Business

Medios reports H1 2026 revenue above €1 billion
Healthcare media group Medios posts first-half revenue growth, citing strong advertising demand and digital expansion.

Techno Electric & Engineering shares drop 7% on Q1 2026 earnings
Company posts weak quarterly results, prompting a sharp decline in its stock despite broader market stability.

Wienerberger posts strong Q2 sales but lower H1 profit
Austrian brick and building materials group posts 8% sales growth in Q2 but warns of margin pressure amid rising costs.

Raute posts Q2 2026 profit beat despite weak sales
Finnish machinery maker Raute exceeded earnings expectations in Q2 2026, though revenue remained subdued amid ongoing market challenges.

Lazard assets under management total $286.9 billion in July
Global financial advisory and asset management firm reports July AUM, reflecting modest growth from prior month.

Amcor beats earnings estimates by $0.04 per share
Packaging giant Amcor reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.87, beating forecasts by $0.04, while revenue exceeded analyst expectations.

Amcor posts earnings beat but shares steady on transition outlook
Packaging firm's quarterly profits exceed forecasts, yet shares trade flat as investors weigh near-term transition costs.

National Vision beats earnings by $0.07, revenue misses estimates
Optical retailer posts adjusted EPS of $0.42 vs. $0.35 forecast, but net sales fall short of analyst projections.

Wintermute Trading to invest $1bn in AI data centers
Quant trading firm Wintermute plans to allocate $1 billion to build AI-focused data centers, expanding beyond its core market-making operations.

Valens reports in-line earnings, misses revenue estimates
Specialty chemicals firm Valens posted earnings that met expectations but revenue fell short, reflecting softer demand in key markets.

Mitie director boosts stake ahead of OCS acquisition
Insider purchase follows Mitie's £1.2 billion deal to acquire OCS Group, signaling confidence ahead of integration.

SimilarWeb beats earnings estimates on revenue growth
Digital intelligence firm posts quarterly profit above expectations as revenue exceeds forecast.

Xilio Therapeutics beats earnings, revenue estimates
Biotech firm Xilio Therapeutics reported adjusted earnings per share that exceeded expectations by $0.25, while revenue surpassed analyst forecasts.

Humacyte misses earnings estimates by $0.07 per share
Revenue and earnings fell short of Wall Street forecasts as biotech firm Humacyte reported Q2 results. Shares slipped in after-hours trading.

Online spending growth slows to 8% in July: BofA data
Growth in U.S. online spending decelerated to 8% year-over-year in July, according to Bank of America card data, down from double-digit increases earlier in 2024.

Nordic Beauty Retail Group shares drop as Q1 2026 margins weigh
Stock falls after first-quarter results show margin compression despite revenue growth, as investors focus on profitability pressures.

E.ON maintains H1 2026 guidance as shares decline
German utility E.ON reiterates financial outlook for first half of 2026 despite a drop in share price following its latest earnings call.

Shurgard cuts 2026 outlook as H1 2026 stock declines
Self-storage operator lowers full-year guidance following weaker-than-expected first-half performance and stock price drop.

Taaleri H1 2026 earnings: Core growth offset by volatility
Finnish financial services firm reports improved core profitability in first half of 2026, though market volatility dampened overall performance.

Vestas raises 2026 profit forecast after strong Q2 earnings
Danish wind turbine maker posts higher-than-expected Q2 profit and lifts long-term outlook, citing strong order intake and operational efficiency gains.

Tencent profit misses forecasts as AI costs weigh on earnings
Chinese tech giant reports 11% revenue growth but warns AI investments are pressuring margins. Earnings per share fall short of analyst expectations.

Ferronordic Q2 2026 profit surge lifts shares 21%
Second-quarter earnings beat expectations as the machinery distributor reported a sharp rise in net income, driving a 21% rally in its stock.

Balfour Beatty raises H1 2026 profit, lifts guidance
UK construction firm posts higher-than-expected first-half profit and upgrades full-year outlook on strong order book and cost discipline.

Scandinavian Astor Group posts record Q2 2026 sales
Company reports highest quarterly revenue in its history, driven by strong demand in Nordic markets.

Evoke forecasts stable H1 2026 revenue despite £46m duty hit
Revenue projected to remain flat in first half of 2026 as duty mitigation strategies offset a £46m tax burden, according to company slides.

