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Foxconn Unit Acquires Mexico Land Holding for $382.8M
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Foxconn Unit Acquires Mexico Land Holding for $382.8M

A subsidiary of Foxconn has purchased land in Mexico for $382.8 million to expand its operational footprint.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
The hidden operational toll of 24/7 Stock CFDs
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The hidden operational toll of 24/7 Stock CFDs

STARTRADER’s 45 new round‑the‑clock equity CFDs sound like a retail breakthrough, but the back‑office, data and tech challenges may outweigh the convenience for many traders.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
JPMorgan Maintains Neutral Rating on Nestlé, Citing Russia Operations
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JPMorgan Maintains Neutral Rating on Nestlé, Citing Russia Operations

US investment bank JPMorgan keeps its neutral stance and a price target of 90 Swiss francs on food giant Nestlé.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Multiconsult Q2 2026 Margins Improve While Organic Growth Lags
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Multiconsult Q2 2026 Margins Improve While Organic Growth Lags

Multiconsult reported its Q2 2026 financial slides, highlighting improved profit margins alongside a slowdown in organic growth.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Announces Plan to Redeem £500M Subordinated Debt
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Lloyds Banking Group Announces Plan to Redeem £500M Subordinated Debt

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to redeem £500 million in subordinated debt, according to a corporate filing.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
Salmon Evolution posts Q2 2026 earnings gains on scale-up
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Salmon Evolution posts Q2 2026 earnings gains on scale-up

Norwegian salmon producer reports improved margins and output as operational efficiency rises during expansion phase.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
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
US Court Blocks Henkel’s $725 Million Acquisition of Rival
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US Court Blocks Henkel’s $725 Million Acquisition of Rival

A US court has temporarily blocked Henkel's planned $725 million acquisition of an adhesive rival owned by Pittsburgh Paint.

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