broader economic pressures tied to oil imports and regional conflict could undo any sustained currency recovery.
Bitdeer Technologies Group announced an agreement with Data Center Installations AS (DCI) to finalize the development of the Tydal Data Center facility in Norway, transforming it into an AI data center tailored for co-location of Nvidia Vera Rubin AI technology. The project will deliver 180 MW installed capacity and is expected to be completed by D…
A U.S. congressional delegation visiting Taipei on March 30 urged Taiwan to approve President Lai Ching-te’s pending $40 billion defence budget, saying further delays could weaken the island’s deterrence against increased pressure from Beijing. Lawmakers emphasized U.S. support, highlighted recent and pending arms sales, and signalled close monitor…
Jefferies warns that a surge in oil prices and a widening gap in earnings growth have weakened the case for small- and mid-cap stocks outperforming large-caps as the first-quarter reporting season begins. Consensus forecasts now show large-cap 2026 earnings growth outpacing smaller peers, while revision metrics remain driven by Energy and mixed acr…
A sharp rise in jet fuel has prompted global airlines to increase ticket prices, apply fuel surcharges and scale back capacity. The industry’s projected record profits for 2026 are under pressure as higher gasoline prices may curb discretionary travel, creating a difficult choice between protecting yields and preserving demand.
Goldman Sachs upgraded Sartorius Stedim Biotech SA (EPA:STDM) from "neutral" to "buy", pointing to a marked share price decline and steady underlying market dynamics. The bank set a new 12-month target of c214, implying roughly 28% upside from current levels, while trimming some forecasts to account for higher interest rate risks.
Rio Tinto has resumed ship loading at three of its four Pilbara iron ore terminals after Tropical Cyclone Narelle forced temporary port closures and disrupted shipments. The miner says the remaining terminal, Cape Lambert A, is under repair and is expected to restart in the coming days. Rio maintained its 2026 Pilbara shipment guidance and said rec…
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed its A+/A-1 sovereign rating on Japan while warning that a deeper depreciation of the yen and persistently weaker economic growth relative to other high-income economies could lead to a downgrade. The firm also flagged the possibility of a wider fiscal deficit over the next two years because of increased spending on…
Microsoft shares have been hit hard this year but the business fundamentals and cash generation remain strong. With RSI at ~22 and trading near the 52-week low, this trade idea targets a mean-reversion back toward the $410 area while keeping a tight stop below the recent low. The trade balances near-term technical recovery with longer-term secular …
Myanmar’s commander-in-chief, Min Aung Hlaing, stepped down from his military post to stand for the presidency through a parliamentary process following the country’s contested recent polls. Lawmakers in the lower house named him as one of two vice-presidential nominees; the upper house will add a candidate and the presidency will be decided from t…
European real estate equities have undergone a sharp correction since late February, pushing valuations down to levels last observed during the 2009 financial crisis. Goldman Sachs points to higher government bond yields, wider credit spreads and a weaker growth outlook as the primary headwinds, while noting that attractive entry multiples and stro…
Luxury automakers that have depended on the Gulf for outsized profits are seeing bespoke orders, deliveries and showroom traffic disrupted after the outbreak of war on February 28. While the region represents a small share of unit volumes for many brands, its appetite for limited-edition, high-margin vehicles and customization has disproportionatel…
Taiwanese equities closed down on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted retreating 0.68% as losses in the , Semiconductor and Machinery sectors pressured the market. Several individual names posted double-digit percentage moves in both directions. Commodity benchmarks and foreign-exchange pairs showed modest intraday changes.
Most Asian currencies traded in narrow bands as markets focused on the risk of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating. The Japanese yen outperformed peers after comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and a strong verbal intervention warning from a senior currency diplomat. Elsewhere, oil-driven shifts in Fed rate cut expectations and local…
IQM Quantum Computers said funds and accounts managed by BlackRock have provided 50 million euros ($57.64 million) to support the company's global expansion and technology development. The financing comes as IQM pursues a planned dual listing in the United States and Helsinki via a merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp, with an initial equity val…
Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Monday, slipping 0.65% as weakness in the information technology, financials and consumer discretionary sectors outweighed gains among a handful of miners. Market breadth favored decliners, with several individual stocks posting notable moves in both directions. Measures of implied volatility rose, …
Jefferies upgraded Sodexo SA to 'buy' from 'hold' and raised its price target to €55 from €41 following the appointment of the group's first externally hired chief executive. The firm cites persistent operational weakness, particularly in North America, subdued net new wins and a valuation it sees as close to a trough, while projecting modest margi…
Eli Lilly has entered a collaboration with Hong Kong-listed InSilico that could reach about $2.75 billion in total value. InSilico will receive an upfront payment of $115 million and may earn additional milestone payments and tiered royalties on future sales, while Lilly secures exclusive worldwide manufacturing and sales rights for oral treatments…
European aviation looks to have reached - and possibly exceeded - the 2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) requirement for 2025, industry regulators and an EU official told Reuters. The result, if confirmed in a forthcoming report, would represent a notable increase from 0.6% the prior year and signal a supply response to the mandate despite industry…
Nike’s decline in Greater China is exposing operational weaknesses beyond a simple shift in consumer sentiment toward foreign brands. Facing a cooling economy, a prolonged property crisis and aggressive domestic competitors, Nike has recorded six consecutive quarters of sales declines in the region. Leadership changes and a push to clear inventory …
Eli Lilly says it will not restart investment in the United Kingdom unless the government agrees to regular increases in NHS drug prices and dismantles a multibillion-pound rebate scheme. Patrik Jonsson, president of Lilly’s international businesses, told the Financial Times the company is negotiating with UK ministers and is optimistic about reach…
Goldman Sachs reduced its 3-, 6- and 12-month targets for Japan's TOPIX index and trimmed its fiscal 2026 EPS growth projection for the index, attributing the revisions to expected higher oil and gas prices and supply disruptions tied to sustained Middle East conflict and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The TOPIX suffered a steep March de…
Brent crude jumped above $115 a barrel, putting the benchmark on track for an unprecedented monthly gain and fueling broad equity weakness in Asia. Renewed attacks in the Gulf region, widening to southern routes, and a significant U.S. troop presence have elevated the risk of prolonged disruptions to oil flows. Markets are pricing sustained high pr…
