Analysis: Indices

Exclusive-Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas projects...

ITV shares jump after reported M&A interest

Shares in ITV rose as much as 9% on Monday to the top of Europe's STOXX 600 index after Sky News reported that potential suitors have begun circling the British media company, with possible bidders...

Switzerland's Axpo eyes prospects in Japan power, LNG trading

Swiss-based power producer and trader Axpo is eyeing opportunities in electricity and liquefied natural gas trading in Japan as changes in the country's power sector create demand for hedging and...

Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves

Brazil's government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in France in solidarity with farmers, calling the comments part of a wider...

Griffin Casts Doubt on Trump's Tax-Cut and Tariff Agenda

Billionaire Ken Griffin said he is gravely concerned that the rise of tariffs would put the US on a slippery slope towards crony capitalism. Griffin cast doubt on two of President-elect Donald...

EU to cajole Trump on trade while readying tariff retaliation

The European Union should seek constructive engagement on trade with the incoming Trump administration, but be ready to hit back in a coordinated way at the United States if it imposes new tariffs on...

AI will force tech investors to become macro aware: Wang

Tech investors are facing a new form of disruption. This investment cohort has historically paid little attention to macroeconomics, as ever-improving product features and innovative growth strategies...

Emeis: Opinion change, from Buy to Add

OPINION CHANGECHANGE IN OPINIONAdd vs BuyWe have downgraded our recommendation from Buy to Add, mainly to reflect our reservations about the company’s current mid-term outlook, taking into...

Morningstar: AI To Redefine Investments For The Better

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor thinks that artificial intelligence is a significant technology shift that will redefine the investment landscape for the better. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on...

Ninety One enters partnership with Sanlam, assets rise 1%

Asset manager Ninety One has entered an investment partnership with South African life insurer Sanlam, it said on Wednesday, as it recorded a 1% rise in assets in the first half to 127.4 billion...

Indices : America continues to widen the gap

The S&P 500 index reached a record high following the election results, breaking the 6,000-point barrier for the first time. This leap follows an exceptional performance by US equities this year,...

British farmers to protest against 'tractor tax' in London

Thousands of British farmers will march to Parliament Square on Tuesday to protest against the end of an inheritance tax exemption that has helped family farms pass down the generations, saying the...

Vivendi's Canal+ eyes expansion in Africa, Asia ahead of London listing

French broadcaster Canal+ highlighted its intention to become a global-content platform, seeing Asia and Africa as high-growth markets during its Capital Markets Day on Monday, ahead of its...

Kyle Bass on Trump's Treasury Pick, China's Stimulus

Kyle Bass, founder of Hayman Capital Management, says President-elect Donald Trump should name Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. He also says China's economy is circling the drain. He says the...

Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount

After a year of canceled projects, broken turbines, and abandoned lease sales, the global offshore wind industry no longer has much chance to hit the lofty targets set by governments in the U.S.,...

Oil prices edge higher after Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate

Oil prices edged up on Monday after fighting between Russia and Ukraine intensified over the weekend, although concerns about fuel demand in China, the world's second-largest consumer, and forecasts...

Telecoms group VEON mulls U.S. IPO for Ukraine's Kyivstar

Telecoms group VEON is considering an initial public offering for its Ukrainian unit Kyivstar on Nasdaq in the U.S. as early as next year, CEO Kaan Terzioglu said on Thursday. We have...

Greenlight's Einhorn expects inflation to pick up under Trump

Greenlight Capital President David Einhorn said on Wednesday he has added some inflationary protection to his hedge fund portfolio as he believes that inflation will go up under the government of...

Deutsche Bank raises Ibstock to 'buy'

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: ---------- FTSE 100 ---------- Citigroup raises Rightmove price target to 525 pence -...