-- Sadif Investment Analytics on Tuesday upgraded investment holding company Sustained Infrastructure Holding (SASE:2190), d/b/a Sisco, to buy from a strong sell rating and increased its price target to 43.07 Saudi riyals from 11.42 riyals.
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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (HKG:1398, SHA:601398) or ICBC completed the issue of 50 billion yuan of four-year bonds carrying an interest rate of 1.79%, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The lender has a conditional redemption right at the end of the third year.The firm intends to use proceeds to improve its total loss-absorbing capacity.
Orient Securities (HKG:3958) or DFZQ recorded an 11% rise in attributable profit in the first quarter of 2026 to 1.59 billion yuan from 1.44 billion yuan after adjustment a year prior, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.The securities company's basic EPS rose to 0.19 yuan from 0.16 yuan in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.Operating income jumped 5.3% to 4.09 billion yuan from 3.88 billion yuan in the year-ago period.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Ionis delivered robust Q1 2026 results with total revenue surging to $246M (+87% Y/Y), fueled by strong commercial execution and approximately $95M in R&D milestone payments. Product sales reached $43M compared to just $6M in the prior year period, with TRYNGOLZA generating $27M (+350% Y/Y) and DAWNZERA contributing $16M (+125% sequential growth). The accelerating momentum across its independent launch portfolio demonstrates strong commercial execution, in our view. Management raised 2026 revenue guidance substantially to $875M-$900M (from $800M-$825M) and improved operating loss guidance to $425M-$475M (from $500M-$550M). The company also increased olezarsen peak sales guidance to over $3B from over $2B, reflecting growing confidence in the severe hypertriglyceridemia market opportunity. With multiple regulatory catalysts ahead, including potential approvals for olezarsen and zilganersen, we believe Ionis appears well-positioned for continued growth.