Kevin Smith
Journalist
Is the US Economy Accelerating again?
Several leading economic indicators suggest that this may be the case. Despite oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel and consumer sentiment surveys hitting record lows, several signals point toward a reacceleration since the beginning of the year.
June 03, 2026 at 10:27 am
UniCredit-Commerzbank: The Italian lender seeks to jumpstart European banking concentration
UniCredit has crossed the strategic 30% threshold in Commerzbank, strengthening its influence in a case that extends far beyond a simple tie-up between two banks. The move could serve as a major precedent for banking consolidation across Europe.
June 03, 2026 at 10:15 am
Supermicro and Arm Tackle AI's Achilles' Heel: Energy Consumption
Super Micro Computer is partnering with Arm to launch a new generation of AI-focused servers designed to pack more computing power into data centers while curbing electricity consumption.
June 02, 2026 at 11:49 pm
Bayer faces mounting legal risks in the United States
Bayer is the biggest faller on the DAX 40 today, tumbling 4.57% to EUR33.5 by mid-afternoon. The German giant is grappling with several legal pressures in the United States, heightening the already significant concerns surrounding the stock.
June 02, 2026 at 05:45 pm
Elliott pushes Northern Star to consider a sale
The American activist fund has built a stake exceeding AUD 1bn (c. $710m) in the gold mining group. It is demanding a strategic review, which could lead to a sale of the company, following a series of operational setbacks and cost overruns.
June 02, 2026 at 04:53 pm
Anthropic prepares for its IPO
Anthropic has taken a significant step towards Wall Street by confidentially filing a draft registration statement for an initial public offering with the SEC. The creator of Claude, a primary rival to OpenAI in the generative AI space, noted that the number of shares to be offered and the price range have yet to be determined, as the transaction remains subject to market conditions and a regulatory review.
June 01, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Trading at a valuation floor, Elastic breaks even and pivots towards AI
Since the explosion of large language models, the search and data analytics specialist - through its flagship Elasticsearch engine - has repositioned itself as a foundational layer for artificial intelligence.
June 01, 2026 at 11:49 am
Valued at historic lows, Elastic reaches break-even and pivots towards AI
Since the explosion of large language models, the search and data analytics specialist - through its flagship Elasticsearch engine - has repositioned itself as a foundational support for artificial intelligence.
June 01, 2026 at 11:42 am
Okta stock surges 30% following reassuring quarter on growth and margins
Okta sparked a sharp resurgence of interest on the stock market after a quarterly release deemed reassuring, in a cybersecurity sector where investors are increasingly discriminating between sustainable growth, profitability, and credible exposure to artificial intelligence. The stock soared approximately 30% the day after the results, driven by revenue that exceeded expectations and adjusted profitability that came in better than anticipated.
May 30, 2026 at 04:45 pm
Autodesk stock down despite solid quarter and aggressive industrial AI bet
Shares in Autodesk, the American specialist in design, engineering and computer-aided construction software, fell about 4% following its quarterly earnings call, despite results that topped expectations.
May 30, 2026 at 04:37 pm
Autodesk down despite solid quarter and aggressive industrial AI bet
Shares in Autodesk, the American specialist in design, engineering, and computer-aided construction software, fell approximately 4% following its quarterly release, despite results that topped expectations.
May 29, 2026 at 11:37 pm
Jefferies Examines GLP-1 Compounding, Maintains Hold Rating on Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk shares are trading slightly lower (about -0.3% at DKK 293) following two consecutive sessions of gains. Jefferies hosted a conference call regarding GLP-1 "compounding" (customized pharmaceutical preparations) and has disclosed the key takeaways from the participants.
May 29, 2026 at 06:20 pm
Bayer stock in the red as market scrutinizes legal disputes
Bayer shares are losing ground in Frankfurt (-3.6% at about EUR36.5), failing to capitalize on Jefferies raising its target price for them from EUR25 to EUR40, while maintaining its Hold recommendation. The US investment bank says that the settlement of litigation remains the central pivot for the stock.
May 29, 2026 at 05:06 pm
Dow hits record high as chip stocks take a breather
US markets ended Wednesday in mixed territory, caught between retreating oil prices and a rotation towards industrial and consumer staples. The S&P 500 closed flat (+0.02%) at 7,520.5 points, the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.09% to 29,973.6 points, while the Dow Jones gained 0.36% to 50,644.3 points, marking a new record close.
May 28, 2026 at 10:26 am
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