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Baird cut First Solar to Neutral from Outperform after the company reported mixed Q4 results and issued 2026 guidance that fell short of both the brokerage's model and consensus estimates. The downgrade reflects concerns about lower revenue and EBITDA guidance, absence of GAAP earnings guidance, policy risks, and near-term margin pressure as intern…
Eleven state attorneys general have urged the Department of Justice to undertake a comprehensive review of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers, warning that the transaction could concentrate market power in Subscription Video on Demand services, harm consumers through higher prices and lower-quality content, and damage the theatrical …
Morocco's equity market closed lower after the session on Wednesday, with the Moroccan All Shares index down 0.30%. Losses in the Utilities, Banking and Mining sectors contributed to the decline. Market breadth favored falling issues over advancers while several individual stocks posted notable moves and one miner hit an all-time high. Oil and Bren…
An analysis by Barclays using FINRA TRACE data indicates U.S. primary credit markets are the most competitive on record, driven by elevated demand for new corporate bond issuance. The trend has produced tighter allocations, heavier early-stage trading and greater secondary-market turnover, particularly for the most liquid sectors and large deals.
Norwegian equities closed modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX rising 0.17%. Strength in the Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities sectors underpinned the advance. Hoegh Autoliners, Norsk Hydro and Subsea 7 were among the day's top performers, while SalMar, Tomra Systems and Mowi paced declines. Ma…
Israeli equities closed lower, with the TA 35 falling 0.15% as retreating Real Estate, Oil & Gas and Communications sectors weighed on the market. Market breadth favored decliners, while Camtek climbed to a record closing price. Crude, Brent and gold moved modestly and the shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro.
Multiple private equity firms, strategic buyers and high-net-worth investors have sought access to MarineMax financials following a Donerail offer, according to sources. The outreach comes amid mounting shareholder pressure and a call for strategic review as the company prepares for a contested board vote.
Citigroup has put together a cross-functional AI Infrastructure Banking team that combines senior bankers from its investment banking and corporate banking units. The group will keep members' existing titles while coordinating capital and advisory resources to pursue opportunities across technology, communications, energy, real estate, crypto and f…
Greece's stock market ended Wednesday's session higher, with the Athens General Composite rising 1.09%. Banking, construction and travel-related equities were among the drivers of the advance. Market breadth favored winners, while commodities and FX showed modest moves: gold and Brent ticked up, U.S. crude edged lower, and major currency pairs were…
UBS upgraded IBM from Sell to Neutral, arguing that a roughly 22% decline in 2026 has realigned the stock’s risk-reward profile. The bank highlighted modest mid-single-digit organic revenue growth expectations, a valuation now trading below the broader market, and both upside and downside scenarios tied to software growth and AI-driven disruption.
Hingham Institution for Savings shares dropped 8% following a short report from Wolfpack Research that alleges the bank has undisclosed foreclosures, a sizable portfolio of distressed loans concentrated in Washington D.C., and heavy reliance on mark-to-market gains. The short seller estimates over $125 million of high-risk loans, points to specific…
Equities experienced uneven trading Wednesday as a mix of analyst upgrades, deal speculation and company-specific earnings and guidance moves drove sharp gains in several technology and semiconductor names, while retailers and a number of small- and mid-cap companies posted steep declines. The action spanned mega-caps through small-caps, with indiv…
Turkey's BIST 100 closed lower, slipping 1.71% as sector losses in Leasing & Factoring, Holdings & Investments and Financials dragged the market down. Decliners outnumbered advancers by a wide margin, while select small- and mid-cap names posted notable moves. Commodities and FX markets showed mixed shifts, with gold higher and crude oil softer.
Bank of America reaffirmed a positive view on Amazon, citing substantial increases in Amazon Web Services power capacity, faster revenue growth, and improving AI-related deal flow as factors likely to bolster investor sentiment around AWS. Analyst Justin Post retained a Buy rating and a $275 price target, while warning that rising construction cost…
Netflix stock advanced after Paramount Skydance increased its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 per share. Traders weighed whether Netflix would lift its competing bid, while analysts say WBD shares may not move much unless management signals worsening linear declines that would force Netflix to escalate its offer.
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $26.54 billion in financing to subsidiaries of Southern Co to strengthen grid reliability and expand generation capacity across Georgia and Alabama. The funding - the largest ever issued by the department's loan office - covers upgrades and additions across generation, nuclear, hydro, battery storage and tr…
Diageo slashed its annual sales guidance and trimmed its dividend after reporting a marked fall in U.S. spirits sales for the six months ended Dec. 31. High-end tequila brands were singled out as being affected by consumers trading down, and weakness in North America and China outweighed gains in Europe and Latin America. The company’s London-liste…
Major U.S. defense contractors saw share prices fall materially on Wednesday after reports that Iran expects a favorable outcome from a third round of nuclear talks with the United States. The market reaction followed comments from Iranian officials and the departure of an Iranian delegation to Geneva, where meetings with U.S. representatives are s…
Shares of Intuitive Machines fell after the company completed an institutional share sale at a material discount. The Houston-based moon lander manufacturer sold about 11.6 million shares for $15.12 apiece, a price 20% below the prior close, raising roughly $175 million. Management said the proceeds will support revenue growth and investments in co…
Investors directed a record $22.3 billion of private credit into emerging markets last year, the Global Private Capital Association reported, as banks tightened lending and traditional safe havens showed signs of strain. Overall private capital commitments to developing markets rose 33% to $150.3 billion, with infrastructure and large projects driv…
Jefferies upgraded Enphase Energy to Buy from Hold and increased its price target to $57 from $37, citing clearer demand visibility and potential for margin expansion after an anticipated volume trough in 2026. The brokerage pointed to encouraging early traction on Enphase's power purchase loan program, favorable product developments in inverters a…
Revolut is exploring a share sale in the second half of this year as pre-IPO investor interest grows, with backers pushing for higher private valuations and the company targeting a significantly larger IPO valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. Deliberations remain preliminary and no decisions on timing or size have been announced…
Steven Madden declined to provide its 2026 earnings forecast, pointing to unclear U.S. tariff policy following a Supreme Court decision and the introduction of a temporary 10% global import tariff. The company still projected 9% to 11% revenue growth for the year, but the guidance pause highlights ongoing disruption for consumer-facing manufacturer…
Bank of America downgraded Fox shares to Underperform from Buy and reduced its price target to $45 from $80, identifying Fox as the most exposed company in its coverage to the forthcoming NFL media rights negotiations. The bank estimates a potential ~22% hit to FY27E EBITDA under a 1.5x AAV step-up scenario and trimmed its valuation multiple to abo…
Truist's sector survey indicates self-storage net effective rents for a 10x10 unit fell 1.4% year-over-year in February 2026, the fourth straight month of annual declines, even as rents rose 2.7% from January to February. Public Storage (PSA) stood out with 5.4% year-over-year net rent growth and reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $…
