News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

03:26am, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Vanguard plans to expand its Europe presence with more ETFs and partnerships, targeting $1 trillion in assets under management by 2030 - doubling its current footprint amid growing retail investor interest.

03:05am, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Thyssenkrupp Nucera's net loss widened to €64 million in Q2, driven by escalating costs on hydrogen initiatives and a contract termination, despite positive free cash flow movement.

10:13am, Monday, May 11, 2026
IREN Ltd's stock plunges over 12% due to a large convertible senior notes offering, disappointing Q3 revenue, and cautious analyst stance, despite ongoing growth projects and bullish forecasts.

10:09am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Dell Technologies stock fell sharply following UBS's downgrade to Neutral, citing that the surge from AI-related demand is mostly priced in after a year of heavy gains. Investors reassess risks ahead of upcoming earnings.

09:45am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Primoris Services stock jumps 3.5% in premarket trading following Mizuho's upgrade to Outperform, though the price target dropped to $135 from $175 amid revised growth forecasts and ongoing execution challenges.

09:19am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Oasis Management has raised its holding in British outsourcer Capita to over 15%, signaling increased influence amid calls for business streamlining following recent profit margin concerns.

08:09am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Amazon is entering the Swiss franc bond market for the first time, aiming to raise funds for artificial intelligence development through a multi-tranche offering led by major banks, signaling tech's shift to diversify debt funding avenues.

07:24am, Monday, May 11, 2026
RBC Capital Markets raised BP to outperform, eyeing a 31% gain thanks to strong commodity prices spurring debt payoff and improved leverage ratios through 2027.

07:18am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel following President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's response to the U.S. peace offer, stoking geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf.

07:15am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Moderna's stock jumped close to 8% following a U.S. hantavirus case, spotlighting its early-stage efforts on a vaccine for the virus. The Andes strain, rare in human-to-human spread, was detected in evacuated cruise passengers.

06:51am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Nintendo's stock dropped sharply after the company raised Switch 2 prices amid rising memory costs and issued a cautious sales forecast, signaling challenges ahead for the gaming giant's latest console.

06:44am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Bitcoin hovered around $81,000, balancing weekend gains against rising Iran conflict concerns and anticipation over U.S. crypto regulatory moves, with altcoins showing modest gains.

06:42am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Kuwait's army intercepted multiple hostile drones in its airspace, highlighting ongoing cross-border drone activity tied to regional conflicts, including recent attacks from nearby Iraq targeting Gulf states' infrastructure.

06:41am, Monday, May 11, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings is set to launch its first euro-denominated bond sale in six years, aiming to bolster resilience against Middle East conflict disruptions while maintaining 2026 profit guidance.

04:57am, Friday, May 08, 2026
Oil prices edged higher following renewed conflict between the US and Iran, threatening the fragile ceasefire and the critical Strait of Hormuz supply route. Brent and WTI saw gains despite weekly losses.