RWE

RWE chief Markus Krebber calls, after a series of sabotage acts, for faster and more comprehensive protection of critical infrastructure, including greater secrecy instead of the previously demanded transparency. He seeks expanded surveillance powers in public spaces, the use of technical means such as video sensors, and a debate about permitted defensive measures against acute threats like incoming drones. The background is investigations into several sabotage attempts on power lines in North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg and Saxony, with one arrest already made. » Plus sur finanzen.net

RWE rises close to its 52‑week high after being added to Goldman Sachs’ conviction list with a €75 price target, while the InvestingPro model values the fair price at around €59.82. Q2 delivered a surprisingly high earnings per share, but the ongoing share buyback is negligible operationally. Legal risk: California announces a lawsuit over the exit from a 1.6‑GW offshore lease; RWE reportedly paid USD 1.22bn for the buyout. Analyst consensus remains mostly positive, though earnings growth is expected to decline this year; next quarterly results on 11 November. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Government bond yields have in places risen to multi-decade highs; the latest recovery is coming from the US ahead of key US jobs data and an expected ECB rate hike. Buy orders dominate bond trading; among those in demand are RWE and Depfa securities, while VW bonds remain quiet. HelloFresh and DEAG bonds lost significant value due to weaker business figures and planned capital measures, respectively. » Plus sur finanzen.net