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June 17, 2026

Americas Morning Research Summary

Daily UpdateEquitiesEnergyFinancials

This report summarizes various equity research updates across Energy, Financial Services, Industrials, and Internet/Media sectors. It includes specific stock rating changes, data tracker updates for US consumer behavior, and thematic research on industry trends.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Weatherford's (WFRD) conviction grows due to expanding opportunity in Middle East/offshore/LatAm and margin expansion.
  • 2.LPL Financial (LPLA) saw 4.3% organic net new asset growth in May, showing improvement from Q1.
  • 3.Moody's (MCO) rating business remains the core value driver supported by pricing discipline and AI-led productivity.

Table of Contents

  • Americas Morning Research Summary
  • Summary of Changes
  • Company Research
  • Industry Research
  • Publications Summary
  • Weatherford: Opportunity Set Growing by the Day
  • North America Midstream and Refining: Too much to process?
  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc: May Metrics
  • German Residential: Socialisation (expropriation) risk is alive
  • U.S. Large-Cap Banks: Jason Goldberg's Bank Brief
  • U.S. REITs: Residential KPIs Monthly
  • EssilorLuxottica: Eyewear market tracker: May
  • European Medical Technology & Services / Data Science
  • Legend Biotech: LEGN's EHA Recap
  • Mobileye Global Inc.: Takes on Mobileye's in-house robotaxi launch
  • Moody's Corp.: Notes from the road on MCO MCP and its 'MVP'
  • European Transportation: Capital allocation – buyback barometer
  • U.S. Auto Retail: Wholesale auction vols
  • U.S. Autos & Mobility: Musings on OEM opportunities in Defense
  • U.S. Multi-Industry: Datacenter cooling
  • HelloFresh SE: Updating US Barclaycard data for May
  • EMEA Internet
  • China Technology: CBO – China Brief Overnight
  • Delivery Hero / Uber: Recapping the latest
  • Global Media: Global music results wrap
  • Yum! Brands Inc.: Rating Suspended
  • IT Hardware and Communications Equipment: Updated Optical Model
  • Stock Catalyst Watch

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Authors

J. David Anderson, CFA

Securities

WFRDLPLAMBLY

Themes

AI-Led ProductivitySocialisation Risk in Real Estate

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesGermanyChina