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South Korean exports surge 60% in early June while new disclosure rules tighten corporate governance; meanwhile, Kirloskar Oil Engines hits a 52-week high on a major data center infrastructure order win.
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- AHEADHugo Boss Q2 EBIT beats forecasts, holds full-year outlook despite weak demand
The German fashion group defies sector headwinds as peers like H&M struggle with margin pressure, signaling resilience in the premium apparel segment.
Hindu Businessline - STATEMENTHugo Boss
“Lower store traffic in the Middle East following geopolitical developments added further pressure on regional performance,”
in: Hugo Boss Q2 EBIT beats forecasts, holds full-year outlook despite wea - DATADhanuka Agritech Q1 profit drops 35% as firm announces ₹200 cr Nagpur plant
The agro-chemical maker's earnings miss highlights sector headwinds, even as the company signals aggressive capacity expansion with a new pesticide facility in Maharashtra.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETIndia to replace 125-year colonial-era banking evidence law with modern digital framework
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, aims to streamline judicial access to financial records while shielding banks from frivolous litigation, marking a significant update to India's legal infrastructure.
CNBC (Top News) - MARKETNigerian equities deliver N58.97 trillion in investor gains over first seven months of 2026
Sustained institutional buying and strong corporate earnings underpin the rally, extending the capitalization gains seen in late July.
Naftemporiki - MARKETFIFA scraps World Cup stake sale after global backlash
President Infantino retreats from the controversial plan to sell commercial rights to private equity, exposing deep fractures within the governing body.
Naftemporiki - MARKETFIFA abandons World Cup commercial stake sale after member backlash
The global soccer body retreats from its privatization push, averting a potential boycott by UEFA and other confederations that threatened the tournament's future.
Naftemporiki - STATEMENTFIFA
“Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place,”
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- DATAThermax shares plunge 16% as Q1 profit collapses 85% on project cost overrun
Industrial engineering firm Thermax reported a near-total wipeout of first-quarter net profit, driven by a ₹91 crore cost escalation in its infrastructure segment.
Naftemporiki - MARKETIslami Bank Bangladesh posts Tk 1,028 crore Q2 loss on investment slump
The Shariah-compliant lender's quarterly deficit highlights mounting credit quality pressures and falling investment yields in Bangladesh's banking sector.
Naftemporiki - DATAGillette India Q1 profit rises 9.4% to ₹159 crore on strong grooming demand
Procter & Gamble unit posts revenue growth of ₹783 crore despite higher costs, signaling resilient consumer spending in India's personal care sector.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETPiraeus Bank reports record profitability, upgrades 2026 targets as revenues expand
The Greek lender's loan book grew by €1.8 billion in the first half, driven by broad-based demand across business segments and a recovery in mortgages.
Hindu Businessline - DATABRAC Bank Q2 profit surges 73% on investment income
Bangladesh's largest private lender posts record quarterly earnings, extending a strong run in remittance processing and asset growth.
Hindu Businessline - DATABRAC Bank Q2 profit surges 73% on investment income
Bangladesh's largest private lender posts record quarterly earnings, extending a strong run in remittance processing and asset growth.
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- DATAJammu & Kashmir Bank Q1 profit falls 11.5% as income growth fails to offset cost pressures
The regional lender's net profit slipped to ₹429 crore despite a rise in total income, highlighting margin compression risks amid broader sector headwinds.
Rte Business - DATACostamare posts $77.4m Q2 profit as container shipping resilience holds
The New York-listed carrier maintained profitability in the second quarter, reporting $0.64 per share, signaling continued operational strength despite broader sector volatility.
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- DATAIndian public sector banks report record ₹1.98 lakh crore net profit in FY26
State-owned lenders post historic earnings as credit growth accelerates and asset quality improves across the sector.
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- DATAIrish grocery inflation slows to 4.2% in June, lowest pace since early 2025
Worldpanel data shows price pressures easing in the Irish food sector, aligning with broader cooling trends across the UK and US consumer baskets.
BusinessWorld - MARKETPhilippines to auction over 2 GW of Mindanao solar and hydro capacity
The government's seventh green energy auction targets renewable expansion in the southern region, following recent preparations for waste-to-energy projects.
BusinessWorld - MARKETGen Z 'meme-first' activism reshapes political discourse in India
The "meme-first" approach of Gen Z activism.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETLUG.TO (LUG.TO)
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- MARKETDelhi internet shutdown disrupts business operations amid ongoing protests
Communication blackouts in India's capital raise operational risks for firms with significant exposure to the region.
