Analysts Lower JD.com Price Targets Amid Profitability Concerns
Freedom Capital and Citi reduced JD.com's price targets, citing advertising costs and weak sales. JD Property announced a Saudi logistics investment.
Alta Group Releases 2026 Insights Report on Equipment Finance Trends
The Alta Group has published its 2026 Insights report, identifying AI and capital expenditure shifts as key factors shaping equipment finance strategies, with new features like Alta Pulsepoint mapping market risks and opportunities.
Cenovus Energy Receives Multiple Buy Ratings Following 2026 Budget Announcement
Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE) received several Buy ratings from financial institutions in December and January, including National Bank and Goldman Sachs, after announcing its 2026 capital budget.
Vale Receives Mixed Analyst Ratings Amid Commodity Outlook
Barclays raised Vale's price target to $15.50 on January 8, while Scotiabank downgraded it to Sector Perform. Wells Fargo increased its target to $13 in December, citing supply constraints.
Barclays Adjusts Energy Transfer Target Following Company Outlook
Barclays lowered its price target for Energy Transfer LP to $22 but maintained an Overweight rating. The update followed the company's announcement of its 2026 capital investment and earnings outlook.
Stellantis Receives Upgraded Ratings from Analysts
Stellantis N.V. received a Buy rating from Jefferies and an upgrade to Overweight from Piper Sandler, with price targets raised, citing potential for margin expansion and turnaround drivers.
Analysts Cut MicroStrategy Price Target Despite Bitcoin Buying Spree
TD Cowen lowered MicroStrategy's stock price target to $440, citing near-term pressure from Bitcoin price weakness. The company recently purchased 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion and will report Q4 earnings on Feb. 5.
Banco Santander Receives Multiple Analyst Ratings and Announces Research Alliance
Banco Santander received several analyst rating updates in January and announced a new U.S. equity research alliance in December.
Equinor Secures Major Maintenance Agreements Amid Divergent Analyst Views
Equinor ASA announced twelve new framework agreements for modifications and maintenance, valued at NOK 10 billion annually, starting in 2026. Bank of America reiterated a Buy rating, while UBS maintained a Sell rating on the stock.
BBVA Completes Global Cloud Migration with New AI Platform
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria announced the completion of its global cloud migration using a new data and AI platform. The bank also received recent analyst rating updates and was added to Goldman Sachs' European Conviction List.
UEFA Reports Significant Financial Loss Due to Dollar Decline
UEFA's annual financial report reveals a $55 million loss from a 9% dollar drop in early 2025, cutting reserves to $605 million. The organization cited economic and geopolitical dynamics for the currency exchange impact.
Plains All American Pipeline Completes Major Crude Oil Strategy Shift
Plains All American Pipeline has finalized two major deals, acquiring the EPIC Crude pipeline system and selling its Canadian NGL business, aiming to become a pure-play crude operator for more stable cash flows.
US Stocks Rebound on TSMC Outlook and Bank Earnings
US stocks rose Thursday, recovering from losses as TSMC's strong AI outlook boosted chip stocks and bank shares rallied on earnings reports. Oil and silver prices fell amid geopolitical developments.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point in Over Three Years
Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.06% this week, its lowest level since September 2022, potentially aiding homebuyers in a sluggish market.
Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Low Following Trump Bond Purchase Announcement
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since September 2022 after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan, sparking a surge in loan applications.