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Paris benchmarks tick up as CAC 40 closes at a fresh record

Paris benchmarks tick up as CAC 40 closes at a fresh record

France's main equity benchmarks finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the CAC 40 registering a 0.03% gain to close at a new all-time high and the SBF 120 rising 0.05%. Gains in Basic Materials, Healthcare and Financials underpinned the move, though decliners narrowly outnumbered advancers and several large-cap names posted notable losses.

Shopify posts strong Q2: revenue and AI-driven growth lift profitability and investor sentiment

Shopify posts strong Q2: revenue and AI-driven growth lift profitability and investor sentiment

Shopify reported a robust Q2 2026 that answered several investor concerns: revenue rose 34% to $3.58 billion, EPS beat estimates at $0.42, GMV climbed to $115.6 billion and free cash flow expanded to $654 million or an 18% margin. Shares jumped nearly 17% to $144.25 after the release. The company highlighted accelerating AI adoption among merchants…

Helsinki Benchmarks Slip as Oil, Telecoms and Tech Pressure Market

Helsinki Benchmarks Slip as Oil, Telecoms and Tech Pressure Market

Finland's main stock index ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in Oil & Gas, Telecoms and Technology sectors. The OMX Helsinki 25 fell 0.61% at the close, with more stocks declining than advancing. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, as Brent rose, U.S. crude eased and gold posted a sizeable gain.

Disney Q3: Profit Surprise, Revenue Shortfall and the Path Ahead

Disney Q3: Profit Surprise, Revenue Shortfall and the Path Ahead

Walt Disney topped EPS expectations in Q3 FY2026 with earnings of $2.06 versus $1.86 estimated, a 10.75% beat, while revenue slipped about $180 million to $25.25 billion. The quarter confirmed Disney+ profitability and strong park results but left questions around sports economics, live-action remakes, and international park recovery.

LIV Golf Secures Lead Investor in Deal to Close in September, CEO Says

LIV Golf Secures Lead Investor in Deal to Close in September, CEO Says

LIV Golf has reached an agreement with a lead investor to anchor a financing package expected to close in September, Chief Executive Scott O’Neil said. The deal is intended to replace the league's prior principal funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and sets up a multi-investor ownership structure with players holding majority equity.…

Istanbul bourse edges up as select industrial and chemical names climb

Istanbul bourse edges up as select industrial and chemical names climb

Turkey's main equity gauge closed slightly higher, propelled by gains in chemical, petroleum & plastic, textile & leather and industrial stocks. The BIST 100 finished the session up 0.11% as a handful of large movers pushed prices higher while decliners outpaced advancers across the exchange. Commodity and foreign-exchange moves also accompanied th…

Copenhagen shares retreat as OMX Copenhagen 20 posts 1.81% drop

Copenhagen shares retreat as OMX Copenhagen 20 posts 1.81% drop

Denmark's equity market closed lower Wednesday as sector losses in Healthcare, Oil & Gas and Real Estate pushed the OMX Copenhagen 20 down 1.81%, marking a one-month low. Decliners outnumbered advancers on the exchange, while key commodities and currency pairs moved modestly on the session. Several large-cap names, including Novo Nordisk and Oerste…