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NAB Eyes HSBC Australia Deposits as Stock Dips 1.4%
NAB is among potential buyers reviewing HSBC Australia's deposit book, but missing terms and broader sector declines leave investors cautious.
UK Mortgage Rates Climb Ahead of BoE Decision; Bank Stocks Show Mixed Signals
UK mortgage rates have climbed to 5.73% as lenders repriced ahead of the BoE's September vote. Banks like NatWest, Lloyds, and HSBC raised rates, but higher coupons may squeeze margins and demand.
UK Mortgage Rates Jump to 5.14% as BOE Decision Looms
Average fixed mortgage rates for UK buyers with 5% deposits climbed to 5.14% on September 12, adding pressure on borrowers before the Bank of England's policy decision on Thursday.
Barclays, HSBC Raise S&P 500 Targets on Strong Earnings
Barclays and HSBC have raised their 2026 S&P 500 targets to 7,950 and 8,100, respectively, citing strong earnings momentum and AI-driven tech profits.
UK Rents Projected to Surge 5% by Year-End as Landlord Exodus Deepens
Zoopla now expects UK rent growth to hit 4-5% by December, up from its June forecast of 2-3%, as landlord supply tightens despite subdued demand.
UK Mortgage Costs Climb to 5.13%: What It Signals for Bank Stocks
UK fixed mortgage rates rose to 5.13% (two-year) as swap rates climbed, pressuring bank margins. Lenders like Lloyds (LYG) face a volume-pricing trade-off.
Asia Stocks Split as Rising Yields and Oil Pressure Markets
Hong Kong shares advanced about 4% last week, while Japan's Nikkei fell a similar amount as rising yields and oil prices weighed on sentiment.
HSBC Shines Amid UK Bank Slump, Bolstered by Buybacks and Premium Valuation
HSBC outperformed UK peers last week, buoyed by buybacks and a 25% valuation premium. First-half profit rose 23% to $19.5B, with a $1B buyback underway.
HSBC Buyback Lifts Shares, Yet Analyst Targets Signal Limited Upside
HSBC shares edged higher on Thursday after a £45.4 million buyback, but the average analyst target of 1,482.88p suggests limited upside. Strong H1 results underpin capital returns.
HSBC's Modest Buyback Signals Caution Amid Thin Capital Buffer
HSBC's $1B buyback is more signal than support, as its CET1 ratio sits near the lower end of its target range, prompting caution despite strong earnings.
Market Roundup: Glencore's ASX Move, FX Hedging Surge, and More
Glencore's ASX listing could boost indices; FX hedging hits 94%; Braskem Idesa Chapter 11; Absa profit up; CleanSpark AI lease financing.
Asia Markets Steady as Oil Holds Gains; Singapore Dollar, Meta, Aurizon in Focus
Asian shares were muted as oil prices held gains on Middle East tensions. Singapore dollar strengthened on robust export data. Meta's cash flow dropped 91% as AI spending surged. Aurizon and others reported results.
Apple Faces Downgrade as Jefferies Flags iPhone Margin Risks
Jefferies downgraded Apple to Underperform, cutting its price target to $263.66, citing iPhone margin concerns despite a strong Q3. The stock fell 1.5%.
Gold Hits Nine-Week High as Chinese Buying Spurs Bullish Outlook
Gold climbed to its highest in nine weeks, buoyed by Chinese central bank purchases and technical momentum, with analysts eyeing $4,500 as inflation data looms.
UnitedHealth's Optum Health Beats 2026 Profit Goal, Investors Eye 2027 Growth
Optum Health reported $2.486B in adjusted operating earnings for H1 2026, beating its full-year minimum target by 12%, but investors look to 2027 for sustained growth.
FTSE 100 Gains Concentrated in Two-Day Rally; Energy and Earnings in Focus
The FTSE 100 advanced 1.23% last week, but nearly all gains came from a two-day rally. Key earnings from BP, HSBC, and Glencore are due next week.
HSBC's $36B Australian Exit Boosts Pepper Money's Servicing Scale
HSBC's A$36 billion Australian loan sale to Blackstone makes Pepper Money a major servicer, with a portfolio 1.59 times its March AUM.
BP North Sea Exit, AI Surge Reshape Global Markets
BP announced North Sea asset divestment, while AI stocks fueled a record KOSPI surge. US futures advanced on easing inflation and robust GDP, with Big Tech earnings boosting optimism.
30-Year Treasury Yield Surges to 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high of 5.247% after the Fed held rates steady, with real yields leading a sixth straight weekly gain.
HSBC Sells Singapore Insurance Unit at 23x Earnings; Buyback Decision Looms
HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore insurance business to Allianz for S$2.7 billion, representing 22.9 times projected 2025 earnings, as the bank nears a key capital return decision.
SpaceX Flight 13 Launches But Fails to Boost Starlink Capacity
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launched on July 24, 2026, but the 20 V3 Starlink demonstration satellites are on a suborbital trajectory and will not add capacity.
SK Hynix Market Cap Plunges 114 Trillion Won Amid Legal Woes and Tech Sell-Off
SK Hynix shares tumbled 8.34% on Friday, erasing 114 trillion won in market value, as a court order against chairman Chey Tae-won added to a broader tech rout.
UK Banks Surge as Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, FTSE 100 Gains
The FTSE 100 advanced as banking shares outpaced retailers after UK retail sales unexpectedly rose 1.0% in June, defying forecasts of a decline.
HSBC Valuation Under Scrutiny as Credit-Loss Rate Declines
HSBC shares edge down 0.04% as analysts forecast a 17% quarterly decline in credit losses, but a 20% higher P/E than Standard Chartered fuels valuation debate.
Rivian Stock Holds Above Offer Price Amid Dilution and Cash Concerns
Rivian shares finished Friday at $17.46, a 12.6% premium to the offer price, after a stock sale that increased share count by 6.3% and boosted liquidity.
Apple Briefly Reclaims World's Most Valuable Company Title as AI Capex Concerns Shift Focus
Apple briefly reclaimed the world's most valuable company title during Friday's tech selloff, outperforming AI peers as investors rotate toward lower-capex AI exposure.
Analyst Upgrades Mask Stagnant Price Targets as Tech Rally Falters
Analyst upgrades on Friday revealed stagnant median price targets, with Apple accounting for most upward revisions. Uranium rally reverses amid broader market sell-off.
Arm Holdings Plunges 7.5% as Rich Valuation Exacerbates Semiconductor Rout
Arm Holdings dropped 7.5%, losing $21.9 billion in market cap, as its elevated valuation of 301x earnings magnified a broader semiconductor decline.
HSBC's Hong Kong Rate Boost Supports $46 Billion Income Target
HSBC gains a rate cushion as one-month HIBOR rises 32.8 bps above its preferred range, supporting its $46 billion income target.
FTSE 100 Slips Despite Strong UK GDP; Takeover Bids for Rotork, Gooch & Housego
FTSE 100 drops 52 points to 10,464 despite UK GDP rising 0.8% in three months. Rotork, Gooch & Housego, and Ramsdens agree to takeover bids.