Equities

CleanTech Lithium sets AGM for September 11
The company will hold its annual general meeting in London, providing shareholders with updates on strategy and financial performance.

Hiscox completes $150m share buyback under $300m program
Insurer Hiscox has repurchased shares worth $150m in the first tranche of a two-year $300m buyback initiative. The program remains subject to market conditions.

Boost Run Q2 2026 revenue up 270%, ARR target set at $400M
AI-driven logistics platform Boost Run reported a 270% year-over-year revenue surge in Q2 2026, with annual recurring revenue projected to reach $400 million.

BMW stock faces value trap risk as earnings drop 59% from peak
German automaker's profitability declines sharply, raising concerns over valuation sustainability despite recent share price weakness.

Zevia shares surge on activist push for sale
Activist investor Kanen urges Zevia to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, sending shares up sharply.

GIC Re Q1 FY27: Combined ratio improves, profitability prioritized
General Insurance Corporation of India reports improved underwriting performance for Q1 FY27, with a focus on sustainable profitability amid market volatility.

Alibaba shares rise on earnings beat, outlook optimism
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba surged after reporting quarterly earnings that topped estimates and signaling a rebound in core business growth.

U.S. Physical Therapy appoints Nchacha Etta as CFO
The company names Nchacha Etta as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. No additional details provided.

S&P 500 hits record 7,799 as inflation cools
U.S. benchmark index reaches all-time high amid softer inflation data, though investor sentiment remains guarded.

Vonovia shares fall on weak outlook, dividend cut
German residential landlord slashes dividend and lowers full-year guidance as higher financing costs weigh on profitability.
Alchip Q2 2026 revenue jumps 83% on AI chip demand
Semiconductor firm Alchip reports sharp revenue growth as AI chip orders drive a surge in sales for the second quarter of 2026.

Barclays upgrades European equities outlook amid valuation appeal
Bank cites attractive valuations and improving macro backdrop as key drivers behind shift to constructive stance on eurozone stocks.

NKT Q2 2026 slides show margin growth despite revenue drop
Slides from NKT’s Q2 2026 presentation indicate expanding margins even as total revenue declined year-over-year.

HelloFresh shares fall on weak outlook despite revenue beat
German meal-kit company posts higher-than-expected sales but cuts full-year guidance, citing rising costs and demand slowdown.

Oneflow Q2 2026 ARR exceeds SEK 200M, margins rise sharply
Swedish SaaS firm Oneflow reports second-quarter 2026 annual recurring revenue surpassing SEK 200 million, with gross margins expanding significantly year-over-year.

Fox stock jumps on strong earnings, revenue beat
Media giant posts better-than-expected quarterly results, lifting shares despite ad market headwinds.

Lendlease forecasts $749 million loss for FY26 despite construction recovery
Slides from the developer’s FY26 outlook highlight a rebound in construction activity but warn of a significant net loss, driven by asset impairments and restructuring costs.

Trend Micro shares fall on weak outlook, analyst downgrade
Cybersecurity firm's stock drops after profit miss and reduced guidance amid slowing enterprise IT spending.

Garo Q2 2026 results: Electrification growth offsets e-mobility losses
Swedish industrial group Garo reports Q2 2026 revenue growth driven by electrification but faces losses in its e-mobility segment.

Appear Q2 2026 revenue slumps 30%, guidance cut on timing gap
Slides for the second quarter of 2026 reveal a sharp 30% drop in revenue and a revised downward outlook, attributed to delays in project timelines.

Olam shares fall on profit warning, dividend cut
Singapore-based agribusiness group Olam International slashes dividend and lowers full-year profit guidance, sending shares down 6.5%.

Sound Energy non-executive director to leave board in February
Independent director’s departure follows recent corporate governance changes at the UK-listed energy explorer.

GDS shares surge 12% on upbeat outlook despite Q2 miss
Data center operator GDS Holdings gains after forecasting higher demand, offsetting weaker-than-expected Q2 revenue and EBITDA.

JD.com shares fall 9% on weak retail growth despite Q2 earnings beat
Chinese e-commerce giant posts better-than-expected profits but warns of sluggish consumer demand as shares drop sharply.

