By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Stanbic Kenya sees loan demand rebound after rate cuts
Stanbic Holdings halved its interim dividend after margins tightened, but CEO Joshua Oigara says Kenya's rate cuts are reviving loan demand
Parker-Hannifin forecasts record fiscal 2027 profit on aerospace demand
Parker-Hannifin expects record fiscal 2027 earnings, guided by strong aerospace and defense demand. The company's adjusted EPS forecast of $
Dollar edges higher as traders await US jobless claims and GDP data
The US dollar edged higher Thursday as markets braced for a wave of US economic data, including weekly jobless claims and an Atlanta Fed GDP
Metzler lifts Deutsche Bank target to €31 but keeps hold on loan-loss worries
Metzler lifted its price target on Deutsche Bank to €31 after the lender's Q2 revenue rose 9% year over year, led by its investment bank. Bu
Aumovio targets 30% payout but no dividend before 2026
Aumovio wants to return more cash to shareholders, targeting a 30% dividend payout and buybacks. But a €597 million first-half loss means in
Rupee slips to 95.22 as importers' hedging weighs despite soft oil
The rupee slipped to 95.22 per dollar as importers kept locking in future dollar costs, pushing forward premiums to their lowest since July.
KKR's €1.2B hospital deal leads busy day of M&A across sectors
Private equity and industry buyers announced a flurry of deals across healthcare, insurance, and UK property. KKR's €1.2B hospital acquisiti
Riyad Capital holds Amak target at 100 riyals despite 53% profit drop
Saudi miner Amak saw Q2 net profit fall 53% year-on-year, but Riyad Capital kept its buy rating and 100-riyal target. The brokerage points t
Malaysia's KLCI slips 0.6% as Theta Edge surges on MRT deal, Heineken tumbles
Malaysia's benchmark KLCI slipped 0.6% as investors weighed a big infrastructure win for Theta Edge against a sharp profit drop at Heineken
Singapore shares rise 1% as CapitaLand Ascott Trust deal lifts sentiment
Singapore's benchmark index gained 1% as deal news, led by CapitaLand Ascott Trust's SG$134 million acquisition, overshadowed mixed regional
Czech crown steady as CNB holds rates, signals possible autumn hike
The Czech crown barely moved as the central bank held its key rate at 3.75%. Investors are now focused on signals for a possible autumn hike
Riyad Capital turns bullish on Riyadh Cables despite 19% slide
Riyad Capital has turned more positive on Riyadh Cables Group, even as the stock has fallen 19% since May. The broker kept its 135-riyal pri