Day: March 18, 2026
Reports that the company is considering spinning off its food division unsettled markets, coming shortly after its ice cream unit was separated into a standalone business, News.Az reports, citing CNN.
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Analysts warned the move could distract management, with some suggesting it may be too soon for another major restructuring.
Unilever’s food division, which includes brands such as Knorr and Marmite, remains profitable but has shown slower growth compared with its beauty and wellbeing segment.
Investors have long pushed the company to streamline its portfolio, but concerns remain over the complexity, costs and strategic risks of another break up.
Shares in rival consumer goods firms also fell, reflecting broader unease across the sector.
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The bank set a price target of $115, suggesting potential gains driven by improving profitability, pricing power and stronger shareholder returns, News.az reports, citing BBC.
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Citi said Netflix could raise its 2026 earnings outlook, while a potential price increase in the United States later this year may boost revenue.
Analysts also expect higher share buybacks, supported by strong cash generation and a lack of major acquisitions.
However, the bank warned that long term advertising growth may fall short of expectations, posing a risk to future earnings.
Despite this, Citi remains positive on Netflix’s prospects, citing higher margins and improved financial performance.
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The bank said progress in scaling the robotaxi network will be the most important catalyst for the company this year, with production of its Cybercab still on track to begin in April, News.az reports, citing Xinhua.
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Analysts pointed to strong potential in the economics of robotaxis, supported by Tesla’s vertically integrated manufacturing approach.
They also said each mile driven by autonomous vehicles helps improve Tesla’s full self driving technology, which could boost demand for its cars and increase revenues.
Morgan Stanley added that upcoming developments, including a new Optimus robot and continued growth in energy storage, could support the company’s longer term ambitions.
However, it warned that higher spending and short term cash pressures mean Tesla will need progress in its autonomous driving technology to sustain momentum.
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