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Peruvian financial markets declined after left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez made gains in the ongoing presidential vote tally. The sol and the national stock index fell as Sanchez's position in a close race improved, boosting the probability of a June runoff. Sanchez's proposals for a new constitution and increased state control over resources …
Global equities pushed higher this week, with the S&P 500 setting a fresh record close. UBS strategists see scope for continued gains through the year, citing robust corporate profit trends, demand for AI-related semiconductors and a resilient U.S. economy, while flagging persistent uncertainty from Strait of Hormuz disruptions and oil price pressu…
Shareholder proposals centered on environmental, social and governance issues have fallen to 184 filings so far this proxy season, roughly half the number recorded at the same point last year. Analysts who compiled the report point to an increase in private negotiations between executives and investors and to new Washington rules that make activist…
PepsiCo reported first-quarter revenue above analyst expectations, driven by U.S. volume gains in its North America foods arm following recent price reductions and continued momentum in energy drinks and prebiotic sodas. The company maintained its annual guidance and announced product and supply-chain changes, including a relaunch of Gatorade formu…
David Neeleman, the founder of JetBlue Airways and current head of Breeze Airways, told Breeze pilots that he believes JetBlue may be headed for bankruptcy. Neeleman cited analyst Jamie Baker's JP Morgan estimates based on $4.50 fuel, which show JetBlue could lose $1.3 billion this year and see debt swell to about $9 billion, with annual interest c…
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved changes to the pattern day trader rule that remove the $25,000 minimum equity threshold and replace it with margin-based requirements, enabling smaller retail accounts to execute more intraday trades. Brokerages and retail traders welcomed the move for increasing market access, while analysts and inve…
Boeing is recruiting roughly 100 to 140 factory workers each week, the fastest pace since 2024, as it seeks to staff a fourth Seattle-area 737 MAX production line, support 777X output that remains uncertified, and replace retiring employees. Union leaders and company spokespeople describe expanding apprenticeship efforts and broader demand across p…
Goldman Sachs reports that hedge funds are positioned to record their best monthly returns since it began tracking data in early 2016, led by long-short equity strategies and Asia- and China-focused managers. The sector recovered from a March downturn linked to the Iran war and posted positive average returns for the quarter, with notable dispersio…
Ryanair shares fell 4.7% on Thursday after rival Easyjet released a trading update that signalled rising costs, a weaker booking backdrop and an expected headline loss before tax for the first half of fiscal 2026. Easyjet cited additional fuel costs, legal provisions and higher unit costs excluding fuel, while booking progress into peak summer rema…
Shares of companies linked to nuclear power and uranium rose in early trading after the White House released a detailed policy memorandum establishing the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power. The directive assigns roles to NASA, the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy, and sets delivery targets for reactors in orbit …
Online marketplace data indicates a notable rise in German consumer interest for Chinese electric vehicle brands in the first quarter, with BYD queries climbing 135% and overall battery-electric vehicle queries up about 184% compared with the prior quarter. Demand centered on BYD SUVs and the lower-cost Dolphin hatchback, while Chinese-owned MG als…
Fuchs SE announced a long-term strategic plan called FUCHS100 that targets up to €4.5 billion in annual sales by 2031 and an EBIT band of €550 million to €600 million. The share price rose on the announcement, but analysts described the new financial targets as broadly in line with existing expectations and conservative compared with past medium-te…
U.S. futures rose modestly as growing confidence that the worst of the Middle East conflict may be behind markets combined with an encouraging slate of corporate results. Record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq the prior session signaled renewed risk appetite, while upcoming earnings from major consumer and financial names provided fresh catalysts…
Kepler Cheuvreux downgraded Stellantis from Buy to Hold after reducing its 2026-2027 earnings forecasts. The broker lowered global light vehicle demand and production assumptions to reflect expected fallout from the Iran war, flagged margin pressure from rising input and oil costs, and trimmed its price target to 7.50. Kepler still expects a strat…
Shareholders at Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena voted to restore Luigi Lovaglio to the chief executive role at the bank's annual general meeting, resolving weeks of leadership turmoil. The slate supporting Lovaglio, put forward by minority shareholder PLT Holding, secured just under half of the votes, while a rival list supported by the outgoing bo…
UBS has upgraded BP Plc to a "buy" rating from "neutral" and raised its 12-month price objective to 700p from 650p, citing the arrival of a new chief executive, scope for substantial operating-cost reductions and the prospect of accelerated deleveraging. The bank sets an upside scenario at 900p and a downside scenario at 430p, while outlining finan…
Barclays updated its projections for Mexican stocks under coverage following a strong year-to-date performance by the Mexbol IPC index in U.S. dollar terms. The bank published aggregate expectations for first-quarter 2026 top-line, EBITDA and earnings per share growth, valuation measures, and estimated upside for its covered names, while noting pol…
Formycon AG confirmed its revenue target for fiscal 2025 at 45 million euros while improving its EBITDA outlook and reducing its working capital forecast. The company now expects a reported EBITDA loss of 4 million euros and an adjusted EBITDA loss of 2 million euros, and sees working capital near 70 million euros. Publication of audited results an…
Shares of Sligro dropped 4% after the Dutch food service company said costs tied to its ERP accounting transition will mainly hit results in 2026 and 2027. Analysts described the market response as negative and cut 2026 EBITDA estimates; the company’s first-quarter sales slightly beat year-ago levels but missed consensus.
Fastned reported first-quarter revenue of €39.2 million, a 40% year-on-year increase, driven by a 32% rise in charging volume to 55.6 gigawatt hours and a 6% increase in average selling price to €0.71 per kilowatt hour. The company expanded its network by eight sites and upgraded four others, lifting annualized revenue per station and delivering a …
Sagax AB has lowered its medium-term targets for return on equity and profit growth from property management for the 2026-2030 period, citing altered market conditions and the company's increased size. The dividend policy remains unchanged, and management highlighted the company's historical performance and its current, more conservative capital st…
New data from BNP Paribas indicate a renewed appetite among US investors for equities in China and Hong Kong. Between December and February, US-resident investors routed $14 billion into those markets, lifting total US holdings to a record $466 billion, according to US Treasury data compiled by the bank.
Mitie Group reported fourth-quarter revenue of £1,525 million, beating analyst expectations by 2% and driving full-year FY26 revenue to £5,650 million. The company delivered 6% organic growth, reported 11% growth including M&A, and reiterated its FY26 EBITA target while generating free cash flow above its internal goal.
Gerresheimer shares climbed sharply after an agreement with creditors removed the most immediate threat of insolvency. Nearly all promissory note holders accepted an extension of filing deadlines to September 30, 2026, banking partners offered parallel extensions and key debt covenants have been waived through the third quarter. The company also in…
European equity benchmarks moved higher on Thursday as growing optimism over potential talks in the Middle East improved market sentiment. Investors also continued to digest corporate results across the region. The STOXX 600 gained 0.3% to 618.96 as of 0711 GMT, with France's CAC and London's FTSE 100 rising 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. Technology …
