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Shares in German reinsurance giant Munich Re rose on Wednesday after the company announced its first-quarter (Q1) 2024 results, clocking in a net profit of €2.14 billion, which was almost a 70% jump from the €1.2 billion seen in Q1 2023. This was mainly due to major-loss expenditure being less than anticipated, as well as a robust operational performance across the board - and investments yielding high returns. Insurance revenue from insurance contracts also increased to €15.1 billion in Q1 2024 from €14.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023. This was mainly due to the reinsurance sector seei...
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European stocks are poised for a mixed close with the Euro Stoxx 600 and the DAX facing pressure, while the FTSE 100 is higher for the week. Meanwhile, Wall Street has witnessed a volatile week amidst the Federal Reserve meeting and the quarterly results of major tech companies. Asia stands out as the top performer, notably the Chinese stock markets. EuropeOver a five-day trading period, the FTSE 100 rose by 0.4%, whereas the Euro Stoxx 600 saw a decline of 0.5%, and the DAX slipped by 1.4% The stock markets in the eurozone experienced pressure attributed to underperformance in several major s...
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On a big week for banks with numerous lenders posting financial results, BNP Paribas updated investors too on Thursday with its latest first-quarter earnings, which beat analyst estimates. BNP Paribas said net income for Q1 was down 2.% to €3.1 billion. However, it was well ahead of the €2.48 billion that analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected. The bank said this was helped by lower than expected provisions and a decline in expenses. Overall revenue, meanwhile, fell 0.4% to €12.5 billion but topped the €12.2 billion expected by the market. BNP Paribas bids farewell to EgyptBNP Paribas caugh...
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Fund managers are meant to be focused on value creation, and paid to make decisions that financially benefit the firm they invest in and, by consequence, the fund they manage. Yet, recent research suggests that’s not always the case and that, in the United States at least, their decisions can actually be driven by political motivations. What’s more, these managers then look to hide that bias by engaging in “signal jamming” to avoid any potential backlash for breaching their fiduciary duties. Not all behaviour is as expectedThis conclusion is based on an analysis of the proxy voting behaviour o...
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Tesla reported its first-quarter (Q1) earnings results that significantly missed analysts’ expectations. However, the company’s shares jumped more than 10% in after-hours trading in the US as CEO Elon Musk indicated that the mass production for affordable EVs would possibly be launched sooner than expected. He also expressed optimism towards the energy storage expansion and the development of AI training for self-driving. Tesla posts the deepest revenue drop in over a decadeIn the first quarter, Tesla's revenue came in at $21.3 billion, falling short of the estimated $22.3 billion, marking a 9...
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At the time of writing, the FTSE 100 in the UK, which measures the performance of the 100 largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange, was up 0.32% on the day at 8,049.70 points. Earlier in the trading session it reached 8,075.68 - a fresh record for the blue-chip index. "No sooner had the FTSE 100 hit a new record closing level, the blue-chip index has now scored another goal by achieving a new intraday high at 8,075. This positive showing is exactly what's needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market. It's going to be a slow process but every little helps," Russ Moul...
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Netflix (NDX: NFLX) reported first-quarter earnings that blew away analysts' forecasts in all aspects. The positive earnings result did not bolster its share prices, however, due to disappointing guidance for the current quarter. Netflix’s shares fell more than 4% in after-hours trading at Nasdaq, indicating a lower open for the stock today. Netflix’s subscriber growth acceleratesThe company added 9.33 million users in the first quarter, bringing its total subscribers to 296.6 million, further solidifying its leadership in the streaming market. The figure almost doubled analysts’ forecast of 4...
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Both oil benchmarks gained in early trading, initially jumping over 3% on news of explosions in Iran. Global benchmark Brent traded 1.73% higher at $88.62 a barrel after topping $90 earlier, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 1.75% to $84.1 per barrel. The price of gold also rose to a fresh all-time high of $2,411.09 per ounce, as investors turned to the deemed safe haven asset. "Financial markets had a rough week amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after reports of explosions and a possible Israeli airstrike in Iran. This added to investor concerns following disappointing cor...
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At the time of writing (13:17 CET), Germany's Dax was down 1.39% at 17,778.64 points, France's CAC 40 declined 1.29% to 7,944.92, while the UK's FTSE 100 was also in the red, falling 1.42% to 7,851.74 points. The data reflected a hesitant day of trading across the continent as market participants followed Middle East updates on any potential escalation between Israel and Iran. It comes after Iran unleashed a barrage of 300 aerial drones and missiles toward Israel in a retaliatory move. While Israeli defences, bolstered by support from the US, UK, and European allies, reportedly neutralised 99%...
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There are a number of different reasons why people don’t invest their money. Perhaps you think you’re not wealthy enough, you’re worried about the risk, or you simply lack the confidence to get going. Although embarking on an investment journey can feel overwhelming, it’s an important step to securing your financial future, and it’s perfectly fine to start small. Yes, investing may sound - and can be - risky, but you should also remember that it can also serve as a shield against inflation. This is because, unlike savings, investments can grow alongside rising prices. BondsThe finance world is...
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