Business news — August 26, 2026

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1. BusinessTradeStock Market

   Aug 26, 2026, 23:34 UTC

   

   Trian Fund Management Has No Immediate Plans for Wendy's Takeover

   Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has no current plans to make a take-private bid for Wendy's, according to sources familiar with the matter. This decision comes after recent reports that Trian was exploring a bid with a consortium of investors.

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2. BusinessTradeEquitiesCredit

   Aug 26, 2026, 20:57 UTC

   

   Nvidia Reports Record $96.2 Billion Revenue, Beating Expectations

   Nvidia reported its fiscal Q2 results, with revenue of $96.2 billion, surpassing Wall Street's expectations of approximately $92 billion. The company's earnings per share (EPS) were $2.22, also exceeding estimates of $2.09. This quarter marks another significant growth milestone for the chipmaker, with revenue nearly doubling year-over-year. The market eagerly awaited these results, as they are seen as a key indicator for the broader artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

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3. BusinessTaxTrade

   Aug 26, 2026, 20:13 UTC

   

   Volkswagen's Crisis: Job Cuts, Plant Closures, and Unrest

   Volkswagen (VW) CEO Oliver Blume describes the company's situation as 'more than critical', with plans for significant job cuts and potential plant closures. The company aims to reduce costs and improve profitability, but faces resistance from employees and labor unions. Blume has been criticized for poor communication and lack of transparency regarding the plans. The future of several German plants, including Emden, Hannover, Zwickau, and Neckarsulm, is uncertain. VW is also considering converting some plants to military production. The company's restructuring plan has led to protests and threats of strikes from IG Metall union.

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4. BusinessTradeEquities

   Aug 26, 2026, 13:54 UTC

   

   Lego Reports Record Revenue and Profit Growth in First Half of 2026

   Lego's revenue surged by 21% to a record 41.9 billion Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by strong sales of World Cup, Formula One, and other new sets. Net profit increased by 32% to 8.6 billion Danish kroner (£1.1bn). The company gained market share and expects to maintain double-digit profit growth this year.

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5. BusinessBudget

   Aug 26, 2026, 06:02 UTC

   

   AERA Reduces User Development Fee at Hyderabad Airport

   Regulator AERA has reduced user development fees for departing domestic and international passengers at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Effective September 1, the fees have been set at Rs 515 for domestic passengers and Rs 1,030 for international passengers. The new tariffs will be in effect until March 31, 2031. The regulator also rationalized landing charges and allowed a variable tariff plan to incentivize traffic development.

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