
European equity markets ended the day in the red, with France's CAC 40 falling 0.91% and Germany's DAX slipping 0.65%. The UK's FTSE 100, Spain's Ibex, and Italy's FTSE MIB also posted modest declines, ranging from 0.31% to 0.47%. Over the week, most indices recorded small losses, notably the CAC down 1.03% and the DAX down 0.66%, while Italy's FTSE MIB was the sole weekly gainer at +0.37%.
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John Wood Group’s merger with Sidara has cleared all antitrust and regulatory hurdles, confirming the buyer’s lock‑in strategy that began with a $250 million loan injection. The regulatory green light on March 3 triggered a share price rise to 28.70 pence, delivering double‑digit...

Airbus has failed to meet its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for three consecutive years, with shortfalls driven by engine shortages, buyer‑furnished equipment delays, and quality‑control problems. The company repeatedly revised its outlooks as supply‑chain bottlenecks persisted, undermining the reliability of...

Munich Re posted a €6.121 billion net result for 2025, surpassing its €6.0 billion target and marking the fifth consecutive year of outperformance. The reinsurance arm contributed €5.204 billion, buoyed by strong property‑and‑casualty and life‑and‑health segments, while group insurance revenue held steady at...
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Maynard Paton revisited his ShareScope quality‑stock screen, which filters for companies with both operating margins and return on equity of at least 20% and a net‑cash balance. The screen again produced 19 candidates; after reviewing Hollywood Bowl previously, Paton highlighted...

Pershing Square Holdings (PSH) trades about a 25 % discount to NAV, reflecting its closed‑end, London‑listed structure and a portfolio of public equities that investors can replicate. The lack of daily redemption limits arbitrage, while a 1.5 % management fee and 16 %...
Calnex (LSE: CLX) is re‑emerging after a turbulent 2023‑24 period, prompting the author to re‑enter at 46‑47p. The company has shed its reliance on Spirent, building a broader channel network and a strategic partnership with VIAVI to supply integrated test‑beds...

In this episode, the host revisits his deep‑dive analysis of Carl Zeiss Meditec, using the company’s Q1 FY2025/26 earnings call as a live case study to demonstrate how investment theses should evolve with new data. He critiques the common practice...

Frosta released a preliminary earnings update showing a 12% drop in net income for 2025, but its core brands delivered robust growth—16% for the Frosta brand and 18% for ready‑made meals, outpacing market averages. The company kept its dividend at...