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Diageo Appoints Former P&G Beauty CEO Alex Keith to Board
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Diageo Appoints Former P&G Beauty CEO Alex Keith to Board

Diageo has announced the appointment of Alex Keith, former CEO of Procter & Gamble's Beauty business, to its board of directors.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
PSP Swiss Property Boosts First-Half Profit on Richtipark Sale
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PSP Swiss Property Boosts First-Half Profit on Richtipark Sale

Swiss real estate firm PSP Swiss Property posted higher earnings in the first half of 2026, supported by the sale of the Richtipark development project and a credit rating upgrade from Moody's.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Galderma Secures EU Approval for Restylane Shaype Injectable
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Galderma Secures EU Approval for Restylane Shaype Injectable

Galderma has obtained European Union approval for Restylane Shaype, a hyaluronic acid injectable designed for chin augmentation.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Şişecam Reports H1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin at 14% Amid Share Price Decline
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Şişecam Reports H1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin at 14% Amid Share Price Decline

Şişecam released its first-half 2026 financial slides, reporting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14% as its stock traded lower.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
CQS New City High Yield Fund issues 650,000 new shares at 50.5p
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CQS New City High Yield Fund issues 650,000 new shares at 50.5p

The fund priced the new shares at 50.5 pence each, raising capital for potential investments in high-yield debt instruments.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Belgium stocks rise; BEL 20 gains 1.73% at close
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Belgium stocks rise; BEL 20 gains 1.73% at close

The BEL 20 index advanced 1.73% on Friday, outperforming broader European peers amid mixed regional trade.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
France stocks slip as CAC 40 declines 0.66% at close
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France stocks slip as CAC 40 declines 0.66% at close

The CAC 40 index fell 0.66% on Wednesday, led by losses in industrial and energy sectors, as investors weighed mixed European economic signals.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Germany’s DAX falls 0.27% to close lower
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Germany’s DAX falls 0.27% to close lower

European equities retreat as DAX closes down 0.27% after a session of mixed corporate earnings and cautious macro sentiment.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
U.K. stocks end lower as FTSE 100 dips 0.25%
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U.K. stocks end lower as FTSE 100 dips 0.25%

The FTSE 100 fell 0.25% on Tuesday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed economic signals.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Paytm founder to sell 4.98% stake via entity
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Paytm founder to sell 4.98% stake via entity

One 98.5% promoter entity of Paytm's founder plans to divest a 4.98% stake in the company through an open market transaction.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Flutter Entertainment shares fall as market sentiment sours
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Flutter Entertainment shares fall as market sentiment sours

Stock declines 3.2% in London amid broader equity weakness and sector-specific pressures.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Morgan Stanley slashes China property forecasts on deeper price drops
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Morgan Stanley slashes China property forecasts on deeper price drops

Analysts cite accelerating declines in residential real estate prices as rationale for downgrading growth outlook.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
EQT Holdings shares jump on strong quarterly earnings
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EQT Holdings shares jump on strong quarterly earnings

Profit beats estimates as energy infrastructure unit drives growth, lifting EQT Holdings to session highs.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Chow Sang Sang shares jump on strong sales, profit forecast
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Chow Sang Sang shares jump on strong sales, profit forecast

Hong Kong jewelry retailer's stock rises after reporting higher-than-expected first-half earnings and raising its annual profit outlook.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Enovix shares fall sharply amid weak guidance
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Enovix shares fall sharply amid weak guidance

Battery technology developer cuts full-year revenue forecast, citing slower demand and supply constraints.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
SpaceX shares rise as Starlink expansion accelerates
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SpaceX shares rise as Starlink expansion accelerates

Elon Musk’s space venture gains after reports of Starlink’s growing subscriber base and satellite deployment, lifting investor sentiment.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Jefferies downgrades China online beauty sector outlook
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Jefferies downgrades China online beauty sector outlook

Analysts cite weaker-than-expected July sales as demand softens in the Chinese beauty market.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Schindler wins elevator contract for GM’s New York HQ modernization
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Schindler wins elevator contract for GM’s New York HQ modernization

Swiss elevator maker to upgrade General Motors’ iconic Manhattan headquarters under a multi-year deal. Financial terms not disclosed.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
European stocks edge lower as SIG Group weighs on Swiss index
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European stocks edge lower as SIG Group weighs on Swiss index

DAX holds gains despite muted opening; SIG Group shares plunge after profit warning. Swiss SMI falls 0.8% as investors assess regional earnings outlook.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
CSL shares surge 16.4% after FY2026 outlook upgrade
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CSL shares surge 16.4% after FY2026 outlook upgrade

Biotech firm CSL lifts full-year guidance for FY2026, citing stronger demand and operational improvements. Shares rise to record highs.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Nestlé faces potential loss of control over Russian operations
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Nestlé faces potential loss of control over Russian operations

Russian logistics firm KS Logistika seeks to take over Nestlé’s local business amid legal and regulatory pressures. Swiss conglomerate confirms talks but denies outright expropriation.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Nike shares hit 12-year low as UBS warns of falling sneaker prices
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Nike shares hit 12-year low as UBS warns of falling sneaker prices

Nike stock fell to its lowest level since 2012 after UBS downgraded the company, citing concerns over declining sneaker prices and weak demand. Analysts warn of further pressure.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Jefferies maintains 'Hold' on Swiss Re with CHF 130 target
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Jefferies maintains 'Hold' on Swiss Re with CHF 130 target

Analyst Philip Kett cites reinsurance sector headwinds as reason for unchanged rating. Swiss Re shares trade near CHF 120.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
European stocks rise as Adyen surges after earnings beat
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European stocks rise as Adyen surges after earnings beat

Earnings-driven gains led by Dutch payments firm Adyen, offsetting broader European market caution. DAX, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all advance.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026