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Aon reported a notable increase in fourth-quarter adjusted profit driven by stronger demand for its risk management services. Revenue from the firm's risk capital business rose 7% year-on-year to $2.7 billion, while total revenue increased 4% to $4.30 billion. Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders climbed to $1.05 billion, or $4.85 per share…
Jefferies upgraded Fugro NV to a "hold" rating from "underperform" after noting signs of a recovery in offshore wind sentiment. The Dutch geodata firm's shares climbed over 6% on the upgrade, even as Jefferies projects a sharp decline in fiscal 2025 earnings driven by weakness in offshore wind and oil and gas project delays. The broker highlighted …
Novo Nordisk said Christine Zhou, the executive overseeing its China business, will leave the company at the end of March. Zhou led the launches of Ozempic, approved in China in 2021, and the obesity medicine Wegovy. Her exit occurs amid rising competition from Eli Lilly and an expanding cohort of domestic drugmakers, with Sciwind Biosciences winni…
Jefferies upgraded Fraport AG from 'hold' to 'buy' and designated the airport operator as its preferred European airport stock for 2026, citing a transition to lower capital expenditure, improving free cash flow estimates and a more stable regulatory outlook. The brokerage set a €100 price target and highlighted near-completion major projects, a mu…
Schroders has held senior-level discussions with potential partners to accelerate the growth of its private capital division, sources say. Conversations included talks with French investment firm Wendel and London-listed Bridgepoint Group, and also touched on potential insurer tie-ups. The talks took place several months ago but are currently on ho…
India's equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.39% and the BSE Sensex 30 retreating 0.36%. Sector declines in Metals, Oil & Gas and Fast Moving Consumer Goods pressured the market. Standout gains were seen in Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products and Apollo Hospitals, while Hindalco, Tata Steel and Coal India posted the…
Auto1's stock climbed after JPMorgan placed the company on a Positive Catalyst Watch and raised its price target to €50 from €42. The bank's analysts, led by Marcus Diebel, increased 2026 and 2027 EBITDA forecasts and highlighted improving gross profit per unit, rising volumes, new revenue streams and a de-risked balance sheet as drivers for furthe…
Hennessy, the cognac maker within LVMH’s drinks division, has struck a deal with unions to reimburse bonuses foregone last year because of weak sales. The agreement, due to be signed on Tuesday, provides one-off payments equal to 6.8% of annual pay with defined minimum and maximum payouts and is expected to avert strike action at the company.
Jenoptik AG shares surged over 6% on Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the company from 'hold' to 'buy' and lifted its price target to €28 from €22. The bank pointed to a better balance of risk and reward driven by an impending CEO transition and the prospect of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor segment in 2026.
Bosch warned that 2026 will remain challenging as tariffs and competitive pricing pressure continue to weigh on the automotive supply business. The company delayed its target to reach a 7% operating margin until at least 2027, after cutting roughly 13,000 jobs and reporting a fall in operating margin for 2025 despite a small rise in sales.
Airtel Africa reported a strong third quarter with double-digit revenue growth in several regions, a 31.0% rise in constant-currency EBITDA to $836 million and widening margins. The stock, however, gave back earlier gains to fall roughly 7% on Friday, underscoring investor sensitivity despite operational momentum. Key drivers included sharp mobile …
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to China produced modest commercial wins - 30-day visa-free access for British visitors, lower whisky tariffs and a $15 billion AstraZeneca investment - but the visit also highlights the limitations facing Western governments that attempt to rebalance ties toward Beijing as a hedge against U.S. policy unde…
European stock indexes advanced on Friday, supported by broadly positive corporate earnings and encouraging economic readings in the euro area. Gains were tempered by persistent geopolitical strains and developments in U.S. policy that lifted the dollar and pressured commodity prices. Key companies reporting results included Adidas, Swatch, Caixaba…
Safilo Group reported a 12.4% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 to €19.8 million, beating analyst expectations, while sales fell 4.6% to €225 million. Improved gross margins and cost management helped offset tariff pressures, and the company cut net debt materially over the year even after spending on an acquisition stake and share buybacks.
Scatec posted fourth-quarter consolidated results that fell short of analyst expectations, with revenue and EBITDA declining year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. On a proportionate basis, power production and Power Production EBITDA were roughly in line with forecasts, and Development & Construction delivered materially stronger EBITDA than anticip…
StarragTornos reported preliminary 2025 results showing a 10.5% decline in net sales to CHF442.1 million, missing analyst expectations. Order intake held near prior-year levels at CHF472.8 million, producing a book-to-bill of 1.07x. A fourth-quarter uplift in aerospace orders increased the year-end backlog to CHF336.4 million. Management warned tha…
DSM-Firmenich is reportedly close to agreeing a sale of its Animal Nutrition and Health division to CVC Capital Partners in a transaction that could be announced within days and valued at roughly €2.2 billion ($2.6 billion). The company is expected to retain a stake under the proposed terms, though negotiations remain ongoing and previous discussio…
Indonesia's benchmark index ended the trading day higher, driven by advances in Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry. The IDX Composite rose 0.88% at the close in Jakarta. Several small-cap names posted outsized gains, while a handful of stocks recorded steep declines. Commodity prices, including crude oil and gold, retreated and the rupiah w…
European equities advanced modestly on Friday as investors balanced upbeat corporate results against persistent geopolitical and trade concerns. The STOXX 600 rose 0.1% by 0804 GMT and was poised for a 2.6% gain for January if current levels held, marking a seventh consecutive monthly increase - the longest run since 2021. Market participants noted…
Bernstein's recent analysis singles out ten European medical technology companies with differentiated pathways to stronger performance in 2026. The list spans dental specialists, biomanufacturing suppliers, diagnostics and hearing-aid leaders. Key drivers cited include end-market recoveries, product cycles, margin mix improvements, capacity moves a…
Avio SpA updated its full-year 2025 outlook, citing robust commercial momentum in the fourth quarter and quicker-than-expected contract execution. The company raised its projected order backlog and group revenue ranges, reported a net cash position approaching €600 million, and left profit and EBITDA guidance intact.
Drax has entered a 10-year tolling agreement with West Burton C Limited, owned by Fidra Energy, for 250MW (500MWh) of battery energy storage capacity. Fidra will finance construction, provide maintenance and guarantee availability with no upfront capital outlay from Drax. Under the contract Drax will pay an annual tolling fee indexed to UK CPI, gai…
Tetragon Financial Group reported a diluted net asset value (NAV) per share of $41.88 as of December 31, 2025, a 0.1% increase for the month. For the full year 2025 the investment company recorded a NAV total return of 19.6%. Under the surface, portfolio-level write-downs to LCM and Ripple were largely counterbalanced by a modest write-up to Equiti…
Recordati has entered a strategic collaboration with Moderna to develop and commercialize mRNA-3927 for propionic acidemia (PA). The deal includes a $50 million upfront payment, up to $110 million in near-term milestone payments, and tiered royalties, while pivotal data are expected by the end of 2026. Recordati says material EBITDA effects are not…
Stelrad Group reported a rise in adjusted operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by margin management, cost reductions and a stronger mix, even as volumes fell 4% year-on-year. Revenue was about £280 million, adjusted operating profit rose to approximately £32.5 million and net debt before lease liabilities fell to £51.2…
