Kevin Smith

Can Peloton pull off a comeback?

The fashionable-brand sector is ruthless, as Deckers and Shein shareholders are painfully learning right now.

September 02, 2026 at 11:45 am

Shein goes public at a decidedly depressed valuation multiple

In Hong Kong, the Chinese fast-fashion pioneer has gotten off to a hesitant start on the stock market so far.

September 01, 2026 at 02:57 pm

Deckers Marked Down by the Stock Market - Despite UGG and HOKA Success

Has the owner of the hugely popular footwear brands, each accounting for half of revenue, run out of steam?

September 01, 2026 at 02:56 pm

DHL boosts its presence in Latin America

September 01, 2026 at 11:38 am

What Vanguard's Acquisition of Altruist Reveals

The $4 billion deal confirms asset managers' growing determination to secure a strategic foothold in the distribution of their funds.

September 01, 2026 at 10:52 am

FTC Accuses Amazon of Overcharging Advertisers

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Amazon, accusing the company of "secretly and systematically" overcharging advertisers using its platform. Backed by the attorneys general of 22 states, the complaint says more than $20bn may have been collected through hidden surcharges. The practices in question are said to date back to a 2019 change to the ad auction system.

September 01, 2026 at 10:51 am

Restless activist fund Elliott takes a stake in Air Liquide

Activist fund Elliott Management has taken a stake in Air Liquide and has begun talks with the group, according to the Financial Times. The market is wondering what changes it might demand.

September 01, 2026 at 10:47 am

September Looks Trickier for Wall Street, Citadel Securities Says

After a summer buoyed by earnings, investors' return and falling volatility, Citadel Securities says the risk-reward profile for US equities is temporarily becoming less attractive.

September 01, 2026 at 10:46 am

Promising results for Bristol Myers in cardiomyopathy

At the 2026 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress, the drugmaker presented new long-term data on its cardiac myosin inhibitor, Camzyos.

September 01, 2026 at 10:39 am

Gunsmith Heckler & Koch remains a stockmarket curiosity

The Financial Times reported this morning that German firearms maker Heckler & Koch has entered the running to supply the British Army with its new assault rifle.

August 31, 2026 at 04:38 pm

Samsung Biologics Launches Bid for PolyPeptide at CHF 44.31 per share

Samsung Biologics has published the prospectus for its public tender offer for PolyPeptide, valuing the company at about CHF 1.46bn. The Swiss company's board of directors recommends the deal, which is backed by its largest shareholder.

August 31, 2026 at 10:29 am

They wanted to copy Strategy… they lost $80bn

Everyone wanted to become the next Strategy. The problem is that in 2026, the bitcoin printing press turned into a value-burning machine.

August 31, 2026 at 10:04 am

Diesel: why are prices surging while oil stays contained?

Diesel prices have tightened sharply in recent weeks even as crude oil remains relatively contained, a divergence that may seem counterintuitive but is largely explained by far greater strain on global refining capacity than on crude supply.

August 31, 2026 at 09:35 am

This week's earnings calendar: Broadcom and Dell to keep the AI momentum alive

Welcome to the weekly earnings calendar for listed companies from August 31 to September 4, 2026. Key releases this week include results from Palo Alto Networks, Dell Technologies, Broadcom, Vivendi, and Fast Retailing.

August 31, 2026 at 09:35 am

Wall Street Little Affected by Warsh Speech

After giving up a bit of ground in the wake of Kevin Warsh's speech, US indexes are now edging higher. The S&P 500 is up 0.4%, while the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq are gaining 0.2%.

August 28, 2026 at 09:37 pm

Pasqal soars in its Nasdaq debut

French quantum computing company Pasqal pulled off a blockbuster Nasdaq debut, with the stock soaring as much as +73% on Friday before paring gains to around 40%. The listing, completed through a merger with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II, values the company at nearly $2bn and provides about $360m in cash to speed up its industrial ramp-up.

August 28, 2026 at 09:36 pm

Marvell Raises Its AI Ambitions Again, but the Market Wanted More…

Marvell Technology shares are down over 8% in early trading on Friday, despite results that came in slightly above expectations and an upgraded outlook. Data center-related demand remains particularly strong, but investors were hoping for more detail on the contribution from the partnership with Google.

August 28, 2026 at 05:47 pm

Roche announces encouraging Vabysmo results in a severe form of AMD

The Swiss drugmaker is presenting new data from a study evaluating its ophthalmology treatment in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

August 28, 2026 at 04:18 pm

Lottery and sports betting specialist Allwyn sets its sights on the US

The group yesterday reported interim results that were boosted by the acquisition of PrizePicks in the US.

August 28, 2026 at 03:04 pm

Autodesk Defies the AI Paranoia

A steroid-charged start to the year for the American computer-aided design (CAD) specialist, still firmly positioned in architecture and construction engineering.

August 28, 2026 at 11:53 am

Rupert Murdoch Considers Reuniting Fox Corp and News Corp

Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are said to be considering bringing Fox Corp and News Corp back together, nearly 13 years after separating their television and newspaper businesses. Court filings tied to the family succession dispute show Rupert Murdoch had already explored the option in 2022. The plan was shelved at the time amid investor pushback, but recent statements suggest a deal could still be on the table.

August 28, 2026 at 09:36 am