Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies. Immediate measures include setting the air-conditioner at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher, managing operating times for air-conditioning, lighting and lifts and unplugging or turning off...
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies. Immediate measures include setting the air-conditioner at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher, managing operating times for air-conditioning, lighting and lifts and unplugging or turning off non-essential equipment when not in use, the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) and...
The average one-year price target for J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has been revised to $14.79 / share. This is a decrease of 19.44% from the prior estimate of $18.36 dated March 25, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest ta
The average one-year price target for J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has been revised to $14.79 / share. This is a decrease of 19.44% from the prior estimate of $18.36 dated March 25, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest ta
The average one-year price target for Braze (BIT:1BRZE) has been revised to €31.72 / share. This is a decrease of 14.77% from the prior estimate of €37.21 dated February 23, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest
The average one-year price target for Braze (BIT:1BRZE) has been revised to €31.72 / share. This is a decrease of 14.77% from the prior estimate of €37.21 dated February 23, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest
ronniechua/iStock via Getty Images CEFA: Welcome to CEF Insights, your source for closed-end fund information and education, brought to you by the Closed-End Fund Association. Today we are joined by Hansjoerg Pack, Director and Senior Portfolio Manager of Equities with DWS and Lead Portfolio Manager for the New Germany Fund, ticker symbol GF . Hansjoerg, thank you for being with us today. Hansjoer...
ronniechua/iStock via Getty Images CEFA: Welcome to CEF Insights, your source for closed-end fund information and education, brought to you by the Closed-End Fund Association. Today we are joined by Hansjoerg Pack, Director and Senior Portfolio Manager of Equities with DWS and Lead Portfolio Manager for the New Germany Fund, ticker symbol GF . Hansjoerg, thank you for being with us today. Hansjoerg Pack: Thank you for having me. CEFA: Hansjoerg, I mentioned the New Germany Fund, a U.S.-listed closed-end fund you manage. Can you discuss the investment strategy as well as the objectives of the fund? Hansjoerg Pack: Sure, Diane. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, primarily through investments in middle-market German equities. Which means that a large proportion, at least 80% of net assets, ought to be invested in equity or equity-linked securities of German companies. And the focus is clearly on small and mid-sized companies. CEFA: Hansjoerg, over the past year, global markets have seen significant shifts in trade policy, supply chains, and energy policy. And Europe has dealt with the challenge of the war in Ukraine with Russia for over 4 years. However, German and European markets have been outperforming the US in recent months. Where do you see the German equity market currently? Hansjoerg Pack: Currently, we favor almost all other markets over the U.S. market. The main catalysts, I guess, were the election of Donald Trump in late 2024 and the announcement of the newly elected German government in early '25 to increase fiscal spending. The new US administration sends several messages across the Atlantic, which could not be mistaken. Germany announced a massive increase in fiscal spending, mainly on public infrastructure and defense, and laid out plans to reduce red tape in the administrative processes, for instance, adjusting required sustainability reporting for corporations. They were the main triggers. CEFA: Are you finding valuations to be attractive,...
Maks_Lab/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 6, 2026 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its March Services Purchasing Managers' Index ( PMI ), with the headline composite index at 54.0. This was lower than the forecast of 54.8 and keeps the index in expansion territory for a 21st consecutive month. Here is an excerpt from the report summary : Mill...
Maks_Lab/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 6, 2026 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its March Services Purchasing Managers' Index ( PMI ), with the headline composite index at 54.0. This was lower than the forecast of 54.8 and keeps the index in expansion territory for a 21st consecutive month. Here is an excerpt from the report summary : Miller continues, “March’s Services PMI ® features the third month in a row with an increase in the 12-month PMI ® average, up 0.6 percentage point from 51.7 percent in December 2025 to 52.3 percent. However, six of the 10 subindexes decreased month-over-month. The Prices Index increased, as expected, amid higher oil and fuel costs, and the Supplier Deliveries Index indicated slower performance compared to February, also unsurprisingly with shipping issues and flight disruptions due to the Middle East conflict and winter weather. Continuing strength in business activity, new orders and backlog of orders are positive economic signals, so the Employment Index dropping to its lowest level since December 2023 (43.5 percent) was a surprise. “There are other signs of economic strength. Exports and imports activity have expanded for two months in a row for the first time since September and October 2024. The predominant commentary this month was about impacts and adjustments due to the conflict with Iran and the expected flow through of higher oil prices at some point. Companies across many industries reported seeing higher gas and diesel pricing, and inventories of multiple goods increased to withstand supply chain disruptions or short-term oil price impacts. Such construction products as lumber, copper and steel were noted as up in price. Although tariff impacts were still noted by panelists, Iran-related impacts dominated the comments in March.” Here is a table showing the PMI's components. Unlike its much older kin, the ISM manufacturing series, there is relatively little history ...
For nearly two centuries, Deere (NYSE: DE) has been synonymous with the American farmer. But after the company reported first-quarter earnings in February, a new growth story began to emerge. It didn't come from the company's highly publicized software strategy or its autonomous tractors. It came from its construction and forestry (C&F) division, where a 50% jump in the order backlog put the focus...
For nearly two centuries, Deere (NYSE: DE) has been synonymous with the American farmer. But after the company reported first-quarter earnings in February, a new growth story began to emerge. It didn't come from the company's highly publicized software strategy or its autonomous tractors. It came from its construction and forestry (C&F) division, where a 50% jump in the order backlog put the focus back on Deere's oldest business, selling "dumb iron" to dig the physical foundations for AI data centers. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading