Global Markets
Canadian Markets
Canada’s TSX dropped slightly on Monday, as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties prompted investors to step back from riskier assets. With limited domestic catalysts, traders remained cautious, particularly amid developments in global trade policy and renewed tensions between major economies. Concerns around global tariffs and U.S. trade maneuvering contributed to a risk-off sentiment, weighing on sectors tied to global growth.
American Markets
American stocks also declined, dragged lower by a resurgence in trade concerns. The uncertainty added to recent market volatility, keeping gains in check and influencing trading sentiment worldwide, as traders and Investors flocked to the US dollar to mitigate risk. The Federal Reserve announced that the U.S. economy may still return to near-zero interest rates in the future, despite the recent cycle of aggressive rate hikes aimed at combating inflation. .
European Markets
European shares moved higher, buoyed by strength in the technology and banking sectors. The optimism was further supported by data showing Eurozone investor morale had reached a three-year high, a sign that the economic recovery is expanding more broadly across the region. Despite the shadow of U.S. trade tensions, European markets appeared relatively resilient, focusing instead on domestic economic momentum and improved earnings outlooks for several sectors.
UK markets fell lower by energy heavyweight Shell Plc, as the oil and gas major warned that its second-quarter results would likely disappoint, citing weaker performance in its historically strong oil and gas trading division. That news, combined with broader concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs on global demand, dragged down stocks while UK house prices stagnated as mortgage rates remain elevated.
Corporate News
Alphabet Inc (Google)
Google faces an EU antitrust complaint over its AI Overviews, accused of misusing publisher content and causing losses in traffic and ad revenue. Independent publishers are seeking interim measures from the European Commission.
Apple Inc
Apple is appealing a €500 million EU fine related to App Store practices. The company argues the European Commission’s mandates are confusing and anti-competitive, stating it complied only to avoid further penalties.
Birkenstock Holding PLC
Indian authorities seized counterfeit Birkenstock shoes after the company filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the Delhi High Court. The counterfeits were reportedly produced around Agra and sold domestically and abroad.
BlackRock Inc
Jio BlackRock Asset Management raised over $2.1 billion in its first mutual fund launch since getting licensed in May, attracting over 90 institutional and 67,000+ retail investors.
Boeing Co
Boeing secured a $2.8 billion contract for two strategic communication satellites, with options for two more. The company also announced CFO Jay Malave’s compensation package, including a $1.05M salary and performance bonuses.
Constellation Brands Inc
Jefferies upgraded to Buy from Hold and raised the target price to $205 from $194, expecting a rebound in growth and stronger free cash flow in H2 2025.
Ero Copper Corp
BMO raised its price target to C$27 from C$24, anticipating the Tucumã project will drive copper output and free cash flow generation.
General Electric Co (GE Aerospace)
The U.S. government allowed GE to resume jet engine exports to China’s COMAC, lifting prior suspensions and easing U.S.-China trade tensions.
Mondelez International Inc
The company is calling for a one-year delay to the EU’s deforestation law, warning of disruptions in cocoa supply chains due to high costs and infrastructure issues in producing countries.
Netflix Inc
Seaport Research downgraded to Neutral from Buy, citing the need for more time to meet high market expectations amid increased competition and strategic shifts.
Phibro Animal Health Corp
JPMorgan upgraded to Overweight from Neutral, noting strong demand and pricing power as key drivers for continued revenue growth.
SanDisk Corp
Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $60 target, forecasting gains in eSSD market share due to the company’s technology roadmap.
Shell PLC
Shell expects Q2 earnings to fall, citing weak results in its integrated gas and chemicals divisions, and revealed a $200 million exploration write-off.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC)
TSMC may delay a Japan chip plant to focus on its U.S. operations in response to tariff concerns. The company insists its global investment strategy remains intact.
Tesla Inc
Shares declined amid renewed concerns over CEO Elon Musk’s political distractions. Meanwhile, UK Tesla sales increased in June, helped by deliveries of the updated Model Y.
Yum! Brands Inc
Yum! is in talks to merge Indian franchisees Devyani International and Sapphire Foods via a share swap, potentially offering 1 Devyani share for every 3 Sapphire shares.
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Interesting to see how diverging investor sentiment is across regions. While North American markets are leaning risk-off, Europe’s upward momentum signals a degree of insulation from U.S.-centric trade worries.