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Under Armour, Inc. specializes in the development, marketing, and distribution of branded sports apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and youth. The company operates across four geographic segments: North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, utilizing both wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels for sales. In EMEA, products are primarily sold through wholesale customers and independent distributors, while in Asia-Pacific, sales occur through various retail and e-commerce platforms.
US tech stocks faced pressure as Alphabet's shares dropped over 8% following disappointing cloud earnings, while AMD fell nearly 10% amid concerns over its AI processor competitiveness against Nvidia. In contrast, Broadcom rose 4% due to its ties with Alphabet. The dollar weakened amid geopolitical uncertainties and mixed economic data, while gold prices reached a record high.
Samsung has reclaimed its position as the top brand in YouGov's Best Global Brands for 2025, achieving an Index score of 43. Following closely are YouTube and WhatsApp, both at 41.6, while Google ranks fourth with 40. The rankings reflect consumer perceptions across 28 global markets, emphasizing the dominance of technology brands.
Softbank is reportedly leading a $3 billion deal targeting corporate AI clients, alongside a $500 million round for Skild AI at a $4 billion valuation. In Korea, Kakao and OpenAI are enhancing AI integration in the top social platform, while Huawei pushes its HarmonyOS as a viable alternative to Google’s Android. Meanwhile, India is shifting its stance on digital assets, potentially influenced by global regulatory trends, as Shein reenters the market through a partnership with Reliance Retail.
Market reactions to new tariffs are expected to be more orderly than in 2018, with Chinese equities showing muted positioning compared to previous trade escalations. The U.S. economy may face a 0.8% hit by 2025 if tariffs are prolonged, while Asian currencies, particularly the Korean won and Malaysian ringgit, could be vulnerable to a weakening yuan. The Indian rupee is anticipated to remain more defensive despite potential rate cuts amid a cyclical slowdown.
Deutsche Bank has raised its price target for KLA Corporation to $850 from $725 while maintaining a Buy rating. KLA is a leader in semiconductor production processes, with net sales primarily from inspection systems (44.2%) and services (23.7%), and a significant market presence in China (42.8%) and Taiwan (17.7%).
Parisha Saimbi of BNP Paribas predicts that the Chinese Yuan, Korean Won, and Thai Baht will be the worst performing Asian currencies in 2025. This outlook is driven by concerns over tariffs and weak domestic economies, alongside the currencies' low yields and high beta characteristics.
European stocks are set to open higher as investors anticipate a 25-basis-point rate cut from the European Central Bank, bringing the key overnight deposit rate to 2.75%. Key earnings reports are expected from companies including Nokia, Deutsche Bank, and Shell, while market attention will focus on growth data and consumer confidence in the euro zone.
UBS has rated L'Oréal as 'Neutral' with a target price of 367 euros. The leading cosmetics group generates sales primarily from skin care (39.9%), make-up (19.7%), and hair care (15.4%), with a diverse brand portfolio including L'Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and La Roche-Posay. Geographically, net sales are distributed across Europe (31.6%), North America (27%), and North Asia (25.9%), among others.
Deutsche Bank has raised its price target on Starbucks to $125 from $118 while maintaining a Buy rating. Starbucks operates 21,018 company-owned coffee shops and 19,181 licensed stores, with net sales primarily generated from beverages (60.5%) and food (18.6%). The majority of sales come from the United States (73.8%), followed by China (8.3%).
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