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Ericsson shares tumbled after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed expectations, with revenue down year-on-year and free cash flow before M&A collapsing. The Networks division led the decline, and management flagged margin pressure in the third quarter due to component cost inflation and higher rollout volumes. A cautious an…
BP shares rose 2.6% after the oil major published a Q2 2026 trading update that highlighted seasonally stronger fuel volumes, an uplift in realized refining margins of $1.2–1.4 billion versus the prior quarter, and an expected quarter-end net debt of $22–23 billion following redemption and settlement payments. The company also said it will book a $…
British equities fell on Tuesday as a third night of U.S. strikes on Iran and a fresh escalation in the Gulf region sent oil prices higher and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. The FTSE 100 declined modestly alongside major European indices while UK retail sales growth slowed in June, reflecting a shift to online spending during a heatwave…
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has begun a preliminary probe into Google’s decision to remove the Android setup feature that lets users select a default search engine. The move, limited to Switzerland while the feature remains elsewhere in Europe, effectively leaves Google Search as the default for Swiss users, prompting scrutiny over…
A follow-up study by software testers who advised Australia’s rollout of a landmark social media age-restriction law found platforms are not prompting users to verify their age during initial account creation. The research team opened 50 accounts after the law took effect, declaring each as 16, and reported that none were asked for age proof. The f…
European markets turned cautious as renewed military action in the Middle East and a U.S.-declared naval blockade on Iranian shipping in the Gulf drove crude prices higher. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped in early trade, while energy and defense names posted modest gains. Traders are also focused on a looming U.S. Consumer Price Index release an…
Robert Walters reported first-half trading in line with board expectations as hiring activity stabilised across several markets. Group net fee income showed improvement in Q2 versus the prior year, with June returning to year-on-year growth and recruitment outsourcing delivering a second straight quarter of expansion. The firm continued to cut cost…
Tokyo markets closed higher Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.75% as gains in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors helped lift the index. A handful of large-cap winners led the advance while several industrial and electronics names posted notable drops. Commodity prices rose and currency moves were small at the close.
Bernstein now favors Montage Technology as a top China semiconductor pick, citing the company’s positioning in memory interface chips amid a renewed server CPU cycle and rising Agentic AI workloads. The firm upgraded Montage to Outperform, lifted earnings estimates for 2027 and 2028, increased the target multiple, and set differentiated targets for…
Ashmore Group reported quarterly net inflows of $1.3 billion for the period ended June 30, beating a Jefferies consensus estimate of $700 million and reversing $900 million of outflows recorded in the prior quarter. Assets under management rose by $3.3 billion, or 7%, to a reported period-end AUM of $50.7 billion, with the firm registering net infl…
Humble Group posted a 1% organic rise in preliminary second-quarter net sales to SEK 2.0 billion and reported preliminary EBITA of SEK 120 million, unchanged year-on-year. The company recorded SEK 600 million in non-cash impairments during the quarter - SEK 280 million related to the divestment of its Fancystage unit and SEK 320 million tied to an …
A growing network of package-forwarding startups and established logistics firms is enabling consumers across parts of Africa to buy from global marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart despite the retailers’ limited direct presence on the continent. Firms combine foreign warehouse addresses, consolidation and regional distribution with local mobile…
Evotec AG reported a substantially larger preliminary EBITDA loss for the first half of 2026 and lowered full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance after partnership revenues were shifted into 2027 and new sales channels progressed more slowly than expected. Management says demand for the core business remains solid while recovery signs are emerging.
The S&P/ASX 200 finished the trading day in Sydney unchanged at 0.00%, with notable gains in coal and leisure-related names offset by declines among select energy and retail stocks. Market breadth favored decliners, volatility as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX ticked higher, and commodity prices for gold and crude oil rose on the session. Currency…
Debenhams Group said trading remained robust through June and July, with gross merchandise value rising year-on-year, margins strengthening and returns falling. Management highlighted gains across its marketplace model and branded divisions, and reiterated targets to cut net debt substantially this financial year and to lower leverage to below one …
British Land reported strong leasing activity in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, completing 567,000 square feet of deals at premiums to both estimated rental value and prior passing rents. The group also signalled continued leasing momentum across campuses, retail parks and London Urban Logistics assets, while maintaining underlying EPS guidance …
AstraZeneca will pay Dizal Pharmaceutical $600 million up front for worldwide rights to Sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy), a medicine approved in both the U.S. and China for adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The deal transfers global development and commercialization responsibilities to AstraZeneca, while Dizal may recei…
AQ Group reported second-quarter net sales of SEK 2.58 billion, beating the four-analyst consensus of SEK 2.49 billion and marking a 10% year-over-year increase. The company raised its profit-before-tax margin target to 10% from 8%, while reporting higher EPS, modest operating and pretax profits, and reduced operating cash flow amid higher inventor…
Vitec Software Group reported a 15% year-on-year rise in net sales for the second quarter, supported by recent acquisitions and stronger market activity. Recurring revenue increased 12%, while EBITA rose 15% to SEK 271 million and the EBITA margin held steady at 29%. Management cited improved market conditions, continued cost control and AI-driven …
Swedish electronics equipment maker Mycronic reported a 17% rise in second-quarter net sales to SEK 2.42 billion, beating analyst consensus. Order intake climbed 119% to a record SEK 2.92 billion. The company raised its 2026 net sales outlook to SEK 9.25 billion, citing strong demand from AI infrastructure and optical communications, while setting …
Swedish construction firm NCC reported second-quarter operating profit and sales below analyst expectations as higher costs tied to ongoing disputes trimmed results. The company posted an operating profit of SEK 635 million and sales of SEK 14.22 billion. Profit after tax was SEK 452 million and orders received increased to SEK 14.13 billion. Manag…
Taiwan equities closed modestly higher on Tuesday, with the Taiwan Weighted index finishing up 0.06%. Strength in the Plastic, Oil, Gas & Electricity and Chemical sectors underpinned the market, while a handful of large-percentage moves in individual stocks produced notable winners and losers. Commodity markets showed strength, with crude and Brent…
Climeon reported SEK 0.4 million in sales for the second quarter and recorded no order intake during the period. The company narrowed its adjusted loss per share to SEK 0.36, while posting an operating loss of SEK 21.80 million and negative operating cash flow of SEK 10.70 million. During the quarter Climeon completed a SEK 23 million share issue a…
Bufab reported an 11% rise in net sales for the second quarter, driven in part by 5.3% organic growth. Quarterly revenue reached SEK 2.27 billion and earnings per share increased to SEK 1.07 from SEK 0.80 a year earlier. Management highlighted margin improvements tied to customer and product mix, purchasing savings and price adjustments, and noted …
China's smartphone market contracted in the second quarter, with total shipments down 4.3% year-on-year to 66 million units in the three months to June 30. Market research firm IDC reported that Apple and Huawei were the only vendors to record shipment gains, rising 25% and 20% respectively, while other manufacturers faced headwinds as they raised …
