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Vesuvius Plc posted preliminary full-year 2025 results that matched or slightly exceeded analyst estimates on key metrics, even as profitability and margins weakened. Group revenue was essentially flat at £1,810 million, while underlying EBITA and pretax profit fell versus 2024. Management signalled a phased recovery from the second half of 2026 an…
Summary: Volution Group reported first-half fiscal 2026 results that beat analyst expectations, driven by a 22% rise in revenue to 3,229 million and a 4% outperformance on earnings per share. Organic sales grew 4.2% with pricing adding 0.6 percentage points, while acquisitions and foreign exchange provided substantial uplift. Management raised its…
Finch Capital data shows London has surpassed San Francisco and New York to become the world’s largest financial technology hub after European FinTech funding grew to match U.S. levels. Between 2022 and 2025 European FinTech funding increased 37%, while investment into leading U.S. hubs declined 13%, leaving both regions with 40 billion euros each.…
Japan's stock market ended Thursday's session in negative territory, with the Nikkei 225 slipping 1.05% as losses led by the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors outweighed gains among industrials. Market breadth was sharply negative, implied volatility on Nikkei options surged, and oil prices rallied while gold eased. Currency moves w…
Honda Motor has revised its earnings outlook for the financial year ending this month from a forecasted ¥300 billion profit to a loss in the range of ¥420 billion to ¥690 billion, citing a review of its electrification strategy and a slowdown in the North American EV market. The company said it is cancelling development and launches of certain U.S.…
Kardex Holding AG reported robust order intake growth of 29% in the second half of 2025, reaching €527.3 million and beating analyst expectations. Growth was concentrated in AutoStore and the Standardized Systems division, while revenue and free cash flow underperformed forecasts. Net profit was weighed down by a one-off non-cash charge tied to the…
Estee Lauder has initiated legal proceedings against entrepreneur Jo Malone, her Jo Loves fragrance label and Zara’s UK operations, saying the use of the name 'Jo Malone' on products sold via Zara breaches rights Estee Lauder acquired in 1999. The complaint, filed on Wednesday, cites breach of contract, trademark infringement and 'passing off.' Est…
Explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi territorial waters and projectiles struck several other vessels across the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, bringing regional commercial shipping to a near-halt and pushing oil prices to multi-year highs. Iraqi authorities report a recovered crew member fatality, widespread fires aboard the damaged…
Taiwan stocks closed higher on Thursday with the Taiwan Weighted rising 2.06%, driven by strength in the Electronic Parts/Components, Machinery and Electronics sectors. Several semiconductor and component names were among the top gainers, while gas and petrochemical firms posted some of the largest declines. Crude and Brent oil prices moved sharply…
Anthropic asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to pause a Pentagon designation that labels the company a supply-chain risk and bars the Defense Department and its contractors from using its AI tools. The company said the action risks 'irreparable harm' and could lead to hundreds of millions or even billions in lost r…
Cemex announced plans to sell a package of Colombian operations expected to generate about $555 million in proceeds. Holcim will acquire a cement plant, a grinding mill and a portfolio of additional plants for $485 million, while Cemex is negotiating separately for roughly $70 million in other assets. The company will keep two cement plants with co…
Australian equities closed lower on Thursday as declines in technology, A-REITs and gold-related sectors pressured the benchmark S&P/ASX 200, which fell 1.31% at the Sydney close. Mining-related names produced the session's strongest gains while smaller-cap and consumer discretionary stocks recorded some of the steepest losses. Measures of volatili…
Anycolor Inc revised down its operating profit outlook for the fiscal year to March 2026, citing higher costs and inventory-related charges despite raising sales guidance. The stock fell sharply, and a fellow Vtuber agency operator saw declines as markets digested the update and its implications for profitability.
Air New Zealand will remove about 5% of its scheduled flights - roughly 1,100 services - through early May as a sharp rise in jet fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict forces route changes, cancellations and higher fares across the global aviation industry. The carrier said around 44,000 passengers of the 1.9 million booked for that period will nee…
Jet fuel costs have climbed far more rapidly than crude oil since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, driven by an unprecedented widening in refining margins. Airlines with crude-based hedges or little to no hedging are announcing fare increases, surcharges and capacity reductions as carriers around the world confront squeezed margins. Analysts warn budg…
Singapore-based logistics investor GLP is reportedly targeting a valuation near $20 billion in plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could take place as early as this year. The company has been consulting advisers including Citi and Morgan Stanley, though the size and timing of any deal remain undecided. A Hong Kong listing would retur…
Nintendo shares climbed after the company's newest Pokemon game, Pokemon Pokopia, recorded more than 2.2 million unit sales within its first four days on the market. The title has led online sales in key markets and prompted reports of limited physical stock at U.S. retailers. Market reaction benefited Nintendo shares and analysts highlighted the g…
SoftBank Group shares declined after its payments affiliate PayPay priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per ADS, below the marketed $17 to $20 range. The offering raised about $880 million from the sale of roughly 55 million American depositary shares. PayPay's ADSs are slated to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 1…
Shares of Guotai Junan International and CITIC Securities slipped on Thursday after Hong Kong authorities carried out raids linked to anti-corruption and regulatory probes. Guotai Junan reported its headquarters was searched and an employee was detained; Reuters also reported an investigation into CLSA, a local unit of Citic, over recent share sale…
Asian equity markets reversed two days of gains on Thursday as oil jumped back toward $100 per barrel following reported attacks on two international tankers in the northern Persian Gulf. Widespread declines were led by Japan, Australia and South Korea while investors awaited U.S. inflation data for further direction.
Anthropic is reportedly negotiating with Blackstone and multiple private equity firms to create a joint venture that would market Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology to portfolio companies controlled by those private equity backers. Conversations were briefly interrupted following a dispute with the Department of Defense that raised supp…
Bank of Singapore has downgraded its rating on Asian equities excluding Japan from Overweight to Neutral, pointing to heightened energy-related risks stemming from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The bank highlighted increased potential for oil transit disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and more frequent damage to energy infrastructure in…
Nintendo reported sales exceeding 2.2 million copies of Pokemon Pokopia within four days of its launch. The life simulation spin-off's early performance and strong critical reception are easing investor anxiety about the Switch 2's content lineup, even as higher memory chip prices raise questions about margin pressure.
Uber announced a joint effort with British autonomous driving company Wayve and Japanese automaker Nissan to begin robotaxi operations in Japan, targeting a pilot in Tokyo by late-2026. Vehicles will be Nissan LEAF EVs fitted with Wayve's autonomy software and will operate on the Uber platform with a safety operator on board. Uber plans to launch t…
Equity indices in Asia and futures in the United States and Europe fell after reports that additional vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and in Iraqi waters. The incidents coincided with a sharp rise in oil prices despite coordinated releases from strategic reserves, prompting a reassessment of inflation risks, higher government bond yield…
