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UBS Adjusts Helen of Troy Price Target to $25 From $16, Maintains Neutral Rating

Helen of Troy (HELE) has an average rating of Hold and mean price target of $29.33, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $21.04, Change: $-2.79, Percent Change: -11.69%

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Wire56d ago

UBS Adjusts Dynex Capital Price Target to $14.50 From $14, Maintains Neutral Rating

Dynex Capital (DX) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $15.10, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $13.62, Change: $+0.02, Percent Change: +0.15%

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Wire56d ago

Truist Securities Adjusts Price Target on Edwards Lifesciences to $90 From $89, Maintains Hold Rating

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $97.16, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $84.41, Change: $+4.63, Percent Change: +5.80%

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Asia56d ago

Sunny Optical's 2025 Profit Soars 72%; Dividend Declared

Sunny Optical Technology (Group) (HKG:2382) recorded a 72% surge in attributable profit in 2025 to 4.64 billion yuan from 2.7 billion yuan a year prior, according to the firm's annual report filed with the Hong Kong bourse Friday.Earnings per share jumped to 4.2479 yuan from 2.4788 yuan in 2024.Revenue increased 13% to 43.2 billion yuan in the year from 38.3 billion yuan in the year-ago period, mainly due to a higher revenue contribution from handset, vehicle, and other products.The firm attributed the higher profit mainly to a rise in gross profit and a gain on a share swap transaction.The company proposed a final dividend of HK$1.2060 per share for the year.

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Research56d ago

Research Alert: P&g Beats Estimates With Growth Across Segments

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Procter & Gamble reported solid Q3 results with net sales rising 7% to $21.2B, including 3% organic growth driven equally by volume and pricing gains, marking improved momentum across all segments. However, profitability came under pressure as gross margin contracted 150 bps to 49.5% due to unfavorable mix and reinvestments, while core EPS rose 3% to $1.59. The results demonstrate P&G's strong brand portfolio and operating excellence, with valuation appearing less stretched. Management maintained FY guidance ranges but expects results toward the lower end due to increased innovation investments and ongoing cost pressures. Looking ahead, commodity costs and tariffs are expected to create a combined $0.25 per share headwind for the full year. The stock trades at 21x FY 26 consensus estimates, below its three-year average forward P/E of 23.2x, reflecting improved relative valuation amid the company's continued market resilience and cash generation strength.

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Wire56d ago

UBS Lifts Digital Realty Trust Price Target to $227 From $225, Maintains Buy Rating

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $212.25, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $202.45, Change: $+2.45, Percent Change: +1.23%

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Wire56d ago

UBS Adjusts Popular Price Target to $170 From $160, Maintains Buy Rating

Popular (BPOP) has an average rating of Buy and mean price target of $169, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $149.03, Change: $-0.24, Percent Change: -0.16%

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Wire56d ago

Truist Adjusts Price Target on Intel to $81 From $49 Due to 'Fundamental Improvements', Maintains Hold Rating

Intel (INTC) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $67.72, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $83.03, Change: $+16.25, Percent Change: +24.34%

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Insider Trading56d ago

Simply Good Foods Insider Bought Shares Worth $991,480, According to a Recent SEC Filing

James M Kilts, Director, on April 23, 2026, executed a purchase for 80,000 shares in Simply Good Foods (SMPL) for $991,480. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Kilts has control over a total of 3,783,524 shares of the company, with 172,854 shares held directly and 3,610,670 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1702744/000102509426000004/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1777036957.xmlPrice: $12.71, Change: $+0.29, Percent Change: +2.29%

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Mining & Metals56d ago

TSX Down Near 130 Pts, Adding to 40-plus Pts Lost Thursday

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UBS Adjusts ARMOUR Residential REIT Price Target to $18 From $17.50, Maintains Neutral Rating

ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $18.38, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $17.50, Change: $-0.02, Percent Change: -0.09%

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Wire56d ago

Truist Adjusts Price Target on Carlisle to $360 From $340, Maintains Hold Rating

Carlisle (CSL) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $407.29, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $383.61, Change: $+19.75, Percent Change: +5.43%

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Wire56d ago

UBS Adjusts AGNC Investment Price Target to $11 From $10.50, Maintains Neutral Rating

AGNC Investment (AGNC) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $11.44, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $10.84, Change: $-0.02, Percent Change: -0.18%

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Wire56d ago

Truist Adjusts Price Target on Medpace to $462 From $539, Maintains Hold Rating

Medpace (MEDP) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $457.45, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $391.52, Change: $-1.90, Percent Change: -0.48%

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Wire56d ago

Truist Securities Adjusts Royal Caribbean Price Target to $318 From $327, Maintains Hold Rating

