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Taiho and Cullinan to present lung cancer drug trial results at 2026 conference
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Taiho and Cullinan to present lung cancer drug trial results at 2026 conference

Phase 3 REZILIENT3 trial of Zipalertinib plus chemotherapy met its primary endpoint in EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive NSCLC patients. Results to be showcased at IASLC World Conference.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
US stocks mixed pre-market; Moderna surges 100% on cancer therapy data
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US stocks mixed pre-market; Moderna surges 100% on cancer therapy data

Moderna jumps 100% in premarket trading after data showed its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Merck’s Keytruda cut melanoma recurrence. SMI rises 0.36% as Lowe’s cuts guidance, Estee Lauder gains.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
WiseTech Global shares plunge 11.5% after ACCC raid
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WiseTech Global shares plunge 11.5% after ACCC raid

Logistics software firm faces regulatory scrutiny as Australian watchdog demands documents related to global supply chain services. Shares hit session lows within minutes.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Zaptec posts record Q2 revenue, order intake surges 94%
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Zaptec posts record Q2 revenue, order intake surges 94%

Norwegian EV charging firm reports 32% revenue growth and a 97% jump in order backlog. Europe’s top AC charging provider expands production as plug-in vehicle sales rise.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Desert Control sees 500% jump in pilot projects, lifts 2026 revenue target
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Desert Control sees 500% jump in pilot projects, lifts 2026 revenue target

The agritech firm raised its full-year revenue guidance to $2 million, citing a surge in Tier 1 pilots and a $56 million potential pipeline. Stock remains near 52-week lows.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Kuaishou Q2 profit steady as stock slides 4% on margin pressure
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Kuaishou Q2 profit steady as stock slides 4% on margin pressure

Revenue rose 1.4% year-over-year to 35.5 billion yuan, but gross margin narrowed to 51.6% as costs climbed. Kling AI revenue tripled to over 850 million yuan.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Moderna, Merck melanoma vaccine trial succeeds in late-stage study
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Moderna, Merck melanoma vaccine trial succeeds in late-stage study

Interim results show mRNA-based therapy cuts recurrence risk in high-risk patients. Moderna shares jump 60% in premarket trading.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Swiss SMI slips on rising yields; Geberit earnings loom, oil climbs
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Swiss SMI slips on rising yields; Geberit earnings loom, oil climbs

Swiss benchmark down 0.13% as global bond yields hit multi-decade highs; Geberit to report half-year results. Oil rises on Hormuz Strait risks as tech stocks retreat.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
SK Hynix union nears wage deal amid profit-sharing dispute
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SK Hynix union nears wage deal amid profit-sharing dispute

South Korean chipmaker’s labor union finalizes preliminary terms for a 10-year operating profit distribution agreement, including a 10% cash payout to workers. Approval from union members remains pending.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Value-Investing: So finden Anleger unterbewertete Aktien
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Value-Investing: So finden Anleger unterbewertete Aktien

Systematische Suche nach günstigen Titeln erfordert fundamentale Analyse und Geduld. Experten raten zu branchenübergreifenden Kennzahlenvergleichen und qualitativen Faktoren.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Guernsey court places Ceiba Investments into administration management
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Guernsey court places Ceiba Investments into administration management

Royal Court of Guernsey appoints joint administrators after regulator flags undue risk. Company’s shares suspended on London’s Specialist Fund Segment.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
SHAPE posts AUD 1.2 bln revenue in FY 2026, up 30% on year
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SHAPE posts AUD 1.2 bln revenue in FY 2026, up 30% on year

Australian construction group SHAPE reported record annual revenue of AUD 1.2 billion for FY 2026, a 30% increase from the prior year. EBITDA rose 53% to AUD 50.1 million, while net profit climbed 50% to AUD 31.7 million.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
South Korea’s KOSPI halts trade after 5% slide amid chip stock rout
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South Korea’s KOSPI halts trade after 5% slide amid chip stock rout

