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Quilter shares slid 4.5% today after the FTSE 250 wealth manager reported interim results for the six months ended June 30 that showed IFRS profit after tax of 45 million, down from 6 million a year earlier and below the consensus of approximately 1.6 million. Revenue rose 12% to 79 million, and client inflows were described as record-breaking;…
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming reportedly instructed employees to refrain from improving the company's AI systems by distilling rivals' models, prioritizing long-term innovation over immediate gains. The warning came in an internal meeting and highlights tensions as Western officials and firms accuse some Chinese developers of using model distillat…
Wizz Air's stock dropped after the Budapest-based low-cost carrier posted a deeper-than-anticipated first-quarter net loss of €198 million for the period ending June 30. Revenue and adjusted EBITDA both missed consensus, and a near 40% jump in fuel costs was the principal contributor to the shortfall. The earnings release, rather than broader marke…
European stock indices traded close to all-time highs as upbeat corporate earnings and resilient balance sheets supported markets. Gains were restrained by a technology sell-off that began in Asia and spread to European trading desks, while energy markets and U.S. labour-data expectations added to investor caution.
Bitcoin advanced modestly as optimism over a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and improving capital flows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds provided support. Broader cryptocurrency prices showed a mixed pattern, with some tokens rising and others slipping, while corporate results in the sector remained tepid and one issuer r…
British equities edged up on Thursday as market participants monitored developments around the Strait of Hormuz and digested a slate of corporate earnings. Global sentiment was influenced by official comments on U.S. munitions, mixed company reports in the U.K., and modest moves in crude oil and gold prices.
Japan's equity benchmark closed lower on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 down 0.89% as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors pressured the market. While several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage moves to the upside, notable declines among chip and materials-related names contributed to the overall retreat. O…
China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), the state iron ore procurement agency, has instructed certain Chinese steel mills to suspend negotiations with Rio Tinto over shipments scheduled from September, sources said. The move is part of CMRG’s broader strategy to centralize purchasing and gain stronger negotiating power in annual term contract talks w…
Australian equities closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising 0.47% to a fresh record. Strength in the Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors underpinned the advance, while a majority of stocks finished higher. Key commodity and currency benchmarks saw modest moves during the session.
Micware Co., Ltd., a Japan-based automotive software developer listed on Nasdaq, announced that its subsidiary Micware Navigations has partnered with Wiz Ltd. to offer cloud and AI security solutions powered by the Wiz platform. This initiative addresses increasing security challenges in AI-driven applications and cloud environments, particularly f…
On Aug. 5 OpenAI filed a motion asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple that alleges OpenAI and two ex-Apple employees misappropriated Apple trade secrets to advance the ChatGPT maker's consumer hardware ambitions. OpenAI's lawyers argued the company has no use for Apple trade secrets and emphasized OpenAI's interest in hiring top t…
Rocket Lab has shifted decisively from a pure-play commercial launcher to a vertically integrated space and defense company. Recent contract wins totaling hundreds of millions, a growing backlog and a strategic Iridium acquisition create a path to 2027 profitability. The valuation is rich, but the balance sheet, contract cadence and a clear go-to-m…
Taiwan's benchmark closed unchanged after a session marked by pronounced moves in individual stocks. Several small- and mid-cap names recorded near-double-digit gains or losses, while market breadth was modestly positive. Commodity prices and currency rates showed limited movement by the close of trade.
Nordic Semiconductor reported second-quarter revenue of $219 million, a 33% year-over-year increase and above analyst expectations. Adjusted EBITDA and gross margin improved, short-range sales continued to expand, and long-range products nearly doubled sales. The company provided guidance for the third quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed its long-term g…
SBM Offshore, the Netherlands-based deepwater infrastructure specialist, raised its full-year 2026 Directional revenue and Directional EBITDA guidance and announced a $100 million interim dividend after reporting strong first-half results driven mainly by Turnkey operations. Directional revenue and EBITDA climbed substantially year-over-year as Tur…
Instone Group reported weaker adjusted revenue and net income for the first half of 2026 versus the same period a year earlier, attributing the decline to slower sales recovery among private buyers, geopolitical uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict, and weather-related impacts on construction output. The company maintained guidance for full…
French oil and gas company Maurel et Prom reported a 27% year-on-year rise in first-half revenue, driven mainly by higher realized oil prices and resumed sales from Venezuela. The producer posted sharply higher net income and positive cash flow metrics, and reiterated medium-term production ambitions while moving ahead with a major acquisition in C…
Palantir’s Q2 blowout and follow-through rally have combined fundamental acceleration and technical confirmation. Despite steep multiples, revenue growth, FCF generation and improving breadth make a mid-term long trade attractive. Entry at $160, stop at $140, target $200 with a 45 trading-day horizon.
Rottneros reported a reduced second-quarter net loss of SEK 11 million as lower variable and fixed costs improved margins and turned EBITDA positive to SEK 31 million. The company faced a 16% year-on-year decline in net turnover amid weaker NBSK pulp prices, reduced delivery volumes and limited finished goods inventories, while noting steady demand…
KBC Groep reported a stronger second-quarter performance, driven by robust commercial loan expansion, higher net interest income and improved fee and insurance results. The bank raised its 2026 guidance for total income, net interest income, organic loan growth and insurance revenue after reporting solid first-half figures, and announced an interim…
Kontron, the Austria-based Internet of Things technology company, reported a marginal year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue alongside higher adjusted EBITDA and confirmed its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets. Growth was led by Cybersolutions, Aerospace & Defense, and Transportation, while GreenTec sales fell sharply. The firm al…
Kontron reported a marginal year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter alongside higher adjusted EBITDA, affirmed its 2026 revenue target just above EUR 1,607 million and kept the adjusted EBITDA outlook unchanged. Growth was concentrated in Cybersolutions, Aerospace & Defense and Transportation, while the GreenTec division saw a marked sa…
Norwegian residential developer Selvaag Bolig reported record home sales value for the first half of 2026, alongside higher operating revenue, adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share versus the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached NOK 238 million and earnings per share were NOK 0.75. New project launches in Fornebu Sentrum, Bergen and Stavanger under…
A subscription-based stock-selection service using a data-driven picks model has highlighted a set of high-conviction names trading well below estimated intrinsic value. Gartner stands out after rallying more than 23% in early August yet still showing meaningful fair-value upside. The system combines over 150 fundamental inputs with a multi-model v…
Yubico reported second-quarter net sales of SEK 543.90 million, up 9% year-over-year, with organic growth of 11.7%. The company’s operating profit margin widened to 14.4% from 4.2% a year earlier. Quarterly EBIT reached SEK 78.50 million and earnings per share were SEK 0.70. Subscription revenue expanded faster than overall sales, while bookings fe…
