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Alibaba shares rise on earnings beat, outlook optimism
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba surged after reporting quarterly earnings that topped estimates and signaling a rebound in core business growth.

Deep-sea mining emerges as key source for critical minerals
Industry and policymakers eye underwater reserves to meet surging demand for rare earths and battery metals amid supply chain constraints.

Gold, silver plunge after hitting sell targets; key levels breached
Precious metals tumble as gold drops over $144 an ounce and silver falls more than $3.30, testing critical support levels after technical sell signals.

Citi expects Fed to hold rates steady in September after inflation data
Analysts at Citi cite recent inflation readings as key factor in likely policy pause next month.

Pentagon, Boeing, RTX sign contracts to expand missile production
U.S. defense contractors secure multibillion-dollar deals to increase missile output amid rising global security concerns.

Pentagon awards Boeing, RTX contracts to expand missile interceptor production
U.S. Department of Defense secures supply chain boost for missile defense systems via new agreements with Boeing and RTX.

US, Canada near tariff deadline amid unresolved trade disputes
Negotiations stall ahead of a May 1 deadline for 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods, with key sticking points persisting in bilateral trade talks.

U.S. Physical Therapy appoints Nchacha Etta as CFO
The company names Nchacha Etta as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. No additional details provided.

S&P 500 hits record 7,799 as inflation cools
U.S. benchmark index reaches all-time high amid softer inflation data, though investor sentiment remains guarded.

Commerzbank CEO’s cost cuts may clash with culture, analysts warn
Profit-focused restructuring under Orcel risks undermining staff morale and long-term stability at Germany’s second-largest lender.

Vonovia shares fall on weak outlook, dividend cut
German residential landlord slashes dividend and lowers full-year guidance as higher financing costs weigh on profitability.

VZ Holding H1 2026 profit rises, shares surge 8.1%
Swiss telecoms group VZ Holding reported a rise in first-half profit for 2026, with shares jumping 8.1% on the news. Full-year outlook maintained.

Slovakia’s industry faces de-industrialization risk, central bank warns
National Bank of Slovakia highlights structural challenges threatening the country’s manufacturing sector amid global competition and energy costs.
Alchip Q2 2026 revenue jumps 83% on AI chip demand
Semiconductor firm Alchip reports sharp revenue growth as AI chip orders drive a surge in sales for the second quarter of 2026.

U.S. dollar weakens amid mixed economic signals
Dollar index declines as traders reassess Fed policy outlook after mixed U.S. data. Focus shifts to upcoming inflation and jobs reports for direction.

Barclays upgrades European equities outlook amid valuation appeal
Bank cites attractive valuations and improving macro backdrop as key drivers behind shift to constructive stance on eurozone stocks.

Olvi Group reports H1 2026 growth, lowers full-year outlook
Finnish brewer posts solid first-half earnings but revises down annual guidance amid market challenges. Revenue and profit details from the earnings call transcript.
Alchip Q2 2026 earnings beat forecasts on AI demand
Semiconductor firm Alchip reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations as artificial intelligence chip demand fueled revenue growth.

China bank loans contract in July for second time in 2026
Loan demand weakens as new yuan loans fall to 810 billion yuan, underscoring persistent economic headwinds.

NKT Q2 2026 slides show margin growth despite revenue drop
Slides from NKT’s Q2 2026 presentation indicate expanding margins even as total revenue declined year-over-year.

NKT raises 2026 profit forecast after strong Q2 results
Danish cable maker NKT upgrades its 2026 earnings outlook following better-than-expected second-quarter performance and improved market demand.

HelloFresh shares fall on weak outlook despite revenue beat
German meal-kit company posts higher-than-expected sales but cuts full-year guidance, citing rising costs and demand slowdown.

Oneflow Q2 2026 ARR exceeds SEK 200M, margins rise sharply
Swedish SaaS firm Oneflow reports second-quarter 2026 annual recurring revenue surpassing SEK 200 million, with gross margins expanding significantly year-over-year.

Fox stock jumps on strong earnings, revenue beat
Media giant posts better-than-expected quarterly results, lifting shares despite ad market headwinds.

