Nicolas Thomas
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Ackermans & van Haaren leads in Brussels after raising targets
Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) shares are up 7.7% at EUR278, by far the best performer in the BEL 20 in Brussels after the Belgian conglomerate posted significantly higher H1 earnings, which enabled it to raise its outlook for FY 2026.
28 August 2026 at 10:02 pm AEST
Copper: eight straight weeks of gains fueled by tight LME inventories
Copper is on track to wrap up an eighth consecutive week of gains, driven by heavy warehouse withdrawals at the London Metal Exchange that are stoking fears about the availability of physical metal. In the background, oil and natural gas set the tone for the week with their own geopolitical catalysts.
28 August 2026 at 06:26 pm AEST
The emerging market that has outperformed the Nasdaq 100 over the past 10 years
With an annualized gain exceeding 20% over the past decade, the MSCI Kazakhstan has dramatically outperformed major global indexes, delivering a return nearly twice that of the MSCI World and almost triple that of the MSCI Emerging Markets, thanks to several advantages rarely found together in emerging economies.
28 August 2026 at 04:26 pm AEST
SK Hynix to launch production of its HBM4E chips in Indiana in 2029
SK Hynix plans to begin mass production of its next-generation HBM4E memory in Q3 2029 at its Indiana plant. The project of over $4bn is expected to strengthen the South Korean group's US footprint and bring production closer to major customers such as Nvidia, Microsoft and Google, as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges.
28 August 2026 at 04:25 pm AEST
American Airlines seeks to close its profitability gap, Jefferies says
In its morning comments, Jefferies looks at the levers American Airlines (AA) is pulling to narrow its profitability shortfall versus direct peers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. In 2019, AA's adjusted operating margin reached 8.1%, versus an average of 12.4% for Delta and United, i.e. a gap of about 400bp. This gap widened to roughly 600bp in 2025… and is expected to remain at a similar level in 2026.
27 August 2026 at 11:11 pm AEST
OVH CFO Leaves in Five Days, Stock Slumps
OVH shares are down over 9% this Wednesday after the group announced the departure of its CFO, Stephanie Besnier, who will remain in post until August 31 and who will be replaced on an interim basis. This means five days of public notice and no identified successor, reminding us of why the market really does not like this kind of situation.
26 August 2026 at 11:19 pm AEST
Defense: MBDA speeds up in Ukraine, BAE Systems strengthens position in Italy
European defense manufacturers continue to benefit from the buildup of military capabilities across the continent. AlphaValue sees MBDA in particular as one of the main winners from the new agreements reached with Ukraine, while BAE Systems could supply more than 5,000 rockets to Italy.
26 August 2026 at 06:06 pm AEST
FDA clears Abbott's first sensor to continuously measure glucose and ketones
The US FDA has cleared Libre Duo 10 Day, billed as the first sensor able to continuously measure both glucose and ketones. Designed for people with diabetes, aged 2 plus, Abbott Laboratories' device is worn for 10 days and is notably intended to help detect early warning signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication that can require urgent medical care.
26 August 2026 at 05:55 pm AEST
Equinor Confident About Its International Outlook
Speaking at a press briefing in Stavanger, Equinor Executive Vice President Philippe Mathieu laid out the outlook for the company's international oil and gas portfolio, which he described as "streamlined, upgraded and ready for significant growth".
25 August 2026 at 10:13 pm AEST
Donald Trump Invested Up to $50,000 in SpaceX in June
Donald Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of SpaceX stock on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed on Aug. 12 and published 10 days later. The trade, made shortly after Elon Musk's company went public on June 12, was among more than 1,000 transactions carried out on behalf of the U.S. president during the month. The exact amount is unknown, as federal officials report their assets in ranges.
25 August 2026 at 05:12 pm AEST
Sonova bets on a new generation of AI-powered hearing aids
Sonova has launched Phonak EON, its third hearing-aid platform using real-time artificial intelligence, to support its medium-term growth ambitions. The Swiss group, which in 2024 was the first to offer a hearing aid able to distinguish speech from background noise in real time using AI, is now introducing a smaller, lighter device. According to Sonova, its advanced technology makes speech twice as intelligible while reducing listening effort.
25 August 2026 at 12:35 am AEST
Eni is betting on a nuclear fusion power plant in Europe by the 2040s
The Italian group wants to help roll out a commercial nuclear fusion power plant in Europe by the start of the 2040s, or maybe even sooner. Eni sees the technology as a business that could become its "next refinery", an executive told the Financial Times.
24 August 2026 at 06:28 pm AEST
Shein Valuation Slumps as Hong Kong IPO Delayed
Shein plans to launch its Hong Kong IPO on Monday, with the first trading day now targeted for around September 1. The group is hoping for a valuation of between $26bn and $27bn, a far cry from the $100bn reached in 2022.
21 August 2026 at 05:29 pm AEST
Rates are surging, but nobody wants to administer the real cure
Sovereign yields have jumped sharply lately, dragging mortgage rates higher with them. The yield on the 30-year US bond has just hit its highest level since 2007 at 5.30%, France's has returned to a peak not seen since 2008 at 4.90%, while Japan's has reached an all-time record above 4%, to name just these three countries.
21 August 2026 at 04:58 pm AEST
Lamborghini unveils the Revuelto SV, its most powerful production model
Lamborghini introduced the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid version of its V12-powered supercar, described as the fastest and most powerful production car ever built by the brand. Heir to an 'SV' lineage launched 55 years ago with the Miura SV, it pairs a naturally aspirated V12 with three electric motors to produce more than 1,050 horsepower. That setup enables it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds.
15 August 2026 at 04:53 am AEST
Beiersdorf Shunned After Cutting Its 2026 Targets
Beiersdorf shares are down 3% at EUR78.3 in Frankfurt, shunned after the German cosmetics group's downward revision of its full-year targets alongside the release of first-half results, hurt by Nivea's struggles.
04 August 2026 at 12:37 am AEST
Heading for a major healthcare merger between AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb?
AstraZeneca is being slapped on the wrists in London this morning (-6.69%, at 11,788 pence) after reports from the Financial Times about talks with Bristol-Myers Squibb aimed at a tie-up.
03 August 2026 at 08:14 pm AEST
Ageas praised for sale of its stake in MAHB in Malaysia
Ageas shares are up 2.5% at EUR73.6 in Brussels, cheered after announcing an agreement with Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) to sell its 30.95% stake in the capital of their joint venture MAHB (Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad).
03 August 2026 at 06:14 pm AEST
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