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UK faces Russian threats after reports of British drones used in attacks
Moscow warns London of 'consequences' after Kyiv allegedly employs UK-made drones in strikes deep inside Russia, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Arxis closes $770 million acquisition of Omnetics Connector
Deal valued at $770 million enterprise value, with Arxis issuing 13.35 million shares. Omnetics designs precision connectors for defense, aerospace and medical sectors.

Home Depot rolls out nationwide three-hour express delivery service
Flat-fee service leverages 2,200+ U.S. stores for rapid fulfillment of hardware, tools and paint to doorsteps and job sites. No subscription required.

Harald Reczek wird Partner und Head of Business Development bei Academic Alpha
Der erfahrene Finanzexperte bringt über zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung aus EFG International, Credit Suisse und Deutsche Bank in die Berner Niederlassung von Academic Alpha.

Klarna shares slump 18.6% on revenue guidance cut, leadership departures
Buy-now-pay-later firm cuts full-year revenue forecast to $4.08-$4.16 billion, citing FX pressure and softer German demand. CFO and CMO to leave in early 2027.

Floating-rate bond ETFs outperform as yields rise in 2026
Top-performing bond ETFs in 2026 focus on floating-rate and ultra-short strategies, avoiding duration risk amid rising Treasury yields. Key picks include USFR, JAAA and JPST.

Goldman Sachs übernimmt LCN Capital Partners für bis zu 410 Millionen Dollar
Der Deal umfasst 260 Millionen Dollar Barzahlung und bis zu 150 Millionen Dollar in aufgeschobenen Zahlungen, wobei 80 Prozent der Gesamtkonsideration in Aktien bestehen. LCN verwaltet 3 Milliarden Dollar in Sale-and-Leaseback- und Immobilienstrategien.

Morgan Stanley tracks pet food and cat litter sales trends amid shifting consumer demand
Pet category growth edged higher in the latest four-week period, with branded players gaining share while private labels cooled. Morgan Stanley cites NielsenIQ data covering major retailers and e-commerce platforms.

Goldman Sachs plantet Kauf von LCN Capital Partners für bis zu 410 Millionen Dollar
Die US-Investmentbank zahlt 260 Millionen Dollar bar und bis zu 150 Millionen Dollar in rückgestaffelter Beteiligung für den Immobilieninvestor LCN Capital Partners, der Kauf soll bis Jahresende abgeschlossen sein.
German gaming hardware prices surge amid chip shortages and AI demand
Hardware spending in Germany fell 8% in H1 2026 as chip scarcity and AI-driven RAM costs pushed prices higher. Gamescom 2026 prepares for record exhibitor turnout amid industry shifts.

Klarnas CFO und CMO legen ihre Ämter im Januar 2027 nieder
Nach jeweils sechs bzw. neun Jahren im Amt verlassen Niclas Neglén als Chief Financial Officer und David Sandström als Chief Marketing Officer Klarna im neuen Jahr.

Arvins ernennt Gökan Deubelbeiss zum Partner für Small-Cap-M&A
Das Zürcher M&A-Boutique-Unternehmen Arvins erweitert sein Team mit einem neuen Partner, um sein Small-Cap-Advisory-Segment für Schweizer KMU im Wert bis zu 20 Millionen Franken zu entwickeln. Deubelbeiss wechselt von Axtradia.

UBS downgrades Scor to ‘sell’ on reinsurance pricing headwinds
Analysts cut Scor’s price target by 6% to €32.50 after downgrading the French reinsurer to ‘sell’ ahead of next month’s Monte Carlo Rendez-vous, where sector pricing is expected to soften.

Berenberg upgrades Sixt to Buy on Europe travel rebound, lifts target to €91
German car rental group’s shares climb 3.9% after broker cites stronger summer travel demand in Europe and improved U.S. residual-value management. Target raised from €83 to €91.

Swiss Senate panel backs immigration fee for EU workers under Bilateral III
Committee proposes levy on EU and third-country employees if post-agreement migration surges, with proceeds earmarked for domestic labor incentives and population distribution.

Goldman Sachs upgrades protein market outlook ahead of Hormel Foods earnings
Pork and beef cutout prices fell in July while packer margins diverged. Analysts see improving conditions for Hormel Foods ahead of its August 27 earnings release.

Mizuho downgrades Norwegian Cruise Line to Neutral, cuts target to $17
Analyst cites self-inflicted operational challenges and macro pressures as the cruise operator faces a widening cash gap and rising leverage over the next 18 months.

Savox posts 12% H1 2026 revenue growth as stock falls 2.85%
Finnish communications firm Savox Communications reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase for the first half of 2026, while its shares declined 2.85% to $10.24. Order intake surged 92% including options.

Swiss stocks slip as U.S. futures fall; Roche, Novartis rise; ABB leads declines
Swiss Market Index dips 0.13% as global equities drift lower on rising yields and Middle East tensions. Roche and Novartis gain, while cyclical stocks like ABB and construction firms retreat.

Xiaomi profit slumps 42.6% as costs weigh on smartphone sales
Net income fell to €794.2 million in Q2 as rising component prices and a 26% drop in handset shipments eroded margins. EV and AI units remain loss-making ahead of European launch.

Lonza schließt die zehnjährige Beseitigung von Quecksilber im schweizerischen Wallis ab
Ein pharmazeutisches Unternehmen entfernt 3,5 Tonnen Quecksilber aus 170.000 m² kontaminierter Erde im Oberen Wallis nach einem 10jährigen Reinigungsprozess, der 51 Millionen Franken kostete.

Physical AI startups raise $47.4bn in H1 2026, outpacing all prior periods
Venture funding in robotics, autonomous systems and aerospace surged to a record $47.4 billion across 521 deals in the first half of 2026, nearly quadrupling H2 2025 totals. Major rounds for Waymo, Anduril and Shield AI underscore the sector's rapid expansion.

Talen-Energy-Aktien verfallen um 11 %: Analysten senken Ziele und werfen Bewertungsrisiken vor
Die Aktien von Talen Energy fielen stark ab, nachdem Raymond James und Oppenheimer ihre Kursziele gesenkt und auf Bewertungsrisiken hingewiesen hatten. Ein Shelf-Offering im Wert von 984 Millionen US-Dollar verstärkte die Besorgnis der Anleger.

China's humanoid robots transition from exhibition stunts to commercial testing
Chinese robotics developers are shifting their focus from marketing stunts like marathons and backflips toward practical commercial applications.

