News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

05:58am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Michael Rousseau, CEO of Air Canada, will retire by the end of Q3 2026. This leadership change marks a significant shift for the airline amid evolving market conditions. Details on the transition timeline remain sparse.

05:57am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Amid ongoing Middle East tensions, global government bonds face their steepest monthly decline in years, reflecting growing fears of stagflation as oil prices surge and economic growth outlook dims.

04:47am, Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Wolfe Research raises CrowdStrike to outperform, eyeing Anthropic's AI model as a game-changer in cybersecurity spending. Shares nudged higher pre-market amid a mixed YTD performance.

04:16am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Barclays upgraded Montea to overweight, citing a notable valuation gap and growing asset transfers from private to public hands, while highlighting challenges in the warehouse rental market.

04:15am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Donald Trump reports direct negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, hinting at a potential ceasefire soon, despite ongoing regional tensions and conflicting official statements.

04:11am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
Oil futures hit fresh highs above $115 a barrel after Yemen's Houthis launched missile attacks on Israel, raising tensions in the Middle East and threatening vital shipping lanes, as U.S. and Iran standoff continues.

04:11am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
BYD Electronic's 2025 earnings fell short, sparking Jefferies to lower its rating to Hold. Margin compression and structural headwinds weigh on the Hong Kong-listed component maker's outlook.

04:10am, Monday, Mar 30, 2026
After Cyclone Narelle hit Western Australia, Rio Tinto has restarted activities at three out of four Pilbara port terminals, with the fourth expected to reopen soon, maintaining its 2026 shipment outlook.

07:40am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Wells Fargo upgrades Alphabet's target to $397, highlighting Google's strides in AI and cloud computing as key drivers for a projected 41% stock surge.

04:10am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Senate passes bill funding TSA and key homeland security units, sparking relief at airports. The measure excludes ICE after recent controversies, awaiting House and presidential approval.

04:06am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
In 2025, France managed to reduce its budget deficit to 5.1% of GDP, beating expectations due to brisk economic growth and increased tax revenues. Public debt edges higher to 115.6%, with cautious outlook for 2026.

04:04am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Jefferies cuts Future Plc to 'hold', slashing price target amid AI disruption risks and weak growth outlook, signaling choppy waters ahead.

04:02am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
ByteDance and Alibaba plan to order Huawei's new AI chip, 950PR, praised for Nvidia software compatibility and improved inference speeds, setting stage for stronger domestic AI chip presence in China.

04:00am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
China's top science body boycotts NeurIPS AI conference following its ban on submissions from US-sanctioned Chinese companies like Huawei and. This move intensifies US-China tech tensions.

03:55am, Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Oil prices dipped slightly after President Trump extended a pause on attacks targeting Iran's energy facilities, but elevated levels persist as the conflict continues to impact global supply significantly.