Equities

Foxconn Unit Acquires Mexico Land Holding for $382.8M
A subsidiary of Foxconn has purchased land in Mexico for $382.8 million to expand its operational footprint.

The hidden operational toll of 24/7 Stock CFDs
STARTRADER’s 45 new round‑the‑clock equity CFDs sound like a retail breakthrough, but the back‑office, data and tech challenges may outweigh the convenience for many traders.

JPMorgan Maintains Neutral Rating on Nestlé, Citing Russia Operations
US investment bank JPMorgan keeps its neutral stance and a price target of 90 Swiss francs on food giant Nestlé.

Multiconsult Q2 2026 Margins Improve While Organic Growth Lags
Multiconsult reported its Q2 2026 financial slides, highlighting improved profit margins alongside a slowdown in organic growth.

Lloyds Banking Group Announces Plan to Redeem £500M Subordinated Debt
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to redeem £500 million in subordinated debt, according to a corporate filing.

Salmon Evolution posts Q2 2026 earnings gains on scale-up
Norwegian salmon producer reports improved margins and output as operational efficiency rises during expansion phase.

Diageo Appoints Former P&G Beauty CEO Alex Keith to Board
Diageo has announced the appointment of Alex Keith, former CEO of Procter & Gamble's Beauty business, to its board of directors.

US Court Blocks Henkel’s $725 Million Acquisition of Rival
A US court has temporarily blocked Henkel's planned $725 million acquisition of an adhesive rival owned by Pittsburgh Paint.

PSP Swiss Property Boosts First-Half Profit on Richtipark Sale
Swiss real estate firm PSP Swiss Property posted higher earnings in the first half of 2026, supported by the sale of the Richtipark development project and a credit rating upgrade from Moody's.

Galderma Secures EU Approval for Restylane Shaype Injectable
Galderma has obtained European Union approval for Restylane Shaype, a hyaluronic acid injectable designed for chin augmentation.

Şişecam Reports H1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin at 14% Amid Share Price Decline
Şişecam released its first-half 2026 financial slides, reporting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14% as its stock traded lower.

CQS New City High Yield Fund issues 650,000 new shares at 50.5p
The fund priced the new shares at 50.5 pence each, raising capital for potential investments in high-yield debt instruments.

Belgium stocks rise; BEL 20 gains 1.73% at close
The BEL 20 index advanced 1.73% on Friday, outperforming broader European peers amid mixed regional trade.

France stocks slip as CAC 40 declines 0.66% at close
The CAC 40 index fell 0.66% on Wednesday, led by losses in industrial and energy sectors, as investors weighed mixed European economic signals.

Germany’s DAX falls 0.27% to close lower
European equities retreat as DAX closes down 0.27% after a session of mixed corporate earnings and cautious macro sentiment.

U.K. stocks end lower as FTSE 100 dips 0.25%
The FTSE 100 fell 0.25% on Tuesday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed economic signals.

Paytm founder to sell 4.98% stake via entity
One 98.5% promoter entity of Paytm's founder plans to divest a 4.98% stake in the company through an open market transaction.

Flutter Entertainment shares fall as market sentiment sours
Stock declines 3.2% in London amid broader equity weakness and sector-specific pressures.

Morgan Stanley slashes China property forecasts on deeper price drops
Analysts cite accelerating declines in residential real estate prices as rationale for downgrading growth outlook.

EQT Holdings shares jump on strong quarterly earnings
Profit beats estimates as energy infrastructure unit drives growth, lifting EQT Holdings to session highs.

Chow Sang Sang shares jump on strong sales, profit forecast
Hong Kong jewelry retailer's stock rises after reporting higher-than-expected first-half earnings and raising its annual profit outlook.

Enovix shares fall sharply amid weak guidance
Battery technology developer cuts full-year revenue forecast, citing slower demand and supply constraints.

SpaceX shares rise as Starlink expansion accelerates
Elon Musk’s space venture gains after reports of Starlink’s growing subscriber base and satellite deployment, lifting investor sentiment.

Jefferies downgrades China online beauty sector outlook
Analysts cite weaker-than-expected July sales as demand softens in the Chinese beauty market.

