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Business news — August 1, 2026 - Page 12

Business publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 12 of 12.

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  2. BusinessTaxEquitiesCredit

    Motiva's Q2 Net Profit Surges 57.5% on New Concessions

    Motiva ended the second quarter of 2026 with a 57.5% increase in net profit, driven by new road concessions. The company saw an increase from R$ 897 million to R$ 1.413 billion in the period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 30.1% to R$ 2.37 billion, while adjusted net revenue grew 20.8% to R$ 3.63 billion. The company's CEO, Miguel Setas, attributed the results to the company's strategy of portfolio optimization and selective growth.
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    Companies Reconsider China as Tariffs Drop

    After a year of fluctuating tariffs, some U.S. companies are reevaluating their decision to move production out of China due to lower tariffs. Despite higher costs and risks, companies like Alliance Consumer Group are considering returning to China for manufacturing. The Trump administration's future tariff plans remain uncertain, but many executives expect them to stabilize around current levels.
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    Bloom Energy's Record Q2: Revenue Surges 166% YoY, EPS Up 680%, Guidance Raised

    Bloom Energy (BE) reported Q2 earnings with revenue of $1.07B (+166% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $0.78 (+680% YoY). Product revenue surged 215.4% YoY to $935.4M. The company raised its FY26 guidance for revenue ($3.9B-$4.2B), gross margin (~34%), and operating income ($800M-$900M). Bloom Energy's power solutions have been validated by all major US hyperscalers and neoclouds for AI factories. The stock jumped on the results.
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    Budget Sector Remuneration Law to Undergo Public Consultations in September

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has announced that the law on remuneration in the budget sector will be subject to public consultations in September. The project aims to increase transparency in setting salaries and reduce discrepancies between employees holding similar positions. Additionally, it seeks to increase income in priority areas such as education, healthcare, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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  7. BusinessTrade

    Sensex and Nifty Surge in Four-Day Rally

    The Sensex surged over 800 points, while the Nifty jumped over 1%, led by IT stocks, in a four-day rally. The Sensex settled at 77,654.60 and the Nifty at 24,250.20. The rally continued with the Sensex jumping 889 points to 77,655 and the Nifty ending above 24,250. The Sensex advanced 75.71 points in early trade to 77,726.62, and the Nifty rose 26.90 points to 24,275.85. The rally continued with the Sensex climbing 273.55 points to settle at 77,928.15 and the Nifty rising 66.95 points to 24,317.15.
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    Microsoft's Record Revenue and AI Investment

    Microsoft reported a record $90 billion in quarterly revenue, an 18% increase from the previous year, driven by strong growth in its cloud and AI businesses. The company's AI investment reached $41 billion, with Azure cloud business revenue surpassing $100 billion for the first time in the fiscal year ending June. Microsoft's net profit also saw a 31% increase year-on-year to $35.8 billion.
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