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Citi strategists say the U.S. equity market remains in a bull phase but one that exhibits heightened stock-level volatility as investors weigh the longer-term threats from artificial intelligence to business models and profit margins. The S&P 500 has been range-bound even as single-stock moves and sector rotations accelerate, reflecting case-by-cas…
Money has shifted away from technology names into both cyclical sectors and defensive areas such as consumer staples. Citi strategist Dirk Willer says the combination of appetite for cyclicals and demand for defensives is uncommon and often reflects investors seeking protection. Consumer staples have outpaced the S&P 500 by roughly 10% over the pas…
NatWest Group PLC shares climbed 4.6% after UBS increased its earnings forecasts for 2026-28 and kept a 'buy' rating with a 780p target. UBS flagged stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, better net interest income and lower-than-anticipated impairments, while NatWest's CET1 ratio reached 14.0% including a £750 million buyback tied to the E…
In its 2026 sector note, UBS identifies five European transport-infrastructure companies it regards as particularly well placed to withstand potential economic disruption from AI-driven changes to travel and employment. The selections emphasize regulated revenue, durable assets and solid capital discipline as anchors for earnings stability.
Saudi Arabia's equity benchmark closed lower on Monday, with the Tadawul All Share finishing down 0.40%. Losses were concentrated in the Hotels & Tourism, Energy & Utilities and Building & Construction sectors. Market breadth was negative, with 241 stocks falling versus 92 advancing and 19 unchanged. Several individual issues registered large intra…
Deutsche Bank strategists say investor views of artificial intelligence have moved from an idealized future to concrete deployment, prompting a sharp reassessment of valuations in software and related sectors. The changes have helped push major indexes and individual mega-cap stocks lower as market participants sort between firms likely to benefit …
Deutsche Bank upgraded KONE Corporation to a buy rating from hold and lifted its price target to €71 from €62, with analyst John Kim pointing to a modernization-driven growth trajectory, stronger performance outside China, and an expected acceleration in service revenue by 2027. The stock last closed at €60.40.
Goldman Sachs analysts report that companies most exposed to fears over AI disruption have delivered generally solid fourth-quarter earnings, with revenue growth and margin expansion supporting positive near-term results. At the same time, mounting hyperscaler capital expenditure and decreased share buybacks are intensifying debate about the pace a…
Goldman Sachs client data shows global hedge funds bought a record amount of developed and emerging market stocks in Asia in the week to Friday 13, concentrating bullish positions in Korea, Taiwan and China. The flows came amid volatile markets and a tech-driven selloff that pressured global indices on Friday, while several Asian bourses finished t…
Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded Interpump Group to hold from buy and reduced its target price to €45, citing weak guidance for fiscal 2026 that signals little to no growth. The broker lowered its 2026 EPS and EBITDA forecasts after Interpump reported fiscal 2025 results that missed estimates, with hydraulics largely driving the shortfall and water jett…
Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded Norwegian IT consultancy Bouvet to a 'buy' rating and kept a NOK60 target, even after the company reported fourth-quarter revenues below estimates and its share price slid to near 52-week lows. The broker trimmed near-term revenue and earnings forecasts to reflect lower utilization and salary inflation outpacing hourly rat…
Kepler Cheuvreux lowered its rating on HelloFresh SE to "hold" from "buy" and reduced the 12-month target price to €5.50 from €10.50 after preliminary fiscal 2025 results showed revenue declined 11.8% to about €6.76 billion, missing the company's guidance range. The broker trimmed profitability and revenue forecasts for 2026 and 2027, raised its WA…
Shares of 3D design software maker Dassault Systemes SE (EPA:DAST) fell more than 8% after AlphaValue downgraded the stock to "reduce" from "buy," citing uncertainty over how the company and the software sector will monetize artificial intelligence and signaling a slowdown in growth expectations. AlphaValue set Dassault's 2026 growth forecast at 3-…
Orsted shares climbed more than 4% on Monday after Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded the Danish offshore wind developer to a buy rating and increased its target price to DKK175 from DKK150. The upgrade, led by analyst Ingo Becker, reflects an expectation that a steep reduction in capital expenditure from 2028 will reveal stronger free cash flow from renewa…
British equities opened the week with modest gains as investors positioned for upcoming employment and inflation releases that could influence the Bank of England's policy outlook. The FTSE 100 was up slightly by mid-morning, while individual company news - including profit forecast cuts, a significant accounting probe at a skincare group, and an a…
Hapag-Lloyd confirmed it is in advanced negotiations to buy all outstanding shares of Israeli carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services. The German group said no binding agreement has been signed and that approvals from its internal governance bodies remain outstanding. Financial terms were not disclosed. Because Zim is treated as a strategic asset …
Indian equity benchmarks ended the trading session higher, with the Nifty 50 up 0.83% and the BSE Sensex 30 rising 0.79%. Strength in Power, Real Estate and Public Sector Undertakings stocks drove the rally, while market breadth showed more decliners than advancers on both the NSE and BSE. Volatility as measured by the India VIX ticked down slightl…
Optima Health (AIM: OPT) saw its shares slip after announcing an agreement to buy PAM Healthcare Limited for around £100 million. The purchase is subject to clearance under the Irish Foreign Direct Investment regime and will be funded through a combination of new debt facilities and a bridge loan. Management expects the acquisition to drive signifi…
Deutsche Bank strategists estimate that the current cycle of individual tax refunds, which runs through mid-April, could channel about $11 billion a week into U.S. equities. Bank economists project an extra $50 billion to $100 billion in refunds this season and say the payments could support consumer spending, but note that weaker fiscal stimulus c…
Shares of Barratt Redrow fell just over 2% on Monday after Deutsche Bank reduced its price target by 15% and cut underlying pre-tax profit forecasts for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The broker pointed to deteriorating trading conditions, pressure on margins and order books, and a significant £1.3bn remediation provision that will weigh on cash g…
The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) reported a 5.2% quarterly drop in net asset value to 104 pence per share, citing lower consultant revenue forecast curves, a 50 basis point increase in UK offshore wind discount rates, and operational shortfalls that left fourth-quarter generation 5% below budget. Management kept its fiscal 2026 dividend t…
Several of the world’s largest technology companies have seen sharp drops in market capitalization this year as investors question whether heavy investments in artificial intelligence will deliver near-term returns. Microsoft and Amazon led declines among the biggest names, while chipmakers and retail names posted gains over the same period.
Sanlorenzo SpA reported fourth-quarter 2025 figures showing a 10.1% year-on-year rise in order intake to €253 million, revenues for new yachts of €270 million that matched analyst forecasts, and a net backlog reaching €1,002 million. EBITDA for Q4 was €53 million, with a margin of 19.5% slightly above consensus, while full-year results met revenue …
Solutions by STC reported fourth-quarter results that missed analyst forecasts and left full-year revenue growth well below management guidance. Revenue growth decelerated to 4.7% year-over-year in Q4 after earlier gains, and the company closed fiscal 2025 with 5.5% revenue growth versus a guided 8-10% range. Margins contracted and the performance …
Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group reported FY25 revenue of SAR 13,707 million, a 22% increase year-over-year, and operating profit of SAR 2,619 million, up 19%. Operating margin narrowed to 19.1% from 21.0% a year earlier. Net income was SAR 2,401 million and the company declared a SAR 1.31 per share dividend for Q4. UBS retains a Neutral rating w…
