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Berenberg Sees Bossard Earnings Recovery Broadening, Holds 228-Franc Target
Berenberg reaffirmed its 228-franc price target on Swiss industrial supplier Bossard, pointing to a broadening earnings recovery. The bank s
BofA Raises IAG Price Target to 570p, Sees Potential Guidance Boost on Lower Fuel Costs
Bank of America raised its price target for British Airways owner IAG to 570p, arguing that softer jet-fuel costs and steady travel demand c
Berenberg Raises Bechtle Price Target but Sees Q2 Update as Steady, Not Stellar
Berenberg raised its price target for Bechtle to €34.50, but expects the IT firm's Q2 update on August 12 to be in line with Q1. The bank li
RBC Cuts Associated British Foods Forecasts on Sugar Weakness and Currency Risk
RBC Capital Markets has lowered its earnings forecasts for Associated British Foods by 2%-3% for fiscal 2026-2028. The bank points to persis
Swiss Life Likely to Announce CHF250 Million Share Buyback on Sept 1
Swiss Life may restart its share buyback program with a CHF250 million announcement on Sept 1. Berenberg says the insurer's strong solvency
Airbus Targets Over 900 Jet Deliveries in 2026 After Strong First Half
Airbus handed over 89 aircraft in June, bringing first-half deliveries to 351. The company is sticking with its official 870 target but repo
Posco Maps Out 167 Trillion Won Pivot Beyond Steel, Plans Stake Sales to Fund Lithium Push
Posco Group is pivoting beyond steel with a massive spending plan focused on lithium, battery materials, and energy. To help fund the shift,
Bernstein Boosts Ryanair Target, Sees Earnings Power Overlooked
Bernstein lifted its price target for Ryanair to €32.50 and sharply raised earnings forecasts, saying the budget airline's profit power is n
Solstice Advanced Materials and Element Solutions in $27 Billion Merger Talks
Solstice Advanced Materials and Element Solutions are in talks for a mostly stock merger of equals valued at about $27 billion. The deal aim
EasyJet Soars 11% on Sweetened £5.5B Take-Private Bid; European Markets Flat
EasyJet shares surged 11% after Castlelake sweetened its take-private offer, valuing the airline at up to £5.5 billion. The broader STOXX 60
Bernstein Cuts Kering Forecasts, Sees Gucci Recovery Delayed Until Late 2026
Bernstein has cut its forecasts for Kering, saying Gucci's recovery is slower than expected. The bank now sees growth returning only by late
Fincantieri Invests €600 Million in Underwater Tech to Boost Subsea Unit
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is spending about €600 million to acquire majority stakes in four underwater-tech companies. The move aims t