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Akzo Nobel shares climbed after reports that Nippon Paint tabled an offer worth up to $8.6 billion for the company's decorative paints division, which includes brands such as Dulux. The bid, valuing the unit at roughly 12 times 2026 EBITDA, reintroduces M&A-driven upside despite Akzo Nobel's board reiterating its commitment to a planned merger with…
British equities logged a modest gain on Monday as rising oil prices, driven by renewed US strikes against Iranian targets, buoyed energy-heavy names and helped the FTSE 100 eke out a positive close despite broader risk-off sentiment. European peers were mixed, sterling weakened, and safe-haven gold prices slipped while crude benchmarks climbed on …
FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA shares climbed after a media report signaled possible interest from UniCredit, briefly reaching a 52-week high. The move occurs ahead of the bank's H1 2026 results on July 30 and is supported by an improving Italian financial sector outlook amid easing eurozone inflation, a steadier ECB policy path, and a narrowing BTP-B…
PageGroup PLC shares rose sharply after the specialist recruiter released a Q2 2026 trading update before the London open that showed a near-flat group gross profit, sustained full-year guidance and improving gross profit per fee earner. The combination of stabilising topline trends across key regions, productivity gains and a supportive market bac…
Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported first-half revenue of about 6.5 million for H1 2026, a reported increase of 10% (12% at constant currency), but the result fell short of management expectations. The miss, driven by a 16% decline in China and an approximate 14% fall in the Middle East, triggered a steep share-price reaction - a 20.5% fall to 9…
GSK reported that Jemperli (dostarlimab) met the main endpoint in a phase II trial for a subset of locally advanced rectal cancer characterized by deficient DNA damage repair. Interim results indicate a clinically meaningful proportion of patients were free of detectable disease for at least one year, and safety findings matched earlier solid-tumor…
SK Hynix shares plunged 15.4% to ₩1,845,000 in their largest single-session decline on record as investors locked in gains after a strong Nasdaq ADR debut. Analysts point to ADR-driven arbitrage, expanded share supply from the U.S. listing and weaker-than-expected high-bandwidth memory prices that have raised concerns about a near-term peak in the …
Stellantis reported preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments up 10% year-on-year to almost 1.6 million units, propelled by a 38% jump in North America and a 5% rise in its Enlarged Europe market. The company said the North American increase reflected refreshed and new models and preparations for a planned summer production shutdown. Lower volum…
Stellantis reported preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% year-on-year to nearly 1.6 million units. The increase was concentrated in North America, where deliveries jumped 38% to 445,000 units, supported by a suite of new and refreshed models. Other regions showed more varied performance, with Enlarged Europe up modestly, while Midd…
European markets fell on Monday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East prompted investors to reduce exposure to risk assets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz was closed 'until further notice' after an attack on a commercial vessel and subsequent U.S. retaliatory strikes. Major indexes lost ground while oil and large oil prod…
Kongsberg Gruppen stock fell nearly 6% as the company released second-quarter 2026 results on a day when analysts were already forecasting a marked year-on-year decline in both earnings and revenue. Consensus estimates anticipated EPS of about 1.61 NOK, down from 1.85 NOK a year earlier, and revenue of roughly 10.06 billion NOK, a contraction of ar…
Bank of America has identified seven European infrastructure companies as preferred picks in the sector, assigning Buy ratings to names spanning toll-road operators, airport managers, utilities, tower companies, and construction firms. The bank points to multi-year capital spending programs, inflation-linked asset returns, and improving traffic tre…
Tokyo's benchmark fell at Monday's close, with losses concentrated in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors. The Nikkei 225 declined 1.76% as a larger number of issues fell than rose. Individual movers included Ryohin Keikaku surging to a record high while several technology and industrial names posted steep losses. Option-implied volat…
Harvia offers investors exposure to a niche, high-margin consumer durable market with a resilient replacement flywheel and international expansion optionality. I view the risk/reward as favorable from current levels and propose a tactical long with a clear entry, stop and two-stage target plan tied to visible operational catalysts.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand-born actor whose career spanned more than 50 films and included his iconic turn as paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at age 78. His family said the death in Sydney was "sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free." Neill had announced in April that he was cancer free a…
Willdan Group (WLDN) combines energy consulting and engineering services with a growing focus on grid modernization and AI-enabled energy solutions. The stock trades well below its 52-week high, shows oversold technicals and meaningful short interest versus a small float. Fundamentals - rising margins, positive EPS and solid free cash flow - suppor…
Goldman Sachs says foreign investors could re-emerge as the primary catalyst for India's next equity upturn after heavy selling in early 2026 left global funds notably underweight the market. The bank highlights recent improvements in macro conditions - including softer crude prices, a firmer rupee and resilient domestic demand - and expects renewe…
BTIG has designated ServiceTitan Inc. (TTAN) as its top small- and mid-cap stock pick, citing the company’s AI initiatives—primarily its Virtual Agents product and Max program—and a valuation based on roughly 9 times enterprise value to calendar-year 2027 estimated sales. BTIG details revenue projections for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 and estimates…
A sharp escalation in missile and drone strikes between Iranian forces and U.S. military units has seen Tehran target facilities across Gulf states and declare the Strait of Hormuz closed. The exchanges have driven a notable rise in oil prices, raised questions about shipping through the strait, and put fresh strain on a short-term U.S.-Iran agreem…
Wholesale natural gas prices in Europe rose to their highest in over a month after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed 'until further notice' following fresh military exchanges. Benchmark Dutch and British contracts both jumped, while concerns over reduced storage and potential competition with Asian buyers amplified market nervosity.
ME Group International Plc has reaffirmed its full-year profit before tax guidance of £69 million to £74 million after trading improved following a sharp slowdown in April. Group revenue edged up 0.3% to £154.3 million for the six months ended April 30, 2026, while EBITDA increased to £57.0 million from £53.2 million a year earlier. The board descr…
Pennant International Group recorded first-half revenue of 3.9 million, a 31% year-over-year rise, alongside an improved gross margin and a shift to positive adjusted EBITDA. The UK-based systems software and training company pointed to a June software release and new strategic contracts as drivers, and said it expects the second half of 2026 to o…
Concurrent Technologies reported record first-half 2026 results, with revenue of £23.10 million and pretax profit of £3.30 million. Order intake for the period rose to £46.90 million, more than double the prior-year comparable, driven by demand across key regions and markets and bolstered by a large European contract. The company enters the second …
ME Group reported a 0.3% year-on-year increase in first-half revenue to 3154.3 million, driven by stronger laundry vending performance. Diluted earnings per share and profit before tax both fell modestly, and the company signalled full-year profit guidance and installation targets for 2026 while noting uneven demand across its businesses.
The S&P/ASX 200 closed slightly higher on Monday, rising 0.03% as gains in Telecoms Services, Consumer Discretionary and Financials helped offset broader declines. Notable winners included Mesoblast, Stanmore Coal and Ampol, while L1 Long Short Fund, Austal and Resmed were among the weakest performers. Market breadth favored decliners and volatilit…
