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European stock markets traded in a tight band as a wave of strong corporate earnings, anchored by a sizeable profit beat from Shell, provided support against unclear U.S. monetary policy signals and renewed U.S. airstrikes in Iran. Major indices were mixed, with sector-specific winners in energy, financials and industrials offset by pressure on cer…
Shell reported adjusted earnings of $9.84 billion for the second quarter, more than double the $4.26 billion a year earlier and ahead of the company-provided consensus of $8.92 billion. The gain was driven by elevated oil and gas prices, stronger LNG and oil trading performance and improved chemicals margins, which offset lower sales volumes after …
Shares of New Oriental Education jumped sharply after the company reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, topped analyst expectations on non-GAAP EPS, unveiled a $500 million capital return plan for FY2027 and provided forward revenue guidance of 14% to 18% for the coming year.
Ayvens SA reported second-quarter pretax profit that missed analyst expectations by 4%, hurt primarily by a €45 million loss recorded in its used car sales unit. The unit swung to a loss of €8 million in Q2, with per-unit losses of €62 and adjusted per-unit results below forecasts. Offsetting factors included tighter operating costs, lower cost of …
Accor reported first-half 2026 results that beat consensus on revenue and EBITDA, while showing a slowdown in room growth and a reduced full-year net unit growth target. Key earnings metrics were slightly ahead of expectations, but second-quarter revenue per available room dipped and segment-level EBITDA performance was uneven. The company also unv…
Technip Energies reported second-quarter results that fell well below market consensus, with adjusted net income of €10.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of €63.5 million. The company blamed operational and contractual challenges stemming from Middle East conflict for most of the projects shortfall and lowered its full-year 2026 Projects Delivery EBITD…
Mondi plc reported Q2 EBITDA of €167 million, beating the Bloomberg consensus of €160 million, while recognizing a -€43 million forest fair value adjustment. The packaging and paper group trimmed its maintenance and capital expenditure guidance, recorded €296 million of impairments including a €206 million charge on its new Duino mill, and said pri…
Fluidra SA reported second-quarter revenue of €694 million, a 5% year-over-year increase (4% organic), and delivered adjusted EBITDA of €197 million, topping consensus. The company confirmed its 2026 guidance and launched a €40 million share repurchase program, pointing to confidence after sector weakness and competitor challenges in the U.S.
Aker BP looks set to move from a high-investment phase into a cleaner free cash flow profile as major projects reach completion. The trade: enter a tactical long to capture a re-rating driven by improving cash flow, stronger balance-sheet optionality, and a defensible dividend. Set an entry at $34.50, a stop at $28.00 and a target at $50.00 over a …
Greenlight Capital Re announces that its Innovation Syndicate 3456 has received provisional approval from Lloyd’s to become a full syndicate starting January 1, 2027. This upgrade allows the syndicate to expand its underwriting beyond innovative coverholder partnerships into more traditional delegated underwriting authority and limited treaty reins…
Greek firefighting teams remained engaged on Crete for a second consecutive day on July 30 as two separate wildfires spread across the island amid strong winds. Three firefighters were killed on Wednesday while battling blazes in Crete and on the mainland, and hundreds of residents and tourists were evacuated from central Cretan villages. Authoriti…
Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported a net asset value per share of 134.1p as of June 30, delivering a 1.9% total return in the second quarter and 4.4% for the first half. Portfolio generation exceeded budget by 5.5% in Q2 and 4.9% for the half, while net cash generation reached £222 million, supporting higher dividend cover and refinancing into longer-d…
Pirelli & C SpA reported second-quarter results in line with market expectations, with revenue and operating profit each modestly above analyst consensus. The company kept its full-year guidance intact but updated assumptions on revenue mix, raw material cost timing and foreign exchange, while forecasting continued organic growth driven mainly by p…
Bitcoin slipped modestly on Thursday as investors grew cautious following a Federal Reserve meeting that signaled possible further tightening and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities. Attention is turning to Strategy Inc.'s second-quarter results after the close, where analysts will scrutinize the company's Bitcoin position and recent asset sales.
Australian equities closed lower on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.78% as losses in Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors pushed the market lower. Domino's Pizza Enterprises, WiseTech Global and Mineral Resources were the session's top gainers, while Liontown Resources, IperionX and Champion Iron posted the largest declines. Market bre…
Zehnder Group AG reported first-half 2026 revenue of €395 million, a 3% increase year-over-year and 4% on a currency-adjusted basis, modestly ahead of consensus, driven by strength in the Ventilation business. Adjusted EBIT rose to €37.7 million, lifting the adjusted EBIT margin to 9.5%. Operating cash flow and free cash flow weakened due to higher…
A poll of economists indicates China's official manufacturing activity likely stalled in July, with an expected PMI reading at 50.0. While external demand — particularly for AI-related high-tech goods — has supported production, weak domestic consumption, sluggish bank lending and persistent housing and employment weaknesses are weighing on broader…
Stellantis announced its Q2 2026 financial results, showing a 13% increase in net revenues year-over-year to €43.5 billion, driven largely by strong performance in North America and South America. The company achieved a net profit of €0.3 billion and significantly improved adjusted operating income and industrial free cash flows. Stellantis reaffir…
Shell plc announced its second quarter 2026 interim dividend payment of $0.3906 per ordinary share ($0.7812 per ADS). Shareholders may elect to receive dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling. Dividend reinvestment programs are available through various intermediaries. Dividend payment is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
Shell plc delivered very strong operational and financial results in Q2 2026, driven by record upstream production in Brazil and high refinery utilization despite global energy market disruptions. Adjusted earnings reached $9.8 billion with a robust cash flow from operations of $21.4 billion. The company maintained disciplined capital allocation, c…
The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC) delivered strong first half 2026 results with 4.7% organic sales growth, driven by balanced volume and price increases across all regions, and successful integration of recent acquisitions in India and Portugal. Adjusted EBIT rose 7.5% to €716 million with margin expansion. The company’s leading brands Magn…
Shell plc announced unaudited results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, reporting a significant increase in income attributable to shareholders driven by higher realized prices and improved margins despite lower production volumes caused by geopolitical conflicts. The company confirmed the acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd., approved by…
Robinhood is pulling growth out of a choppy market. User-financial-product expansion and a growing free cash flow base back a mid-term swing trade: enter around $90, stop at $82, target $110 over ~45 trading days. The company is expensive, but momentum in platform assets, product innovation and a large free cash flow cushion justify a disciplined l…
BMW reported a more than one-third decline in second-quarter pre-tax earnings to €1.7 billion, citing Middle East headwinds and softness in China. The automaker narrowed its operating margin in the core automotive division to 2.3%, kept full-year guidance intact at a 1% to 3% margin target for cars, and plans to cut 8,000 positions through a volunt…
J.P. Morgan has revised its forecast and now anticipates a 25 basis point increase in the federal funds rate in December, after the Federal Reserve elected to keep policy rates steady at its July meeting. The bank cited comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, persistent inflationary pressures, and the potential for committee urgency as reasons for bri…
