- Swiss National Bank: Achieved a profit of 25.2 billion Swiss francs in the first half of 2026. Foreign currency position income reached 31.7 billion Swiss francs, while Swiss franc position income amounted to 100 million Swiss francs. Gold holdings recorded a valuation loss of 6.4 billion Swiss francs in the first half of the year.
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- Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing: The Kumamoto Technology Center will return to pre-earthquake operational levels by mid-August.
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk once again denied selling Tesla's China business on social media, stating: "This has never even been discussed. It's completely absurd fake news."
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- TD Cowen: Raises Apple (AAPL.US) price target from $350 to $400.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation: Besides Takada’s view, continuous rate hikes are suggested, and yen depreciation may accelerate the pace of interest rate increases.
- Rare "Amphibious" Mining Company: Silvercorp Metals (SVM.US) Anchors to Silver, Secures Dual Growth in Copper and Gold
- Investment bank D.A. Davidson lowered Roblox (RBLX.US) target price from $45 to $40.
- Capital Economics: Bank of Japan may raise interest rates to 2% by the end of next year, with concerns about increasing inflation risks intensifying
- IBM (IBM.US) Announces Entry into the "Quantum Advantage" Era: CEO Predicts Substantial Revenue Contribution by 2028, Trillion-Dollar Value to be Unlocked in the 2030s
- The "generational" decision for Tesla (TSLA.US): Advisors reportedly studying a spin-off or sale of its China business to remove obstacles to a potential merger with SpaceX.
- Shipping Data: High Traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Hormuz Strait Remains at Low Levels
- Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1640.00/oz mark, last quoted at $1640.28/oz, down 1.02% for the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract last quoted at $1647.0/oz, down 0.80% for the day.
- The Bank of Japan maintains a hawkish stance and raises its assessment of economic risks, with markets betting on another rate hike before October.
- The global iron ore export hub faces another shutdown crisis! BHP’s Port Hedland workers threaten a 24-hour strike next week
- Regarding reports that Tesla (TSLA.US) is considering selling its China operations to pave the way for a potential SpaceX merger, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded: "This is fake news."
- Global Central Banks’ Gold Purchases Hit Record High in Q2, Gold Price Finds Support Above $4,100
- The Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged but faces internal divisions, with one policy board member proposing a rate hike to 1.25%.
- According to reports, Tesla is considering spinning off its China business to pave the way for a potential future merger with SpaceX. In response, Tesla China told reporters that this is "untrue information." (Cailian Press)
- Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Due to the depreciation of the yen and the high prices of crude oil and other major commodities, the year-on-year increase in import prices has risen significantly recently.
- Piper Sandler: Lowers Reddit (RDDT.US) price target from $215 to $195.
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- JR East FY27 Q1 profit attributable to owners of parent falls 13.6% to ¥68 billion; revenue rises 8% to ¥772.7 billion
- LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS, INC <LTH.N>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $60 FROM $50
- Kyoto Financial Group keeps FY2026 net income forecast at JPY 52 billion
- FLOWSERVE CORP <FLS.N>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $94 FROM $91
- Lion sets up Sukin Japan unit with capital of JPY 60 million to import, distribute skincare brand
- Ryoden FY27 Q1 operating profit more than doubles to JPY 2.04 billion; net sales rise 23.5% to JPY 61.05 billion
- GUARDANT HEALTH INC <GH.O>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $200 FROM $185
- Covivio Hotels H1 FY26 net profit rises 25% to EUR 143.1 million
- Delivery Hero sells EUR 1.4 billion promissory notes to Uber, SMB at par
- WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC <WCC.N>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $430 FROM $421
- Kasumigaseki Capital sells Miyazaki Aoshima hotel development site, shifts project to development phase
- Mitsubishi Logistics Q1 FY27 profit attributable to owners drops 67.3% to JPY 6.08 billion
- MADISON AIR SOLUTIONS CORP <MAIR.N>: RBC CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $38 FROM $47
- CULLEN/FROST BANKERS INC <CFR.N>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $176 FROM $168
- Nippon Electric Glass cuts FY2026 operating profit forecast to JPY 20 billion from JPY 33 billion
