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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
Pony AI posts widening losses as robotaxi expansion accelerates
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Pony AI posts widening losses as robotaxi expansion accelerates

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI reports deeper losses despite rapid expansion of its robotaxi fleet, raising questions over long-term profitability.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
InspireMD Q2 2026 revenue misses estimates, shares fall
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InspireMD Q2 2026 revenue misses estimates, shares fall

Medical device maker posts lower-than-expected revenue for the quarter, triggering a decline in its stock price. Analysts weigh impact of miss on outlook.

Markets Desk · 18 Aug 2026
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