Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in Immunocore to 257,080 shares valued at $16.7 million, while BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT raised its holdings by 16.2% to 397,463 shares worth $13.5 million. Institutional investors own 84.5% of the stock. UBS Group initiated coverage with a "sell" rating and a $24 price target, indicating a potential downside, while other analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $75.17. Immunocore reported a revenue increase of 26.2% year-over-year, with a quarterly earnings per share of ($0.23), surpassing expectations.
Private credit has emerged as a booming market, prompting banks to collaborate with private credit firms despite being traditional competitors in lending. Over the past year, more than a dozen major banks have engaged in partnerships with private credit, raising questions about the potential threat this poses to the banking sector. Huw van Steenis, vice-chair at Oliver Wyman and former bank analyst at Morgan Stanley, discusses this evolving relationship.
National Bank of Canada FI significantly increased its stake in KeyCorp by over 1,000%, now holding 2.57 million shares valued at $38.75 million. Point72 Asset Management also entered a new position worth approximately $33.27 million. Currently, 79.69% of KeyCorp's stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors. KeyCorp, which operates as the holding company for KeyBank National Association, provides a range of banking products and services across the U.S. Analysts have given the stock a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $17.79.
Morgan Stanley is expanding its use of OpenAI-powered tools, launching AskResearchGPT to enhance productivity in its investment banking and trading division. This AI tool allows employees to efficiently access insights from over 70,000 research reports, significantly reducing response times to client inquiries. While adoption is high, the firm emphasizes that human analysts will continue to play a crucial role in generating research and maintaining client relationships.
West Virginia is transforming its coal industry legacy by hosting Form Energy's new factory in Weirton, which produces long duration energy storage systems. Supported by a $290 million state incentive and a $150 million federal award, the facility aims to expand significantly by 2028, creating over 750 jobs and enhancing the renewable energy supply chain. This initiative highlights a shift towards sustainable energy solutions amid ongoing debates over fossil fuel investments in the state.
Stock futures fell as the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended a three-day winning streak, closing down over 344 points. General Motors raised its 2024 earnings guidance after surpassing estimates, while Disney announced James Gorman as its new chairman and delayed the CEO succession plan to early 2026. Donald Trump's tax proposals could exempt income taxes for 93.2 million Americans but may jeopardize Social Security's funding, while Nike secured a renewed, larger contract as the exclusive uniform provider for the NBA and WNBA for another 12 years.
UBS faces a dilemma as U.S. investment banking thrives, with American banks reporting record profits while UBS maintains a cautious approach to high-risk deals. Although UBS excels in wealth management across Asia and Europe, it earns less from investment banking compared to its U.S. counterparts. The booming sector may reignite discussions on UBS's investment banking strategy, especially following its acquisition of Credit Suisse, which has brought new expertise to the firm.
Lucid Motors raised approximately $1.75 billion through a public offering, a move CEO Peter Rawlinson described as strategic to secure capital for growth and avoid a "going concern" disclosure. Despite having over $5 billion in liquidity, analysts viewed the timing as premature, leading to an 18% drop in shares. Rawlinson emphasized the importance of this capital for ongoing investments, including expanding production and launching new models.
Stephen L. Jurist, a UBS broker generating $4.2 million in annual revenue, has joined Wells Fargo's independent Financial Network practice, Center Street Capital Advisors, in Boca Raton, Florida. He brings over $1 billion in client assets, potentially increasing Center Street's managed assets by nearly 25%. This move highlights Wells Fargo's strategy to attract top advisors amid competition from major Wall Street firms.
Boeing is facing significant financial challenges, with preliminary quarterly figures forecasting sales of $17.8 billion and a loss per share of around $10. Analysts have adjusted price targets, with UBS maintaining a "Buy" rating at $215, while RBC rates it "Outperform" at $200. Amid ongoing labor disputes, Boeing is offering a 35% pay increase to striking workers, as it considers selling underperforming parts of the company to raise cash.
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