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06:54am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn warns that undermining the Federal Reserve's independence could raise inflation and destabilize U.S. financial markets, stressing the importance of monetary autonomy for market confidence.

06:43am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
China's recent directive to halt use of US and Israeli cybersecurity software rattles markets, dragging down shares of major firms like Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point amid geopolitical tensions.

06:39am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Oil prices remain steady as Venezuela restarts crude shipments while ongoing protests in Iran raise supply disruption fears, offsetting U.S. inventory builds and geopolitical pressures.

06:37am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Saks Global seeks bankruptcy protection just a year after merging with Neiman Marcus. Debt from acquisition and competition pressure forced this luxury retail giant into financial distress.

06:16am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Goldman Sachs upgraded Kuehne + Nagel (KNIN) to buy, signaling a margin recovery after years of underperformance, sending shares up 3.9%. The logistics giant's profitability is set to improve amid cost cuts and operating efficiencies.

06:09am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) agrees to mediation with the EEOC over allegations of systemic racism and harassment at its California factory, aiming to resolve a high-profile lawsuit filed in 2023.

06:08am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Chinese EV maker Xpeng aims to boost vehicle sales to 600,000 in 2026, marking a 28% to 40% rise from last year's 429,445 deliveries, while shifting towards AI-driven tech beyond cars.

05:59am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Several personnel have been told to leave the US's largest Middle Eastern base in Qatar as Tehran warns regional nations following escalating threats from President Donald Trump.

05:57am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
BBC fights back against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation claim over altered January 6 speech footage, arguing lack of Florida jurisdiction and disputing damage claims after Trump's re-election.

06:04am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Symrise (ETR: SY1G) stock jumps 6% following its first-ever €400 million share repurchase plan amid strong cash flow and portfolio moves despite recent impairments.

06:01am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Shares of Envipco (ENVI) dipped 4% after CEO Simon Bolton announced he'll step down by April 30, 2026, ending a six-year run marked by strong growth in the European recycling market.

06:00am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Shares of Inventiva (EPA: IVA) jump after Leerink initiates coverage with an outperform rating, highlighting strong prospects in the expanding MASH market and upcoming trial data for lanifibranor.

05:58am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Reports confirm attacks on two oil tankers close to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's key loading terminal in the Black Sea, raising questions about regional maritime security and energy supply routes.

05:57am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Top central bank chiefs, including ECB and BoE heads, unite in defense of Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid criminal probe threats from the Trump administration, emphasizing the critical importance of central bank independence.

05:54am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Bank of America trims Arm Holdings outlook to neutral, citing expected revenue slowdown amid smartphone market pressures and increased dependence on SoftBank licensing fees.

05:53am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is trimming its workforce by 250 employees, about 1% of its global staff, as part of its latest routine efficiency push to align resources with company goals.

05:52am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
JPMorgan Chase prepares to release Q4 earnings with Wall Street eyeing $5 EPS and $46.2B revenue. Investors anticipate insights on consumer trends and 2026 outlook amid banking sector strength.

05:51am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
President Donald Trump's push to cap credit card interest rates at 10% sparks selling pressure on US financial stocks, with major banks and consumer finance firms among the hardest hit.

06:46am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Sisecam's UK arm taps Citigroup, BNP Paribas, J.P. Morgan, and Emirates NBD for its dollar Eurobond sale, signaling active moves in the debt capital markets.

06:28am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Volkswagen slips to third place in China as Geely Auto's rapid sales growth shakes up the top three. BYD remains leader while legacy brands face pressure from Chinese EV makers.

06:20am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Morgan Stanley slashes Mondi's rating to 'underweight' citing stretched valuation and falling earnings outlook, prompting a 3% share decline. EBITDA forecasts for 2026 revised down.

06:08am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Shares of Abivax (EPA: ABVX) leap over 23% following reports that Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is eyeing a billion-euro acquisition, stirring chatter on a potential mega-deal in biotech.

05:43am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
After six turbulent years steering Heineken (AMS: HEIN), CEO Dolf van den Brink resigns, leaving the brewer facing slow sales, margin pressures, and a tough path ahead with a fresh 2030 strategy.

05:40am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock falls after President Trump criticizes CEO Darren Woods over company's cautious approach to Venezuela oil sector reentry negotiations.

05:37am, Monday, Jan 12, 2026
Trump's push for Greenland control rattles markets, boosting gold and European defence shares as investors grapple with geopolitical risks and potential NATO fallout.

08:38am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
Kepler Cheuvreux trims BE Semiconductor (BESI) outlook to Hold, citing hybrid bonding gains already priced in and cautious views on near-term earnings and market share growth.

08:33am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
Wingtech, owner of Nexperia's China unit, focuses on local wafer sourcing and packaging expansion after supply hiccups from Dutch parent sparked chip shortages globally.

08:25am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
BMW's Q4 2025 sales dropped 4.1%, dragged down by declining demand in the US and China despite European growth. EV sales also fell significantly.

07:50am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenge Trump's freeze of over $10B in federal childcare and family aid, citing lack of proof of fraud and constitutional concerns.

07:25am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
Elon Musk's xAI plans to pump over $20 billion into a new data center in Mississippi, aiming to boost AI computing power and rival rivals like OpenAI. Operations slated for early 2026.

06:53am, Friday, Jan 09, 2026
Disney's CEO Bob Iger meets China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang to discuss expanded investment as Beijing eases threats on Hollywood film restrictions despite ongoing trade frictions.

08:27am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
American Electric Power (AEP) inks a $2.65 billion deal to secure solid oxide fuel cells, pushing forward its move into fuel cell power generation with a big-ticket purchase.

08:23am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Jefferies downgrades major European staffing firms Adecco, Randstad, and Hays, citing weak hiring demand and margin pressure across key markets including the UK and continental Europe.

08:21am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Shares of Soho House (LON: SHCO) drop 12% after MCR Hospitality Fund announces inability to fully fund $200M stake, prompting search for new financing ahead of a crucial stockholder meeting.

08:17am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Nestlé's stock takes a hit following a recall of select baby formula products in China, after similar issues prompted a European recall. The company complied swiftly, but shares felt the pressure.

08:15am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Vitol and Trafigura are in discussions with the US government regarding the marketing of Venezuelan crude, signaling potential shifts in oil trade dynamics as US seeks control following political upheaval.

08:13am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Alphabet surged 65% in 2025, driven by AI advances. Cantor Fitzgerald upgrades the stock, boosting targets amid easing regulations and AI-powered growth across search and cloud.

08:12am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
HSBC forecasts gold prices may soar to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and rising debt, while warning of possible price corrections later in the year.

08:07am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
After a 74% surge, JPMorgan downgrades Alcoa (NYSE: AA), eyeing risks from rising Chinese inventory and Indonesian supply that suggest aluminum prices may have hit a plateau.

06:52am, Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026
GameStop ties CEO Ryan Cohen's $3.54B stock option award to a dramatic market cap boost, requiring a leap from $9.26B to $100B, signaling a high-stakes turnaround strategy.