NanoStockk/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance Institutional Class shares of Columbia Disciplined Value Fund returned 2.27% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned 2.10% for the same period. The fund's results can be attributed primarily to the relative performance of its model's stock selection measures. Market o...
NanoStockk/iStock via Getty Images Fund performance Institutional Class shares of Columbia Disciplined Value Fund returned 2.27% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned 2.10% for the same period. The fund's results can be attributed primarily to the relative performance of its model's stock selection measures. Market overview U.S. equities posted a loss during the first quarter, as gauged by the -4.18% return for the Russell 1000® Index. Stocks initially moved sideways within a range through January and February, as the continued tailwinds of positive economic growth, expectations for falling interest rates and robust corporate earnings were offset by disruptions in the private credit space and worries about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The situation changed considerably in early March, however, following the outbreak of war in Iran. Concerns about a protracted disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East fueled a spike in crude oil prices and raised the prospect of shortages for other key commodities. Inflation expectations surged in response, leading to a sizable increase in U.S. Treasury yields and the dampening of hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates. In combination, these developments led to a sharp downturn in stock prices during March and caused the broad-based indices to finish the quarter in the red. Notably, nearly all of the sell-off was caused by weakness in growth stocks. The Russell 1000® Growth Index returned -9.78% during the quarter, while the Russell 1000® Value Index gained 2.10%. The wide gap reflected the meaningful underperformance of the mega-cap technology-related companies that had led the market higher over the past two years, as well as pronounced weakness in software stocks of businesses that could be hurt by AI. Conversely, the value category was supported by investors' rotation toward companies with h...
Wal-Mart de Mexico press release ( WMMVY ): Q1 GAAP EPS of MXN0.72. Revenue of MXN243.26B (+1.7% Y/Y). Same -store sales growth of 3.1% in Mexico and 0.9 % in Central America.• Mexico : ticket grew 4.0 % and traffic -0.9 %.• CAM: ticket grew 1.2% and traffic -0.3% More on Wal-Mart de Mexico Wal-Mart De Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Wal-Mart De Mexico: Too...
Wal-Mart de Mexico press release ( WMMVY ): Q1 GAAP EPS of MXN0.72. Revenue of MXN243.26B (+1.7% Y/Y). Same -store sales growth of 3.1% in Mexico and 0.9 % in Central America.• Mexico : ticket grew 4.0 % and traffic -0.9 %.• CAM: ticket grew 1.2% and traffic -0.3% More on Wal-Mart de Mexico Wal-Mart De Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Wal-Mart De Mexico: Too Much Optimism Priced In Wal-Mart De Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Wal-Mart de Mexico Historical earnings data for Wal-Mart de Mexico
European Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram The tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Issuing the preliminary findings of a nearly two-year investigation, the European Commission said on Wednesday that Meta did not ha...
European Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram The tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Issuing the preliminary findings of a nearly two-year investigation, the European Commission said on Wednesday that Meta did not have effective measures in place to stop under-13s accessing its services. Continue reading...
Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May, amid soaring fuel prices, while a previously announced diesel subsidy will take effect on Thursday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday that the interdepartmental task force monitoring fuel price movements had proposed a 50 HK cents per litre subsidy ...
Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May, amid soaring fuel prices, while a previously announced diesel subsidy will take effect on Thursday. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday that the interdepartmental task force monitoring fuel price movements had proposed a 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May, to alleviate operational pressure on taxis and minibuses, among...
Deutsche Bank AG suffered a dent in its exposure to commercial real estate, highlighting how the asset class continues to be a problem for the lender. First-quarter credit provisions in the investment bank surged 77% year over year to €290 million ($339 million), “driven by a single-name event” linked to commercial property, Germany’s biggest lender said Wednesday. This reflected a “revaluation” o...
