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Bond yield spike is a risk to unprepared equities market, investors warn

Rising government bond yields are emerging as a key risk for global equity markets, with investors warning that stock valuations may not fully reflect potential economic pressures. Concerns have grown after a recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields, with the 30-year bond climbing above 5% and the 10-year......

Hiscox shares surge on reports of possible acquisition interest

Shares in the British insurer Hiscox rose sharply on Friday after reports emerged that Canada’s Intact Financial may be considering a potential takeover bid. According to market reports, Hiscox shares climbed by more than 15% following speculation that Intact Financial is evaluating the insurer......

Ackman’s Pershing Square takes new stake in Microsoft, citing attractive valuation

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has announced that his firm Pershing Square Capital Management is taking a new investment position in Microsoft, describing the tech giant’s valuation as “highly compelling.” The disclosure was made ahead of a formal announcement by the fund, with Ackman......

Cisco shares surge on strong revenue outlook and AI-driven restructuring

Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems saw a significant rise in its stock price after announcing an optimistic revenue forecast and a strategic shift focused on artificial intelligence. The company’s shares jumped sharply in premarket trading following investor reaction to its updated financial outlook. The......

Cerebras set for stock market debut amid global ai investment boom

The U.S. semiconductor company Cerebras Systems is preparing for its stock market debut on the Nasdaq, as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to drive strong demand for technology-related shares. The company’s initial public offering (IPO) is among the largest of the year,......

HSBC raises S&P 500 years-end target on strong earnings outlook

Global banking group HSBC Holdings has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index, reflecting stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and continued optimism in U.S. equity markets. In its latest outlook, HSBC increased its forecast for the index to 7,650 points from 7,500, citing resilient......

Italy's Brembo raises revenue outlook, eyes M&A as shares surge

Italian braking systems manufacturer Brembo has upgraded its financial outlook for the year, citing stronger-than-expected resilience despite recent global supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions. The company now anticipates a 3% increase in annual revenue at constant exchange rates,......

AMD forecast sparks AI-driven rally in US chipmaker stocks

Shares of major U.S. semiconductor companies rose sharply on Wednesday after strong forecasts from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) boosted investor confidence in long-term demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. AMD shares jumped nearly 18% in premarket trading, while other chipmakers including......

AI chipmaker Cerebras targets strong valuation in US IPO push

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Cerebras Systems is preparing to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, with expected share pricing set between $115 and $125. The move marks a renewed effort to enter public markets after a previous attempt was withdrawn last year. The company......