Equities

hGears reports first-half revenue decline amid market headwinds
Automotive components supplier hGears cites weaker demand and supply chain pressures as revenue falls 12% year-on-year in H1.

Evoke reports flat H1 revenue as gaming duties pressure profit
Half-year revenue stagnates for gaming-focused Evoke as regulatory levies erode profitability. Profit decline underscores impact of gaming duties on sector margins.

Realty Income raises $875 million via convertible notes
U.S. real estate investment trust prices offering of convertible senior notes due 2032, proceeds to fund general corporate purposes.

EIH Q1 FY27 revenue rises 15% as margins weigh on costs
Egyptian hotel operator EIH reported a 15% increase in first-quarter revenue but warned that rising costs weighed on profitability. Slides highlight margin pressures despite top-line growth.

TUI Q3 profit declines amid Iran tensions, high fuel costs
Tourism group reports lower third-quarter earnings as geopolitical risks and elevated fuel prices pressure operations.

Ferronordic posts Q2 profit after revenue rises 43%
Swedish machinery distributor Ferronordic reported a swing to profit in Q2 as revenue surged 43% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in construction equipment.

Balfour Beatty lifts guidance after first-half profit surges
UK construction firm posts 20% rise in pre-tax profit and upgrades full-year outlook on strong order book and infrastructure demand.

Celsius Resources faces court battle over mining stake auction
Legal dispute emerges as Celsius Resources challenges the auction process for its mining stake, raising concerns over shareholder rights and asset valuation.

Zenith Energy raises solar development target to 240 MWp
Company surpasses initial 200 MWp goal, accelerating renewable energy expansion with updated capacity target.

Bravura Solutions posts 9.6% revenue growth, announces buyback
Australian fintech firm Bravura Solutions reports fiscal 2024 revenue rise to A$451.8 million, unveils A$50 million share repurchase program.

Foxconn Q2 profit rises 35%, beats forecasts
Taiwanese tech giant's quarterly earnings exceed analyst estimates amid strong demand for Apple products.

Japan fund managers target retail cash as JGB yields rise
Asset managers in Japan pivot to retail investors to capitalize on surging Japanese government bond yields, shifting focus from institutional clients.

Vestas lifts 2026 margin guidance after Q2 profit exceeds estimates
Danish wind turbine maker raises long-term profitability forecast following second-quarter earnings beat. Shares rise on improved outlook.

Norway's $1.4 trillion wealth fund reports record $184bn H1 profit
Equity and bond gains drive the Government Pension Fund Global to its highest-ever half-year earnings, with tech and energy stocks leading returns.

TCS, Tata Group shares fall on report of chairman exit
Shares in Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Group firms declined after a report suggested Natarajan Chandrasekaran may step down as chairman.

Delignit posts 12% revenue growth in H1 2026
Swiss wood-based materials producer Delignit reports first-half 2026 revenue of CHF 245 million, beating analyst expectations.

Taiwan stocks end flat after intraday losses
Taiwan Weighted Index closed unchanged as gains in tech shares offset broader declines, capping a volatile session amid mixed regional cues.

Astor Group posts 89% revenue rise in Q2 on acquisitions
Revenue surge driven by strategic buyouts; net profit and earnings per share also rise sharply.

Samsung to use Anthropic’s Claude AI for chip design
Move aims to accelerate semiconductor development as AI tools reshape chip manufacturing workflows.

Brenntag Q2 profit rises on chemical price gains, lifts annual forecast
German chemicals distributor posts 21% jump in Q2 net income as margins expand; raises full-year outlook amid stable demand.

NephroCare Q1 FY27 profit jumps 42% on international expansion
Higher patient volumes and cost efficiencies drove a 42% year-over-year increase in adjusted net profit for NephroCare in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems posts strong 9-month profit, lifts full-year forecast
Strong order intake and cost discipline drive earnings growth at TKMS, prompting an upward revision to full-year guidance.

Sampo lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong H1 results
Finnish insurer raises long-term outlook after first-half net profit surged 15% to €1.2 billion, citing robust underwriting and investment gains.

Sitowise Q2 net sales rise 1.2% as adjusted EBITA unchanged
Finnish engineering firm reports modest revenue growth in Q2, with profitability metrics holding steady despite market volatility.

