By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
FTSE 100 Flat as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Clash with Weak UK Demand
The FTSE 100 barely moved as investors weighed fresh tension around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for oil. Berenberg warns attac
Morgan Stanley Sees Experian Starting FY27 on Solid Footing with 7% Revenue Growth
Morgan Stanley expects Experian to report roughly 7% organic revenue growth in its fiscal first-quarter trading update on July 16. That fore
Volkswagen CEO Warns Layoffs May Double to 100,000 as Overhead Costs Run 20% Above Rivals
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume says the automaker may need to double planned layoffs to 100,000 roles to close a 20% overhead cost gap with riv
Shein's Top Deal-Maker Donald Tang Steps Back as Hong Kong IPO Nears
Shein's executive chair Donald Tang is preparing to step into a senior adviser role as the company edges closer to a Hong Kong IPO. The tran
European ADRs Slip 0.6% Despite Vodafone, BP Gains; Weak Breadth Signals Caution
European ADRs edged lower Monday, with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index down 0.6% to 1,894.81. Vodafone rose 4% and BP climbed 2.8%, but most
Valhalla Metals Begins Drilling at Alaska's Sun Project, Eyes Ambler Road Progress
Valhalla Metals has kicked off a fully funded 2026 drill program at its Sun project in Alaska's Ambler mining district. The company is also
Netflix's Ad Business May Be Underpricing by Billions, Oppenheimer Says
Oppenheimer analysts argue Netflix is undercharging for ads, potentially leaving billions on the table. Matching rival streamers' ad prices
TSX Flat as Energy Gains Offset Gold Losses, Bank of Canada Decision Awaited
Canada's TSX Composite was nearly flat Monday as a 2% energy sector gain on higher oil prices offset a 1.5% materials decline from weaker go
Ferguson Buys FloWorks for $1.6B to Target Data Center and Chip Plant Growth
Ferguson Enterprises is buying flow-control specialist FloWorks for $1.6 billion in cash. The deal targets $45 million in annual synergies a
Morgan Stanley Expects Handelsbanken to Edge Past Q2 Profit Forecasts
Morgan Stanley predicts Svenska Handelsbanken will report a Q2 net profit of 5.39 billion kronor, just above the Visible Alpha consensus. Th
Watches of Switzerland Explores Going Private After 55% Share Rally
Watches of Switzerland has held talks with potential bidders about going private, Reuters reports. Shares are up 55% this year but still sit
Saudi Stocks Edge Lower as US-Iran Strikes Revive Strait of Hormuz Fears
Saudi stocks slipped as renewed US-Iran military strikes put the Strait of Hormuz back in focus. The Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.16%, whi