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SoftBank's $11B Bond Sale to Test Debt Markets on Thursday
SoftBank Group launches $10B USD and €1B EUR bond sale to finance its OpenAI commitment, with pricing set for September 24. The deal tests credit appetite for AI exposure.
New Hope's Dividend-Adjusted Slide Masks Deeper Analyst Concern
New Hope's 30-cent dividend explains most of Monday's 6.1% drop, but a 1.5% adjusted decline and a Bell Potter downgrade signal deeper valuation concerns.
Asian Markets Rally on Chip Gains; Europe Awaits Rate Decisions
Asian markets rose Monday, with South Korea's KOSPI surpassing 7,000 on chip gains. Europe faces a busy week with PMI data and three rate decisions.
RVNL Shares Dip Despite ₹404.88 Crore Rail Order; Market Cites Priced-In Award
RVNL shares slipped 1.37% despite a ₹404.88 crore rail order, as the award was already disclosed and represents a small fraction of its backlog.
Suntec REIT Dips on Australian Asset Sale Plan
Suntec REIT slipped 0.7% after unveiling plans to sell three Australian offices valued at S$1.04B, a move that could reduce leverage but sacrifices fully occupied assets.
Perpetual Shares Tumble 14% as EQT Takeover Bid Fails
Perpetual shares dropped 13.98% to A$16.86 after the board rejected EQT's A$22.50 final bid. Investors await Bain wealth sale closure and standalone performance.
Ingenia Shares Rise 2.3% as Board Rejects Warburg's Sweetened $5.05 Bid
Ingenia shares rose 2.3% after its board rejected Warburg Pincus's revised A$5.05 cash offer, which hinges on abandoning the Peet acquisition. The stock trades 14.3% below the bid price.
KOSPI Climbs Above 7,000 Before Retreating; Brokerage Targets Signal Modest Upside
KOSPI briefly reclaimed 7,000 on Samsung-led gains, but broker targets suggest limited upside. Samsung shares rose 3.26%, while SK hynix added 0.27%.
CBA Advances RBA Rate Hike Call to September 29
CBA brings its RBA rate hike forecast forward to September 29, aligning with Westpac and market pricing. Shares close at A$152.43, 17.6% above the consensus target.
Nine Shares Slide 3.8% Despite AFR Growth, Raising Investor Scrutiny
Nine Entertainment's shares dropped 3.8% on Friday to A$0.765, even as The Australian Financial Review posted high-single-digit growth. Publishing EBITDA fell 3%.
Infineon Jumps 2.7% on Upgrade, Memory Sale in Focus
Infineon shares climbed 2.7% to €55.86 after Oddo BHF upgraded the stock to Outperform with an €80 target, as the market assesses its $1.12 billion memory sale.
Softcat Shares Dip 3.7% After Landmark GDT Acquisition
Softcat shares slid 3.7% to 1,895p after revealing its largest acquisition, GDT, for $1.05B. The stock closed just 5p above the placing price.