BOJ rate-hike path complicated by bond market strains under Takaichi
Analysis of the Bank of Japan's policy outlook points to Japanese government bond market conditions under Prime Minister Takaichi as a constraint on further tightening.
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Soft U.S. jobs data pressures dollar as euro zone investor morale turns positive
Sterling firmed against a weaker dollar following a soft U.S. employment report, while the Sentix survey showed euro zone investor sentiment moving into positive territory in August.
Microchip guides to $1 billion data center revenue after 98% quarterly growth
Microchip Technology said data center revenue nearly doubled in its latest quarter and is guiding to about $1 billion for the full year, shifting the mix at a company long defined by microcontrollers.
Berkshire Hathaway turns to buybacks as cash pile approaches $400 billion
Berkshire Hathaway has resumed repurchasing its own shares after an extended pause, deploying part of a cash reserve that has grown to nearly $400 billion. The move drew a mixed reaction from investors who had hoped for a large outside acquisition.
German trade deficit with China widens as Beijing buys less European machinery
Data show Germany's goods trade gap with China increasing as Chinese manufacturers reduce reliance on European industrial suppliers.
Amrize cut by RBC after second-quarter miss and lower guidance
RBC Capital Markets downgraded the building materials company following results that fell short of expectations and a reduction to full-year guidance.
ADNOC Gas second-quarter profit beats guidance on domestic margins
The Abu Dhabi gas processor reported quarterly earnings above its own guidance, helped by strong margins on domestic gas sales.
ARYZTA first-half sales fall as German market weighs on results
The frozen bakery group reported lower half-year revenue, with weakness in Germany offset partly by held margins and accelerating cost savings.
Stabilus drops 5% as CFO exits abruptly
The German automotive and industrial components supplier said its chief financial officer is stepping down for personal reasons, with the shares falling on the announcement.
Plus500 posts higher core profit as U.S. business builds
The retail trading platform reported growth in underlying earnings, helped by traction in its American operations, and its shares rallied.
Pharos falls as Serica holds firm and Ratio raises bid
Serica Energy declined to increase its offer for Pharos Energy while rival bidder Ratio tabled a higher proposal, sending Pharos shares lower.
Apple testing Chinese memory chips from CXMT amid AI-driven supply crunch
Apple is evaluating DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies as the AI buildout tightens global memory supply, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Robinhood launches crypto trading in the UK with AI news widget
The brokerage extended digital asset trading to British users and added a generative AI feature that summarises breaking market news.
Mastercard's $1.8B BVNK deal caps stablecoin startup's rapid rise
An early investor in BVNK detailed the stablecoin payments firm's path to its $1.8 billion acquisition by Mastercard.
European stocks drift lower as Hormuz tensions and U.S. data dominate
The FTSE 100 and continental indices slipped as traders weighed reported Iranian pressure on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against a weakening U.S. labour market picture.
Vistry shares slide after report insurer cut credit cover for suppliers
The UK housebuilder's stock fell sharply following a report that a trade credit insurer had scaled back cover for its suppliers, a signal watched closely in the construction supply chain.
German commercial property prices slip after fragile recovery
Data show German commercial property prices declined again, interrupting what had been a tentative recovery in the market.
Plus500 posts record first half, keeps full-year outlook
Trading platform Plus500 reported record first-half results and said full-year performance should be in line with expectations.
Ashington Innovation proposes £160m acquisition of WMG
Ashington Innovation has put forward a £160m acquisition of WMG.
GEA Group second-quarter results beat estimates on food and dairy demand
German engineering group GEA reported second-quarter results ahead of analyst estimates, helped by sustained demand from dairy and food processing customers.
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