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Jefferies Financial Group has come under investor and analyst scrutiny following revelations of its financial exposure to collapsed lenders Market Financial Solutions (MFS) and First Brands. The bank's stock fell sharply after disclosure of a 100 million pound exposure to MFS and has faced follow-on pressure related to a prior bankruptcy involving …
President Donald Trump will meet with leaders from several large technology companies, including Google, Meta and OpenAI, to formalize a pledge intended to prevent rising household and small business electricity bills linked to the expansion of energy‑intensive data centers. The so‑called "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" would have companies commit to…
Adidas confirmed that a franchise store in Israel was hit by an attack but that the location was closed at the time and no employees were harmed. Company executives said store closures and disruptions to air freight in the Middle East will affect sales, while the firm prioritizes employee safety across the region.
Barclays strategists led by Emmanuel Cau say a rise in Brent crude to $100 per barrel tied to the expanding U.S.-Iran conflict could push the pan-European Stoxx 600 to roughly 550, implying about 10% downside from current levels. The team flagged a growing geopolitical risk premium, concerns about stagflation and pressure on expectations for intere…
Fighting between Iran, the United States and Israel intensified even as reports emerged that Iranian operatives may have sought private talks about ending the hostilities. The conflict has pushed energy prices higher and injected volatility into global equity markets, with U.S. futures recovering losses after the outreach report.
Insplorion AB has entered a conditional business transfer agreement to divest its hydrogen sensor division to Mann Teknik AB for SEK 5.5 million. The Swedish company announced the deal on Wednesday, noting the sale is subject to unspecified conditions that must be satisfied before completion. The transaction will move Insplorion's hydrogen sensor a…
India's equity benchmarks ended the session lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 sliding 1.55% to a new six-month low and the BSE Sensex 30 falling 1.40%. Losses were concentrated in the Metals, Oil & Gas and Real Estate sectors. Volatility, measured by the India VIX, jumped to a six-month high as commodity prices and select currency pairs moved h…
Billionaire investor Leo KoGuan disclosed a purchase of 1 million Nvidia shares and reaffirmed his conviction that artificial intelligence is not a bubble. His move comes after Nvidia posted a strong quarterly report, even as some analysts say shares remain muted and valuations may be disconnected from fundamentals. KoGuan continues to hold a large…
Subsea 7 SA (OL:SUBC) said it has won an offshore contract in Türkiye valued between $300 million and $500 million, with offshore execution expected in 2027 and 2028. The company did not specify the client or detailed scope of work. Subsea 7 described the award as falling within its medium-range contract value bracket and provided its contract valu…
Indonesia has faced a sequence of investor-confidence setbacks over recent weeks: an MSCI pause on index changes and a warning on market classification, a substantial equity market value drop, major banks and index providers flagging concerns, and both Moody's and Fitch shifting sovereign outlooks to negative. Corporate outlooks were also trimmed a…
In the weeks prior to recent U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, public procurement and tender records show a range of state-linked and private Chinese companies pursuing projects spanning steel fabrication, power transmission, hydropower commissioning, freight corridors and trade exhibitions. The prominence of state-backed firms in these files highlight…
GitLab's stock fell sharply in premarket trade after management provided fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance that fell below analyst expectations. The shortfall prompted multiple brokerages to lower price targets, while at least one firm flagged the need for GitLab to clarify its competitive stance amid rapid AI developments in software creation.
Novo Nordisk shares advanced more than 3% on Wednesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 30 telehealth companies for making false or misleading claims about compounded versions of GLP-1 therapies, including semaglutide and Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide. The FDA emphasized that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, dir…
An EU regulatory filing dated February 27 shows the Tesla-led carbon-credit pool used to help automakers meet bloc-wide emissions targets is being reconstituted for 2026, but does not include Stellantis, Toyota or Subaru. The three manufacturers joined the alliance in 2025; Stellantis and Toyota have signalled they are not currently participating f…
Goldman Sachs strategists warn that global equities face a heightened risk of a near-term correction driven by rising geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about AI-driven capital expenditure and disruption. While valuations are stretched and equity risk premia have compressed, the bank says strong economic growth, solid earnings momentum and healt…
A small number of repatriation flights were scheduled to depart the Middle East as governments attempted to bring home stranded citizens, while global airline equities showed signs of stabilizing after recent steep declines. Most Middle Eastern airspace remained closed for a fifth day, grounding the region's hubs and disrupting passenger and cargo …
Russia's transport ministry has accused Ukrainian naval drones of attacking the liquefied natural gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, which caught fire in the Mediterranean. Moscow says the vessel - laden with cargo from Murmansk - was struck near waters belonging to Malta and that all 30 Russian crew members are safe. Ukraine's security service did not an…
Aspen Pharmacare said it plans to seek regulatory approvals across sub‑Saharan Africa for Eli Lilly’s weight‑loss drug Mounjaro as early as this calendar year, following the registration of the KwikPen device in South Africa. The move targets rising demand for GLP-1 therapies in a region where such treatments remain relatively scarce and signals As…
Aedifica has obtained control of Belgian REIT Cofinimmo after the initial acceptance period for its exchange offer, acquiring 79.57% of shares tendered. The result fulfills the offer's threshold conditions and sets a March 10 settlement date when Aedifica will issue new shares to participating Cofinimmo shareholders. Both companies' shares fell aft…
Bank Leumi reported a fourth quarter 2025 return on tangible equity of 15.1% and announced upgraded financial targets for 2026-27 after meeting its 2025 objectives. The bank flagged continued loan and deposit growth, higher fee income, a Q4 dividend and a share buyback, while noting no immediate impact from the current military operation in Iran on…
European equities rose modestly as markets paused following a global sell-off driven by concerns the conflict in the Middle East could widen and persist. The STOXX 600 ticked higher, supported by gains in technology and healthcare, while oil prices climbed and select corporate names experienced volatile moves on company-specific news and earnings.
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite Index fell 4.86% at Wednesday's close, marking a six-month low as declines in Infrastructure, Financials and Agriculture weighed on trading. Market breadth was heavily tilted to the downside with losers far outnumbering winners. Commodity and currency moves included gains in crude and Brent oil and a firmer US do…
Volvo Cars reported a 10% drop in vehicle sales for the three months through February 2026, selling 156,965 units compared with the same period a year earlier. The company cited difficult market conditions - notably tariffs and unfavorable regulatory changes in the United States - and an extended new year holiday period in China. At the same time, …
Deutsche Bank upgraded AMG Critical Materials to a buy rating from hold and increased its price target to €42 from €41. The bank raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimate to $238 million, placing the forecast at the top end of company guidance and citing improving visibility on the post-investment phase and price support for critical material…
European stock indices rose modestly on Wednesday as investors balanced mounting conflict in the Middle East against a fresh wave of corporate results. Benchmark indexes in Germany, France and the U.K. showed small gains by early European trading, while energy prices pushed higher amid ongoing strikes and disruptions. Results and guidance from seve…
