Author: Multibagger News

Title: "Moody’s Warns of Credit Risk for France Amid Parliamentary Election Uncertainty" — LONDON (Multibagger) – The recent parliamentary election in France has introduced significant uncertainties into the country’s economic outlook, according to Moody’s (NYSE: MCO). The credit rating agency has flagged the outcome as a negative signal for France’s credit rating, citing the complexities a grand coalition would bring to crucial economic decisions. Moody’s elaborated that the constraints facing any future government make it improbable to achieve expenditure-based fiscal consolidation by 2025. This is a critical point considering the election has resulted in a hung parliament, making decisive policy-making…

Aramco Returns to Debt Market After 3-Year Hiatus, Joining Gulf Peers in Fundraising Spree Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco (TADAWUL:) has made a comeback to the debt market, tapping banks to sell bonds with maturities of 10, 30, and 40 years. The company is expected to raise a minimum of $3 billion across the three tranches, taking advantage of favorable market conditions before the summer lull. Gulf companies and governments have been active in debt markets this year, with Saudi Arabia issuing $12 billion in dollar-denominated bonds in January and $5 billion in sukuk in May. Aramco last accessed…

Rebuilding Efforts for Kyiv’s Main Children’s Hospital Begin After Russian Missile Assault As the world mourns the tragic loss of at least 41 lives in Kyiv due to a major Russian missile assault, donations are pouring in to help rebuild the devastated Okhmatdyt hospital. The UN human rights monitoring mission believes the hospital was directly hit by a Russian missile, while Moscow claims it was struck by Ukrainian anti-missile fire. Despite the rescue operations at the hospital coming to an end with two fatalities and numerous injuries, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains determined to increase the defense of Ukrainian cities against…

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Sends Cryptic Message to German Government Amid Bitcoin Sell-Off In a mysterious move, Michael Saylor sends a message likely directed at the German government, whose selling operations are wreaking havoc on the market, particularly affecting Bitcoin and other assets. The translated message reads, “Everyone gets Bitcoin at the price he deserves.” The recent actions of the German government’s Bitcoin wallet shed light on the context of this message. The government wallet has been receiving Bitcoin for two consecutive days at the end of trading hours, leading some analysts to believe it is a buyback following a sale.…

Cedar Fair (NYSE:) Stock Resumes Coverage with Buy Rating and $62 Price Target After Six Flags Merger On Tuesday, Truist Securities resumed coverage on Cedar Fair (NYSE:) stock, now part of the merged entity with Six Flags (NYSE:) Entertainment Corporation, with a Buy rating and a price target of $62.00. The merger has created a larger amusement park company under the Six Flags name, with the analyst highlighting the potential of the combined company’s pro-forma profit and loss statement, including over $1.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The new price target is based on a 9.5x estimated 2025 EBITDA multiple, indicating…

UiPath Inc. Announces Strategic Workforce Reduction to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Customer Focus – Shares Rise 0.8% in Premarket Trading UiPath Inc. (NYSE: PATH) has announced a strategic decision to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move, approved by the Board of Directors on Monday, is part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and sharpening customer focus. Key Highlights: Workforce Reduction: Approximately 10% of UiPath’s global employees, equating to around 420 positions, will be affected. Timeline: The majority of these reductions…

India Consumer Price Inflation Likely Rose Due to Vegetable Price Surge: Multibagger Poll By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU (Multibagger) – According to a recent Multibagger poll of economists, India’s consumer price inflation is expected to have increased in June after five consecutive months of decline. This rise is attributed to a significant jump in vegetable prices caused by extreme weather conditions that damaged crops. Key staples like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes saw double-digit price surges last month due to the impact of extreme heat and heavy floods in India’s northern states on agricultural production. Food prices make up about half of…

The Ultimate Guide to Hezbollah’s Low-Tech Strategies to Evade Surveillance Technology Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, has been utilizing some unconventional methods to evade Israel’s sophisticated surveillance technology following the killing of senior commanders in targeted airstrikes. From coded messages to drones, Hezbollah is determined to blind Israel and protect its forces. With tensions escalating between Hezbollah and Israel, the situation on the southern border of Lebanon remains precarious. The recent uptick in attacks has raised concerns about the possibility of a full-scale war breaking out. As casualties and civilian deaths mount on both sides, it’s crucial to understand…

On Tuesday, Scotiabank upgraded its rating on SL Green Realty (NYSE:SLG) stock from Sector Underperform to Sector Perform and raised the price target to $53.00 from $43.00. This adjustment comes in anticipation of continued leasing success, which is expected to boost the company’s valuation and market sentiment. SL Green Realty, a leading real estate investment trust, is focusing on a significant leasing pipeline of approximately 1.55 million square feet. With around 535,000 square feet of leases already identified, the company is on track to achieve its fiscal year 2024 occupancy rate goal of 91.6%. The analyst from Scotiabank pointed out…

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) Stock Plummets 26% After Q1 Misses Wall Street Expectations EL PASO, Texas – Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), a globally renowned designer, developer, and marketer of consumer products, has reported a disappointing start to its fiscal year 2025. Both earnings and revenue for the first quarter fell significantly short of Wall Street projections. Key Financial Highlights: Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.99 vs. $1.59 expected Revenue: $416.8 million vs. $445.85 million expected Stock Impact: 26% decline post-announcement What Happened? Helen of Troy attributed the underwhelming performance to a mix of internal and external…