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Shares of Serco rose sharply after the government services provider released first-half 2026 results that combined revenue growth, an improved operating margin and an unchanged full-year outlook. Management highlighted organic growth in core regions, a larger contract pipeline and a continuing share buyback programme as underpinning factors for inv…
Qt Group's stock jumped 25% after the Finnish software firm reported second-quarter EBITA of €9.3 million and net sales of €61 million, both exceeding broker Inderes' estimates. The quarter included €4.3 million in restructuring-related costs. Management left full-year guidance unchanged, and Inderes said the lower end of guidance now appears attai…
Adecco Group reported Q2 2026 organic revenue growth of 5.6% but posted a gross margin of 18.6%, continuing a sequential compression trend. Underperformance at Akkodis and LHH, a prior Morgan Stanley downgrade, and a lackluster European market backdrop contributed to the shares falling 4.4% to €24.24.
Deutsche Telekom shares climbed sharply after the company released its second-quarter and half-year 2026 results and unveiled a large increase to its 2026 share buyback authorization. The report aligned with investor expectations on earnings and revenue, and management boosted the repurchase program to signal confidence in shareholder value. The st…
Shares of SBM Offshore rose after the company reported a markedly stronger first half of 2026, upgraded its full-year Directional revenue and EBITDA guidance, confirmed a record pro-forma backlog and disclosed significant shareholder returns including an interim dividend and an active buyback program. Management hosted a live earnings call and webc…
Glanbia stock climbed 6.4% to 24.58 following the companys Half Year 2026 results, which included a notable earnings beat and a material upgrade to full-year adjusted EPS growth guidance. Revenue for the six months ended July 4 rose 7.0% on a constant-currency basis to $2.08 billion, EBITDA increased 14.1% to $275.4 million, and management lifted …
Bank of America named RWE and Engie as its top European utility picks for 2026, citing both firms' exposure to a rally in gas and power markets driven by renewed Iran-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The bank expects upside from power generation, improved gas marketing and trading conditions as LNG shipping margins rally, and strong ear…
Swisscom shares climbed after the telecom group reported second-quarter and first-half 2026 results that beat analyst expectations on key profitability measures, and after management reiterated full-year guidance. Cost synergies from the integration of Vodafone Italia under the Fastweb brand helped lift group EBITDAaL despite a decline in reported …
Deutsche Telekom shares climbed sharply after the Bonn-based group reported Q2 2026 results that modestly beat expectations on key profit metrics and unveiled a materially larger share buyback. Revenue, adjusted EBITDA after leases and adjusted net profit all advanced year-over-year, helped by continued strength at U.S. unit T-Mobile US. Management…
Quilter shares slid 4.5% today after the FTSE 250 wealth manager reported interim results for the six months ended June 30 that showed IFRS profit after tax of 45 million, down from 6 million a year earlier and below the consensus of approximately 1.6 million. Revenue rose 12% to 79 million, and client inflows were described as record-breaking;…
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reportedly instructed employees to refrain from improving the company's AI systems by distilling rivals' models, prioritizing long-term innovation over immediate gains. The warning came in an internal meeting and highlights tensions as Western officials and firms accuse some Chinese developers of using model distillat…
Wizz Air's stock dropped after the Budapest-based low-cost carrier posted a deeper-than-anticipated first-quarter net loss of €198 million for the period ending June 30. Revenue and adjusted EBITDA both missed consensus, and a near 40% jump in fuel costs was the principal contributor to the shortfall. The earnings release, rather than broader marke…
European stock indices traded close to all-time highs as upbeat corporate earnings and resilient balance sheets supported markets. Gains were restrained by a technology sell-off that began in Asia and spread to European trading desks, while energy markets and U.S. labour-data expectations added to investor caution.
British equities edged up on Thursday as market participants monitored developments around the Strait of Hormuz and digested a slate of corporate earnings. Global sentiment was influenced by official comments on U.S. munitions, mixed company reports in the U.K., and modest moves in crude oil and gold prices.
Japan's equity benchmark closed lower on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 down 0.89% as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors pressured the market. While several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage moves to the upside, notable declines among chip and materials-related names contributed to the overall retreat. O…
China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), the state iron ore procurement agency, has instructed certain Chinese steel mills to suspend negotiations with Rio Tinto over shipments scheduled from September, sources said. The move is part of CMRG’s broader strategy to centralize purchasing and gain stronger negotiating power in annual term contract talks w…
Australian equities closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising 0.47% to a fresh record. Strength in the Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors underpinned the advance, while a majority of stocks finished higher. Key commodity and currency benchmarks saw modest moves during the session.
On Aug. 5 OpenAI filed a motion asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple that alleges OpenAI and two ex-Apple employees misappropriated Apple trade secrets to advance the ChatGPT maker's consumer hardware ambitions. OpenAI's lawyers argued the company has no use for Apple trade secrets and emphasized OpenAI's interest in hiring top t…
Taiwan's benchmark closed unchanged after a session marked by pronounced moves in individual stocks. Several small- and mid-cap names recorded near-double-digit gains or losses, while market breadth was modestly positive. Commodity prices and currency rates showed limited movement by the close of trade.
Nordic Semiconductor reported second-quarter revenue of $219 million, a 33% year-over-year increase and above analyst expectations. Adjusted EBITDA and gross margin improved, short-range sales continued to expand, and long-range products nearly doubled sales. The company provided guidance for the third quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed its long-term g…
SBM Offshore, the Netherlands-based deepwater infrastructure specialist, raised its full-year 2026 Directional revenue and Directional EBITDA guidance and announced a $100 million interim dividend after reporting strong first-half results driven mainly by Turnkey operations. Directional revenue and EBITDA climbed substantially year-over-year as Tur…
Instone Group reported weaker adjusted revenue and net income for the first half of 2026 versus the same period a year earlier, attributing the decline to slower sales recovery among private buyers, geopolitical uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict, and weather-related impacts on construction output. The company maintained guidance for full…
French oil and gas company Maurel et Prom reported a 27% year-on-year rise in first-half revenue, driven mainly by higher realized oil prices and resumed sales from Venezuela. The producer posted sharply higher net income and positive cash flow metrics, and reiterated medium-term production ambitions while moving ahead with a major acquisition in C…
Rottneros reported a reduced second-quarter net loss of SEK 11 million as lower variable and fixed costs improved margins and turned EBITDA positive to SEK 31 million. The company faced a 16% year-on-year decline in net turnover amid weaker NBSK pulp prices, reduced delivery volumes and limited finished goods inventories, while noting steady demand…
KBC Groep reported a stronger second-quarter performance, driven by robust commercial loan expansion, higher net interest income and improved fee and insurance results. The bank raised its 2026 guidance for total income, net interest income, organic loan growth and insurance revenue after reporting solid first-half figures, and announced an interim…
