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Freedom Broker upgraded ASML Holding N.V. to buy from hold and boosted its price target to $1,650, citing first-quarter results that topped estimates and a raised full-year revenue outlook. The quarter featured a higher share of extreme ultraviolet systems, stronger installed base management revenue, and geographic shipment shifts toward South Kore…
Gerresheimer has turned down an approach from U.S. peer Silgan and the two companies are no longer in talks, sources said. The German medical-packaging maker said it is concentrating on resolving accounting issues and completing the disposal of its U.S. unit Centor before entertaining any offers. Shares initially fell on the news but were trading u…
Germany’s principal aviation lobby has called on European authorities to tap strategic jet fuel reserves and impose reporting requirements on producers and storage operators amid supply worries linked to the Iran war. The group also urged that airports, carriers and other industry participants be folded into the European Commission’s crisis respons…
Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Eni from neutral to outperform and increased its price target to 27.50 euros from 16 euros, citing the Italian energy group's stronger positioning after the Middle East oil crisis, sustained strategic execution and higher cash flow exposure to tighter oil prices. The stock has rallied about 90% over the past year and clos…
President Donald Trump indicated that discussions between Washington and Tehran could resume over the coming weekend and said negotiators were "very close" to a deal that would bar Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon for more than 20 years. The announcement comes as a newly announced 10-day cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon appe…
The UK government is considering measures to break the link between wholesale electricity prices and gas, a shift that market analysts warn could reduce power revenues and weigh on utilities with merchant renewable and nuclear assets in the UK. Jefferies has highlighted a list of companies that could be affected and estimated the potential earnings…
Morgan Stanley strategists expect a temporary halt to the recent rally in European equities as geopolitical uncertainties around the Strait of Hormuz persist and investor focus shifts toward corporate earnings. While the bank remains constructive over the medium term following early signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, it cautions that sentim…
Matternet has formed a strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics America to accelerate deployment of autonomous drone delivery networks. The agreement pairs Matternet’s operational drone platform and regulatory milestones with SoftBank Robotics America’s manufacturing, installation and maintenance capabilities to offer an end-to-end solution for…
Bouygues Telecom, Iliad and Orange have entered into exclusive negotiations with Altice France to buy SFR for €20.35 billion. The proposed allocation would give Bouygues 42%, Free-Iliad 31% and Orange 27%. Business-to-business units would move to Bouygues Telecom while consumer operations would be split among the three buyers. Infrastructure and sp…
OnlyFans is reported to be in advanced negotiations to sell a minority stake of less than 20% to Architect Capital at a valuation above $3 billion. An agreement could be reached as soon as next month, and the proposed arrangement would see OnlyFans and Architect collaborate to build financial services and products for creators. Architect has assemb…
Sources close to the matter say German medical packaging firm Gerresheimer rejected a takeover approach from U.S. rival Silgan and that discussions between the two companies have ceased. Gerresheimer is reported to be concentrating on resolving accounting irregularities and pursuing a sale of its U.S. subsidiary Centor. Silgan had earlier indicated…
Indonesia's benchmark IDX Composite finished the session unchanged, supported by gains in the Agriculture, Basic Industry and Property sectors. A handful of stocks posted large intraday moves in both directions, while commodity prices and currency pairs showed modest declines and gains respectively.
Kepler Cheuvreux cut its recommendation on German copper producer Aurubis (NAFG:DE) from buy to hold, pointing to constrained short-term upside following a sharp run-up in the stock. The broker also sees adjusted earnings before tax for Q2 2025/26 falling below consensus, while noting that rising metal and sulphuric acid prices could provide suppor…
discoverIE plc reported robust fourth-quarter order growth and improvements in its net debt position in a pre-close trading update for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Q4 orders rose 15% year-on-year on an organic constant currency basis and sales increased 5% in the same period. Full-year orders expanded 5% organically and the company expects ye…
Virbac SA reported first-quarter revenue growth of 7.7% at constant exchange rates and scope, driven by a strong North American performance and solid gains across international markets. The company said volume and pricing supported growth while foreign exchange created a notable headwind. Management left its full-year revenue and margin guidance un…
A muted STOXX 600 was trading narrowly on Friday but remained set to record its fourth consecutive weekly advance as investors held back ahead of a potentially decisive weekend over Middle East tensions. The index was down marginally at 616.71 points as of 0714 GMT while regional markets showed mixed moves. Elevated oil prices and restrictions at t…
European equity markets were largely muted as traders weighed the possibility of renewed in-person talks between the U.S. and Iran. Benchmark indexes showed only minor moves, with energy prices remaining below $100 a barrel and corporate results starting to influence stock-specific action, notably in telecoms and food-delivery related names.
Recent foreign exchange measures introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have raised the cost and complexity of hedging rupee exposure for overseas investors, reducing the attraction of Indian government bonds. At the same time, higher oil prices linked to the Iran conflict are eroding corporate earnings prospects, intensifying foreign sellin…
Apple's iPhone shipments in China rose 20% in the January-to-March quarter, the strongest expansion among major smartphone vendors, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The gain lifted Apple to the number-two position in the market, supported by demand for the iPhone 17 series, promotional price cuts and government subsidies, even as total…
Japan's stock market closed lower on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 sliding 1.57% as losses in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors pressured the index. Market breadth favored decliners, volatility rose and select large movers produced sharp individual gains and losses. Oil, gold and currency markets recorded modest moves alongside the eq…
SenseTime Group announced a HK$3.25 billion ($415 million) placing of 1.7 billion new Class B shares priced at HK$1.91 each, at roughly an 8.6% discount to the previous close. The issuance, representing just over 4% of existing issued capital, prompted a near-term drop in the stock, which fell as much as 4.8% to HK$1.99 by 02:39 ET (06:39 GMT). Net…
Apple's iPhone shipments in China rose 20% in the first quarter, outpacing peers even as the broader smartphone market in the country declined by 4% from January to March due to supply chain disruptions and higher memory chip prices, according to Counterpoint Research. Huawei also grew modestly, while several domestic brands saw declines.
The International Energy Agency has cautioned that parts of Europe could face physical shortages of jet fuel within six weeks if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. With roughly three quarters of Europe’s jet fuel supply tied to the Middle East and prices climbing sharply since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war in late February, carriers a…
The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Friday, slipping 0.09% as declines in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors contributed to an overall downbeat finish. While a handful of stocks rallied strongly, more issues fell than rose and volatility eased to a one-month low. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with oil prices lower and a near…
Chinese state media and social platforms have increasingly republished and amplified statements from Taiwanese opposition figures, influencers and retired military officers to mount an information campaign aimed at discrediting Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and discouraging costly defense buildup. Data from Taipei-based research group…