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $350.61, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $259.80, Change: $-0.72, Percent Change: -0.28%

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Oil & Energy56d ago

EMEA Natural Gas Update: Futures Drop Amid Reports of Iran FM Visit of Pakistan

European natural gas futures were down on Friday, marking a reversal from earlier in the day, following reports that Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi was expected to arrive in Pakistan shortly.Front-month Dutch TTF contracts were down 0.46% to 44.29 euros ($51.86) per megawatt hour, while UK NBP futures dropped 0.63% to 110.19 British pence ($1.49) per therm. The benchmarks were set to end the week up by 14.08% and 13.35%, respectively, according to data from Trading Economics.Peace talks between the US and Iran could resume soon, with Araghchi set to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night, according to a Reuters report, citing three Pakistan-based sources.Two of the sources, placed within the Pakistani government, have also said that a US Logistics and Security team was already in place for the potential talks to take place, Reuters said.Meanwhile, there has been no confirmation regarding this from either Washington or Tehran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth only saying that Iran has "a chance to make a deal, a good deal, a wise deal," during a press briefing on Friday.The Strait of Hormuz continued to remain effectively closed for the eighth-straight week, with just five vessels transiting over the past 24 hours.Even in the likelihood of a peace deal, which sees the Strait reopen right away, analysts aren't optimistic about a quick return to normal.Michiel Engelaar, a Senior Finance Executive at Blue Water Strategy, warned that the "era of cheap, abundant, politically neutral gas is over," while pointing to the damage caused to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, the prolonged disruption in the Strait, and Europe's heavy dependence on US LNG supplies.All of this comes at a time when Europe is stepping into reinjection season, with significantly depleted inventories, at just 30.82% of capacity, compared to 37.54% during the corresponding period a year ago, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe.

Asia56d ago

PCCW Grants 2 Million Share Awards to Employees

PCCW (HKG:0008) granted share awards involving nearly 2 million shares to various employees under a 2024 incentive scheme, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.The information and communication technology firm now has a little over 765.6 million shares available for future grant under the scheme mandate limit and nearly 38.7 million shares under the service provider sublimit.

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Asia56d ago

ZTE's Profit Slips 47% in Q1

ZTE (HKG:0763, SHE:0000630) and its subsidiaries recorded a 47% decline in attributable profit for the first quarter of 2026 to 1.31 billion yuan from 2.45 billion yuan a year prior, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.Earnings per share slipped to 0.27 yuan in the three months from 0.51 yuan in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.Operating revenue jumped 6.1% to 35 billion yuan from 33 billion yuan.

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Sectors56d ago

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Friday

Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Friday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declining by 0.8%.The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 1.4% and The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was 0.4% lower at $95.45 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark North Sea Brent crude oil gained 0.2% to reach $105.28 per barrel, and natural gas futures were up 1% at $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units.SLB (SLB) shares were down more than 1% after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted earnings.Eni (E) stock was 0.2% lower after the company posted a decline in Q1 net profit.TotalEnergies (TTE) has secured financing for its Mirny onshore wind and battery energy storage system project in southeast Kazakhstan, the company said. TotalEnergies shares were marginally lower premarket.

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Oil & Energy56d ago

EMEA Oil Update: Brent Climbs, Murban Slips as Peace Talks Loom Amid Strait Escalation

Oil benchmarks were mixed Friday as the market weighed renewed US-Iran peace efforts in Pakistan against escalating maritime conflict.Brent crude futures advanced by 0.6% to $105.73 per barrel, while Murban oil futures dipped 1.7% to $104.11/bbl.Traders balanced intensifying geopolitical risks with a glimmer of diplomatic hope.In a social media post Thursday, US President Donald Trump confirmed a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.He said that the US will now collaborate directly with the Lebanese government to bolster defences against Hezbollah.Adding to the diplomatic momentum, a Pakistani government source reportedly revealed that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Islamabad Friday night, according to a Reuters report.A small Iranian team plans to engage in a second round of peace talks with US representatives already on the ground, as per the report.However, escalating hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz continue to underpin global prices.On Thursday, Iran released footage of commandos in speedboats storming a large cargo ship, asserting its grip on the chokepoint that handles 20% of global oil and gas.Despite the flurry of diplomacy, President Trump signalled a readiness for a prolonged standoff, posting on Truth Social that he will not set a "timetable" for ending the conflict as he seeks a "great deal" with Tehran.Saxo Bank analysts warned that even a successful peace deal would not provide immediate relief.They projected that normalizing global shipping flows would take several months, sustaining acute tightness in the diesel and jet fuel markets.Meanwhile, regional instability persists as Israel warned it remains prepared to restart strikes on Iranian targets if the Islamabad talks fail to produce a breakthrough.

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Oil & Energy56d ago