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Morgan Stanley prefers Suncorp Group to Insurance Australia Group, pointing to firmer top-line momentum and potential for re-rating. A March 2026 premium survey from the bank found home insurance pricing is accelerating, while motor pricing slowed amid price cuts by Allianz. Morgan Stanley forecasts stronger organic gross written premium growth at …
Barclays estimates that disruptions tied to the Iran conflict have reduced oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to 0.4 million barrels per day on a four-week average as of March 30, producing an approximate net disruption of 14.5 mb/d when accounting for rerouted flows through Yanbu and Fujairah. The supply squeeze has widened the prompt WTI 3-…
Jefferies flagged growing skepticism over returns from US artificial intelligence capital expenditure, suggesting 2026 may be the peak of the AI investment cycle that began more than three years ago. The bank highlighted escalating scrutiny as firms increasingly finance AI projects with debt and private credit. Jefferies also pointed to broader mar…
Bank of America economists, led by Carlos Capistran, project that the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate at 2.25% through the year. They contend that domestic economic weakness - including negative job creation since 2025 and slowing private-sector wage growth - provides a sufficient counterweight to higher global oil prices. Market pricing f…
President Donald Trump defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran during remarks at the White House Easter Egg Roll, saying the conflict could conclude rapidly if Iran meets unspecified conditions. He confirmed two rescued American airmen are recovering, described a shift in Iranian negotiators, reiterated his priority of preventing Iran from obta…
Turkey's main equity gauge, the BIST 100, finished the session higher after gains in Basic Metals, Textile & Leather and Electricity sectors propelled the market. Market breadth favored advancers over decliners, with several individual stocks reaching all-time highs and others retreating to 52-week lows. Commodities and FX markets moved modestly al…
Edmunds obtained a Geely Galaxy M9 - an extended-range hybrid three-row SUV priced from about $25,000 in China - and subjected it to a full suite of tests on its Los Angeles track and in everyday driving. Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver said the model's technology outpaces many U.S.-market vehicles. The test highlighted features, estimated range an…
Morocco's stock market closed higher on Monday, with the Moroccan All Shares index advancing 0.48% to reach a one-month high. Gains were led by the Banking, Beverage and Transport sectors, while several individual stocks posted strong single-session performances and a few declined, including one that hit a 52-week low. Commodity and currency moves …
A recent survey of 938 U.S.-based investors reveals rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in retail investing workflows. Sixty-two percent say they have used AI to inform investment choices, with roughly one in four using it regularly and another 27% using it occasionally. Among users, 65% report improved investment performance; attitudes towar…
Goldman Sachs analysts are advising investors to prioritize large-cap petrochemical companies as the conflict in the Middle East produces supply shocks that are moving through global chemical markets faster and with greater force than officials initially expected. The firm points to company scale, financial flexibility and sophisticated global proc…
Morgan Stanley said it is reducing forecasts for U.S. carriers across the board after jet fuel surged following the Middle East conflict. Analysts acknowledge resilient travel demand and stronger-than-expected mid-quarter updates, but warn higher fuel costs will depress near-term results and likely force wider FY26 guidance ranges.
Barings Private Credit Corp has capped shareholder repurchases at 5% of outstanding shares following heavy redemption activity in the first quarter. The move mirrors similar 5% caps imposed by several large asset managers and reflects broader stresses in semi-liquid private credit vehicles as investors raise concerns about transparency, valuations …
Morgan Stanley's India desk anticipates Coal India Limited and JSW Steel will deliver stronger-than-peer results in the upcoming reporting cycle, while Jindal Steel is expected to underperform. The bank cites double-digit growth in crude steel output, improved finished-steel demand, and a notable increase in domestic prices, offset in part by risin…
Seagate Technology shares climbed 7.5% on Monday after Morgan Stanley designated the company a top pick and increased its price target to $582 from $468. Analyst Erik Woodring kept an Overweight rating and pointed to tightening supply/demand dynamics and higher-than-expected price per terabyte, which the firm says should boost margins and EPS beyon…
Goldman Sachs has cut its forecast for 2026 discretionary cash inflow growth for US consumers to 4.2% from a January projection of 5.1%, attributing the downgrade to a surge in oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East and interruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The bank also reduced its disposable personal income growth and savi…
Stocks across market-cap tiers experienced divergent moves on Monday, with Kratos Defense and Seagate Technology among the top gainers in the large-cap cohort while PayPay Corp lagged after a bank initiation. Mid-cap and small-cap segments saw heavy swings, including sizable rallies and steep declines tied to company-specific news and strategic rev…
The U.S. Treasury announced on April 6 that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has been designated as a financial agent to help implement the Trump Accounts program. BNY Mellon will assist in building the program's app and manage the first wave of accounts, while Robinhood will act as the brokerage and initial trustee. The program, introduced …
Aqua Metals has signed a term sheet to acquire Lion Energy in an all-stock transaction that the companies expect to close in Q2. The move adds about $50 million in immediate revenue and is intended to convert Aqua Metals from a recycling-focused technology company into a vertically integrated domestic battery platform spanning manufacturing, deploy…
Jefferies is recommending investors buy selected consumer staples stocks after gasoline prices surpassed $3.50 per gallon. The firm points to recurring, modest near-term slowdowns in staples growth when this price level is reached, and says those dips have typically been short-lived. Jefferies maintains buy ratings on Coca-Cola (KO), Monster Bevera…
Shares of Robinhood Markets (HOOD) and Bank of New York Mellon (BK) rose after the U.S. Treasury Department designated BNY as a financial agent to support the rollout of the Trump Accounts program. Under the arrangement, BNY will manage the initial accounts and partner with Robinhood on development of the Trump Accounts app; Robinhood will serve as…
Workers at JBS's beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado agreed to return to their jobs after the company consented to restart contract negotiations, ending a three-week picket. The union, representing roughly 3,800 employees, said talks will resume on April 9 and 10. The dispute comes amid record beef prices and constrained cattle supplies.
AMC Entertainment shares rose roughly 9% on Monday morning following company-reported record results for the Easter holiday frame. Over the five-day period from April 1 to April 5, AMC recorded its highest combined global admissions and food and beverage revenue in the company’s 106-year history, with more than 6.0 million guests attending AMC and …
The recent escalation in the Middle East disrupted market expectations and accelerated a selloff that hit smaller, high-growth stocks hard. Five weeks into the volatility, a subset of under-followed small caps are trading at deep discounts to recent highs while fundamentals for a number of those companies remain intact or improving. A focused AI-dr…
AST SpaceMobile shares climbed about 3% following a public post from Meta executive Vinod Samarawickrama describing a recent visit to the satellite company. He highlighted AST SpaceMobile’s approach of using large, high-power phased array satellites to connect directly to standard smartphones and noted the company’s plan to deploy 45 to 60 satellit…
Wolfe Research highlights a handful of oil companies as preferred selections while warning that a recent rally has pushed sector valuations to levels that may not be justified absent a sustained rise in long-term oil prices. The firm is applying a selective screening process focused on absolute value and rate of change, noting a 36% increase in ave…
