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Bank of America increased its growth outlook for Germany, projecting GDP of 1.0% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, citing a significant fiscal impulse concentrated in 2026. Economists at the bank characterize the boost as a fiscal 'sugar rush,' driven largely by government spending rather than investment, and expect growth to decelerate below 1% annualized…
Banca Generali reported fourth-quarter and full-year results that beat consensus estimates, delivered record assets under management, and confirmed medium-term targets — yet the stock fell sharply on the trading session following the disclosure. The private bank, a unit of Italy's leading insurer Generali (MI:GASI), posted higher-than-expected net …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Verbio from hold to buy and increased its price target to €29.40 from €15, citing an improved regulatory environment and developments in raw-material costs that ease prior sector pressures. Analyst Michael Kuhn pointed to rising prices for greenhouse-gas quota certificates and the end of a double-counting mechanism, retroacti…
The European Commission has applied additional countervailing duties on electric vehicles imported from China since 2024, while EU rules also permit individual car models to seek exemptions tied to minimum prices and quotas. In February 2026, the Commission granted a first exemption to Volkswagen’s Cupra brand for its China-made Tavascan SUV coupe.…
Futures tied to Canada’s main equity index rose modestly ahead of U.S. employment figures that were delayed by a recent government shutdown. The S&P/TSX composite earlier set a new record, while U.S. futures were slightly firmer. Market attention centers on the January jobs report and a postponed U.S. consumer price index release, with corporate ea…
A softer-than-expected December retail report has heightened concerns about consumer spending just as markets await the January payrolls print and benchmark payroll revisions. Traders have pushed Fed cut odds forward, the dollar slid, yields fell amid heavy issuance, and equity sentiment cooled. Developments in AI and chipmaking continue to reshape…
Omega Healthcare Investors offers a 5.9% yield, steady cash flow from long-term healthcare properties, and valuation upside if the market re-rates REITs as interest-rate pressure eases. This trade plan lays out an actionable long trade with entry, stop and target, anchored to balance-sheet metrics and recent operating strength.
Deutsche Bank has downgraded Ams Osram from buy to hold following the company's FY-25 results and a weaker-than-expected Q1 outlook. The bank left its CHF9.50 price target unchanged but cut 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimates, citing a combination of rising input costs - notably gold - an auto market slowdown in China weighing on LED pricing, and curren…
An 18-year-old man who entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, with a gun was detained after a security operation that freed all hostages. Police reported two people - a student and a teacher - were wounded. Visual material circulated by authorities and witnesses shows officers storming the three-storey building and restr…
Bank of America clients were net buyers of U.S. equities for a third consecutive week, with purchases concentrated in exchange-traded funds. Institutional investors led ETF inflows, while demand favored large-cap exposures and drew record flows into Communication Services. Corporate buybacks continued to decelerate and remain below long-run average…
A senior industry representative says Europe needs clearer lines of responsibility among national governments, NATO and EU institutions to avoid wasted spending and delays as the continent boosts defence capacity. Multiple new EU initiatives aim to close capability gaps and reduce reliance on the United States, but overlapping projects and unclear …
Microsoft's combination of durable cloud cash flows, strong profitability (ROE ~30%), low leverage, and accelerating AI-driven demand make the current pullback an attractive entry. Technical indicators show oversold conditions and compressed downside; we outline a mid-term (45 trading days) swing trade with disciplined risk management.
Lufthansa has criticised a pilots' union call for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, calling the action an unnecessary escalation and arguing that its main airline has no financial leeway to accede to the demands. The walkout, which also covers Lufthansa Cargo, follows intermittent talks over pensions and could disrupt flights departing German airports …
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, is scheduled to testify in Los Angeles in a lawsuit brought by a woman who says she became addicted to the app at a young age because of its design. The trial will probe internal company documents and features such as the 'endless' scroll, with Meta contesting the allegations and asserting its efforts to address you…
Quint Digital Ltd, identified as a ten-percent owner of Lee Enterprises, acquired 2,451,346 shares of Lee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEE) at $3.25 per share on February 5, 2026, according to a Form 4 filed with the SEC. The transaction totaled $7,966,874 and increased Quint Digital's direct ownership to 3,214,346 shares. The filing was signed by Ra…
Shares of French premium spirits makers fell after official French export data showed wine and spirits shipments declining for a third straight year to their lowest volume in over two decades, with steep drops to China and the United States. A Chinese state-broadcaster-affiliated social media account warned Beijing could open probes or impose recip…
Poland's Monthly Business Climate Index (MIK) declined to 98.0 in February, moving below the neutral 100 mark after four months above that level. The Polish Economic Institute attributed the drop to weaker sales, new orders, production capacity and investment, while labour market indicators remained stable and large firms showed early signs of inve…
Record high temperatures and widespread wildfires struck multiple regions across the Southern Hemisphere at the outset of 2026. Despite a moderating La Nina, scientists say the scale of heat and fire underlines the dominant role of human-caused climate change and raises the possibility of another global temperature record if El Nino emerges. The fi…
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader reaffirmed that Tehran’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable, a stance made public during a march marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The comment follows indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and comes as the United States seeks to broaden discussions beyond nuclear issues to include missiles. …
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee amid congressional frustration over the Justice Department's release and redaction of millions of pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized the scope of redactions and the department's decision to wi…
Amazon said it will broaden same-day delivery for prescriptions to roughly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year, increasing its reach by almost 2,000 communities. The move builds on the companys earlier pharmacy initiatives, including its 2018 PillPack acquisition, a collaboration with WeightWatchers to deliver injectable GLP-1 obesi…
A sustained selloff in publicly traded software companies is complicating mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings, industry bankers and deal advisers said. Rapid declines in share prices have undermined commonly used valuation benchmarks, leaving buyers fearful of overpaying and sellers unwilling to transact at trough prices. The disrupt…
Solstice Advanced Materials, which separated from Honeywell in October, projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share below analysts' consensus despite robust fourth-quarter sales driven by nuclear, electronic materials and refrigerant products. Management cited margin headwinds from higher operating costs, a shift to low-global-warming-potential refr…
The EPA's planned rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding that linked greenhouse gases to public health risks removes a statutory foundation for federal climate regulation and could re-enable so-called public nuisance lawsuits against emitters. Legal scholars and industry groups warn the policy reversal may permit a renewed wave of litigation t…
QXO Inc. will acquire Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for $2.25 billion, a transaction that adds lumber, trusses, gypsum and construction supplies to QXO's product mix. The purchase, structured as $2.0 billion in cash plus 13.2 million QXO shares (which QXO may repurchase at $40), follows QXO's $11 billion acquisition of…
