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Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex, Patek And Cartier Meet Luxury’s Gulf Shock

Watches and Wonders 2026: Rolex, Patek And Cartier Meet Luxury’s Gulf Shock

Watches and Wonders Geneva entered its final public days Sunday as luxury brands faced sharp sales drops in the Gulf due to Middle East conflict. LVMH, Kering, and Hermès all reported declines tied to weaker Gulf demand, with Dubai mall sales plunging up to 50% in March. Airport retail also suffered as flight cancellations peaked. Swiss watch exports fell for a second year in 2025.
19 April 2026
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Hermes International stock slides as tariff jitters hit luxury shares — what to watch next

Hermes International stock slides as tariff jitters hit luxury shares — what to watch next

Hermès shares fell 3.52% to 2,113 euros in Paris on Monday as U.S. tariff threats triggered a sell-off in European luxury stocks. The euro zone volatility index hit its highest level since November. Trump announced a 10% tariff on several European countries starting Feb. 1, with a possible increase to 25% in June if no Greenland deal is reached. Hermès will report 2025 results on Feb. 12.
19 January 2026
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Euronext Paris Shocks Markets with Historic Roots, Surging Stocks & Bold 2025 Moves

Paris Stocks Climb as CAC 40 Nears Record; Edenred Sinks on Brazil Fee CapFrance’s blue‑chip index extends gains; luxury and banks advance while meal‑voucher giant tumbles after Brasília’s decree

The CAC 40 rose about 1% to 8,240 in early Paris trading Wednesday, nearing its October record high. Edenred shares dropped 9% after Brazil capped merchant fees and sped up voucher settlements, hitting earnings prospects. Gains were led by luxury and financial stocks, while STMicroelectronics and Dassault Systèmes edged lower. France’s annual inflation slowed to 1.0% in October, with ECB rates unchanged.
12 November 2025
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Euronext Paris Shocks Markets with Historic Roots, Surging Stocks & Bold 2025 Moves

CAC 40 Near Record High, Defies Moody’s Warning as Luxury Stocks Rally

France’s CAC 40 index held near 8,230 points Monday, flat and just below last week’s record. Moody’s cut France’s outlook to “negative,” but markets were unmoved. Kering surged 9% last week after better-than-feared sales, while Dassault Systèmes and STMicroelectronics dropped over 13% on weak guidance. The CAC 40 is up about 10% year-to-date.
27 October 2025
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Apple Watch Hermès 2025 vs Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs TAG Heuer Connected E4 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Luxury Showdown

Apple Watch Hermès 2025 vs Galaxy Watch6 Classic vs TAG Heuer Connected E4 – The Ultimate Smartwatch Luxury Showdown

Apple unveiled the Watch Hermès Series 11 on September 9, 2025, featuring a silver titanium case, exclusive Hermès bands, 5G, and new health tools; prices start at $1,249. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 Classic, launched in 2023, offers a round stainless steel case, rotating bezel, and advanced health tracking from $399. TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre E4, released in 2022, starts at $1,800 and emphasizes luxury design.
9 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Linkerbot Explores Hong Kong IPO for Robotic Hand Business
    May 19, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. Chinese startup Linkerbot, known for its advanced robotic hands with high dexterity, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Industry sources indicate the move could tap into growing demand for robotics technology. An IPO in Hong Kong offers access to large capital markets and investors focused on tech innovation. The offering would mark a significant milestone for Linkerbot as it seeks expansion and increased visibility.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

18 May 2026
Ondas Inc. shares dropped about 10% to $9.555 in midday Nasdaq trading Monday after announcing a $199 million all-stock acquisition of Israeli defense software firm Omnisys and filing for potential resale of over 2.2 million shares tied to a previous deal. Trading volume topped 48 million shares. The Omnisys deal is expected to close in Q2, pending approvals and retention of key staff.
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