Amidst the ongoing Q4 FY24 earnings season, Goldman Sachs analysts have conducted a thorough recalibration of their projections for the Indian pharmaceutical sector. This recalibration takes into account a wide spectrum of variables, ranging from monthly sales data to currency fluctuations. One of the key observations made by the analysts is that the sector is
Wall Street
In a recent move, JPMorgan upgraded Lockheed Martin to Overweight with a $518 price target. The reasoning behind this upgrade stems from Lockheed Martin’s lackluster performance in comparison to the broader market. Despite remaining unchanged year-to-date and experiencing a 5% decline over the past year, JPMorgan sees potential catalysts for growth in the defense industry.
In a groundbreaking victory for the United Auto Workers (UAW), workers at Volkswagen’s plant in Tennessee have voted to join the union. The unofficial tally revealed that a majority of eligible workers have cast their ballots in favor of the union, marking a significant win as the UAW continues to expand its presence in the
India has kickstarted the world’s largest election process as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term in office. The election, spanning seven days and involving almost one billion voters, is set against the backdrop of economic growth, welfare initiatives, Modi’s personal popularity, and the rise of Hindu nationalism. Modi’s Campaign and Promises Prime
Swiss engineering company ABB recently reported better than expected profit at the beginning of the year. Despite challenges faced by the global economy, ABB managed to exceed analyst forecasts in operational core profit, highlighting the company’s resilience and solid performance in the market. The impressive 11% increase in operational core profit to $1.42 billion for
Chinese exporters are facing tough times as profit margins continue to dwindle. Wu Huazhan, co-owner of a television factory in Guangdong, mentioned that their profit margin has dropped to a mere 0.5% from 2% a few years ago. This drastic decrease in profit has forced many exporters to reconsider their future in the industry. The
The U.S. stock market experienced slight gains in volatile trading on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 126 points, the S&P 500 increasing by 0.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite rising by 0.2%. Despite these gains, investors are cautiously weighing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks signaling a need for higher rates for
Most Asian stocks experienced a sharp decline on Monday, driven by a combination of factors including an Iranian attack on Israel and concerns over higher U.S. interest rates. Despite Chinese stocks showing resilience and rebounding from a one-month low, the overall sentiment in regional markets was negative. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was among the worst performers
The Gulf markets experienced a slight drop following Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israeli territory, with Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index closing down by 0.3% and the main Qatari index down by 0.8%. On the other hand, shares in Tel Aviv’s broad index rose by 0.3%. The looming uncertainty due to the conflict between Iran and
Recently, U.S. Steel shareholders voted in favor of the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, despite the overwhelming support for the deal, political opposition has been mounting. This opposition is primarily based on national security concerns, with President Joe Biden stating that U.S. Steel should remain under American ownership. The United Steelworkers
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee recently announced that it will be conducting a hearing next week with members of an expert panel that released a report criticizing Boeing’s safety culture. This comes in the wake of a series of safety incidents that have tarnished Boeing’s reputation, including a mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX
John Slattery, the chief commercial officer of GE Aerospace, has announced his decision to step down from the jet engine maker in June. Despite his departure from this role, Slattery will remain an adviser to the company. This transition comes as part of CEO Larry Culp’s restructuring efforts within the organization. Slattery, an Irish-born industry
The e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s shares surged in Hong Kong following Chinese media reports that Jack Ma endorsed the firm’s current leadership in an internal memo. This endorsement from Jack Ma, one of the co-founders of Alibaba, helped boost investor confidence and led to a 5.4% rally in the company’s shares to HK$74.25 – its
The global airline industry is currently experiencing a summer squeeze, with travel demand projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels. However, this surge in demand is juxtaposed with a significant drop in aircraft deliveries, largely due to production issues at Boeing and Airbus. Airlines are facing the challenge of operating older, less fuel-efficient aircraft while spending billions