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Germany open to selling Commerzbank stake to UniCredit: report
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Germany open to selling Commerzbank stake to UniCredit: report

German officials reportedly consider divesting state holdings in Commerzbank to Italy's UniCredit, a move that could reshape the European banking landscape.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Dax inches closer to record as Iran war concerns weigh
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Dax inches closer to record as Iran war concerns weigh

German blue-chip index ends near all-time high but lacks momentum amid geopolitical risks and weaker U.S. equities. Investors remain cautious ahead of key data releases.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
DAX ends weak start to week as Iran tensions weigh
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DAX ends weak start to week as Iran tensions weigh

German blue-chip index slips from record high amid geopolitical uncertainty and softer U.S. equities. Frankfurt trading volume falls below recent averages.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia stocks slip 0.11% as Tadawul All Share ends lower
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Saudi Arabia stocks slip 0.11% as Tadawul All Share ends lower

The Tadawul All Share index declined 0.11% on Wednesday, weighed by broad-based losses across key sectors.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Olectra Greentech Q1 2026 revenue rises 66% on bus demand
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Olectra Greentech Q1 2026 revenue rises 66% on bus demand

Indian electric bus maker Olectra Greentech reports sharp revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by rising demand for sustainable transport solutions.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Unitree humanoid robot maker to list on Shanghai exchange Aug 19
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Unitree humanoid robot maker to list on Shanghai exchange Aug 19

Chinese robotics firm Unitree will debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on August 19, marking a major step in the country's push to commercialize humanoid technology.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Workday buyout buzz sparks European software stocks
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Workday buyout buzz sparks European software stocks

Speculation over a potential acquisition of Workday lifts European software shares, with investors eyeing sector consolidation amid market volatility.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Oncoclínicas Q2 2026 cash flow rebounds despite supply crisis
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Oncoclínicas Q2 2026 cash flow rebounds despite supply crisis

Brazilian oncology services provider sees improving liquidity in Q2 2026, though operational challenges persist amid supply constraints. Slides highlight financial recovery amid broader healthcare sector pressures.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
COMPASS Pathways shares surge after FDA milestone
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COMPASS Pathways shares surge after FDA milestone

Psychedelic therapy developer COMPASS Pathways rallies after FDA acceptance of its psilocybin therapy application, marking a pivotal turnaround.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Mitek Systems appoints Aaron Seyler as chief revenue officer
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Mitek Systems appoints Aaron Seyler as chief revenue officer

Seyler, previously at DocuSign, will oversee global revenue strategy and operations for the digital identity verification firm.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Analysts flag biotech stocks with highest upside potential
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Analysts flag biotech stocks with highest upside potential

Top biotech picks identified by analysts show strong upside potential, combining high conviction ratings with undervaluation metrics.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Berkshire Hathaway raises stake in DR Horton to 10.8%
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Berkshire Hathaway raises stake in DR Horton to 10.8%

Warren Buffett's firm boosts exposure to the U.S. homebuilder as housing market faces affordability pressures and shifting mortgage rates.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Parsons wins $665 million U.S. Army support contract
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Parsons wins $665 million U.S. Army support contract

Defense contractor Parsons secures a five-year deal to provide logistics and operational support services to the U.S. Army.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
K92 Mining names new CEO as Lewins steps down
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K92 Mining names new CEO as Lewins steps down

Medilek appointed to lead K92 Mining after Lewins departs. Transition follows strategic review of operations.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Nasdaq to expand trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily
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Nasdaq to expand trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily

U.S. exchange operator plans extended session from December, aiming to boost liquidity and global competitiveness amid rising after-hours activity.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
ResMed appoints Carol Burt as lead director, Ron Taylor to retire
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ResMed appoints Carol Burt as lead director, Ron Taylor to retire

Burt, a ResMed board member since 2019, will succeed Taylor as lead director. Taylor, who joined the board in 2015, will retire after ResMed's 2025 annual meeting.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
United Therapeutics finishes enrollment in lung fibrosis trial
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United Therapeutics finishes enrollment in lung fibrosis trial

Biotech firm completes recruitment for phase 3 trial evaluating inhaled treprostinil in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Topline data expected mid-2025.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026
Dynatrace unit to issue $1.25 billion in notes
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Dynatrace unit to issue $1.25 billion in notes

Subsidiary of enterprise software firm Dynatrace plans unsecured senior notes offering to fund general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions.

Markets Desk · 17 Aug 2026