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Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy shares rose 3.1% to a 52-week high of 336 pence in London on Monday after the company said all projects to end routine gas flaring finished in 2025 and are now in commissioning. CEO Roger Brown said Seplat expects to declare an end to routine flaring in its onshore operations soon. The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and Europe.

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  • Jefferies Boosts Sun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) Price Target to C$115, Signaling 16.76% Upside
    May 1, 2026, 3:35 PM EDT. Jefferies Financial Group raised its price target for Sun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) from C$103 to C$115, implying a 16.76% upside from the last close at C$98.49. Other notable Canadian banks also revised targets upward, with National Bank Financial upgrading to "outperform" and setting a C$109 target. The stock shows mixed analyst ratings: one Strong Buy, four Buy, four Hold, and one Sell, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" and average target of C$99.78. Sun Life closed Friday trading up 0.6% on volume well below average. The insurer, part of Canada's Big Three life insurance firms, reported robust quarterly earnings-C$1.96 EPS and C$8.67 billion revenue. Market watchers expect full-year EPS near 6.92. The shares trade with a P/E ratio of 16.01 and hold a market cap of C$54.56 billion.

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Newell Brands Stock Jumps After 2026 Outlook Hike, But the Sales Test Is Not Over

Newell Brands Stock Jumps After 2026 Outlook Hike, But the Sales Test Is Not Over

1 May 2026
Atlanta, May 1, 2026, 15:06 EDT Newell Brands Inc. raised its 2026 sales and adjusted earnings outlook on Friday, sending shares of the Sharpie and Rubbermaid maker higher even as underlying sales still fell in the first quarter. The company said demand and margins came in better than expected across its three segments. (Business Wire) The move matters because Newell has been trying to turn a price-and-volume squeeze into a steadier recovery. Reuters reported in February that the company had cut prices on some Graco and Rubbermaid products after tariff-fueled increases, with lower-income and younger shoppers pulling back on discretionary
nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

nVent Stock Jumps After Data-Center Demand Triggers a 2026 Forecast Reset

1 May 2026
nVent Electric raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts after first-quarter net sales jumped 53% to $1.24 billion and adjusted EPS climbed 63% to $1.09. Organic orders rose about 40% and backlog hit $2.6 billion, driven by data-center demand for liquid cooling and power equipment. Shares surged 13.3% to $161.94, pushing market value to $26.5 billion. The company now expects full-year sales growth of up to 28%.
SoundHound AI Stock Jumps Before May 7 Earnings As Investors Test The AI Growth Story

SoundHound AI Stock Jumps Before May 7 Earnings As Investors Test The AI Growth Story

1 May 2026
SoundHound AI shares rose about 17% to $9.31 in Friday afternoon trading ahead of its May 7 first-quarter earnings report. Investors are watching for signs that recent deals, including the planned $43 million acquisition of LivePerson and an expanded rollout with Casey’s General Stores, can drive growth. SoundHound posted 2025 revenue of $168.9 million but reported a full-year GAAP net loss of $14 million.
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