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BMW Group reported a 4.2% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the first half of 2026, with total automotive shipments of 1,156,742 units. A sharp reduction in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region more than offset sales gains in Europe and the United States. Electrified vehicle volumes and luxury sub-brands also showed mixed results across re…
Morgan Stanley lowered ratings on several Hong Kong-listed luxury auto dealers, pointing to sustained weak demand for internal combustion engine vehicles, falling finance commissions that have squeezed new-car margins, and the potential for store closures to erode after-sales revenue. Yongda Automobile Services and Meidong Auto were downgraded to u…
Midwich Group plc shares climbed 5.8% to 139.7p after the company named Kevin Quinn as independent non-executive director and chair designate and Rational Investment Group LP increased its stake to 5.54%. The moves renewed institutional attention on a stock that has traded close to its 52-week low as the FTSE 100 contends with sector-specific and g…
Maire's stock climbed in today's session following an upgrade from Kepler Cheuvreux and the announcement that its Tecnimont unit signed a project execution cooperation agreement with Sinopec Engineering Group. The broker cited near-term catalysts including a strong Q2 result and a pipeline of value-unlocking events, while positive market sentiment …
Bank of America adjusted its earnings forecasts for Altria Group and Philip Morris International after a series of regulatory and company-specific developments in the second quarter that supported the tobacco sector. The bank nudged Altria's near-term estimates higher and made a modest lift to Philip Morris's 2027 outlook, while leaving both compan…
Japan’s finance minister proposed encouraging the $1.8 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund and other retirement vehicles to boost domestic asset holdings. The remarks triggered a rebound in government bonds and a firmer yen, and revive debate over reversing a decade-long shift of Japanese capital offshore that began under Shinzo Abe. Offici…
The International Energy Agency says world oil demand is set to decline by 1 million barrels per day this year versus last year - the first annual fall since 2020 - as disruptions tied to the war between Israel and Iran, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have constrained exports. The IEA cautions that the outlook depends on a ceasefire…
Watches of Switzerland stock fell about 3.3% to 706p amid an analyst downgrade from Jefferies that shifted the stock from Buy to Hold despite an increased price target. The broker said valuation expansion has largely played out after a recent rally, and noted that the company’s forthcoming full-year results are expected to show strong North America…
Midwich Group plc has named Kevin Quinn as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Quinn will join the board on August 1, 2026, and will assume the non-executive chair role after a transition period, replacing Andrew Herbert. Quinn's background includes a lengthy CFO tenure at Berendsen plc, senior finance roles at Amersham plc, …
Berenberg has moved Troax Group AB from a "buy" rating to "hold" and cut its price target to 120 Swedish crowns from 165 crowns. The broker argues consensus margins for the perimeter protection specialist are too optimistic, pointing to sustained pressure from the automotive segment, disappointing underlying Q1 performance despite acquisition suppo…
The Roundhill Meme Stock ETF has climbed roughly 35% year-to-date, yet its price remains under the level at which it started trading in October 2025. The gap between recent rally and inception price highlights how short-term investor enthusiasm can lift returns temporarily while long-term outcomes depend more on fundamentals such as profitability, …
Melexis NV stock tumbled 7.6% to EUR 71.95 following a downgrade from Deutsche Bank that shifted the Belgian automotive semiconductor supplier from Buy to Hold. The bank's analyst cited a cluster of structural and cyclical risks across technology hardware, while increasing his price target only modestly to EUR 75 from EUR 65. The move came after a …
Poland’s Monetary Policy Council remains divided over the timing of easing, with MPC member Henryk Wnorowski calling suggestions of a September rate cut premature. The central bank kept its main rate at 3.75% for the fourth consecutive month, while Governor Adam Glapinski signalled he could propose a 25-basis-point reduction after the summer, subje…
Citi expects the euro may extend gains versus the pound toward the 0.8450-0.85 area, but recommends a tactical approach to shorting sterling because of high carry costs and the need for clear catalysts. The bank highlights July 20 as a potential turning point when Andy Burnham is expected to be formally appointed Prime Minister, and notes past prim…
Bulten AB shares climbed sharply after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a marked improvement in profitability despite a decline in revenue, and announced a binding agreement to divest its European automotive contract manufacturing operations. The combination of higher margins, stronger net profit and a concrete portfolio sim…
At least 10 fund managers, including large ETF issuers, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds that will track SK Hynix’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs. Most filings are for leveraged or inverse strategies timed to coincide with the chipmaker’s U.S. debut, which comes after a $26.5 billion capital raise.
Bayer said on Friday morning it has agreed with Apollo Global Management on €3 billion of equity financing tied to the company's Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) business. The unit will be spun into a separate entity while Bayer retains operational and strategic control; ownership details were not disclosed.
Fielmann shares fell after preliminary first-half 2026 results showed only slight revenue growth and prompted management to guide to the lower end of its full-year revenue range. Weak domestic demand contrasted with firmer international momentum, while the stock also faced an ex-dividend adjustment and the loss of key technical support levels.
The Bank of Japan is expected to nudge up its growth forecast for fiscal 2026 in its upcoming quarterly report while maintaining an emphasis on inflation overshoot risks. A combination of stronger demand tied to artificial intelligence and lower fuel costs may offset some downward pressure from recent oil price falls, even as a weak yen and pass-th…
Jefferies downgraded Watches of Switzerland Group Plc from Buy to Hold, citing a compressed runway for valuation expansion despite raising its price target to 740 pence from 440 pence. The broker moved to a sum-of-the-parts valuation and set a blended 13.1x calendar 2027 price-to-earnings multiple, splitting 10x for the UK business and 16x for the …
This week’s market calendar is dense: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will report second-quarter results that could clarify AI-driven chip demand; a cluster of large U.S. banks kick off earnings season; U.S. inflation and retail data will test the Federal Reserve’s stance; and renewed tensions around Iran are elevating oil market volatility.…
European wholesale natural gas prices retreated on Friday after satellite and ship-broking data showed loaded LNG tankers successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate supply-concern despite heightened military exchanges between U.S. forces and Iran. Domestic inventories in the Eurozone remain above seasonal averages for July, prov…
Fielmann Group AG reported modest first-half 2026 growth in sales and a strong adjusted EBITDA margin, but the company said it now expects full-year consolidated sales and adjusted EBITDA to finish at the lower bound of its guidance range, prompting a share decline of about 3%. The update reflects lingering uncertainty in the optical retail market …
U.S. equity futures traded with limited conviction as gains in Asian technology stocks competed with renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and attention shifted to the forthcoming second-quarter corporate reporting season. Japan's financial assets rose after officials signalled a push for pension funds to boost domestic allocations, SK Hynix completed a large…
Indonesian equities closed lower on Friday, with the IDX Composite shedding 0.29% as losses in Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture sectors pressured the market. Advancers outnumbered decliners, and notable movers included large percentage gains in Bukit Darmo Property, Perdana Bangun Pusaka and Wijaya Cahaya Timber, while Niramas Utama, Beka…
