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Nexi S.p.A. reported 1% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026 to €821 million, slightly above company-compiled consensus. Issuing Solutions outperformed while Merchant Solutions declined; EBITDA beat estimates and net debt remained unchanged from December. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and scheduled a conference call for 8am Centra…
Australian equities closed higher on Thursday, driven by strength in Gold, Materials and Metals & Mining sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.96% to finish at 8,878.10, with a larger number of stocks advancing than falling. Volatility in ASX options softened as the S&P/ASX 200 VIX dropped to a one-month low.
Shell reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $6.92 billion, topping a company-provided analyst consensus of $6.36 billion and up from $5.58 billion a year earlier. The company reduced its quarterly share buyback pace to $3 billion from $3.5 billion. Production fell 4% versus the prior quarter, linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and damage …
SGL Carbon reported Q1 2026 sales of €185 million, down 21% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA came in at €29.6 million, a 12% decline from the prior-year quarter but slightly above analyst forecasts. Management kept its full-year 2026 guidance intact and reiterated 2030 objectives, while flagging ongoing demand pressure from semiconductor custome…
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Maersk reported first-quarter underlying EBITDA of $1.73 billion, modestly exceeding the median analyst estimate of $1.66 billion from a company poll of 10 analysts, and left its full-year earnings outlook unchanged. The company continues to forecast global container volume growth of 2%-4% for the year, while regional security issues in the Middle …
Jungheinrich AG reported a weaker headline EBIT margin in the first quarter but kept its full-year 2026 guidance unchanged. The intralogistics group posted headline EBIT of €57m, a 4.4% margin, while underlying EBIT was €83m (6.5% margin). Management cited competitive pricing pressure, lower capacity utilization and a strike as contributors to the …
Solvay reported first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of €219 million, effectively in line with analyst consensus. Group sales fell short of expectations, driven by weaker volumes and negative pricing trends, while the company reiterated its full-year guidance and cash targets. The Basic Chemicals arm missed forecasts, offset in part by stronger-than-expec…
The European Central Bank says the euro zone has seen measurable advances in financial integration across debt markets and banking since 2022, but equity markets remain fragmented, with cross-border investment at unusually low levels. The ECB supports European Commission measures to deepen integration but cautions that entrenched national barriers …
Shell plc announced an interim dividend of $0.3906 per ordinary share for Q1 2026, with details on currency options for dividend payments and dividend reinvestment programs. Key dates for dividend eligibility and payment were provided, alongside cautionary forward-looking statements reflecting the company's operational and financial outlook amid ma…
Shell plc announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing increased income attributable to shareholders and adjusted earnings driven by stronger downstream and renewables performance, despite lower oil and gas volumes influenced by geopolitical disruption. The company entered a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Re…
Taiwan stocks finished higher on Thursday, with the Taiwan Weighted index closing up 0.16% to record an all-time high. Gains were concentrated in the Glass, Plastic and Cement & Glass sectors, while several small-cap names posted double-digit percentage moves. Commodity prices and currency pairs showed modest variation alongside the equity gains.
Avolta reported first-quarter 2026 results showing core turnover of 2,905 million Swiss francs, a year-over-year decline of about 5% from 3,050 million francs in Q1 2025. Organic growth was 4.7% overall and 5.9% when excluding impacts from the Middle East. Core EBITDA fell to roughly 190 million francs, while core equity free cash flow swung furthe…
CMB.TECH NV, a leading diversified maritime group listed on NYSE and European exchanges, announces the release of its first quarter 2026 earnings on May 19, 2026, prior to market open. The company will host a webcast conference call to discuss these results, providing investors an opportunity to gain insights into the company's financial and operat…
PVA TePla reported a large year-over-year jump in order intake for the quarter ended March 31, with orders rising 164% to 121.6 million euros. Despite the intake strength, the German semiconductor equipment maker missed consensus sales and EBITDA expectations as revenue declined and profitability weakened. Management maintained full-year sales and …
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A senior Taiwanese intelligence official warned that China could attempt tactical moves on the Taiwan question during U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing, while Washington has reiterated that its Taiwan policy has not changed. Taipei will monitor whether the summit leads to any reframing of U.S. commitments in exchange for Chine…
Japanese technology and chipmaking equities rallied strongly on Thursday, tracking gains in global tech peers after positive signals about artificial intelligence and a temporary easing of regional geopolitical frictions. The move was led by heavyweight SoftBank Group, which surged to its daily limit, while chipmakers from Renesas to Tokyo Electron…
Australian energy equities retreated after federal authorities revealed a policy obliging liquefied natural gas exporters to set aside 20% of new production for domestic supply. The measure, announced by Energy Minister Chris Bowen and slated to begin from July next year, aims to mitigate looming shortages and reduce costs on the east coast, but it…
Geneva, long regarded as the European epicenter of the United Nations system, is seeing a marked reduction in the footprint of the U.N. and other international organisations. Since 2025, more than 3,000 Geneva-based posts at the U.N. and affiliated international bodies have been eliminated or moved to lower-cost locations, including roughly one-fif…
Pharming Group announced multiple presentations at the 2026 Clinical Immunology Society Annual Meeting, focusing on interim data from long-term studies of leniolisib in pediatric patients with APDS and clinical experience in CVID and related disorders. The data support ongoing Phase II trials evaluating leniolisib’s safety and efficacy in treating …
A group of Australian women and children who had been held in a camp in northeast Syria and are linked to Islamic State are en route to Australia and are expected to arrive on Thursday night. The federal government has said the returning group will receive no government assistance. Authorities have indicated some adults could face arrest and charge…
Pharming Group reported Q1 2026 revenues of $72.4M, driven by a 34% increase in Joenja® sales and continued RUCONEST® revenues amid strategic market exits. The company secured pediatric approval for Joenja® in Japan, received a positive CHMP opinion in Europe, and resubmitted its pediatric sNDA in the U.S., positioning for label expansion. Pharming…
argenx SE announced robust first quarter 2026 financial results, including $1.3 billion in global product net sales, a 63% year-over-year increase driven by strong adoption of its FcRn blocker VYVGART. The company highlighted upcoming FDA decision on label expansion for seronegative myasthenia gravis (PDUFA May 10, 2026) and multiple pipeline advan…
Mourners across Australia will hold vigils for a five-year-old Indigenous girl found dead after a five-day search around Alice Springs. Her disappearance and death, under the name Kumanjayi Little Baby in line with Indigenous custom, led to violent clashes in the town following the arrest of a suspect. Local communities are observing 'sorry busines…
