Economy
Rolls-Royce raises profit guidance on strong first-half results
The British engineering group boosted its full-year outlook after underlying operating profit rose 46% to £2.5 billion, driven by demand in civil aerospace, defense, and data center power.
German economy grows 0.2% in Q2, exceeding forecasts
Preliminary data from Destatis shows Europe's largest economy expanded slightly more than expected in the April-June period.
Qualcomm Forecasts Weak Profit, Sees Accelerated Drop in Apple Revenue
The US chipmaker's shares fell over 4% as it cited supply constraints and rising costs, with plans to raise prices from September.
Shell Profit Surges to $9.84B Amid Middle East Conflict
Adjusted earnings more than doubled in Q2 2026, driven by higher oil prices and record refinery utilization.
Meta Q2 revenue jumps 28% to $60.8B, but profit falls 14%
Meta and Microsoft report fiscal results for the recent quarter.
Xylem Q2 Earnings: AI Drives Data Center Orders Surge Over 300%
Management sharpens portfolio with over $400M in divestitures and acquisitions, while full-year organic growth guidance narrows to 2-3%.
Humana beats quarterly profit estimates as medical costs stay in line
The US health insurer met expectations for medical spending and left its full-year profit forecast unchanged, while shares fell premarket.
Principal Financial Reports Q2 Results, Acquires Beam Benefits
The company reported 13% earnings growth and 200 basis points of margin expansion, while announcing the acquisition of Beam Benefits for digital expansion.
Lebanese Depositors Set Fires Outside Banks in Beirut Over Frozen Savings
Protesters demand access to accounts locked since 2019 as economy remains in deep crisis.
Itron shares surge 26% after Q2 earnings beat despite revenue decline
The energy management company raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance as it sees growing demand for grid modernization.
Deutsche Bank Reports Record H1 Profit, 20-Quarter Growth Streak
Q2 net profit rose 10% to €1.905 billion; investment banking revenue surged 19%.
Luno Cuts 20% of Staff as Crypto Layoffs Continue in July
Crypto layoffs spread across at least 12 firms in July 2026, with over 894 job cuts disclosed.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen named fastest-growing major airport in Europe
The Turkish airport posted 6.4% passenger growth in the first half of 2026, well above the European average of 2.6%.
Stellantis Q2 Net Profit Swings to €293M, Shares Fall
The automaker's adjusted operating income more than tripled to €773 million, boosted by North American demand, but missed analyst expectations.
ECB outlines accessibility features for digital euro app
The app is designed to surpass regulatory benchmarks and ensure usability for all, including people with disabilities.
Biogen beats Q2 estimates on rare disease drug demand, cuts 2026 forecast
Strong sales of newer rare disease medicines and Alzheimer's drug Leqembi drove growth, but legacy MS drugs remained under pressure.
Starbucks earnings top estimates, same-store sales rise 7.9%
CEO Brian Niccol says turnaround momentum is 'truly measurable' as the company raises its full-year outlook.
Singtel confirms stake sale talks for Optus as Australian regulator launches court action
The Singapore-based telecom group is in discussions with multiple parties over a potential sale of its Australian subsidiary, which faces legal proceedings over emergency call outages.
Ionic Digital surges 26% in Nasdaq debut after Celsius restructuring
The bitcoin miner, formed from Celsius Network's assets, closed at $62.90 with a market cap of $2.8 billion.
OPEC+ Plans to Pause Quota Hikes After September, Delegates Say
The group is set to halt production increases amid market uncertainty from the Iran war and falling oil prices.
Singapore’s MAS Flags AI Pullback as Key Risk to Global Markets
Central bank warns that uncertainty over AI investment sustainability could weaken growth, while conflict in the Middle East adds to risks.
Global Markets Eye Fed Decision as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Central bank expected to hold rates steady; chip stocks wobble amid Middle East conflict and cautious investor sentiment.
Australia Core Inflation Slows, Easing Pressure on RBA
Underlying price pressures cooled in Q2 2024, reducing the likelihood of an August rate hike.
Centene Shares Rise After Beating Estimates and Raising 2026 Forecast
The health insurer's improved quarterly results and higher full-year guidance signal margin recovery amid industry cost pressures.
Humana stock slides 9% after cut to full-year earnings forecast
Lower Medicare Advantage Star Ratings reduce quality bonuses, prompting the insurer to slash its GAAP profit outlook.
Meta Faces Investor Skepticism Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report
Nearing 16% year-over-year decline in shares, heavy AI spending, and disputed capex guidance weigh on sentiment.
Rheinmetall Q2 operating profit exceeds market expectations
Revenue rose nearly 70% as the German defense contractor reported a surge in orders.
GE HealthCare beats quarterly profit estimates on imaging demand and tariff refunds
Strong sales in diagnostic segments and $129 million in tariff repayments bolster results.
Micron Technology shares fall more than 11%
Investor concerns regarding China's domestic chip supply drive the decline.
Spain's Value Investing Followers Score Rare Win With Cobas Fund's 20% Return
Francisco García Paramés and a growing school of fund managers in Madrid are proving that deep-value stock picking can still deliver outsized gains, even as the strategy’s global market share shrinks.