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J.P. Morgan has identified Fresenius SE as its preferred stock in the European medical technology and services sector following a broad market selloff that pushed valuations to levels only seen during the post-global financial crisis recovery. The firm assigns an overweight rating and sees 15-25% upside over 12 months, citing Kabi division momentum…
On March 13, Uber and Hyundai Motor-backed Motional started a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas that lets riders request driverless-capable electric vehicles through the Uber app at no additional charge. The service will operate along key pick-up zones on Las Vegas Boulevard with Motional’s IONIQ 5 vehicles initially staffed by human safety …
Immutep Limited said an Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended stopping its TACTI-004 Phase III trial of eftilagimod alfa in first-line non-small cell lung cancer for futility. The announcement triggered an 80% decline in the company's shares on Friday. Immutep will halt enrollment, conduct an orderly wind down of the study, follow up wi…
SUMA Acquisition Corporation raised $172.5 million through an initial public offering of 17.25 million units at $10 each, including the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment. The units began trading on NASDAQ on March 11, 2026, under the ticker SUMAU, and all proceeds were placed in a trust account for public shareholders.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC that a conflict with Iran could unfold within weeks but is likely to have limited duration. His remarks came ahead of scheduled trade talks in Paris with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on March 15-16, which U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will also attend. Greer outlined priorities including …
Futures tied to Canada’s principal stock index moved modestly higher Friday as market participants monitored the ongoing conflict in Iran and elevated crude-oil prices. Gains in energy stocks, supported by crude trading around $100 a barrel, were counterbalanced by declines in the financial, industrial and materials sectors. U.S. futures also recov…
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Czechoslovak Group (CSG) with a buy rating and a €35 price target, citing the company's position as Europe’s second-largest ammunition maker and a multi-year NATO restocking cycle. Analyst Sriram Krishnan highlighted that medium and large caliber ammunition generates the majority of the group's profit, and that s…
Barclays downgraded Adobe from Overweight to Equal Weight and cut its price target to $275 following the unexpected announcement that Shantanu Narayen will step down as CEO but remain as board chair. The move reflects a weaker-than-expected first-quarter performance - with net new ARR of $400 million versus Barclays' $460 million estimate - and con…
Oil has climbed sharply since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, rewarding a subset of energy companies while leaving others behind. Investors are gravitating toward names that pair operational exposure outside the region with strong financial positions. An AI-driven stock-selection strategy has flagged several of these companies and reco…
U.S. index futures regained ground early Friday even as oil traded above $100 a barrel amid continuing conflict in Iran. Major premarket movers included a steep drop in Adobe shares after a long-serving CEO announced his departure, a rise for Rubrik following better-than-expected quarterly results, and multiple software and retail names reacting to…
Stocks fell as oil returned to roughly $100 per barrel. Yardeni Research warned that markets may be beginning to factor in a longer-lasting war in the Middle East and the prospect that the Strait of Hormuz could remain effectively closed, compounding pressure from higher bond yields and elevating stagflation concerns.
Volkswagen's Chinese joint ventures moved back to the top of the passenger vehicle market in January-February 2026 as reductions in electric vehicle incentives weighed on local EV makers. BYD fell to fourth place amid its largest sales decline since the pandemic, while Geely and Toyota posted strong shares.
Volkswagen’s joint ventures in China regained the top sales position in the first two months of 2026, overtaking BYD as Beijing scales back incentives for electric vehicles. Toyota also gained ground. Data from the China Passenger Car Association show shifting market shares as purchase tax exemptions and trade-in subsidies for EVs fade, and consume…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has broadened the approved age range for GSK’s Arexvy to include adults aged 18 to 49 who have underlying health conditions that raise their risk of lower respiratory tract disease from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The decision follows Phase IIIb data showing a non-inferior immune response versus older ad…
Bank of America names TotalEnergies its top pick among Europe’s large oil companies, arguing the stock is undervalued even if Brent crude retreats to $60 a barrel. The bank raised its oil price forecasts for 2026-27 due to Strait of Hormuz disruption risks, lifting forward free cash flow expectations across the sector and spotlighting TotalEnergies…
Futures tied to the main U.S. stock indexes turned higher early Friday, reversing earlier declines despite oil trading above $100 a barrel as the U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Iran continues. Elevated crude, upcoming U.S. inflation data and notable corporate earnings and leadership developments kept traders attentive ahead of the cash open.
Indian share indices ended Friday's session with broad-based weakness, with the Nifty 50 falling 2.06% to a six-month low and the BSE Sensex slipping 1.93%. Losses were concentrated in Metals, Auto and Capital Goods stocks, while a rise in the India VIX signaled higher implied volatility for Nifty options. Commodity and currency moves also featured…
Klarna Group shares gained 6% in premarket trading after Chairman Michael Moritz acquired 3.47 million shares worth about $50 million via an associated entity between March 3 and March 11. Other insiders also traded during the same window, with mixed activity including an additional purchase by a product executive and planned disposals by two senio…
Bank of America strategists led by Michael Hartnett identify a set of market levels - including oil above $100 a barrel, the dollar index above 100, 30-year U.S. Treasury yields above 5% and the S&P 500 below 6,600 - that they say are likely to prompt policy responses. The team highlights tightening from higher oil prices, shifting Fed rate-cut exp…
Bernstein upgraded Zalando SE from underperform to market-perform and lifted its price objective to €25 from €23 after the online fashion retailer's shares had tumbled roughly 30% over the prior year and consensus earnings forecasts weakened sharply. The firm pointed to a share buyback, projected free cash flow, limited AI disruption risk and below…
At its annual GTC developer conference, Nvidia is expected to detail hardware, software and infrastructure steps designed to sustain its leadership in AI chips. The company will highlight developments across chip generations, data-center networking, CUDA programming tools, AI agents and robotics while addressing growing competition from other chipm…
Meta's stock fell in Friday premarket trading after reports that its newest foundational AI model, Avocado, did not meet internal benchmarks against leading rival systems. The company has postponed the model's release and is debating licensing options while continuing to staff a dedicated AI research group.
U.S. carriers are increasingly relying on cash from co-branded credit-card partnerships to fund loyalty programs. That shift is changing how frequent-flyer benefits are earned, with airlines cutting mileage accrual on the cheapest fares and tying more rewards to card spending. The trend concentrates billions in bank payments in airline accounts, al…
Daniel Vorcaro, founder of Banco Master, has been arrested twice amid allegations of a multibillion‑dollar fraud. Leaked cellphone records and investigation documents reveal extensive contacts with high‑level politicians, judges and regulators, plus extravagant expenditures used to cultivate influence. The unfolding probe has already forced the dep…
Since military action involving the U.S. and Israel and Iran, grain prices have climbed, prompting many U.S. farmers to sell previously stored corn, soybeans and wheat and to pre-sell portions of upcoming harvests. The price surge has let growers capture modest profits to offset higher fertilizer, chemical and seed expenses, though producers say th…