KOSPI index briefly suspended trading after falling more than 5% as SK Hynix and Samsung led declines in semiconductor shares. U.S. chip index also dropped sharply.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Mirvac lifts FY2026 profit 7%, announces A$200m buyback
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Mirvac lifts FY2026 profit 7%, announces A$200m buyback

Australian property group Mirvac reported a 7% rise in operating profit to A$508m, while shares gained 6.6% after it guided FY2027 earnings growth and launched a A$200m on-market buyback.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Temple & Webster posts record FY26 revenue but warns of weak FY27 start
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Temple & Webster posts record FY26 revenue but warns of weak FY27 start

Australia’s largest online furniture retailer reported 11% revenue growth for FY26 but flagged a 13% year-to-date sales decline in FY27. Shares fell 16.6% to $4.21 amid cautious outlook.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Energy One lifts FY2026 revenue, eyes GMSL acquisition to expand European footprint
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Energy One lifts FY2026 revenue, eyes GMSL acquisition to expand European footprint

Recurring revenue grew 17% YoY to AUD 64.6m as Energy One targets a 30% cash EBITDA run-rate by FY2027. GMSL deal, slated to close by November 2026, is expected to double its European customer base and boost EPS by 35%.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Cerebras unveils CS-4 AI chip with 30x faster inference, plans 600 MW data center buildout
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Cerebras unveils CS-4 AI chip with 30x faster inference, plans 600 MW data center buildout

Chipmaker's next-generation CS-4 system delivers up to 30 times faster inference than GPU rivals while targeting 600 MW of data center capacity by end-2025. Revenue surged 91% in the last twelve months.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
CSL shares surge to six-month high on FY27 profit guidance, buyback
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CSL shares surge to six-month high on FY27 profit guidance, buyback

Australian biotech giant lifts FY27 underlying net profit forecast by 5% at constant currency, unveils A$1.1bn buyback as shares jump 5% to A$165.88.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Hansen shares drop 18% after FY26 results, FY27 transition guidance
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Hansen shares drop 18% after FY26 results, FY27 transition guidance

Hansen Technologies reported AUD 120 million underlying EBITDA for FY26, up 7% on the year, but shares fell after weak FY27 outlook and executive transition details emerged.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Geely leads Hong Kong-listed EV stocks in fundamental strength
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Geely leads Hong Kong-listed EV stocks in fundamental strength

Geely Automobile tops sector metrics with 18.1% ROE, 10.2x P/E and HKD 54.69B free cash flow, while peers struggle with losses and negative cash flows.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Hansen Technologies flags leadership change as FY26 margins hit 31%
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Hansen Technologies flags leadership change as FY26 margins hit 31%

Hansen Technologies reported FY26 underlying EBITDA margin of 31%, exceeding its 30% target, while announcing a CEO transition effective November 2026. FY27 outlook indicates margin normalization as investments rise.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Breville FY26 sales rise 9.7% on AI efficiency gains, direct markets drive growth
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Breville FY26 sales rise 9.7% on AI efficiency gains, direct markets drive growth

Record AUD 1.81 bln revenue reported as coffee and cooking segments post double-digit gains, with AI tools cutting operational time by up to 84%. Shares dip 3.1% on margin pressure.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Stockland posts 10.4% FFO rise, lifts FY27 guidance after strong FY26
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Stockland posts 10.4% FFO rise, lifts FY27 guidance after strong FY26

Australia’s largest diversified property group reported a 10.4% jump in funds from operations to A$892m, with FFO per security at the top of guidance. Shares surged 14.4% on the outlook.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
OpenAI’s Q2 revenue growth trails Anthropic as losses widen
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OpenAI’s Q2 revenue growth trails Anthropic as losses widen

OpenAI’s second-quarter revenue rose 18% sequentially to $6.7 billion, but operating losses deepened to $12.3 billion. Anthropic’s revenue more than doubled to $11.6 billion, surpassing OpenAI in the period.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026