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Equities news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Equities published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 4.

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  1. BusinessTradeCommoditiesEquities

    Colgate-Palmolive Q2 Earnings: Revenue Beats Estimates, US Sales Decline

    Colgate-Palmolive reported a 4.9% increase in net sales to $5.36 billion for Q2 2026, beating analysts' estimates. Adjusted EPS was 99 cents, also exceeding estimates of 95 cents. However, organic sales in North America declined by 3% due to lower volumes driven by higher prices affecting low-income consumers. The company maintained its full-year net sales growth guidance of +2% to +6%.
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  4. BusinessTradeMarketsEquities

    2 Point Zero Group Reports H1 2026 Results

    2 Point Zero Group, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, achieved a net profit of AED 7.7 billion and revenues of AED 21.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 114% year-on-year. The group's CEO, Samia Bouazza, attributed this growth to the consolidation of Tandem results, strategic mergers, and new investments in financial services and packaging markets. The group also completed the monetization of its Energy investment and expanded into North American energy infrastructure through the acquisition of Travers Midstream Partners. The group's stock received a 'buy' recommendation from Abu Dhabi First Securities, and it ranked 36th in Time magazine's global growth leaders list.
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  9. BusinessTradeEquitiesRatings

    Meta Stock Plunges on Massive AI Investment

    Meta's stock price dropped significantly after the company announced plans to invest between $130 billion and $145 billion in AI this year. The investment, which missed Wall Street's Q2 earnings per share forecast and anticipated softer revenue in the current third quarter, has raised concerns among investors. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists on the long-term potential of AI advancements, but analysts warn that the company's strategy feels like 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.
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  11. BusinessTradeMarketsEquitiesHardware

    Shell's Profit Surges on High Oil Prices Due to Iran War

    Shell's profit surged in the second quarter due to high oil and gas prices driven by the Iran war. The company reported an adjusted net profit of $9.8 billion (€8.6 billion), up 42% from the previous quarter and more than double the same period last year. This was the highest quarterly profit since 2022. The increase was driven by robust periods for energy trading, an oil-refining boom, and contributions from the gas business and chemicals division. Despite production losses in the Middle East, Shell announced a further share buyback program of at least $3 billion.
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  14. SocietyTradeMarketsEquitiesFX

    Spanish Stock Market Volatility Amid Oil Price Surge and Corporate Results

    The Spanish stock market experienced significant volatility over the past few days, with the IBEX 35 index fluctuating around the 19,700 points. The market was influenced by a surge in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the exchange of threats between the US and Iran. The increase in Brent oil, which rose above $93 per barrel, weighed on the market. Corporate results also played a significant role, with companies like Caixabank, Telefónica, and Aena reporting their first-half results. The market registered its largest drop in three weeks on July 29, losing 1.59%, but recovered on July 30, rising 1.78% thanks to positive corporate results and a better tone on Wall Street.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEquities

    South Korea's Stock Market Crash: Emergency Meeting After Billions Wiped Out

    South Korea's stock market has experienced a severe crash, with the KOSPI index dropping over 40% in just 40 days, wiping out approximately $2 trillion in market value. This rapid decline has triggered multiple circuit breakers and prompted an emergency meeting by financial authorities. The crash has been attributed to excessive leverage among retail investors, particularly in single-stock leveraged ETFs, and concerns about new Chinese competition and disappointing earnings from SK Hynix. The Bank of England is also investigating potential risks from Asian equity exposure among London-based investment banks. Regulators are considering measures to stabilize the market and prevent further losses.
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  19. BusinessBudgetTradeEquitiesFintech

    Leopold Aschenbrenner's 'Situational Awareness' Seeks Capital After AI Stock Selloff

    Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund 'Situational Awareness', managing around $20 billion, is seeking fresh capital after suffering heavy losses during the recent AI stock rout. The fund, which uses leverage to amplify returns, has approached investors and lenders for additional capital. Despite recent losses, the fund was still up 439% net through the end of June. In a July 24 investor letter, Aschenbrenner expressed optimism for the second half of the year and suggested that the current selloff presents an opportunity to add funds.
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