Deutsche Bank AG suffered a dent in its exposure to commercial real estate, highlighting how the asset class continues to be a problem for the lender. First-quarter credit provisions in the investment bank surged 77% year over year to €290 million ($339 million), “driven by a single-name event” linked to commercial property, Germany’s biggest lender said Wednesday. This reflected a “revaluation” of existing exposure, Chief Financial Officer Raja Akram added on a call with journalists. The large portfolio of credit for commercial real estate has been a headache for Deutsche Bank ever since surging interest rates and falling office vacancy rates hit property valuations globally and especially in the US. The lender said in its earnings report on Wednesday that the asset class remains a key risk for it. Read More: Deutsche Bank Says Commercial Property Loans Remain a Headache It added that it faces “refinancing challenges and the risk of fluctuation and uncertainty in collateral values, particularly in the U.S. West Coast office space.” Deutsche Bank had commercial property exposure of €23.9 billion at the end of the first quarter. The amount of exposure in the highest-risk bucket, known as stage 3, rose to €3.8 billion from €3.6 billion in the previous period. “The main risks for the portfolio relate to refinancing and extension of maturing loans, which are negatively affected by the impact of higher interest rates on collateral values as well as debt service, as well as valuation decreases on legacy defaulted exposures,” Deutsche Bank said in its quarterly report.
Jae Young Ju/iStock via Getty Images By Belle Chang, Senior Manager, Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell | Tae Yoon Kim, Manager, Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell Korea’s economic growth rebounded in 2025, supported primarily by a strong recovery in exports. This improving macro backdrop has been clearly reflected in equity market performance, with Korean equities delivering an impres...
Jae Young Ju/iStock via Getty Images By Belle Chang, Senior Manager, Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell | Tae Yoon Kim, Manager, Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell Korea’s economic growth rebounded in 2025, supported primarily by a strong recovery in exports. This improving macro backdrop has been clearly reflected in equity market performance, with Korean equities delivering an impressive 96% total return in 2025 and maintaining positive momentum into 2026. In Part 1 of this Korea equity series insight, we discuss the current macro environment, how this resilience is translating into equity market performance, and the key structural reforms that could have a longer-term impact on Korean equity’s outlook. In Part 2, we will take a deeper dive into the industries driving Korea’s equity market outperformance. Exports driving economic growth Korea’s economic growth showed a slowing trend from 4Q23 through 1Q25, with weaker exports being the main drag amid decelerating global growth. Exports of PCs, smartphones and autos slowed in 2024. Investment (gross fixed capital formation) also dipped further from positive growth to negative territory starting in 2Q24. The softer growth outlook prompted the Bank of Korea to cut its policy rate by 50bps from 3.50% to 3.00% in 2024, followed by a further 50bps of easing in 2025. Just as concerns over US tariff policy heightened uncertainty around Korea’s economic trajectory, front‑loading of exports supported a rebound in export growth in 2Q25. This momentum strengthened into 2H25, driven by surging AI‑related demand that significantly boosted semiconductor exports. Exhibit 1: Korea GDP YOY Source: FTSE Russell and LSEG. Data as of 2025. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. Please see the end for important legal disclosures. Semiconductor exports have posted double-digit growth since May 2025. Robust AI demand boosted orders for Korea’s High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), a segment in which Korean firms account fo...
KONE Oyj press release ( KNYJF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of € 0.41. Revenue of € 2.71B (+1.5% Y/Y). More on KONE Oyj KONE Oyj 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation KONE Oyj (KNYJY) Shareholder/Analyst Call - Slideshow KONE Oyj 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Most oversold large-cap industrial stocks on Wall Street amid Middle East disruptions Kone in talks to purchase competitor TK El...
KONE Oyj press release ( KNYJF ): Q1 GAAP EPS of € 0.41. Revenue of € 2.71B (+1.5% Y/Y). More on KONE Oyj KONE Oyj 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation KONE Oyj (KNYJY) Shareholder/Analyst Call - Slideshow KONE Oyj 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Most oversold large-cap industrial stocks on Wall Street amid Middle East disruptions Kone in talks to purchase competitor TK Elevator - Bloomberg