PRESS RELEASE | October 15th, 2024N° 03- 2024SCOR Investment Partners, the asset management subsidiary of leading reinsurer, SCOR Group, announces the launch of SCOR Real Estate Loans V, the fifth vintage in its successful series of senior value-add debt funds. Since 2013, SCOR Investment Partners has held a unique position in the value-add market by financing real estate projects focused on renovations, restructurings, repositioning, or development of assets.SCOR Real Estate Loans V is strategically positioned to capitalize on structural market changes and to respond to energy transition stakes in the real estate sector. The latter is driven by European regulatory…
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(Bloomberg) — Ryan Xu was a dream customer for Germany’s automakers. The Guangdong-based entrepreneur and her husband own a Porsche 911 and a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and were among the first buyers of the electric Porsche Taycan.Most Read from BloombergBut her views on German cars have soured as Chinese consumers increasingly favor tech refinement over traditional selling points like horsepower and handling. The software systems in the Taycan, which costs well over $100,000, were “terrible,” the 36-year-old mother of three said. It was “just an electrified Porsche — and that’s it.”Her assessment isn’t isolated. As China moves away from combustion-engine cars,…
Berlin-based Delivery Hero and Dutch multinational Just Eat Takeaway are two companies at the center of the ruthless online food delivery sector. Investment bank Stifel examined both stocks and found that one has significant upside amid a fiercely competitive “winner-takes-all” market. Shares of both companies are traded in the U.S. and across Europe. DHER-DE JET-GB 5Y line The online food delivery industry has dramatically transformed over the past decade, with companies pursuing aggressive growth strategies to gain market dominance. Stifel noted that this approach, dubbed “Blitzscaling,” aimed to create “first-scaler advantages” by reaching critical mass and generating positive feedback loops…
On Tuesday, RBC Capital Markets shifted its stance on Bodycote Plc. (LSE:BOY) (OTC:BYPLF), upgrading the stock from Sector Perform to Outperform, despite a reduction in the price target to £7.00 from £7.20. The upgrade comes after Bodycote’s shares experienced a significant decline over the past three months, contrasting with a modest increase in the broader sector. Bodycote, a provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has seen its shares drop by 21% in the last quarter, while the sector it operates in has seen an overall growth of 2%. The company has faced several challenges recently, including pressures…
Armor Wallet has introduced a cutting-edge cryptocurrency wallet that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the trading experience for both novice and seasoned investors. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, the wallet employs an interface similar to that of chat-based AI systems, allowing users to input simple instructions in plain English. Whether it involves buying, selling, dollar-cost averaging (DCA), or conducting other crypto activities, Armor’s AI facilitates seamless transactions by converting these instructions into actionable prompts, thus eliminating the need for users to navigate complex interfaces or familiarize themselves with crypto-specific jargon. The key innovation of the Armor Wallet lies…
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the , and sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the added 0.87% to hit a new 1-month high. The best performers of the session on the were Lasertec Corp (TYO:), which rose 6.63% or 1,590.00 points to trade at 25,590.00 at the close. Meanwhile, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. (TYO:) added 6.55% or 155.00 points to end at 2,520.00 and Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. (TYO:) was up 6.40% or 670.00 points to 11,140.00 in late trade. The worst performers of the session were…
Climate change is top of mind across the world. Carbon emissions—acting as greenhouse gases—trap the sun’s heat, which leads to global warming. The world now warms faster than at any point in recorded history. As the warmer temperatures change weather patterns, they pose risks to humans.The fossil fuels that generate carbon emissions—coal, oil, and gas—contribute significantly to climate change. They account for more than 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions.Because data centers consume so much power from fossil fuels—driven by the need to host high-performance IT infrastructures for customers—they produce…
We recently compiled a list of 8 Most Profitable Utility Stocks To Invest In. In this article, we will look at where NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) ranks among the most profitable utility stocks.Utilities to Experience Significant GrowthAccording to Research and Markets, the global utility market was valued at $6.89 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach $8.83 trillion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%. The market’s expansion is expected to be driven by several factors, including population growth, economic development, investments in renewable energy, and a rise in utility mergers and acquisitions. Key trends in the sector include…
The S&P 500 hit its 46th record close of the year on Monday. Lucky-photographer/ShutterstockUS stocks hit record highs on Monday as investors get ready for a wave of earnings reports.Over 80 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix and Goldman Sachs, report earnings this week.Fed Governor Waller advised caution on future rate cuts.US stocks surged about 1% on Monday, driving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to record closing highs as investors gear up for a wave of third-quarter earnings this week.Monday’s close marked the S&P 500’s 46th record close of the year, as investors continue to power the two-year-old…
Image source: Getty Images Down 44% this year, budget airline Wizz Air‘s (LSE: WIZZ) one of the worst-performing stocks on the FTSE 250. To some investors, a collapsing price is a sign to stay away. To others, it’s an opportunity to grab some cheap shares. In either case, both sides could be wrong or right. It depends on why the stock’s crashing and whether it can recover. Even the best companies experience dips from time to time but in some cases, they never recover. To avoid getting sucked into a value trap, it’s important to gauge the company’s prospects. First,…