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President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is already partially open and predicted it will be fully reopened by Friday, ahead of a formal signing in Switzerland of an interim memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Oil benchmarks fell on the prospect of renewed supplies, while questions remain over the deal's timeline and regio…
European natural gas prices fell to levels not seen in over a month after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had signed a preliminary agreement to end the war. The Dutch front-month and British contracts dropped to 44.23 EUR/MWh and 100.20 pence/therm respectively, as markets pared a geopolitical risk premium. Analysts caution t…
Since early May, the U.S. military has directed a clandestine ship-to-ship oil transfer operation off the coast of Fujairah in the UAE and off Sohar in Oman. Using aerial and maritime drones and helicopters to monitor and guide convoys, the operation has involved at least 92 vessels and repeated mass transfers to Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), …
Shares of Marvell and several other AI-exposed semiconductor and equipment names continued to climb, extending June breakouts that in many cases top +40% in recent weeks. Marvell confirmed fiscal Q2 2027 guidance, added a CFO with Adobe experience and is slated for S&P 500 inclusion, moves that coincide with renewed buying. InvestingPro's machine-l…
Securitas AB shares slid after the company unveiled a 2030 strategic plan that includes a 10% average annual earnings-per-share target. Jefferies flagged that current organic growth and margin trajectories cover about half that goal, implying the rest would likely need to come from acquisitions or share buybacks. The group also set tighter cash con…
Securitas AB ser. B slid 3.2% to SEK 150 after its Capital Markets Day in London, where the company presented its 2030 strategy. Investors appeared to take profits following the long-flagged strategic update, while lingering bearish analyst views and limited near-term upside from a widely cited Hold rating amplified the decline. The move contrasts …
Allegro's stock climbed after a significant share sale by Permira and confirmation of a PLN 1 billion, six-year financing facility from the European Investment Bank earmarked for AI, machine learning and logistics. Improved free-float prospects, a unanimous Buy analyst consensus and supportive global markets contributed to the rally.
Germany's finance agency has formally declined UniCredit's proposal to acquire Commerzbank shares, pointing to an insufficient offer price and concerns over UniCredit's aggressive acquisition tactics. The state, which holds a 12% stake in Commerzbank, reiterated its support for the bank's independence and emphasized the lender's importance in finan…
Willis Towers Watson's latest report reveals that over 95% of data breach losses and 90% of first-party losses are adequately covered by cyber insurance. The study analyzed 5,500 cyber claims across 95 countries, uncovering key insights on ransomware severity, vendor-related risks, and emerging cyber threats like AI-driven attacks. The findings emp…
U.S. equity futures were largely subdued as investors awaited clearer terms of a preliminary U.S.-Iran framework peace deal. President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz should be fully reopened by Friday, though other officials have signalled a longer timeline. Brent crude prices drifted lower amid the reports and a Bank of Japan interest-rate…
Zimmer Biomet is a steady cash generator in orthopedics with a market cap of roughly $17.1B, an FCF yield north of 6%, and room to rerate if procedure volumes and product adoption in high-growth niches (orthobiologics, foot & ankle, wound care) accelerate. This trade favors a controlled long with a 45-trading-day horizon: entry near $88.26, stop at…
Currys shares ticked higher after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the British electricals retailer to 'outperform' and lifted its 12-month price target to 180p from 165p. The bank raised FY27 EPS forecasts and models sustained revenue and profit growth through FY28, highlighting market-share gains, expansion in mobile subscribers and a strengthening b…
SThree Plc slipped 0.5% to 166p after reporting half-year results for the six months ended 31 May 2026 that showed group net fees down 7% year-on-year on a constant currency basis to £147.7 million. Contract net fees led the decline, falling 8% to £124.9 million, while permanent net fees decreased 5% to £22.8 million. Management said deterioration …
European government bond markets extended a rally for a second day after news of a preliminary U.S.-Iran ceasefire reduced immediate inflation concerns. Germany's 10-year yield and the policy-sensitive two-year note both fell to two-week lows, while UK gilt yields reversed earlier weakness. Market participants are now focused on central bank signal…
Shares of SDCL Efficiency Income Trust tumbled 14.3% on Tuesday after the investment trust announced plans to ask shareholders to approve a wind-down of its operations. The company said it will stop making new investments, prioritise the sale of existing assets, seek cancellation of its share premium account to create distributable reserves and has…
Frasers Group shares tumbled more than 6% after RBC Capital Markets lowered its rating to 'underperform', saying the stock has outpaced its fair value despite an upgraded price target. RBC’s analysis highlights modest EPS upgrades from buybacks, potential accretion from the Hugo Boss offer and a meaningful rise in net debt-to-EBITDA leverage should…
Italy's competition authority has opened a formal investigation into Apple Inc., Apple Distribution International Ltd and Apple Italia Srl to determine whether the company's iOS and iPadOS operating systems provide third-party consumer cloud services with free and effective interoperability as required by the Digital Markets Act. The regulator says…
European equity markets opened marginally higher, supported by optimism over a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement that could ease oil supply concerns via the Strait of Hormuz. Gains were led by industrial goods and services, while energy-linked price relief pressured inflation worries and expectations for further policy tightening. Central bank decisi…
International Workplace Group plc has announced a trio of senior leadership changes. Founder Mark Dixon will transition from chief executive officer to executive chair after almost 38 years at the helm. Christian Schmitz has been appointed CEO and joined the board, while Douglas Sutherland moves from non-executive chair to deputy chair to support t…
Bank of America upgraded ExxonMobil to a Buy from Neutral, keeping a $154 price target. The bank says the recent pullback in the stock means it now reflects a lower long-term oil price than earlier highs implied, leaving limited fundamental downside and a leveraged upside if oil rises again. Analysts cited Middle East production shutdowns, integrat…
IBM is not a breakout growth story, but it is a cash-generative, high-ROE technology services firm positioned to benefit from enterprises shifting AI to on-prem and hybrid cloud architectures. At roughly $252.5B market cap, IBM's earnings power, dividend yield and nascent quantum/AI catalysts make it a reasonable candidate for multiple expansion. T…
British and broader European equities inched higher as markets weighed a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with traders awaiting a formal signing in Geneva later this week. Energy benchmarks slipped as participants priced in a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while domestic UK political and utility issues add…
Rathbones PLC shares fell sharply after the firm disclosed the results of a Financial Conduct Authority-commissioned Skilled Person Review, which found material gaps in how the company applied Consumer Duty obligations and structured compliance in its UK Wealth Management division. The group has paused onboarding new clients who require Enhanced Du…
Fiserv, Inc. has initiated tender offers to repurchase for cash its outstanding 5.150% Senior Notes due 2027 and 4.400% Senior Notes due 2049. The offers, expiring June 23, 2026, involve the purchase of up to $2.75 billion in notes, subject to conditions including new euro-denominated senior notes issuance. Payment includes consideration plus accru…
European equities traded cautiously on Tuesday after recent gains tied to easing geopolitical tensions. The STOXX 600 edged up marginally, while major national benchmarks posted modest rises. Market attention has moved from the immediate effects of the truce toward macroeconomic questions, notably inflation and borrowing costs, with corporate margi…
