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Regions Financial reported a 14% increase in first-quarter profit as higher lending income and reduced provisions for credit losses supported earnings. Net interest income rose year-on-year, non-interest revenue was stronger, and management said asset quality was improving while loan and deposit growth accelerated.
Bernstein's fundamental analysts have set out their preferred U.S. consumer equities for 2026, advocating a modest overweight across Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples with a heavier tilt toward Staples. The firm named nine companies - spanning off-price retail, luxury and athletic apparel, hotels, cruises, mass and warehouse retail, and f…
Fifth Third Bancorp reported a rise in adjusted profit for the first quarter, driven by a more than 34% increase in net interest income and strong performance in its capital markets business. Loan portfolio growth, wider net interest margins, and early benefits from the Comerica acquisition supported the bank's results. Management said exposure to …
U.S. equity mutual funds and ETFs recorded substantial net inflows in the week ending April 15, driven by hopes of a quick resolution to the Iran situation and sturdy corporate earnings. Net purchases totaled $21.25 billion, extending a four-week buying streak, with notable demand for large-cap and sector-focused funds even as money market and shor…
Affirm shares climbed in premarket trading after Morgan Stanley raised the stock to Top Pick. Analyst James Faucette pointed to what he called an “overdone” private credit overhang, stable asset-backed security spreads, a constructive funding environment, and a clear roadmap of potential catalysts at Affirm’s May Investor Forum that could support u…
U.S. equity futures pointed higher on Friday, extending a weeklong rally as traders reacted to growing indications of easing tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark futures were all higher in early trading, and several individual stocks moved notably in premarket trade after corporate announcements and analyst actions.
Truist Financial reported first-quarter profit growth driven by a 36.3% increase in investment banking and trading income, higher non-interest revenue and a modest rise in net interest income. The bank's results reflect elevated client activity in volatile markets and stronger loan demand from both corporate and consumer borrowers.
Fluence Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) saw its stock decline 9.7% on Friday after UBS downgraded the shares from Neutral to Sell and reduced the price target from $22.00 to $8.00. The analyst cited shifts in U.S. tax policy that are prompting automotive manufacturers to redirect EV battery production toward utility-scale battery energy storage systems (…
BofA Global Research upgraded Deutsche Boerse to a "buy" rating from "neutral" and increased its price target to €300 from €250. The brokerage cited a combination of stronger-than-expected trading activity across cash equities, fixed income derivatives and commodities, along with rising net interest income driven by higher rates and expanding cash …
RTX said its Pratt & Whitney unit has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification to install the GTF Advantage engine on Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The upgraded engine provides 4% to 8% more take-off thrust, enabling greater payload and extended range. RTX expects the GTF Advantage to become the production standard and …
Polestar reported a 54% year-over-year rise in fourth-quarter revenue to $887 million and narrowed its net loss to $799 million, driven by higher production, cost cuts and a strategic focus on European markets. Adjusted gross margin improved to 1.9% from negative 39% a year earlier. The company highlighted ongoing geopolitical risks and provided no…
Barclays says investors are propelling equities to new highs primarily driven by fear of missing out (FOMO), even as signals from oil and bond markets suggest caution over the conflict’s endgame. The bank highlights U.S. and technology stocks leading the recovery, but cautions that further gains may need confirmation from commodity and rate moves a…
Jefferies says market pricing for additional Bank of Canada rate increases has fallen following a retreat in oil prices after a ceasefire announcement. The firm highlights that high energy costs are beginning to push up living expenses, while weak labour markets and trade negotiations with the U.S. are weighing on the Canadian outlook. Housing tren…
UBS upgraded Bossard from "sell" to "neutral" and increased its price target to CHF156 from CHF145, saying the stock now offers a more balanced risk/reward as current valuation already incorporates modest growth expectations. The Swiss industrial fastener distributor received a short-term boost from tariff pass-throughs linked to U.S. aluminum and …
The S&P 500's 14-day relative strength index moved from an oversold reading into overbought territory in 11 days, one of the quickest such reversals on record. Market internals point to hedge fund position adjustments, systematic buying and short covering as primary drivers, with individual-stock purchases also contributing amid persistent geopolit…
Indian stock indices finished higher on Friday, with the Nifty 50 advancing 0.65% to reach a one-month high and the BSE Sensex 30 also up 0.65%. Sector strength in Capital Goods, Power and Public Sector Undertakings underpinned the rise. Market breadth favored advancers on both the NSE and BSE. Volatility, measured by India VIX, declined to a one-m…
Goldman Sachs has increased its projections for China’s robotaxi fleet, forecasting a near tripling to 14,000 vehicles by the end of 2026 and 3.1 million units by 2035. The firm also began coverage on Pony AI and WeRide with Buy ratings and set price targets for their shares, while flagging rising overseas deployments and a potential material marke…
Uber has agreed to buy an additional 4.5% of Delivery Hero from Prosus for about 270 million euros ($318 million), paying €20 per share. The sale is part of regulatory concessions Prosus must make to secure approval for its proposed acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com, and will reduce Prosus's stake in Delivery Hero to roughly 21%.
Germany-based IT transformation specialist SNP SE reported preliminary first-quarter revenue of €79 million, up 19% from the prior year, with preliminary EBIT climbing 90% to €15 million. Order entry increased to €87 million from €75.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The company reconfirmed its 2026 outlook, forecasting mid- to high single-di…
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce firm, is preparing to begin selling movie and concert tickets in India and to pilot food delivery, according to two sources familiar with the plans. The company is targeting a May start for both initiatives as it positions itself ahead of a planned initial public offering and strengthens core business u…
Deutsche Bank has started coverage of Skanska AB with a 'buy' recommendation and a SEK300 price target, pointing to accelerating earnings, a larger earnings share from construction, and potential upside from project development should market conditions improve. The bank forecasts a 15% EPS compound annual growth rate for 2025-2028 and highlights a …
A 150-job Conn Selmer brass-instrument plant in Eastlake, Ohio, will close at the end of June with production for tubas, sousaphones and some French horns moving to China. Workers and union organizers attempted a public campaign aimed at the plant's ultimate owner, billionaire investor John Paulson - a prominent Trump ally - to invoke the president…
The U.S. government is rolling out a centralized refund mechanism for tariffs the Supreme Court recently invalidated. Customs and Border Protection has completed the first phase of the Claims Access Payment Environment - CAPE - which will issue consolidated electronic payments for refund claims. Hundreds of thousands of importers may be eligible, a…
Vanda Research, which monitors trading by self-directed investors, says retail activity is showing early signals of renewed interest in meme stocks now that U.S. tax season has ended. A dramatic multi-day swing in Allbirds after an announced pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure is one high-profile example. Analysts at Vanda point to …
European hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices have climbed roughly €100 per tonne year-to-date, propelled by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, steady demand and higher energy and shipping costs, with Bank of America raising its price outlook and flagging potential upside to ArcelorMittal's consensus EBITDA.
