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SpaceX’s proposed public listing outlines a governance framework that concentrates voting control with founder Elon Musk and restricts traditional shareholder mechanisms for oversight and legal recourse. The filing shows a dual-class share structure, mandatory arbitration provisions, tightened rules for shareholder proposals and reliance on Texas c…
Advanced Micro Devices reported first-quarter revenue and earnings that beat expectations, backed by a substantial datacenter revenue increase. Management also delivered a second-quarter revenue guide well above consensus, prompting upgrades from Goldman Sachs and Bernstein, which cited agentic AI adoption and expanding GPU opportunities as major c…
U.S. chip stocks climbed following a robust forecast from Advanced Micro Devices that signaled accelerating demand for AI infrastructure and a rising role for server central processing units. AMD’s premarket surge led gains across rivals and suppliers, while upbeat guidance from Super Micro reinforced appetite for high-performance AI servers despit…
UK mining stocks climbed sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause a naval operation intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "great progress" in talks with Iran. The comments lifted investor risk appetite, sending gold up more than 2% and pushing silver and copper higher, while oil prices moved lower. Miners led advances…
Global equity and bond markets moved sharply higher after a report indicated the United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum aimed at ending the war, a development that sent oil prices lower and prompted a rotation within stock sectors. European shares led gains, while energy equities lagged; benchmark bond yields fell acr…
Barclays says the KOSPI has climbed to more than three times its level from a year ago, a move that has generated a muted volatility reaction and falling participation in exchange-traded funds and derivatives. The bank notes that valuation measures remain constructive thanks to a marked uplift in earnings expectations for index constituents, but el…
U.S. equity futures advanced amid renewed optimism that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could reduce Middle East tensions and continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related semiconductors. Strength in chipmakers and data-center demand accompanied a drop in oil prices, while indexes remain exposed to a potential pullback if dipl…
Advanced Micro Devices projected second-quarter revenue above Wall Street forecasts, citing robust demand for data-center processors. The guidance triggered a sharp premarket rally in AMD shares and lifted other chip names, while analysts revised addressable-market assumptions for server CPUs and flagged agentic AI as a structural growth driver.
Indonesian equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the IDX Composite Index rising 0.42% as gains in Infrastructure, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors supported the market. Mid- and small-cap movers led session performance, while commodities and currency moves showed mixed direction ahead of the close.
Dubai stocks led gains across Gulf markets as a tenuous US-Iran ceasefire remained intact, enabling investors to pivot attention toward corporate results. Market participants reacted to a temporary halt in a naval escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing regional tensions and contrasting military statements between the UAE and Iran.
India’s offshore technology centres generated an estimated $98.4 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, a level previously forecast for 2030, driven by growth in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), an AI-ready workforce, faster-to-scale operating models and supportive tax policies. Multinationals are shifting higher-value and AI work to India amid risin…
Continental's finance chief cautioned that a recent U.S. tariff increase announced by President Donald Trump could impose a mid- to high-double-digit million euro burden on the company if the tariffs are applied to tyres. The firm said the potential cost was not built into current forecasts and that it awaits further detail before deciding on respo…
Hua Hong Semiconductor's Hong Kong-listed shares rose 13.9% to HK$135.6, their strongest level since the company's October 2014 debut. The stock led gains among Hong Kong technology names, while the Shanghai-listed shares also advanced to their highest level since January 30, rising as much as 12.5% to 158.65 yuan.
British equities advanced Wednesday after the United States paused its naval escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz amid signals of diplomatic movement with Iran. The FTSE 100, along with major European indexes, climbed as investors reacted to a calmer tone from Washington and indications that talks between the two countries are progressing.…
Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi SA revised down its full-year 2026 revenue guidance following reduced orders from a global pharmaceutical partner and pricing pressure in its heparin business. The company reported modest revenue contraction in Q1, a sharp EBITDA decline, mixed performance across product lines and completed a delayed acquisition of a…
European equities opened higher following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause an operation intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, combined with comments suggesting progress toward a ceasefire with Iran. Oil prices fell on the news, while several listed companies reported varied quarterly results that moved individual shares.
Lumo Homes has confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting an acceleration in like-for-like rental growth to 3.2% in the first quarter, alongside improving occupancy. The company reiterated expected full-year revenue of €484 million to €497 million and maintained its funds from operations forecast of €147 million to €157 million, excludin…
European equities advanced following remarks by U.S. political leadership pointing to progress toward a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran, while oil prices declined. The STOXX 600 rose about 1%, led by gains in healthcare and autos, even as energy names underperformed. Quarterly earnings moves from Novo Nordisk, Equinor and BMW helped drive s…
Fluidra SA reported first-quarter results that fell short of analyst expectations on key profitability metrics, while top-line performance showed modest organic gains. The Spanish pool equipment maker recorded adjusted EBITDA of €124 million and cash EPS of €0.32, both below consensus. Revenue was €564 million, flat on a reported basis but up 5% or…
Ahold Delhaize reported first-quarter underlying operating income above market expectations, driven by resilient U.S. grocery sales that offset a negative translation effect from the weak euro. At constant exchange rates the group's core earnings showed solid growth, while reported sales declined due to currency movements. Management cited geopolit…
SCOR SE outperformed analyst expectations across several first-quarter metrics, driven by stronger-than-expected non-life underwriting, lower-than-expected catastrophe impact and investment returns. Those gains were partially offset by sharp premium reductions at the April 1 renewals, which the company said will push its year-to-date net underwriti…
Sampo Oyj reported first-quarter operating earnings per share that exceeded analyst forecasts by 15%, underpinned by better-than-expected underwriting results and lower costs. Underwriting profits beat estimates by 8%, while the cost ratio was 50 basis points stronger than anticipated. Net insurance revenue outperformed consensus by 2%, and managem…
ZEAL Network reported a 1% increase in billings to €268 million in the first quarter, supported by a 5% rise in active customers. Revenue climbed 6% to €54.3 million and the lottery take rate improved, but EBITDA fell 13% to €15.5 million amid weaker jackpot outcomes. Management reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance and longer-term targets for rev…
Australian equities finished higher on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 1.30% as Metals & Mining, Materials and Financials outperformed. Infratil led gains and reached a record price, while several large-cap stocks pulled back. Volatility eased to a one-month low and commodity prices diverged, with gold rising sharply and oil retreating.
Ottobock reported core sales of €378 million in Q1 2026, a 4.4% increase from the prior year period, and confirmed its full-year guidance. Underlying core EBITDA rose 11.8% to €84.3 million and the underlying core EBITDA margin improved to 22.3%. The company maintained its 2026 sales growth and margin targets and reiterated its medium-term targets …
