By Marcus Devlin
Two decades covering equity markets. Writes on single stocks, sectors, valuations and the trades behind the tape.
Pound slips to $1.3474 as oil jumps to $108 and dollar firms before Fed decision
The pound slipped to $1.3474 as oil prices jumped to $108 and investors piled into the dollar ahead of the Fed's rate decision. The move ref
UBS upgrades Campari to buy on ready-to-drink cocktail push
UBS has upgraded Campari to buy, betting that its push into ready-to-drink cocktails will revive sales growth. The bank sees organic growth
Singapore stocks edge up as AI slowdown worries rattle Asia
Singapore's benchmark index held up better than most of Asia on Monday, rising 0.4% despite fresh AI slowdown worries. Meanwhile, micro-cap
ByteDance secures $29.6B loan to fund AI expansion
ByteDance has lined up a $29.6 billion syndicated loan from 28 banks, according to Bloomberg. The three-year facility, backed heavily by Chi
Fed Rate Decision, Retail Sales, and Iran Risks Set Up a Pivotal Week for Stocks
Investors are bracing for a widely expected Fed rate hike on Wednesday, while also watching US retail sales and renewed Middle East supply w
Hugo Boss chairman exits as Frasers Group moves to majority control
Hugo Boss chairman Stephan Sturm is stepping down as Frasers Group moves to increase its stake above 50% and secure more supervisory board s
Euronext CEO reopens door to Deutsche Boerse merger talk
Shares in Europe's two biggest exchange operators climbed about 2% after Euronext's CEO said a tie-up could make sense. No talks are underwa
AirBaltic files for Chapter 11 with €350M financing as fuel costs bite
Latvia's state-backed airline airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York, saying flights will continue as it secures €350 mil
Oil surge pushes Philippine peso to record low ahead of Fed
A sharp rise in oil prices pushed several emerging Asian currencies down, with the Philippine peso touching a record low. Investors are now
Outlet Group prices Oslo IPO at 33 kroner, eyes 500M raise
Outlet Group, a Norwegian sports retailer, has priced its Oslo IPO at 33 kroner per share. The company aims to raise up to 500 million krone
ASX 200 edges up 0.1% as banks and energy lift, but rate hike odds weigh
The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1% on Monday, ending a slide, helped by banks and energy stocks. But with markets pricing in an 80% chance of an RBA
Berenberg upgrades Antofagasta to buy on copper pullback
Berenberg has upgraded Chilean copper miner Antofagasta to buy from hold, saying copper's recent pullback creates a better entry point. The