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Barclays downgraded the ratings of American cold storage REITs Lineage and Americold Realty Trust to 'Underweight' on Monday, citing a combination of structural and macroeconomic issues that are expected to delay recovery in the sector.
While both companies are expected to maintain their forecasts for 2026, Barclays sees a greater risk of earnings downgrade for 2027, indicating a protracted recovery time for the industry. The bank lowered its price targets to $12 for Americold and $34 for Lineage.

MGKL shares, managing the 'Mosgor Lombard' network, dipped by 5.03% compared to Friday's close, hitting a low of ₽2,436, according to trading data at 15:51 MSK.
The drop in MGKL quotes was noted on news about the company's accounts being frozen to recover debts. This was reported on the FNS website.

Mid-cap stocks of the crude oil tanker operator Frontline could pump up about 15% in the short term, according to Freedom Broker. Investors are underestimating how quickly the crude oil shipping market is tightening amid geopolitical tensions, analysts explain.

SanDisk Corporation is sparking new optimism on Wall Street as analysts highlight a robust bullish cycle in NAND pricing, tight supply conditions, and sustained demand from AI-powered data centers as key catalysts for further growth.
Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and Morgan Stanley have raised their price targets, citing accelerating price momentum and improved earnings visibility. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted its target to $1,400, while Morgan Stanley increased its target to $1,100, reflecting stronger-than-expected fundamentals in the memory market.

A South Korean chipmaker is projected to outpace the American graphics processing giant and become the most profitable company in the world by 2027, thanks to a sharp rise in revenue from memory chip production, which is expected to send the South Korean stock market to record highs.

The surge in investments in artificial intelligence (AI) is flipping the script in the semiconductor space, with investors increasingly focusing on the interplay between processors and memory chips that handle massive data loads. Mizuho TMT specialist Jordan Klein pointed out several memory stock picks that investors should scoop up if they want to capitalize on the AI processor trade, many of which are currently trading at attractive levels.

The character prototype from the movie 'The Big Short', Michael Burry, who predicted the mortgage crisis in the U.S., has opened a new position in Microsoft stocks and has also doubled down on the dip in software developer shares. The investor shared in a post on the Substack platform that besides Microsoft, he has increased his positions in MSCI, PayPal, and Adobe—stocks he only recently started accumulating. Burry believes that shares of software developers and fintech companies in the payments sector are oversold, even though the sector remains under pressure due to concerns about multiple contractions and potential headwinds from artificial intelligence.

In 2025, there was a slowdown in corporate lending growth: in the non-financial companies segment, it was 12.9% compared to 19.5% the previous year, according to data from the Bank of Russia. This restrained dynamics is explained by the persistently high level of rates in the economy.
In a market where credit costs are still high and borrower requirements are tightening up, Russian businesses are increasingly looking for alternative funding sources. For instance, some tools in the debt market are experiencing a real renaissance—the volume of issued corporate bonds has jumped by 40% compared to 2024. This financial instrument has become a "lifesaver" for many companies, allowing them to secure financing for durations that are optimal for their business cycles: from a few months to several years.

Daily overview and forecast of events on the US stock market from Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Capital Markets Research at Freedom Broker.
We're expecting
The situation in the Middle East continues to dictate the dynamics of the trading floors. US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon for three weeks, which temporarily reduces escalation risks and creates space for a diplomatic resolution. At the same time, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains tense: Washington's rhetoric has hardened, with statements about the readiness to use force against vessels laying mines. Issues with maritime cargo transportation and pressure on Iranian oil exports heighten the risk of continued supply disruptions. Against this backdrop, oil prices are rising, increasing inflationary pressure and dampening risk appetite.

U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Thursday as investors kept an eye on escalating tensions in the Middle East and assessed the flow of corporate earnings reports.
At 14:42 (Moscow time), the futures contract on Dow dropped by 351 points, or 0.7%, S&P 500 futures fell by 35 points, or 0.5%, while Nasdaq 100 futures decreased by 126 points, or 0.5%.