- Japan Exchange says IFRS adopters, adopters-in-progress rise to 318 companies in FY2026 disclosure review
- Chugoku Electric turns to operating loss of JPY 5.39 billion in Q1 FY27; revenue rises 4.4% to JPY 343.94 billion
- Sumitomo Pharma Q1 FY27 net profit rises 51.7% to JPY 17 billion; revenue increases 19.9% to JPY 129.5 billion
- Sumitomo Pharma keeps FY2026 forecasts unchanged
- MASTERCARD <MA.N>: MORGAN STANLEY RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $681 FROM $679
- Maxell sets restricted stock pay plan, values treasury share disposal at JPY 44.81 million
- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group FY27 Q1 net income rises 33.04% to JPY 501.4 billion
- Casio lifts FY2027 operating profit outlook to JPY 34 billion from JPY 26 billion
- Nihon Kohden completes JPY 90.29 million restricted stock award via treasury share disposal
- Observit wins two Dutch rail contracts for about 600 cameras
- Flat Capital issues 240,457 class B shares after warrant exercise
- Development Bank of Japan invests in Towa Pharmaceutical via preferred share private placement
- NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC <NBIX.O>: RBC RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $198 FROM $195
- Fugro H1 FY26 net loss widens to EUR 62.1 million; revenue rises 4.3% to EUR 920.5 million
- Sumitomo Electric raises FY2026 operating profit forecast to JPY 450 billion
- APPLE INC : MORGAN STANLEY CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $360 FROM $364
- Toshiba Tec VP Takashi Ishikawa resigns effective Aug. 7
- Sekisui Chemical posts FY2026 Q1 earnings release for quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Orkla Snacks acquires European Candy Group to boost BUBS production capacity
- Sainsbury’s agrees sale of Argos to Swift Partners for at least £120 million
- TABLE-TDK <6762.T>-Q1 group results (IFRS)
- Yakult launches executive restricted stock plan, disposes 341,300 treasury shares at JPY 2,903 each
- Eika Asset Management fund buys Komandorska 12 office building in Wroclaw, Poland
- Renesas phases out production at Takasaki plant
- Renesas forecasts 9-month non-GAAP revenue at JPY 1.2 trillion-1.22 trillion
- Renesas FY26 Q2 IFRS operating profit falls to JPY 102.1 billion; revenue rises to JPY 418.4 billion
- Heiwa Real Estate Q1 FY27 profit attributable to owners of parent drops 28.3% to JPY 1.62 billion
- REUTERS INSIDER LIVE-Watch BOJ Governor Ueda's press conference (Japanese only)
- Readcrest Capital discloses 46,902,379 total voting rights outstanding
- UBS stake in Bang & Olufsen falls below 5% to 4%
- Edenred partners with Abry Partners in USD 75 million investment in Edenred Pay North America
- Alliance Witan FY26 first-half profit rises to GBP 345.08 million; revenue increases 6.18% to GBP 55.17 million
- Toyota Tsusho FY27 Q1 profit attributable to owners rises 37.5% to JPY 135.26 billion
- Sivers Semiconductors converts convertible loan into 22,847,044 new shares
- Hatten Land appoints Wong Qi Ren as financial controller
- Bank of Ireland HY26 pretax profit rises 14% to EUR 1 billion
- Mitsubishi Kakoki FY27 Q1 profit attributable to owners more than doubles to ¥1.94 billion; net sales rise 18.9% to ¥18.81 billion
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- NatWest H1 FY26 attributable profit rises 22% to £3.04 billion; total income climbs 11% to £8.86 billion
- JTEKT completes sale of European automotive business a month ahead of schedule
- SYLVANIA PLATINUM LTD <SLPL.L>: BERENBERG CUTS TARGET PRICE TO 162P FROM 174P
- Forvia announces availability of H1 2026 interim financial report
- CGI INC <GIB.N>: JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $75 FROM $62
- AcadeMedia issues 255,600 class C shares for employee long-term incentive plan
- Inderes to release H1 report, host earnings call
- Vedanta Q1 FY27 profit more than doubles YoY to ₹5,294 crore; revenue rises 51% YoY to ₹23,456 crore
- MOL signs deal with Shell to buy BG Cyprus stake in Aphrodite gas field for up to USD 720 million
- NatWest Markets, NatWest Group subsidiary, posts H1 profit of £77 million
- Puma reaffirms 2026 outlook despite Q2 sales decline
- South Africa's Sylvania Platinum Q4 revenue falls on lower prices
- KARYOPHARM THERAPEUTICS INC <KPTI.O>: BAIRD CUTS TO NEUTRAL RATING; CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $3 FROM $15
- GUARDANT HEALTH INC <GH.O>: JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $185 FROM $150
- RHI Magnesita H1 2026 adjusted EBITA climbs 17% to €165 million; revenue drops 5% to €1.6 billion
- VEF reports 1.08 billion shares and voting rights outstanding as of July 31
- Intertek FY26 H1 adjusted diluted EPS climbs 12% to 124.9p; revenue rises 5.9% to GBP 1.77 billion
- Wienerberger unit Jet Stream agrees to settle US antitrust class actions for USD 52.4 million
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