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UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS said commodity trading advisers have cut 75% of global equity exposure since the Middle East conflict began, leaving them nearly neutral on stocks. The bank reiterated a “buy” rating on Sage, citing AI-driven pricing power, and set a 1,025 pence target. Sage shares traded at 842.4 pence Tuesday. UBS is also restructuring its European high-yield trading desk, according to a separate report.

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  • Fairfax Financial Holdings Valuation Review Amid Mixed Share Performance
    March 17, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT. Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) trades at CA$2,348.98 with a market cap of CA$48.6 billion. Despite mixed short-term share performance, the stock shows strong long-term returns, posting an 18.01% total shareholder return over one year. Analysts project 3.4% annual revenue growth over three years but expect profit margins to narrow from 12.1% to 6.9%. The firm's fair value is estimated at CA$2,672.19, suggesting the stock is undervalued based on future earnings, margins, and capital allocation. Key risks include potential declines in investment income and pressures from catastrophe losses and soft insurance rates. Investors are urged to weigh these factors carefully when considering Fairfax's valuation and outlook.
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