The exploration and production (E&P) industry is expected to be shaped by efficiency improvements, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and shifting commodity trends in 2025, analysts at Citi believe.
In their 2025 sector outlook, the analysts wrote that despite significant operational advancements in 2024, E&P equities struggled to differentiate themselves, overshadowed by crude price concerns and broader market dynamics.
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) iPhone 16, launched in September, is showing demand that is “slightly ahead to generally in line with expectations globally,” according to Wedbush analysts.
The investment firm predicts a robust holiday season for the technology giant, driven by strong upgrade trends within its extensive customer base.
Chesnara PLC's (LSE:CSN) latest acquisition from Canada Life UK is small but 'highly attractive' according to analysts at Panmure Liberum.
The life and pensions group is acquiring £1.5bn assets under administration across 17,000 unit-linked policies for a total consideration of £2 million.
Peel Hunt has reaffirmed its 'buy' recommendation for Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) with a price target of 7p, following a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Electric Mobility (MEM).
The agreement includes a £26.2 million investment in the AIM-listed eye-tracking specialist.