* HSBC ( HSBC ) and StanChart shares drop amid Iran conflict * Middle East exposure significant for HSBC ( HSBC ) and StanChart * Conflict may boost demand for services like finance, forex By Lawrence White and Selena Li LONDON/HONG KONG, March 12 (Reuters) - Just days before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, HSBC's ( HSBC...

11:50 AM EDT, 03/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Vale's (VALE) shareholder returns and potential from its base metals division are key catalysts, but the company's shares seem fairly priced after a recent re-rating, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Thursday. Vale shares had slightly outperformed diversified and base metal peers in RBC's coverage as its strong operational performance has been...

March 12 (Reuters) - Stellantis ( STLA ) is exploring deals with Chinese carmakers through which they would invest in the Fiat owner's struggling European operations, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Its executives have met with China's Xiaomi ( XIACF ) and Xpeng Inc ( XPEV ) to discuss options for an overhaul of Stellantis ( STLA ) in Europe,...

11:48 AM EDT, 03/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- UiPath's ( PATH ) Q4 highlight was accelerating artificial intelligence revenue, with annual recurring revenue for AI products reaching nearly $200 million, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Thursday. UiPath's ( PATH ) initial 2027 guidance points to midpoint ARR and revenue growth of 11% and 9%, respectively, with 2026 ARR exceeding...