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<p>Genpact (G) trades at roughly $29.34 today and looks materially undervalued versus its fundamentals. The business generates strong free cash flow ($668.7M), posts healthy returns on equity (23%) and assets (10%), and carries a reasonable leverage profile (debt/equity ~0.62). At a market cap near $4.97B the stock sits at ~8.7x reported EPS and an…
Jefferies reiterated Alibaba as its preferred holding within the China Internet sector, highlighting the company’s execution capabilities and accelerating demand for artificial intelligence services. The broker expects the June quarter to show steady performance, driven by a resilient e-commerce base and rapid growth at Alibaba’s Cloud Intelligent …
JPMorgan has placed Brunello Cucinelli under Positive Catalyst Watch ahead of the Italian luxury group's first-half results due July 30, citing robust top-line and profitability trends. The bank expects the results to underscore healthy developments across sales and earnings, while noting mixed sector dynamics driven by regional demand patterns and…
The Nikkei 225 rose 1.55% at Thursday's Tokyo close, supported by strength in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors. Semiconductor-related names and electronics equipment makers were among the session's top performers, while materials and industrials faced notable declines. Market breadth was mixed and implied volatility in Nikkei options jumped…
Mizuho has singled out seven U.S. healthcare companies it views as set up for potential upside based on upcoming clinical readouts, commercial rollouts and efficiency actions. The list spans ophthalmology, vaccines, oncology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, inpatient rehabilitation and med-surgical supplies, with firm-specific timelines and revenu…
BlackLine, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in AI-powered financial operations software, announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, UK. This move demonstrates the company's commitment to its growing UK workforce and signals ongoing investment in innovation and collaboration within the region. The new location is designed to supp…
Cerebras Systems announced a significant expansion of its AI compute infrastructure in Europe, with initial data centers going live by the end of 2026 and plans to reach 200 MW capacity by the end of 2027. This move supports low-latency AI workloads in Europe, including support for OpenAI operations, reinforcing Cerebras’ position as a leading AI h…
Fluke Corporation has equipped Advanced Renewable Power (AR Power), a UK commercial solar installer, with advanced measurement tools — the Fluke 283 FC Digital Multimeter and the a283 FC Wireless Current Clamp — that enable safer, more accurate and efficient installation and maintenance of high-voltage solar photovoltaic systems. The tools provide …
Goldman Sachs has reinstated coverage of Erste Group Bank AG with a Buy rating and a 12-month price target of €150, following Erste's acquisition of a controlling stake in Santander Bank Polska. The brokerage says the move provides immediate scale in Poland and reinforces Erste's regional franchise strategy. Goldman projects stronger earnings and h…
4C Group AB reported second-quarter net sales of SEK 95.40 million, a 26% rise year-over-year and ahead of the single analyst estimate of SEK 74 million. The firm returned to positive EBIT of SEK 13.20 million with a 14% margin and posted net income of SEK 15.10 million, while software sales grew 52% and comprised 67% of total revenue. A SEK 700 mi…
Hostelworld Group reported net revenue of €52.2 million for the first half of 2026, a 12% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of €8.2 million, up 11%. The company maintained its full-year 2026 guidance and flagged that transaction volumes were constrained by the ongoing Middle East conflict, particularly in Asia and Oceania, while commiss…
Berenberg has initiated coverage of Saga plc with a buy recommendation and a 1,025 pence price target, arguing that a near-complete corporate transformation toward travel, and a capital-light insurance arrangement, leave the group well positioned. The research house highlights robust ocean cruise results, a visible insurance earnings stream followi…
Stolt-Nielsen reported second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share but missed on EBITDA, as a closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted logistics for chemical customers. Revenue rose to $750.30 million and EPS reached $0.97, while EBITDA fell to $177.30 million. The company's terminals arm posted record ope…
DraftKings looks poised to trade higher as 2026 catalysts - the FIFA World Cup, the upcoming NFL season, and regulatory moves favoring licensed sportsbooks - converge. The stock recently basing near its 52-week low while technicals show improving momentum. This trade idea proposes a tactical long with clearly defined entry, stop, and target levels …
Capita plc reported adjusted revenue growth of 1.6% in the first half of 2026 and secured £1 billion of new contracts, marking its strongest Public Services first-half showing since 2021. The company extended its revolving credit facility to £325 million to June 2029, but warned that problems on the Civil Service Pension Scheme contract will reduce…
Fast Retailing, the operator of Uniqlo, reported a 45.7% rise in operating profit for the quarter through May and has raised its full-year operating profit forecast. The company cited persistent supply-chain challenges linked to the Iran war and noted divergent demand trends across regions, including slowed growth in China and tourism-driven streng…
Goldman Sachs cautions that renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran threaten the rebound in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. A series of drone attacks on tankers, subsequent U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation have unsettled the short-lived recovery in Persian Gulf flows, with strategists saying Iran’s willingness to allow safe passag…
Texas Pacific Land (TPL) owns premium surface and royalty positions in the Permian Basin and has positioned itself as a landlord to both energy and emerging AI infrastructure. The balance sheet, recurring fee businesses (easements, water, materials) and growing data-center related opportunities justify a directional long. This trade idea lays out a…
Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.26% on Thursday, pressured by losses across Materials, Metals & Mining and Gold names. Market breadth favored decliners, the volatility gauge rose, while commodities and FX showed mixed moves at the close of trade in Sydney. Several individual stocks recorded notable gains and losses.
Eurozone government bond yields held close to their strongest levels in about a month after a sudden escalation in tension between the U.S. and Iran undercut a recent summer rally. Short-dated German yields and the 10-year Bund rose sharply as crude prices jumped on fears of supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting investors to rep…
Schott Pharma AG & Co. KGaA raised its 2026 revenue growth and EBITDA margin guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected preliminary third-quarter figures and reaching a settlement with a major glass syringe customer whose earlier breakdown had led to a profit warning in December 2025. The company cited solid business performance, expectations …
Cerebras is positioned to monetize wafer-scale AI acceleration across hyperscalers and enterprise clouds. With growing commercial traction at hyperscalers and early cloud integrations that reduce buyer friction, the stock offers asymmetric upside. This trade sets a clear entry at $25, a $50 upside target, and an $18 stop, sized for a long-term (180…
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has paused commercial deliveries of its semaglutide product after certain batches were found out of specification owing to an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) issue. The company is investigating the root cause and undertaking corrective measures. Shares fell sharply on the news, and a conference call has been scheduled…
Global hedge funds delivered their strongest performance in the first half of the year since 2013, driven by winning positions in healthcare, technology and energy, according to data from hedge fund analytics firm PivotalPath and commentary from major managers. April was a standout month, and stock-focused managers produced double-digit year-to-dat…
Pepco Group has upgraded its full-year profit and cash flow guidance following robust trading in Western Europe and the agreed sale of Dealz Poland. The retailer raised its gross margin and unlevered free cash flow forecasts, reported solid like-for-like sales excluding food and announced further balance-sheet moves tied to the Dealz disposal and o…
