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US Procurement Order Targets Canadian Goods; BRP, Saputo Face Product-Specific Risks
A new US federal procurement order targets Canadian-origin goods, escalating the trade war. BRP and Saputo face product-specific risks, with markets awaiting implementation details.
Analysis
Cohere's $20B Valuation Ambition Faces Private Market Scrutiny
Cohere confirms investor interest in its Series E round, reportedly targeting a $20B valuation. The gap between private and public market metrics raises questions.
Analysis
EU-India Trade Pact Advances, But Tariff Relief Remains Years Away
The EU-India FTA has been submitted for final approval, but most tariff reductions for European exporters won't kick in for years. Immediate duty-free access benefits Indian exporters.
Analysis
Sapporo Shifts Alcohol-Free Beer to US to Offset Tariff Hit
Sapporo Holdings will move US-bound nonalcoholic beer production from Canada to the US by H1 2027, responding to a 50% tariff that adds JPY 1.2 billion in costs.
Analysis
Oracle Gains 2.8% as Citi Flags Upcoming Catalysts, Market Cap Jumps $12B
Oracle shares climbed 2.8% after Citi started a 90-day catalyst watch, boosting market value by $12B. Analysts remain bullish despite negative free cash flow.
Markets
Salesforce Stock Surges 4.9% on JPMorgan's Bullish $250 Target
Salesforce (CRM) climbed 4.9% to $205.65 after JPMorgan set a $250 price target, implying 22% upside. The rally highlights optimism, but fiscal 2027 organic growth and margin targets remain a key focus.
Markets
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.
Markets
Oracle Stock Drops $14.5B Despite $7B Pentagon Award
Oracle shares fell 4.2% Friday, erasing $14.5 billion in market cap despite winning a Pentagon contract worth up to $6.99 billion.
Markets
SAP Shares Jump 6% as Cloud Backlog Surges, Offsetting Profit Guidance Cut
SAP shares surged 6.25% on Friday after the company reported a stronger-than-expected cloud backlog, which overshadowed a reduced profit outlook.
Earnings
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.
Markets
SAP Shares Surge 6% on Cloud Backlog Strength, Despite Profit Outlook Cut
SAP shares rose 6.2% as cloud backlog growth of 26% exceeded forecasts, outweighing a reduced profit outlook. Market value increased by €9.8 billion.
Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI Plunges into Bear Territory as AI Rally Unwinds
The KOSPI index fell into a bear market, down over 20% from its June high, driven by a selloff in AI-related stocks. Global markets also declined amid rising bond yields and geopolitical risks.
Markets
G7 Leaders Debate AI Model Access Amid OpenAI's $1T IPO Plan and Rising China Competition
G7 leaders debate AI model access as OpenAI files for a $1T IPO. Anthropic restricts models, China boosts local AI, and cybersecurity deals surge.
Technology
France Secures €93 Billion in AI and Industrial Investment at Choose France Summit
SoftBank leads €93 billion in corporate pledges at the Choose France summit, with plans for major AI data centres in northern France, as the country positions itself as a European AI hub.
Technology
Workday Shares Surge 12% as AI Concerns Ease, Earnings Beat
Workday shares surged 12.45% to $146.19 after beating Q1 earnings and raising margin guidance, as AI fears recede. DevCon next week.
Earnings
Richtech Robotics Surges Despite Delayed SEC Filing
Richtech Robotics surged 49.5 cents to $3.17 Tuesday on volume exceeding 39 million shares, even as the company disclosed a late SEC filing for its March quarter.
Technology
ServiceNow Rebounds; Market Weighs AI Impact Ahead of Holiday Break
ServiceNow shares rose 2.45% to $102.13 Friday, adding 7.4% for the week. BofA reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and $130 target.
Technology
Workday Shares Surge on AI Agent Demand, Strong Q1 Results
Workday shares jumped 7% in after-hours trading after beating Q1 estimates with $2.54B revenue and an adjusted profit of $2.66 per share, driven by surging adoption of its AI agents.
Earnings
SAP Shares Surge on AI Optimism and Positive Analyst Ratings
SAP SE shares jumped 5.8% on Tuesday, buoyed by AI-related announcements and favorable analyst coverage, though the stock remains down 25% for the year.
Markets
Oil Price Surge Revives ECB Rate Hike Bets, European Stocks Slide
European stocks declined Friday as stalled US-Iran talks pushed oil prices higher, reigniting inflation fears and expectations for ECB rate hikes. The STOXX 600 fell 0.8%.
Markets
Dow Holds Steady at 49,700 as Inflation Data Rattles Tech and Rate Outlook
The Dow ended nearly unchanged at 49,700.29, but the S&P 500 dropped 0.54% and the Nasdaq fell 1.37% after April CPI surged 3.8%, driven by energy costs.
Markets
Ramp Targets $40B Valuation in $750M Funding Round
Ramp is negotiating a $750 million funding round at a pre-money valuation exceeding $40 billion, with existing investors GIC and Iconiq Capital expected to co-lead.
Technology
Hormuz Crisis Looms Over Oil Markets as Physical Prices Surge
Brent crude slipped to $108.17 on Friday after Iran proposed talks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and physical crude grades trade near $130, signaling further price spikes ahead.
Commodities
Workday's Q1 Earnings: AI Strategy Faces Pivotal Test on May 21
Workday reports fiscal Q1 earnings on May 21, with subscription revenue guidance of $2.335B. The company's AI push faces a key test amid competition and investor concerns.
Earnings
SAP Q1 Beats Estimates on Cloud Strength, Maintains Annual Guidance
SAP beat Q1 estimates with cloud revenue up 27% in constant currencies. Operating profit rose 17% to €2.74B. The company reaffirmed its 2026 targets and full-year guidance.
Earnings
Gold Retreats Despite Middle East Tensions as Dollar, Yields Climb
Gold prices declined on Monday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, even as geopolitical tensions flared in the Middle East. The precious metal erased last week's gains, with spot gold falling 0.4%.
Commodities
Cocoa Prices Plunge on European Demand Slump, Asian Markets Mixed
Cocoa prices tumbled over 3% after weak European demand data, while Asian markets diverged with Hong Kong falling and India's Sensex gaining.
Markets
Markets Rally on Geopolitical Hopes; AI and Growth ETFs Advised for Young Investors
Equities advanced on optimism for a resolution to the Iran conflict, while a market veteran recommends young investors allocate monthly funds to Vanguard's VGT and VUG ETFs for long-term growth.
Markets
Lockheed Martin Clarifies No Direct F-35 Talks with India, Deal Remains Distant
Lockheed Martin confirmed it is not engaged in direct discussions with India regarding the F-35 fighter jet, stating any potential deal must follow official U.S. government channels. India has not initiated a formal acquisition process for the advanced aircraft.
Markets
Intel Buys Back $14.2B Stake in Irish Fab, Bolstering AI Strategy Ahead of Earnings
Intel has regained full ownership of its Fab 34 facility in Ireland through a $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo's stake. The move strengthens Intel's manufacturing control as it prepares to report quarterly results and advance its AI initiatives.
Technology