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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
07:31am, Monday, Oct 06, 2025
FDA asks GSK to refile branded leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, fast‑tracking a label change that could boost prescriptions and generic sales (Hikma). Traders watch insurer coverage and a precedent for quicker repurposing.
07:21am, Monday, Oct 06, 2025
Micron (MU) is up ~123% YTD; Morgan Stanley upgraded to overweight and raised its target to $220 (from $160), citing DRAM/NAND strength, tightening supply and manageable HBM4 AI‑memory risks.
07:17am, Monday, Oct 06, 2025
ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) says Bruno Le Maire is no longer an adviser. His 2024 appointment signaled EU political access; departure-with no explanation or replacement-could affect regulatory optics and trader sentiment.
07:12am, Monday, Oct 06, 2025
DISCO (TSE:6146) Q2 FY Mar-2026 prelim: parent revenue ¥85.3B, shipments ¥77.4B. Implied consolidated revenue ¥101.9B and shipments ¥92.3B-about 10.4% above company guidance-driven by higher overseas costs and ASP efforts.
06:25am, Monday, Oct 06, 2025
Aston Martin (LSE: AML) shares fell as much as 10% after cutting 2025 volume guidance, delaying H2 positive free cash flow and launching a cost/capex review amid U.S. tariff and U.K.-U.S. quota uncertainty; stock is ~30% YTD down.
09:26am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Tesla Q3 deliveries rose ~7% but shares fell ~5% as the U.S. EV tax credit expired and heavy Q3 promos squeezed margins. Analysts warn weaker Q4 and regulatory-credit pressure; Q3 results and Nov. 6 shareholder meeting are key.
09:17am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Rothschild & Co. Redburn upgraded Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) to Buy, raising the target to $417 (from $325) - ~12% upside - citing higher trading volumes, token market cap growth and ETF-driven institutional demand; watch take rates and flows.
09:02am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Wells Fargo upgrades Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to overweight, raises PT to $212 from $170 (~14% upside), citing Rybrevant-driven oncology momentum, easing tariff drag and a $55B U.S. onshoring push. Shares +1% premarket; watch margins and drug ramp.
08:29am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
OnePay (Walmart‑backed) will add crypto buy/sell in its banking app, bringing mass‑market retail access to digital assets. Traders will watch custody, compliance, user adoption and potential impact on payments/retail stocks.
08:26am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Army review brands NGC2 battlefield comms prototype "very high risk" - major security gaps, weak access controls and software flaws. Raises delays and scrutiny for contractors Anduril (ANDR), Palantir (PLTR) and Microsoft (MSFT).
08:15am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Goldman Sachs upgrades ABN Amro (ABAM34) to Buy, lifts 12‑month target to €32.50 (from €24.70). Cites stronger NII, cost cuts and €8.5bn capital returns/buybacks-shares trade ~20% below the new target.
07:57am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Global Infrastructure Partners, linked to BlackRock, is reportedly nearing a ~$40B takeover of AI-focused Aligned Data Centers with Abu Dhabi's MGX/Mubadala/G42 as partner - a deal that could reprice Equinix and Digital Realty; not yet signed.
07:49am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Occidental (OXY) sold OxyChem to Berkshire for $9.7B; HSBC upgraded to Buy (PT $55) and Mizuho to Outperform (PT $60). Analysts say proceeds speed debt paydown and could enable buybacks (possible 2026) despite lingering liabilities.
07:42am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
JPMorgan's updated October analyst focus list spotlights AMZN ($265 target), CVNA ($425), GM ($80), plus PHM and AVGO, amid a Sept S&P rally and Fed rate cut-traders eye sector mix from tech to autos, housing and semiconductors.
07:33am, Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Rivian Q3 Delivers 13,201 EVs (+~33% YoY); Guidance Tightened to 41,500-43,500 as Tax Credit Expires
Rivian (RIVN) Q3 deliveries 13,201 vs. 12,690 est.; full‑year guidance cut to 41.5k-43.5k (mid 42.5k). Tax‑credit pull‑forward and tariffs squeeze margins; shares down ~2% premarket.
