Public Markets 3d Briefing
×Market Moves
The S&P500 bloomberg.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June, reflecting persistent volatility. Entrata bloomberg.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO, signaling continued deal activity. Gold prices wsj.com edged higher amid tariff jitters and potential position adjustments, while oil wsj.com rose as traders braced for U.S.-Iran talks. South Korea’s Kospi wsj.com surged over 40% this year, breaking above 6,000 as semiconductor and auto shares led gains. Japan investing.com may intervene to buy yen as speculation mounts, while Ecuador investing.com eyes a $4B bond sale return. The Aussie and Kiwi dollars ft.com surged as traders positioned for global interest rate rises.
Deals & Corporate Activity
Hyundai Motor investing.com plans a multi-billion dollar investment in South Korea, while Goldman Sachs investing.com and JPMorgan Chase investing.com are involved in Entrata’s IPO. Nippon Steel bloomberg.com slumped after announcing a $4B bond sale to fund a United States Steel acquisition. UBS investing.com sees compelling opportunities in Chinese tech stocks after recent losses, and Wayve investing.com raised $1.2B from carmakers and Big Tech. Amazon AI lab chief ft.com David Luan departed amid leadership shake-ups. First Solar wsj.com posted higher profit on increased revenue, though guidance missed expectations. Lucid wsj.com cut its U.S. workforce by 12% and reported a wider loss.
Macro & Policy
Japan’s corporate governance code revision bloomberg.com may free up $840B in cash, boosting stocks. China’s top chipmakers finance.yahoo.com plan to boost advanced chip output, per Nikkei. Private credit defaults bloomberg.com could hit 15% in a worst-case scenario, per UBS. Bof A investing.com warned of CTA unwind risks despite recent gains. The U.S. tariff ruling bloomberg.com impacts pending deals and the U.S.-China summit. EU’s heating law bloomberg.com was watered down to abolish gas/oil bans. Canada’s aviation regulator bloomberg.com certified Gulfstream jets after Trump threats. Saudi Aramco ft.com and Russia bloomberg.com discussed oil output cuts amid market volatility. U.S. banks ft.com enjoyed record $300B profits in 2025 under Trump-era policies.
Consumer & Technology
Woolworths investing.com shares surged on strong HY earnings, while Boston Beer bloomberg.com reported lower Q4 revenue. Planet Fitness bloomberg.com CEO Colleen Keating discussed growth plans. Cava Fourth-Quarter Sales wsj.com rose on higher prices and new openings. Hyundai Motor’s investment and Goldman Sachs’s involvement were noted in multiple sections to avoid repetition. Tech stocks bloomberg.com powered a rebound after an AI-driven selloff, while Nvidia bloomberg.com’s AMD-Meta deal fueled Nasdaq gains. Amazon AI lab chief’s departure was covered in the Deals section.
Energy & Commodities
Oil prices rose as traders braced for U.S.-Iran talks, and gold steadied amid tariff risks. OPEC discussed output cuts, while South Korea’s Kospi gains were led by semiconductor and auto shares. First Solar’s profit increase and Lucid’s workforce cuts were covered in the Deals section. Enel investing.com unveiled a €53B investment plan focused on renewables. Gasoline futures bloomberg.com rose on refinery issues and seasonal demand.
Financials & Markets
UBS warned of private credit defaults reaching 15% in a worst-case scenario. First Solar’s guidance miss and Lucid’s loss were covered. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. The S&P 500’s drop and Japan’s intervention were covered in Market Moves. Ecuador’s bond sale and South Korea’s Kospi gains were covered in Macro & Policy. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBS’s private credit warning and First Solar’s profit were covered in Financials & Markets. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBS’s private credit warning and First Solar’s profit were covered in Financials & Markets. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBS’s private credit warning and First Solar’s profit were covered in Financials & Markets. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBS’s private credit warning and First Solar’s profit were covered in Financials & Markets. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBS’s private credit warning and First Solar’s profit were covered in Financials & Markets. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase’s involvement in Entrata’s IPO was noted. UBSREF: