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NovaChargeX⁠ and NovaChargeX–NCX⁠ Unveil a Unified Infrastructure Model Linking Patented Clean Energy with Digital Protocol Utility

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:08 EDT

NovaChargeX, a deep-tech clean energy company, and NovaChargeX–NCX, its proprietary digital protocol layer, are advancing a new category of infrastructure that connects patented energy systems with blockchain-based software utility. - - NovaChargeX is the developer of a patented hybrid regenerative energy system designed to deliver continuous 24/7 electricity without fuel, noise, or direct emissions. Engineered for residential frameworks, industrial facilities, high-density AI data centers,...

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Johnson Matthey publishes 2026 PGM market report

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:14:51 EDT

- - • The past year has seen dramatic price gains for the platinum group metals (PGMs), with platinum hitting an all-time high in January 2026. - - - - - • All the PGMs were in deficit last year. In 2026, platinum, ruthenium and iridium will see further shortfalls but palladium and rhodium could record small surpluses. - • Strong PGM prices continue to support a recovery in autocatalyst recycling. - - - Platinum demand will again exceed supply in 2026, driven by firm industrial use...

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Telenor partners with Verdane to build a global IoT leader

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:54:39 EDT

Telenor has entered into an agreement with Verdane to establish a joint ownership structure over Telenor Connexion. The transaction values the company at SEK 7.5 billion. The partnership is intended to realise value from Telenor Connexion's strong market position while providing the company with access to long-term growth capital through an efficient ownership structure. - - Over the past 25 years, Telenor Connexion has built a strong global position in managed IoT services and connectivity...

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GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik to speak at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:53:05 EDT

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) Chief Executive Officer and President Scott Strazik will present at the 42nd Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET. Strazik will speak to investors in a fireside chat, highlighting how GE Vernova's platform of solutions is well-positioned to serve the growing, long-cycle electric power market. - - The conference webcast and replay will be available through GE Vernova's Investor Relations website at https://www.gevern...

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Shell publishes reports on Payments to Governments, and Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:34:48 EDT

Shell publishes its 2025 Report on Payments to Governments. This report provides a consolidated overview of the payments made to governments by Shell plc and its subsidiary undertakings (Shell) for the year 2025, as required under the UK's Reports on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014 (as amended in December 2015). - - In line with the regulations, this report only covers extractive activities and payments equal to or above the £86,000 or equivalent materiality threshold, resulting in...

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Telefonica increases its revenue to €8,127 million in the first quarter and confirms its financial targets for 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:15 EDT

- - • The implementation of the 'Transform & Grow' strategic plan has enabled the company to achieve solid results in the first three months of the financial year, with revenue growth, improved profitability, more efficient investment and lower debt. - - • The first-quarter figures put the company on track to meet the financial targets set for the full year and enable it to confirm a cash dividend of €0.15 per share for 2026, payable in June 2027. - - • Telef�nica Espa�a continues to demon...

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Warner Music Group Corp. to Participate in J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:10:25 EDT

Warner Music Group Corp. announced today that Armin Zerza, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 20 th, at 11:20am ET. - - A live webcast of the session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations page of Warner Music Group's website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Past E...

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Lufthansa exercises option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:09:03 EDT

- - • Deutsche Lufthansa AG's stake in ITA Airways is set to increase by 49 percent to 90 percent - • Second block of shares to be acquired for 325 million euros - • Completion of the majority acquisition expected in the first quarter of 2027 - • ITA Airways is already firmly integrated into the Lufthansa Group as its fifth network airline in many areas - - - The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase...

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Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies Launches Homebuilder Lending Platform

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:57 EDT

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (“BREDS”) has launched a lending platform that will provide much needed capital and flexibility to homebuilders, and expects to enable the construction of over 50,000 for-sale homes across the United States annually. - - This lending platform is supported by BREDS portfolio company, Brio Homebuilder Solutions, as well as partnerships with third parties. This commitment comes at a time when the U.S. is facing a criti...

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New Mydoh Report Finds Financial Resilience Lagging Among Canadian Youth

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:49:44 EDT

Canadian kids are gaining an understanding of money - but there's an opportunity to build the practical skills and confidence needed for future financial independence. That's according to Mydoh's first-ever Financial Resilience Report, which reveals a gap between financial knowledge and real-world readiness among Canadian youth. - - The national survey of 1,000 Canadian parents found that while the vast majority of parents report actively teaching their kids about money, just 9% strong...

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NFP, an Aon company, Expands Private Wealth Offering with Acquisition of Metis Ireland

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:23:05 EDT

NFP, an Aon plc (NYSE: AON) company and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker and benefits consultant, today announced the acquisition of Metis Ireland, a financial planning and investment advisory business based in Limerick, Ireland. Carl Widger, managing director of Metis Ireland, will join NFP as head of Wealth and Financial Planning for NFP in Ireland, and will report to Colm Power, managing director, NFP in Ireland. - - “This is a significant step for NFP, and we're delighted...

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VoltaGrid Announces $1 Billion Strategic Equity Investment from Blackstone and Halliburton to Fund Growth and Aquisition of Propell

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:07:40 EDT

VoltaGrid announced that it has signed agreements for a $1.0 billion strategic equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (“Blackstone” or “Tac Opps”) and Halliburton Company. The investment is composed of a $775 million primary capital raise and a $225 million secondary purchase from existing investors. - - Proceeds of the capital raise will be used to accelerate deployment of VoltaGrid's behind-the-meter power generation solutions for data centers, microgrid...

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RBC unveils new program and online hub designed to help strengthen Canada's nonprofit sector amid unprecedented strain

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:01:44 EDT

- - • RBC commits over $8 million over three years to help strengthen the capacity of Canada's nonprofit sector through the newly named RBC Stronger Nonprofits Program - • To date, 23 Canadian nonprofits selected to receive funding through the program, helping address workforce burnout, digital skills gaps and financial instability facing the sector - - - At a moment when Canada's nonprofit sector faces unprecedented strain – surging service demands, financial instability and workf...

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Long-duration energy storage, desert-grown food, and AI-powered energy grids - Unreasonable Impact welcomes 11 ventures across Asia Pacific and the Middle East

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:55:38 EDT

- - • 11 new ventures from across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with a number that are using the latest technology to boost energy security and to help other businesses reduce their operating costs are joining Unreasonable Impact. - - • Run by Barclays and Unreasonable Group for 10 years, this programme supports leading entrepreneurs through mentoring and support networks. - - • This year's intake includes ventures focused on energy security, sustainable food systems, regenerative agri...

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG welcomes shareholders to the Annual General Meeting

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:56 EDT

- - • The Annual General Meeting takes place in person at Messe Frankfurt - • Shareholders are to receive a dividend of 0.33 euros per share as a share of the company's success in the 2025 fiscal year - - - The 73rd Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Lufthansa AG began today at 10:00 a.m. sharp as an in-person event at Messe Frankfurt. Nine items are on the agenda for the 73rd Annual General Meeting. Among the agenda items is the appropriation of retained earnings. A dividend of 0....

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LANXESS confirms guidance despite subdued start to the year

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:04:55 EDT

- - • Sales of EUR 1.378 billion, down 13.9 percent from the same quarter last year - • EBITDA pre exceptionals of EUR 94 million, down 29.3 percent from the previous year - • Conflict in the Middle East alters market conditions - • Positive momentum since March - • Guidance for full-year 2026 confirmed: EBITDA pre exceptionals between EUR 450 million and EUR 550 million - - - A persistently weak economic environment, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and prior year's portfolio divestments c...

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Blackstone to Acquire Skroutz, Greece's Leading Online Marketplace, from CVC

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:24:30 EDT

Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world's largest alternative asset manager, announced today that funds managed by its private equity business have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skroutz (the “Company”), the leading online marketplace in Greece, from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII. - - Skroutz is the leading e-commerce platform in Greece, offering more than 12 million products from approximately 9,000 merchants to around 2.5 million active users. Founded in 2005,...

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Aramco announces first quarter 2026 results

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:13:51 EDT

- - • Adjusted net income 1 : $33.6 billion (Q1 2025: $26.6 billion 2 ) - • Cash flow from operating activities: $30.7 billion (Q1 2025: $31.7 billion) - • Free cash flow 1 : $18.6 billion (Q1 2025: $19.2 billion), impacted by $15.8 billion 3 of working capital build - • Gearing ratio 1 : 4.8% as at March 31, 2026, compared to 3.8% at end of 2025 - • Capital expenditures of $12.1 billion in Q1 supports growth objectives - • Board declares Q1 2026 base dividend of $21.9 billion, up 3.5% year-on...

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Kodak Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:49:50 EDT

Key Print and AM&C Businesses Achieved Increases in Revenue - - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2026. - - First quarter 2026 highlights include: - - - • Consolidated revenues of $265 million, compared with $247 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $18 million or 7 percent - - - Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues were $76 million, compared with $74 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $2 million or 3 percent Print re...

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Enel: activities in Spain and Latin America support growth in the first quarter of 2026. Confirmed the growth targets presented at Capital Markets Day in February

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:39:23 EDT

� Revenues : 20,588 million euros (22,074 million euros in the first quarter of 2025, -6.7%) - - � The change is mainly due to the reduction of revenues in Italy, as a result of the lower electricity quantities sold and of the lower average prices applied to end customers, as well as of the lower volumes traded in the wholesale market - - � Ordinary EBITDA : 6,003 million euros (5,797 [1] million euros in the first quarter of 2025, +3.6%) - - � The positive performance ma...

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Mattel Comments on Letter from Southeastern Asset Management

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:27:56 EDT

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (“Mattel” or the “Company”) issued the following statement regarding Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.'s (“Southeastern”) letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”). - - Mattel maintains ongoing communication with its shareholders and values their perspectives. We appreciate Southeastern's continued engagement with the Company, including our conversations this year. - - Our Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best i...

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Comparing Physical Risk: Global Trends vs. Asia-Pacific Realities

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:11:45 EDT

An interview between Joe Phelan (Executive Director, Asia Pacific) and John Willis (Senior Director, Corporate Performance & Accountability) JP: When you look at the global physical risk environment, does Asia‑Pacific warrant a distinct lens? What are risk experts including insurers and reinsurers saying? - - JW: The global picture is relevant to APAC region, but APAC does exhibit some notable differences such as hazard mix, protection gaps, and the way resilience is financed. So...

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Bloomberg Hosts Moroccan Capital Markets Delegation in London

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:09:08 EDT

Bloomberg hosted a senior delegation from Morocco's capital markets ecosystem at its European headquarters in London, as part of the Morocco Capital Markets Days 2026 (MCMD). - - The visit brought together a high-level Moroccan delegation of senior government officials, financial regulators, and market leaders including: Mr. Tarik Senhaji, President of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC); Mr. Brahim Benjelloun Touimi, Chairman of the Board, Bourse de Casablanca; and Mr. Nasser Sedd...

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Barclays report finds travelers seek more control through rewards, planning, and AI

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:41:56 EDT

Barclays US Consumer Bank released its fourth annual Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report today, showing that today's travelers are approaching vacations with a sharper focus on control, value, and confidence. This year's findings point to a timely travel lens Barclays calls the “Three A's”: anxiety, affordability, and AI. Travelers are feeling more pressure to plan around uncertainty, stretch budgets without sacrificing experience, and use digital tools to reduce friction throughout the trip...

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Standard Chartered appoints Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services Middle East and Africa

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:34:56 EDT

Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services (FSS), Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, she will lead the business across the region effective 1 July 2026. Michelle succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will be retiring from the bank on 30 June after more than 40 years in financial services. - - Michelle Swanepoel joined Standard Chartered in September 2017 as the Regional Head of Business Account Management for the Middle East...

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Market Indicator Hub Launches Comprehensive Platform for Smarter Market Analysis and Investment Research

Thu, 7 May 2026 17:51:52 EDT

Market Indicator Hub, a new online destination for investors, traders, and market researchers, today announced the launch of its all-in-one financial analysis platform designed to simplify market intelligence and help users make more informed investment decisions. - - The platform combines macroeconomic tracking, stock valuation metrics, institutional activity monitoring, and advanced screening capabilities into a centralized experience built for both long-term investors and active market p...

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EIB Global and JEFIC deepen partnership to turn European cooperation into global impact

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:51:51 EDT

EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has signed a new cooperation agreement with the Joint European Financiers for International Cooperation (JEFIC), strengthening coordination among European development finance institutions. JEFIC is a network that brings together national bilateral development banks and European financial institutions working with public partners in developing countries and emerging economies, supporting private-sector mobilisation and...

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Henkel delivers good organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2026

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:40:08 EDT

- - • Group sales: around 5.0 billion euros, organic growth +1.7 percent - • Organic sales growth driven by both business units, each with positive volume and price developments: - - - Adhesive Technologies: organic sales growth of 1.7 percent - Consumer Brands: organic sales growth of 1.8 percent - - - • Successful execution of the M&A growth strategy: - - - Five transactions representing a total sales volume of around 1.6 billion euros Three deals already successfully closed: Weth...

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Annual General Meeting 2026

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:34:18 EDT

- - • All proposals of the Board of Directors approved by a large majority - • Shareholders approved the distribution of a gross dividend of CHF 6.00 - • Dr. Joerg Wolle confirmed as Chairman for another one-year term - - - At today's Annual General Meeting of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, all proposals were approved by a large majority. Shareholders present at the meeting represented 77.37% of the issued shares. - - The shareholders approved among others the status report, the financ...

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RBC's Avion Rewards Named Global Loyalty Program of the Year at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:26:57 EDT

RBC's Avion Rewards is the 2026 International Loyalty Program of the Year – Global, capturing the most coveted loyalty award at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards ceremony held April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. It marks the first time Avion Rewards – or any Canadian loyalty program – has achieved this top global distinction. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement and forward-thinking innovation across the global loyalty landscape. - - Avion Rewards received the following awa...

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CaixaBank launches a new edition of 'Social Month' to promote volunteering throughout society

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:15:10 EDT

- - • The programme includes wide-ranging charitable initiatives across the country throughout May, with social and environmental activities that will mobilise thousands of volunteers in different parts of Spain - • The initiative forms part of the International Year of Volunteering, following a year in which 45% of CaixaBank's workforce took part in charitable activities - • 'Social Month', organised in collaboration with the “la Caixa” Foundation and CaixaBank Group employees, is...

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Blackstone Life Sciences Invests $250 Million in Anagram Therapeutics to Advance Novel and Patient-Friendly Oral Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Pancreatic Insufficiency

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:11:40 EDT

Blackstone Life Sciences (“BXLS”) today announced a $250 million investment in Anagram Therapeutics (“Anagram”), a clinical-stage private biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people living with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis (“CF”), pancreatic cancer and related disorders. The investment will help fund the further development, approval and launch of Anagram's ANG003, a novel orally delivered recombinant enzyme replacement therapy that has...

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S&P Global ranks CaixaBank as the leading bank in sustainability in Europe and the eleventh most sustainable financial institution worldwide

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:45:05 EDT

- - • CaixaBank has obtained 88 points in the sustainability ranking conducted by S&P Global for its Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices (formerly, Dow Jones Sustainability Index), which represents an increase of two points versus the previous year - • CaixaBank obtains the highest mark (100) in transparency and reporting, business ethics, policy influence and customer relation and experience - • The bank is included in the Dow Jones Best‐in‐Class Europe and Global indices...

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Anthropic Partners with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to Launch Enterprise AI Services Firm

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:41:21 EDT

Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs announced the formation of a new AI-native enterprise services firm that will work with companies to rapidly bring Claude into their core business operations. The new firm is a standalone entity with Anthropic engineering and partnership resources embedded directly within its team. - - Alongside the founding partners, the new company is backed by a consortium of leading alternative asset managers including General Atlantic, Leonar...

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The hidden cost of solo living is revealed

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:34:40 EDT

- - • More than half (58%) of adults who are single or live alone say they could not cope with an unexpected bill of £850 [1] - • More than a third (37%) of adults who live alone say they do not save anything on a regular basis - • Of those who do save and live alone, four in ten (42%) contribute to a Cash ISA - - - New research from Aviva reveals that people who live alone are typically spending almost £1,250 a month on fixed costs alone, before they think about any discretionary or 'f...

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Barclays completes acquisition of Best Egg

Tue, 5 May 2026 09:55:38 EDT

Barclays PLC (“Barclays”) today announces that, further to the announcement on 28 October 2025, its wholly owned U.S. consumer banking subsidiary, Barclays Bank Delaware (operating as “Barclays US Consumer Bank”), has successfully completed the acquisition of Best Egg, Inc. (“Best Egg”), a leading U.S. direct-to-consumer personal loan origination platform. - - The acquisition is a milestone in the delivery of Barclays' U.S. growth strategy. Best Egg adds a scaled, proven, and capital-light...

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Qualcomm to Outline Next Phase of Growth and Diversification at Investor Day 2026

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:28:07 EDT

At Investor Day 2026, President and CEO Cristiano Amon and Qualcomm executives will outline the next phase of the company's growth and diversification strategy amid the rapid evolution of AI. As agentic workloads drive a new wave of platform change, Qualcomm executives will highlight how Qualcomm is capitalizing on major platform shifts in AI that create opportunities across gigawatt‑scale data centers, the rapid development of industrial AI and physical AI, personal AI for agentic w...

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Aviva completes the acquisition of DisasterCare Group

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:22:03 EDT

Aviva has completed the acquisition of the DisasterCare Group which includes CJN Holdings Limited, the parent company of Disaster Care Limited and The Flood School Limited (together DisasterCare), making all these companies wholly-owned Aviva subsidiaries. - - This marks a new phase in Aviva's longstanding relationship with the company. Strengthening Aviva's disaster recovery and restoration capability, the acquisition will support a simpler, quicker property claims process for customers,...

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Xerox Releases First-Quarter Results

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:19:15 EDT

Financial Summary - - Q1 2026 - - - • Revenue of $1.85 billion, up 26.7 percent, or 23.6 percent in constant currency 1. On a pro forma 2 basis, revenue is down 3.7 percent. - - • GAAP net (loss) of $(105) million, or $(0.84) per share, down $15 million or $0.09 per share, year-over-year, respectively. - - • Normalized Adjusted 3 net (loss) of $(10) million, or $(0.11) per share, down $3 million or $0.02 per share, year-over-year, respectively. - - • Adjusted 1 net (loss) of $(51) m...

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Board of Directors of The Coca‑Cola Company Elects Two New Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:13:58 EDT

The Board of Directors of The Coca‑Cola Company announced the election of two new company officers and the approval of the company's regular quarterly dividend. - - Sedef Salingan Sahin, who began a new role as Chief Digital Officer of the company March 31, was elected by the board as an executive vice president of the company. For more about Sahin's leadership of the digital transformation of the company, see the company's press release from January at https://www.coca-colacompany.co...

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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:10:03 EDT

First Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year - - - • Net Sales of $862 million, up 4% as reported, and 1% in constant currency - • Gross Margin of 44.9%, a decrease of 450 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin1 of 45.1%, a decrease of 450 basis points - • Operating Loss of $103 million, as compared to a loss of $53 million; Adjusted Operating Loss1 of $70 million, as compared to a loss of $8 million - • Net Income of $61 million, as compared to a loss of $40 million - • Earnings per Share...

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Middle East conflict prompts Brits to rethink housing plans

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:03:42 EDT

- - • 27 per cent of homeowners report overpaying on their mortgage to get ahead of potential future interest rate rises - • 20 per cent of those remortgaging are looking to lock in a new rate as soon as possible in case of future volatility - • Barclays Mortgage data shows a 9 percentage point increase year-on-year in the share of customers borrowing to remortgage 1 - • Barclays Property Insights analyses proprietary mortgage data alongside consumer research to uncover the key trends shapin...

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CPKC executives to address the Bank of America Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference on May 13

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:01:14 EDT

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Nadeem Velani & Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Redd will address the 2026 Bank of America Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference on May 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. - - CPKC will provide access to the live audio webcast at investor.cpkcr.com. A replay will also be available following the conclusion of the event. - - About Canadian P...

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Linde Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Fri, 1 May 2026 10:51:30 EDT

Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. - - View the press release and tables About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. - - Linde serves a vari...

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Stellantis Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:15 EDT

- - • Net revenues increased to €38.1 billion, up 6% versus Q1 2025, supported by volume growth across all regions, with North America the primary contributor - • Net profit improved to €0.4 billion reflecting higher volumes and stronger operating performance - • Adjusted operating income (1) reached €1.0 billion, with AOI margin (2) of 2.5% and most regions positive - • Industrial free cash flows (3) were negative €1.9 billion, reflecting typical first-quarter seasonality, and repr...

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Apple reports second quarter results 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:27:56 EDT

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share was $2.01, up 22 percent year over year. “Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment,” said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. “iPhone achieved a March quarter revenue record, fueled by such ex...

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U.S. Consumer American Express® Gold Card Introduces New and Enhanced Benefits as Part of 60th Anniversary Celebration

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:41 EDT

American Express today introduced new and enhanced benefits on the American Express® Gold Card, including 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App TM, complimentary Hertz Five Star® status and an updated $120 Dining Credit — all with no change to the $325 annual membership fee. Eligible Gold Card Members can access a suite of special Amex Offers® and can enjoy an updated digital experience in the Amex mobile app that makes it...

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Brokers remain confident in growth despite challenging trading conditions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:59:24 EDT

- - • More than nine in ten (95%) brokers expect to grow in 2026 - • Client retention is the leading driver of growth ambitions - • Satisfaction among brokers is high, as nine in ten (90%) are proud to work in insurance - - - Aviva's latest Broker Barometer [1] reveals a high level of confidence among brokers, with 95% expecting their business to grow in the next 12 months. Optimism is highest amongst regional brokers - 98% expect their business to grow. - - In challenging tradin...

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Canadian pension plans gained 0.4% in Q1 as energy surge cushioned technology selloff

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:30 EDT

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reported that Canadian defined benefit (DB) pension plans under its administration posted a median return of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026 amid heightened geopolitical tensions and sharp sector divides, with Energy surging while Information Technology declined. - - “Canadian pension plans faced a challenging three months, marked by sharp divergence in sector returns,” said Isabelle Tremblay, Director, Client Solutions and Asset Owner Lead, RBCIS. “While tec...

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Coca‑Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:44:19 EDT

Global Unit Case Volume Grew 3% - - Net Revenues Grew 12%; - Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 10% - - Operating Income Grew 19%; - Comparable Currency Neutral Operating Income (Non-GAAP) Grew 12% - - Operating Margin was 35.0% versus 32.9% in the Prior Year; Comparable Operating Margin (Non-GAAP) was 34.5% versus 33.8% in the Prior Year - - EPS Grew 18% to $0.91; Comparable EPS (Non-GAAP) Grew 18% to $0.86 - - The Coca‑Cola Company reported first quarter 2026 results. “We've had a...

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Q1 2026 Trading Statement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:32:36 EDT

SOLID ORGANIC VOLUME GROWTH - - Organic volume growth +2.8% - - - • Organic volume growth in Western Europe +1.2%, Asia +3.4% and Central & Eastern Europe and India (CEEI) +4.6%. - - • Reported volume growth +5.3% to 35.1m hl. - - • Growth categories: premium beer +3%, soft drinks +10%, alcohol-free brews +7% and Beyond Beer -2%. - - • International brands: Carlsberg +10%, Tuborg +4% and 1664 Blanc +2%. - - - - POSITIVE REVENUE/HL DEVELOPMENT - - Organic revenue growth +3.6% - - ...

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Fiscal Transparency at Telef�nica: commitment and responsibility

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:56 EDT

Fiscal transparency is a fundamental pillar in Telef�nica's corporate responsibility strategy. The company understands that clear and responsible tax management not only strengthens its reputation, but also contributes significantly to the economic and social development of the communities in which it operates. In this context, Telef�nica has published its 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, reaffirming its commitment to openness and regulatory compliance in tax matters. The approach: Fisca...

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OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered launch joint framework to establish new utility for tokenized real-world assets

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:08 EDT

- - • OKX to accept BlackRock's tokenized short-term US treasury fund, BUIDL, as yield-bearing collateral for trading - • Standard Chartered to provide a comprehensive and reliable custody offering, the first-ever G-SIB-backed off-exchange tokenized collateral framework - • Initiative scales utility of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and enables broader market participation - - - OKX, a leading global fintech company and crypto trading platform, today announced the launch of a joint...

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Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:30 EDT

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present at the Bernstein's 42 nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27 th, 2026. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. - - A live audio webcast of the presentation will be accessible through Johnson & Johnson's Investor Relations website at www.investor.jnj.com. An archived edition of the session will be available later that day. - - The audio webcast replay will be available approximately 48 hours...

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Linde Declares Dividend in Second Quarter 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:39:18 EDT

Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share. - - The dividend is payable on June 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2026. - - About Linde - - Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successf...

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Verizon's Transformation Actions Deliver Growth & Profitability in 1Q26; Company Raises Adjusted EPS Guidance

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:54:03 EDT

- - • Strong consolidated net income leading to highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA 1 in company history - • Solid earnings per share (EPS) growth, which drove highest quarterly Adjusted EPS 1 growth since 2021 - • Strong cash flow from operating activities providing confidence in free cash flow 1 guidance - - - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported first-quarter 2026 results that demonstrate accelerating momentum in its strategic transformation. The company deliver...

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Sanofi successfully prices 2.3 billion of bond issue

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:18 EDT

Sanofi announces that it has successfully priced its offering of €2.3 billion of notes across 3 tranches: - - - • €1,000 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2029, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.000% - • €650 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2033, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.375% - • €650 million fixed-rate notes, due May 2037, bearing interest at an annual rate of 3.750% - - - - The notes are being issued under Sanofi's Euro Medium Term Note programme. - - Sanofi in...

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Dividend increase resolved

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:07:02 EDT

At the Annual General Meeting of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA on April 27, 2026, the shareholders approved all agenda items. A total of about 87 percent of the voting capital stock was represented. As in the previous year, the Annual General Meeting was held as an in-person event at the CCD-Stadthalle in D�sseldorf. Dividend increase resolved As proposed by the relevant bodies, the Annual General Meeting approved a dividend increase of 1.5 percent for both share classes. A dividend of 2.07 euros...

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The OECD Business and Industry Advisory Committee identifies CaixaBank as an international benchmark in financial education

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:31 EDT

- - • The report prepared by Business at OECD (BIAC) highlights CaixaBank's comprehensive strategy to deliver financial education to a range of stakeholders, including training for young people and courses for entrepreneurs - - - - - • Improvements in financial literacy are estimated to translate into GDP growth of 0.3% in advanced economies, driven by higher savings, lower levels of debt and more responsible investing habits - - - CaixaBank has been selected as one of the featur...

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Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:15 EDT

Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that financing has been secured for Related Digital's $16 billion data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan, purpose-built for Oracle. The financing includes equity from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, and fixed-rate, long term debt financing anchored by PIMCO-managed funds and accounts. Bank of America served as structuring agent and fin...

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RBC Wealth Management wins dual recognition for its use of AI to better empower advisors

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:49:58 EDT

RBC Wealth Management, Canada's largest full-service wealth management firm, has won two prestigious awards at the PWM Wealth Tech Awards, securing Best Private Bank for Digitally Empowering Relationship Managers in Canada and Best Private Bank for Use of Technology in Canada, for its capabilities across RBC's Canadian wealth management and private banking businesses. - - These awards recognize RBC's leadership in empowering advisors and other client-facing professionals with digital and A...

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Motorola Solutions to Issue First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on May 7

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:17:32 EDT

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) will issue its first-quarter 2026 earnings results after the close of the market on Thursday, May 7. - - Motorola Solutions will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern) on May 7. The conference call will be webcast live at www.motorolasolutions.com/investors. - - About Motorola Solutions: Solving for safer - Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and...

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Standard Chartered is the first global bank to integrate ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:54:41 EDT

Standard Chartered today announced the integration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework (PSTF) in its trade finance operations. - - The ICC PSTF is recognised as the first comprehensive, globally standardised framework addressing all major sustainability aspects within trade finance. By becoming the first global bank to integrate the framework, Standard Chartered underscores its leadership in mobilising capital for sustainable and...

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AllianzGI acquires a 51% stake in German battery storage platform GESI

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:13:55 EDT

- - • With 2.6 GW of capacity under development, the Green Energy Storage Initiative (GESI) currently represents one of the largest portfolios of large-scale battery storage facilities in Germany - • This marks Allianz's second direct equity investment in battery storage projects in Germany in a short space of time, thereby contributing to the stabilisation and resilience of the German energy system - - - Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced today that it has acquired a 51 p...

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How American Express became an MVP in professional sports

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:26:45 EDT

American Express and the National Football League recently kicked off a new multi-year partnership naming Amex the NFL's Official Payments Partner, beginning with the 2026 season. Our NFL ties go all the way back to 1965, and when it comes to the wider field of professional sports, we've been in the game even longer. - - In this latest installment of Ira the Archivist, our resident expert on Amex's history is on hand to tell us more. - - “Football, golf and tennis became hugely popular sta...

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Northrop Grumman Releases First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:24:53 EDT

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has released its first quarter 2026 financial results. A copy of the earnings release has been furnished in the company's Form 8-K filing and is also available on the company's investor relations website at http://investor.northropgrumman.com. - - Earnings Call Webcast - - As previously announced, Northrop Grumman will webcast its earnings conference call at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time today. A live audio broadcast of the conference call will be avail...

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Scholastic Corporation Announces Preliminary Results of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:27 EDT

Scholastic Corporation (the “Company” or “Scholastic”) (Nasdaq: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, announced the preliminary results of its “modified Dutch auction” tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 20, 2026. - - Based on the preliminary count by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the depositary for the tender offer (the “Depositary”), a total of 2,852,735 shares of Scholastic's common stock, par value $0.01 per share...

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CaixaBank will increase its staff in London by 60% thanks to its growth and new lines of business

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:25 EDT

CaixaBank's UK branch has grown significantly in recent years and expects to reach 54 employees by 2027, representing a 60% increase in its workforce over the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan period. This growth reaffirms CaixaBank's commitment to strengthening operations in key markets. It currently has a workforce of 43 people, 10 more than at the beginning of 2025. - - To support the growth of the team and the areas of greater specialisation, CaixaBank's London branch moved last year to its n...

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Unisys Announces Dates of First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call, and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:04:10 EDT

Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announced it will release its first-quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. - - Unisys will host a conference call with the financial community on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. - - The company will offer a live conference call webcast on the Unisys Investor Website at www.unisys.com/investor. Those interested in participating in the live call can dial 1-844-695-5518 (do...

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