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UGI shares surge 14% on KKR takeover report
Private equity giant KKR reportedly offers $9 billion for UGI Corporation at $42.50 per share, lifting the utility distributor's stock nearly 20% above its pre-announcement level.
US stocks rise as Moderna surges 150% on cancer vaccine data
Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine trial results drive a 150% jump in its shares, lifting the S&P 500 and Swiss pharma stocks. US net interest payments hit a record 3.3% of GDP.
Nasdaq slips as Moderna surges; US net interest payments hit record high
Moderna’s 72% rally fuels gains in biotech and Swiss pharma shares, while U.S. net interest costs rise to 3.3% of GDP—the highest on record. SMI edges higher as defensive stocks offset semiconductor weakness.
Basilea Pharmaceutica posts 32% profit surge in H1 2026, raises guidance
Swiss drugmaker reports CHF 27.9 million net profit for the first half, driven by strong Cresemba sales and non-dilutive funding. Full-year outlook upgraded on revenue and profit growth.
US stocks rise as Moderna surges; US net interest costs hit record high
Moderna’s 118% rally lifts biotech and Swiss pharma; Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advance. US net interest payments climb to 3.3% of GDP, highest on record.
Basilea raises 2026 revenue, profit forecasts after strong H1 results
Swiss drugmaker posts CHF 119 million in H1 revenue, a 14% rise, and doubles full-year profit guidance as Cresemba and Zevtera sales accelerate.
JDC posts record H1 2026 profit, eyes AVD launch in 2027
First-half revenue rose 18.7% to €143.5 million as AI-driven efficiency gains offset weak contract transfers. Altersvorsorgedepot platform to target 50 million eligible Germans from January.
Conduit Holdings names Mark Pickering as new CFO, effective Nov 2026
Pickering, former Aspen Insurance CFO, will replace Elaine Whelan and join the board. His appointment follows Aspen’s IPO and acquisition by Sompo earlier this year.
Klarna shares plunge 22% after profit warning, forecast cut
Swedish fintech’s U.S.-listed stock fell sharply after it lowered annual revenue guidance and cited weak performance in its largest market, Germany. CFO and CMO roles to be refilled in 2027.
Shaires Holdings delays retail share offer deadline to Aug 24
London-based investment firm extends closing date for $20 share offer to Aug 24, 2026, at 4:30 pm, maintaining trading pause until further notice.
TD Cowen flags unresolved questions ahead of Nvidia, Broadcom earnings
Analysts remain neutral on Nvidia and Broadcom despite raised long-term datacenter market estimates, citing unresolved debates over roadmaps and margins.
Six small-cap energy stocks trading below 7x P/E with 29% average upside
StealthGas, SandRidge Energy and four others show strong free cash flow yields and minimal leverage amid elevated energy prices. Analyst coverage remains sparse for most names.
S&P affirms Nvidia's AA rating, cites Ohio AI campus guarantee
Credit agency S&P Global Ratings maintains Nvidia's AA issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, citing a $105 billion guarantee tied to an Ohio AI data center campus. The rating agency also adjusted future debt projections based on the facility's development schedule.
Basilea Pharmaceutica lifts H1 2026 outlook as stock surges 8.7%
Swiss biotech raised its full-year revenue and profit guidance after reporting a 14% revenue jump in H1 2026. Shares rose 8.7% in pre-market trading.
Global stocks slip as yields surge; Swiss market edges up on pharma gains
Nasdaq leads losses as U.S. 30-year yields hit 19-year high. SMI ekes out gains on Roche, Novartis gains; ABB falls. Brent crude near $91, gold dips.
EVS posts record H1 2026 revenue as stock remains flat
Broadcast equipment firm EVS reported a 70% year-over-year rise in adjusted H1 revenue to EUR 107.2 million, while net profit grew 24% to EUR 16.5 million. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was set at EUR 220-240 million.
German DAX holds steady as tech selloff weighs on global markets
Leitindex slips 0.19% as semiconductor stocks drag, while Renk jumps 2.8% on takeover speculation. Euro Stoxx 50 and MDax largely flat.
LINK Mobility reports Q2 2026 organic growth rebound, CPaaS momentum
Revenue rose 17% year-over-year to NOK 2.05 billion, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 28% as enterprise messaging offset global declines. CPaaS gross profit surged 39% CAGR since 2023.
Sunrise Q2 2026 results: cash flow rises 33% as revenue dips 2.6%
Swiss telecom group reports CHF 204 million adjusted free cash flow in Q2, offsetting a 2.6% revenue decline. Full-year guidance maintained despite softer top-line trends.
Swiss Market Index slips as Geberit surges; oil hits four-day high
Geberit shares jumped 8% on strong half-year results while Straumann fell 6.3% after CEO departure. Brent crude rose above $92 as geopolitical risks mount.
Ambea posts 88% EPS gain, SEK 929m free cash flow in Q2 2026
Swedish care provider Ambea reported an 88% rise in adjusted EPS to SEK 2.13, while rolling 12-month free cash flow reached SEK 929m as EBITDA margins hit 10%. Shares rose 10.7%.
Albion VCTs launch £40m share offer, target September opening
Three Albion venture capital trusts plan to raise up to £40 million in aggregate through new share issues, with Albion Enterprise and Albion Technology & General each targeting £15 million and Albion Crown seeking £10 million.
Pure Storage shares hit all-time high of $118.93
Pure Storage stock rose to $118.93, its highest level, with analysts setting targets up to $150 and noting strong AI‑driven demand.
CBL International swings to profit on higher fuel prices, volume growth
Marine fuel logistics firm CBL International reported net income of $1.5 million in H1 2026, reversing a $992,000 loss a year earlier, as revenue surged 49.2% to $395.59 million.