NASDAQS:SAAB-B 5 February 2026

Saab stock drops after earnings beat and raised growth target as investors weigh what’s next

Saab shares fell 3.1% Thursday despite reporting record Q4 order bookings of SEK 100.1 billion and raising its 2023–27 sales growth target to 22% annually. Operating profit jumped 67% to SEK 3.26 billion, and the board proposed a higher dividend. Investors focused on execution risks and the lack of detailed 2026 guidance. The stock has tripled over the past year amid rising European defence budgets.

5 February 2026

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Asia Markets Fall on Wall Street Losses, Iran Conflict Drives Energy Costs Higher, BOJ Rate Decision Awaited
March 18, 2026, 10:10 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets dipped sharply Thursday, mirroring Wall Street declines after U.S. producer prices rose 0.7%, surpassing expectations amid rising energy costs fueled by the Iran conflict. The Dow hit a new yearly low, falling 1.63%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq also dropped. Investors now focus on the Bank of Japan's rate decision, widely expected to hold at 0.75%. South Korea's Kospi lost 2.54%, hit by tech stocks Samsung and SK Hynix tumbling over 3%. Japan's Nikkei 225 led declines, down 2.58%. Elevated oil prices-Brent crude topped $107 per barrel-add pressure amid geopolitical tensions. The dollar's strength lifted the South Korean won past 1,500 against the dollar, prompting vigilance from Korean officials. Market watchers await further central bank signals on inflation and interest rates globally.