Public Markets 3h Briefing
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The S&P 500 wsj.com dropped 1.2% premarket as tariff uncertainty weighed on global markets following the Supreme Court's ruling against large swathes of Trump's tariff regime. Entrata investing.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO, signaling continued institutional interest in private equity-backed tech firms. Gold hit a 16-week high investing.com as risk-off sentiment grew, with investors flocking to safe havens amid geopolitical tensions. Morgan Stanley recommended buying the Swiss franc investing.com as the standout safe haven, citing potential central bank intervention. Citigroup upgraded chip stocks, highlighting widening AI capacity leads as a key growth driver.
Deals & Finance
Goldman Sachs cut Rio Tinto to "neutral" investing.com after a 60% rally, citing valuation concerns and reduced upside potential. Barclays cut Pernod Ricard to "sell" investing.com on a rally, signaling a shift in sentiment towards the French spirits giant. Tata Motors began preparations for a $700 million IPO bloomberg.com for its India unit, aiming to tap into the country's growing automotive market. The EU froze approval of the US trade deal bloomberg.com, awaiting clarity on Trump's new tariff program, escalating trade tensions.
Macro & Policy
Japan may intervene to buy yen amid speculation over the Bo E's testimony and a close election. Fitch Ratings said a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure was unlikely bloomberg.com, easing immediate oil price fears. The German economy looks set to return to growth bloomberg.com, buoyed by improved business confidence. Ecuador is eyeing a $4B bond sale to finance infrastructure projects, seeking to capitalize on favorable global capital flows.
Corporate Moves
Domino’s beat revenue estimates investing.com with stronger U.S. same-store sales, driven by both company-owned and franchise growth. Novo Nordisk shares plunged ft.com after disappointing trial results for a new obesity drug, falling short of rival treatments. Goldman Sachs lowered Icade to Equal Weight investing.com citing lack of catalysts, reflecting challenges in the French real estate sector.
Market Sentiment
The AI boom is helping Samsung finance.yahoo.com but coming for Apple, highlighting competitive pressures in the tech sector. Hedge funds are rapidly exiting bloomberg.com US Bitcoin ETFs, reversing the earlier influx that fueled the market surge. Citi’s upgrade of Samsung underscores the AI sector's continued dominance in investor allocations.