Hindu Businessline - MARKETNigeria FGN bonds see N721.6bn in secondary market trades
Heavy trading volume in Nigerian sovereign debt underscores persistent investor appetite despite rising yields, following N1.74 trillion in H1 demand.
Hindu Businessline - DATABankinter Q2 profit rises 16% on fee and lending recovery
Spanish lender beats forecasts as variable-rate loans and fee income drive earnings growth, extending the positive trend seen across the sector.
Hindu Businessline - STATEMENTBankinter
“We expect NII to continue growing quarter by quarter, allowing us to reach the upper end of our mid-single-digit growth ambition, above our expected lending growth for the full year.”
in: Bankinter Q2 profit rises 16% on fee and lending recovery - MARKETLUG.TO (LUG.TO)
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- DATAAdani Green Energy Q1 profit rises 19% on capacity expansion
Renewable output growth drives earnings beat for the Adani Group's clean energy arm, reinforcing sector momentum amid broader group profitability.
Rte Business - DATATransformers & Rectifiers Q1 profit slips on raw material costs
Rising input prices weigh on margins for the Indian electrical equipment maker, echoing sector-wide pressure seen at peers like Havells.
Rte Business - DATAArvind Fashions Q1 net profit rises 11% to ₹27.61 crore on direct channel strength
The Indian apparel maker's bottom-line growth was underpinned by robust revenue expansion and improved performance in its direct retail network for the quarter ended June 30.
Rte Business - DATASwatch H1 sales rise 8.5% but profit misses on currency headwinds
The Swiss watchmaker's top-line growth contrasts with margin pressure from a strong franc, echoing broader luxury sector volatility seen in recent European trading.
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- EVENTMonsoon low weakens but heavy rain forecast for North-West and Central India
Model forecasts point to an expansive rain spell for key agricultural zones despite a widening national deficit, potentially easing crop stress in critical regions.
Afr - DATAOberoi Realty Q1 profit surges 29% to ₹544 crore on revenue growth
The Mumbai developer’s first-quarter results highlight margin expansion and robust demand in India’s premium real estate segment.
MyJoyOnline (Joy News) - MARKETWorld Cup final drives niche consumer demand as Spain and Argentina meet
The Spain-Argentina final is boosting sales of specific food and novelty items, highlighting the tournament's impact on consumer sentiment and retail traffic.
MyJoyOnline (Joy News) - MARKETAustralia's Labor Party to Enshrine Gas Tax in Policy Platform
The Albanese government moves to formalize a resource levy ahead of next week's national conference, signaling a shift toward wealth redistribution in the energy sector.
MyJoyOnline (Joy News) - DATAMRPL Q1 profit surges to ₹915 crore as revenue nearly doubles
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals reports a sharp turnaround in its first quarter, driven by robust export volumes and higher throughput.
Livemint - DATAGhana banks post GH¢4.6bn profit in first four months of 2026 as net interest income contracts
Sector earnings remain robust despite a sharp reversal in net interest income growth, signaling margin pressure amid rising funding costs.
Livemint - MARKETKerry wildfire response underway as crews battle blaze at Killarney National Park
Helicopters and ground units are deployed to contain a large fire in County Kerry, raising concerns about potential infrastructure disruption and insurance claims in the region.
Livemint - UPDATESignature Global pre-sales jump 25% QoQ on luxury launch
The Indian developer's quarterly booking surge, driven by the Tonino Lamborghini Residences, signals resilient demand in the premium segment despite a 25% year-on-year decline.
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- MARKETTrump disclosures show crypto profits funneled into stocks and bonds
Financial filings reveal the president reinvested digital-asset gains into traditional markets, contrasting with heavy retail losses in his ventures.
Globeandmail - STATEMENTEric Trump
“of modern times and that it would hit US$1-million in value, up from around US$64,000 at current prices. Eric Trump said last year that his father, the president, also”
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- MARKETKirloskar Oil Engines hits 52-week high on data center order win
Top 3 Kirloskar Group stocks to watch to add to your watchlist.
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- MARKETSouth Korea mandates full disclosure of Treasury stock holdings for listed firms
New rules require all listed companies to report details on their own shares held in Treasury, aiming to boost market transparency and curb opaque capital management practices.
Yonhap - EVENTSouth Korea exports surge 60% in early June, signaling robust external demand
Outbound shipments hit US$62 billion in the first 20 days of June, outpacing recent export rallies in Japan and China and suggesting a broad-based recovery in Asian trade flows.
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