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Clariant shares rise on undisclosed corporate update
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Clariant shares rise on undisclosed corporate update

Swiss specialty chemicals group gains after a market alert flagged a corporate development, though details remain undisclosed.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Shurgard cuts 2026 outlook as H1 2026 stock declines
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Shurgard cuts 2026 outlook as H1 2026 stock declines

Self-storage operator lowers full-year guidance following weaker-than-expected first-half performance and stock price drop.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Matas Group Q1 2026/27: Revenue rises, margins under pressure
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Matas Group Q1 2026/27: Revenue rises, margins under pressure

Turkish pharmacy chain posts first-quarter revenue growth but warns of margin compression amid restructuring costs. Shares little changed in early trade.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
K+S raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected Q2
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K+S raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected Q2

German potash miner lifts full-year guidance and 2026 forecast following a robust quarterly performance and improved market conditions.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shares rise on contract news
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Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shares rise on contract news

German shipbuilder secures €1.2 billion order from Norwegian Navy, lifting TKMS stock by over 10% in early trade.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
ThyssenKrupp Nucera Q3 2025/26 results highlight green hydrogen focus
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ThyssenKrupp Nucera Q3 2025/26 results highlight green hydrogen focus

Company reports strong contract awards and shifts strategy toward green hydrogen production as part of Q3 2025/26 earnings presentation.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Douglas shares drop on weak outlook, profit miss
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Douglas shares drop on weak outlook, profit miss

German beauty retailer's stock falls after preliminary Q3 results miss expectations and full-year guidance is lowered.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Bechtle raises H1 2026 outlook on strong demand
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Bechtle raises H1 2026 outlook on strong demand

German IT services provider Bechtle upgraded its first-half 2026 revenue and profit guidance, citing robust demand across its core markets.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Bechtle lifts 2026 forecast after Q2 revenue surge
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Bechtle lifts 2026 forecast after Q2 revenue surge

German IT services firm Bechtle posts 16.5% revenue growth in Q2, prompting an upward revision to its 2026 outlook.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
European stocks slip as oil rally and U.S. inflation weigh
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European stocks slip as oil rally and U.S. inflation weigh

Europe’s benchmark index falls after six straight days of oil gains and ahead of U.S. inflation data that may delay rate cuts.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Similarweb shares jump 17% after earnings beat, guidance raise
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Similarweb shares jump 17% after earnings beat, guidance raise

Digital intelligence firm posts stronger-than-expected quarterly results and lifts full-year outlook, driving shares higher.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Hon Hai board lifts non-compete clause for finance chief
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Hon Hai board lifts non-compete clause for finance chief

Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. removes restrictions on outgoing CFO, allowing potential industry moves.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
HPE vs Dell: Which AI server stock offers better value?
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HPE vs Dell: Which AI server stock offers better value?

Comparing Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies as AI infrastructure demand surges. Valuations, growth outlooks and market positioning assessed.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Viscom reports first-half loss as 2026 starts weak
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Viscom reports first-half loss as 2026 starts weak

German inspection systems provider posts first-half net loss of €1.2 million, citing soft demand and project delays.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Taiyo Yuden shares surge after Situational Awareness discloses stake
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Taiyo Yuden shares surge after Situational Awareness discloses stake

Japanese passive component maker Taiyo Yuden gains 10% as activist investor Situational Awareness reveals a 5.1% stake and potential strategic changes.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Brenntag raises 2026 outlook after strong Q2 results
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Brenntag raises 2026 outlook after strong Q2 results

German chemicals distributor posts better-than-expected quarterly earnings and lifts full-year guidance for 2026.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Tata Sons’ Natarajan Chandrasekaran to resign but complete term
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Tata Sons’ Natarajan Chandrasekaran to resign but complete term

Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran steps down from Tata Sons board but will remain in role until term ends, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026
Airlines face highest fuel-cost risk as oil prices surge
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Airlines face highest fuel-cost risk as oil prices surge

U.S. carriers including Delta, United and American lead exposure to volatile crude prices, with fuel costs accounting for up to 30% of operating expenses.

Markets Desk · 15 Aug 2026