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Aggreko files NYSE IPO for mobile power giant
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Aggreko files NYSE IPO for mobile power giant

Glasgow-based Aggreko, a global leader in mobile power and temperature control equipment, has filed for an IPO on the NYSE under the ticker AGKO. Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan lead the underwriting syndicate.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Amrize appoints Samuel Poletti as new CFO amid leadership transition
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Amrize appoints Samuel Poletti as new CFO amid leadership transition

The U.S.-Canada operator names Poletti, a former Holcim finance executive, as CFO following Baris Oran’s departure. A new VP of Investor Relations is also appointed.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Airbus outshines Boeing on valuation, cash flow and debt metrics
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Airbus outshines Boeing on valuation, cash flow and debt metrics

Airbus reports a 7.1% net margin and $5.36B free cash flow, while Boeing posts a $11.88B loss in 2024 and struggles with $48.36B in debt. Comparisons show stark contrasts in profitability and leverage.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
JetBlue to open second BlueHouse lounge in Boston next week
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JetBlue to open second BlueHouse lounge in Boston next week

New 12,000 sq ft BlueHouse lounge at Boston Logan International Airport opens Thursday, expanding JetBlue's premium airport hospitality. Complimentary access expands to Mint and Mint Flex fare customers.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Tesla halts solar roof sales after decade, shifts focus to panels
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Tesla halts solar roof sales after decade, shifts focus to panels

Company redirects customers to traditional solar offerings as it scales back innovative roof tile program. Plans for a $10.1 billion Texas solar cell factory remain on track.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
AEON Biopharma appoints Paul Lee as interim regulatory director
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AEON Biopharma appoints Paul Lee as interim regulatory director

Former FDA neuroscience deputy director Paul Lee takes interim role to lead regulatory strategy for AEON’s BOTOX biosimilar ABP-450, including FDA interactions under the 351(k) pathway.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
TotalEnergies CEO flags crude bearishness, product market strength
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TotalEnergies CEO flags crude bearishness, product market strength

Patrick Pouyanne warns of a divergent oil market as benchmark crude trades near $90/bbl while refined products command elevated premiums. U.S. gasoline seen holding above $4 under Trump policy.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Needham lifts SK Hynix stock target to $220 on $40 trillion buyback plan
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Needham lifts SK Hynix stock target to $220 on $40 trillion buyback plan

Analysts upgrade SK Hynix to buy as the chipmaker approves a massive share repurchase program and raises shareholder return targets through 2027.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Gold tests double top as bearish momentum builds amid U.S. Treasury actions
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Gold tests double top as bearish momentum builds amid U.S. Treasury actions

Futures briefly topped $4,738 an ounce before pulling back as sanctions announcement looms; technical resistance and Treasury bond-buying program weigh on outlook.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Nomad Foods shares rise 4.6% after insider purchases, strong Q2 results
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Nomad Foods shares rise 4.6% after insider purchases, strong Q2 results

Nomad Foods stock gained on insider buying and better-than-expected Q2 earnings, even as broader market benchmarks diverged. Shares remain 23% below their 52-week high.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Braskem files for out-of-court restructuring amid $10 billion debt burden
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Braskem files for out-of-court restructuring amid $10 billion debt burden

Petrochemical giant Braskem seeks financial protection in Brazil after its U.S. subsidiary Braskem Idesa filed for Chapter 11 last week. Debt exceeds $10 billion across operations.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
BTC Digital completes 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia
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BTC Digital completes 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia

The NASDAQ-listed firm has finished construction on a 10-megawatt facility in Georgia, with deployment expected within two months. The site will support up to 900,000 terahashes per second at full capacity.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
European stocks mixed as Iran sanctions, Nvidia loom over week
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European stocks mixed as Iran sanctions, Nvidia loom over week

Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.22% as traders awaited U.S. sanctions on Iran, Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole policy signals. FTSE 100 rose 0.35% on metal gains; SMI flat near 14,447.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Global markets cautious amid geopolitical tensions and Nvidia earnings
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Global markets cautious amid geopolitical tensions and Nvidia earnings

Swiss and European equities edge lower as investors await key U.S. data, central bank signals and Nvidia’s AI chip results. Oil and gold move in opposite directions.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Swiss equities slip as SMI lags; Roche, Novartis weigh; Richemont gains
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Swiss equities slip as SMI lags; Roche, Novartis weigh; Richemont gains

Swiss benchmark SMI falls 0.25% to 14,423 as Roche and Novartis slide, while Richemont leads gains. US futures point to a softer open after a mixed week.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Seplat Energy awards shares to executive directors under 2024 LTIP
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Seplat Energy awards shares to executive directors under 2024 LTIP

Seplat Energy granted 235,572 shares to its CEO under a three-year performance plan, with COO and CFO receiving 164,784 and 156,741 shares respectively. Awards align with deferred bonus policies and performance criteria.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Europe’s EV sales surge to 20.7% market share on high fuel costs, incentives
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Europe’s EV sales surge to 20.7% market share on high fuel costs, incentives

Battery-electric car registrations in Europe rose 40.4% in H1 and reached 20.7% of all new sales, driven by record fuel prices, state subsidies and cheaper models. France and Germany posted shares above 30% and 29% respectively.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
US stocks mixed as Nvidia, Iran tensions weigh; SMI edges lower
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US stocks mixed as Nvidia, Iran tensions weigh; SMI edges lower

Dow ekes out gains while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 retreat; Nvidia faces scrutiny ahead of earnings. SMI slips 0.26% as ABB, Roche weigh.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Guardant Health hit with $245.2 mln patent infringement judgment
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Guardant Health hit with $245.2 mln patent infringement judgment

Federal court orders Guardant Health to pay over $245 million in damages and royalties for infringing TwinStrand Biosciences' sequencing patents, with ongoing 6% royalty rate until 2033.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Moody’s affirms Philippines’ Baa2 rating with stable outlook
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Moody’s affirms Philippines’ Baa2 rating with stable outlook

Rating agency cites fiscal consolidation efforts and resilient funding access as key strengths, while warning of debt affordability pressures and climate risks.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Martin Marietta closes $2B limestone reserves deal with Lhoist North America
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Martin Marietta closes $2B limestone reserves deal with Lhoist North America

Acquisition adds over 2 billion tons of reserves to Martin Marietta’s portfolio, expanding its lime and limestone business. Financial terms remain undisclosed.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Solstice Gold expands Strathy project with Leckie Zone acquisition
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Solstice Gold expands Strathy project with Leckie Zone acquisition

The deal adds 24 hectares of patented claims and 9.4 km² of non-patented claims to the Strathy Gold Project, bringing total holdings to 57 km². Consideration includes $600,000 cash and 2 million shares.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Applied Optoelectronics shares slump 12% on $600M stock sale plan
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Applied Optoelectronics shares slump 12% on $600M stock sale plan

Optical-networking firm’s latest at-the-market offering sparks pre-market selloff, extending August losses to 17% amid ongoing dilution concerns despite strong revenue growth.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
Startups continue buying startups at high pace in 2026
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Startups continue buying startups at high pace in 2026

More than 440 venture-backed startups have acquired others in the first half of 2026, with AI and fintech firms leading the trend. Deal flow remains robust despite a slight dip in overall counts.

Markets Desk · 24 Aug 2026
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