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The Swiss stock market opened positively on Wednesday, recovering from previous losses linked to escalating Ukraine war concerns. The FuW Swiss 50 Index rose by 1.02%, with Holcim leading gains after an upgrade from JPMorgan, while Nvidia"s upcoming earnings are anticipated to significantly impact global markets. EFG International"s CEO projected a strong 2024 despite missing client money expectations.
Barclays and JPMorgan strategists suggest that the recent selloff in the municipal bond market presents a buying opportunity. Muni yields spiked this week due to a selloff in US Treasuries, driven by strong economic signals that led investors to adjust their interest-rate cut expectations. However, the market saw a rally on Thursday.
Shares of KPIT Technologies plummeted 15% on October 24 after JPMorgan cut its target price to Rs 1,900, citing a revised FY25 revenue growth outlook at the lower end of the 18-22% range due to delays in deal ramp-ups. The brokerage warns that this guidance cut could lead to a weaker H2FY25 and impact FY26 growth. As of 12:23 PM, KPIT Tech's stock was down 13.5% at Rs 1,414, marking its fifth consecutive session of decline and a drop of over 5% since the start of 2024, underperforming the Nifty 50's 12% gain.
Argentina is negotiating with several banks, including Banco Santander and JPMorgan, to secure a $2.7 billion repurchase agreement over three years. This funding is aimed at meeting upcoming debt obligations due in January, as discussions are being led by the country's central bank.
Swiss Re shares experienced a slight decline of 0.3% to CHF 116.35 on October 18, 2024. UBS raised its price target for the company from CHF 101 to CHF 106 while maintaining a sell recommendation. Despite short-term fluctuations, Swiss Re remains a significant player in the reinsurance market, with a market capitalization of EUR 36.0 billion and positive ratings from analysts like JPMorgan.
UBS has initiated coverage on Antero Resources (NYSE: AR) with a Neutral rating and a price target of $33.00, indicating a potential upside of 20% from its current price of $27.24. The company benefits from strong propane and butane exposure, but faces challenges with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.6, expected to improve by mid-2025. Analysts have mixed sentiments, with Mizuho maintaining a Neutral stance, while JPMorgan and Roth/MKM show more confidence with higher price targets and a Buy rating, respectively.
Camilla Languille was elected to the Board of Directors of GlobalFoundries in September 2024. As Co-Deputy CEO of Mubadala Investment Company's Direct Investments Platform, she focuses on private equity and manages a diverse portfolio, including healthcare and semiconductors. With a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, she has played a key role in building Mubadala's healthcare and semiconductor investments and currently serves on several boards, including PCI Pharma and Evotec.
Big banks, including JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, are set to report Q3 earnings, with analysts optimistic about the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts on loan growth and profitability. Stephen Biggar from Argus Research highlights that lower rates could ease deposit costs and improve loss provisions, benefiting the lending business. He identifies JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley as top stock picks for the upcoming earnings season.
Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, anticipate a quarter-point rate cut from the European Central Bank at its Oct. 17 meeting, driven by recent economic data indicating weakness and slowing inflation. Market expectations now reflect a 90% chance of this cut, following reductions in June and September. Euro zone inflation fell below 2% for the first time since mid-2021, while business activity contracted sharply in September, prompting policymakers to prioritize growth over price pressures.

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