Richemont is highlighted as the most attractive near-term investment in European luxury goods, with shares on positive catalyst watch before its full-year results on May 22. Despite a recent sector rally due to the US-Iran ceasefire, luxury stocks are down about 10% year to date, with Richemont's 12% drop offering a compelling entry point due to strong jewelry brands and better operations. The luxury sector's Q1 results are expected to reveal a widening gap between winners, like high-end jewelry and ready-to-wear brands, and losers, especially in leather goods. Middle East conflicts may deepen this divide, while brands like Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes face growth challenges. Brunello Cucinelli, reporting Q1 results soon, is expected to show strong direct-to-consumer sales despite a significant share price fall, reflecting current market polarization.
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Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
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Kenmare Resources reported weaker-than-expected production in the first half of 2026 due to commissioning delays at its Wet Concentrator Plant A, with ilmenite output down 40% year on year in Q2. Despite this, shipments increased by 53% as the compan...
Ramsdens Holdings PLC shares rose 13.6% to 670p following an improved takeover offer from US pawnbroking group FirstCash. FirstCash increased its cash bid to 675p per share from 600p, raising the total offer value to up to £232 million, including div...
