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Hanwha Ocean Shares Hit Record High on Strong Earnings
Hanwha Ocean shares (042660.KS) ended the day 13.43% higher, having hit a new high at ₩114,900 by the middle of the KRX trading day. This marks a new…
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International Markets
Nikkei 225 Rises as BOJ Holds Steady, Signals Future Tightening
The Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.02% today, reflecting market resilience after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank’s decision to hold rates steady…
Singapore Stands Pat: MAS Holds Monetary Policy Amid Growth, Global Headwinds
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), opted to keep its monetary policy unchanged today, following two easing measures earlier in 2025. The MAS will maintain…
flatexDEGIRO Shares (ETR:FTK) Double In 1 Year – Analyst Raises Forecast
flatexDEGIRO AG shares (ETR:FTK) are riding high after Berenberg raised its price target to €32 from €26, maintaining a “Buy” rating. The stock is trading at €26.46 today,…
South Korean AI Chip Firm Rebellions Eyes IPO After Securing Samsung Investment
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions is said to be gearing up for a potential IPO, as e recent investment from tech giant Samsung and an ongoing funding round targeting up to…
KOSPI Index Closes At Highest Level In Years As Mega Caps Gain
The KOSPI Index closed at 3,230.5, a 0.66% gain that marks its highest close since August 2021. The KOSPI Index closed at 3,230.57 today, adding 0.66% gain on the day, and…
Deutsche Bank Shares At Highest Level For Years – Analyst Raises PT Further
Deutsche Bank shares (ETR:DBK) have come off a strong year, with a 12 month double up not putting analysts off raising expectations further. A recent price target increase…
Alibaba’s Stock (BABA) Moves Higher Pre-Market, Firm Unveils AI Glasses In Wearables Push
Alibaba’s stock (NYSE:BABA) is on the rise in pre-market, up 1.88% after what has been an impressive start to the year, up 41%. Sentiment is further on the…
Samsung Shares (005930) Rally on $16.5 Billion Tesla Chip Deal
Samsung Electronics shares (KRX:005930) jumped 6.83% today following the announcement of a $16.5 billion agreement to supply chips to Tesla, a major win for its semiconductor division. The…
Are the U.S and EU on Track To Get A Deal Done Before August 1 Deadline?
With the August 1, 2025 deadline fast approaching, the United States and the European Union are engaged in intense negotiations to secure a trade agreement, aiming to avoid…
Nifty50 Drops Below 25,000, Down On The Week
The Nifty50 index dropped below 25,000 today, closing at 24,837 for a decline of 225.10 points or 0.90%. This marks a significant pullback, breaching the critical 25,000 level…
Nintendo Shares Have Breakout Year as Switch 2 Sales Smash Records
Nintendo shares (TYO: 7974) have rallied strongly this year, as the record-breaking launch and phenomenal sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 has seen the stock 42% this year.…
UK and India Ink Landmark Trade Deal, FTSE 100 Closes At New High
The United Kingdom and India officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, a move anticipated to reshape trade dynamics and unlock significant economic opportunities for both…
Nikkei 225 Surges to New High – Trade Deal Optimism Pushes Index Past 42,000
The Nikkei 225 hit a record high of 42,065.83 today, before closing at 41,826.34 for a 1.59% gain and continuing its bullish path that has been set in motion by…
Ryanair Share Price Target Raised – Analyst Eyes 20% Upside
Ryanair shares (RYA: IE00BYTBXV33) received a bullish signal as JPMorgan analyst Harry Gowers elevated the firm’s price target to €30 from €28, reaffirming an “Overweight” rating. The Euronext-listed…
BHP Shares (LON:BHP) Edge Higher, Price Target Trimmed
BHP’s shares (LON:BHP) are holding firm at 2,000p on the London Stock Exchange, edging 0.6% higher on the day. This upside move comes despite the world’s largest mining…
LexinFintech (LX) Surges on Stock Buyback, CEO Confidence
LexinFintech Holdings stock (NASDAQ: LX) is on the move pre-market, trading up 9.35% as a newly authorized $50 million share repurchase program and substantial insider buying by the…
Ryanair Reports Record Profits, Stock Hitting Highs Pre-Market (RYAAY)
Ryanair (RYAAY) has delivered an earnings report that has left analysts both impressed and cautiously optimistic. The budget airline powerhouse announced a profit after tax of €820 million, more…
SK Hynix Shares (KRX:000660) Down After Goldman Sachs Cuts Rating
SK Hynix shares (KRX: 000660) are under pressure today following a downgrade by Goldman Sachs from “Buy” to “Neutral.” The investment bank’s decision, coupled with a price target…
Baidu Price Target Raised To $140 As Stock (BIDU) Drops
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU), the Chinese internet search giant is navigating the complexities of an artificial intelligence-driven transformation while grappling with near-term revenue headwinds. Citi analyst Alicia Yap reaffirmed…
