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Equities news — August 1, 2026 - Page 4

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

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  1. BusinessTradeEquitiesRatings

    Ferrari Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2 Earnings Beat

    Ferrari has increased its 2026 guidance following a strong second quarter that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. The Italian sports car manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of €2.62 and revenue of €1.94 billion, driven by healthy demand for its products and the success of models like the €3.6m limited-edition F80 supercar. As a result, Ferrari has raised its full-year forecast.
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  2. BusinessTaxTradeEquities

    BBVA's Profit Surges 11% to €6.051 Million in H1 2026

    BBVA has reported a net profit of €6.051 million for the first half of 2026, an 11.1% increase year-on-year. The bank's profitability was boosted by strong credit activity, with corporate credits up 13% and personal loans up 7%. BBVA also announced a share buyback program worth €2.000 million, starting August 5. Total income grew 17.3% to €21.159 million, driven by a 20.3% increase in net interest income. The bank's loan portfolio grew by more than 60% since the end of 2020, positioning it as the bank with the highest growth in Europe.
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    Stripe in Talks to Acquire OpenRouter for Nearly $10 Billion

    Stripe is reportedly discussing a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI startup, for nearly $10 billion. This would value OpenRouter at roughly 70 times its recent annualized revenue of about $140 million. The premium reflects OpenRouter's unusually strong software-like gross margins and strategic role in AI infrastructure. The acquisition, if completed, would strengthen Stripe's position in AI payments.
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  6. BusinessTradeCommoditiesEquities

    Yum China Q2 2026 Results Beat Estimates, Plans Aggressive Expansion

    Yum China's Q2 2026 earnings surpassed estimates with adjusted EPS of 70 cents (vs. 68 cents expected), adjusted operating profit of $348 million (vs. $339.1 million expected), and revenue of $3.1 billion (vs. $3.07 billion expected). The company also announced plans to have over 20,000 stores by 2026, with capital expenditures of about $600 million to $700 million, and a capital return of $1.5 billion to holders in 2026.
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  7. BusinessTaxEquitiesM&A

    Valero's Strong Q2 Earnings

    Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported Q2 earnings, surpassing revenue and adjusted EPS estimates. Highlights include a 246% YoY increase in refining operating income to $4.5B, and a significant turnaround in renewable diesel segment with $717M in operating income compared to a $79M loss last year. The company also increased its dividend to $1.20/share. Valero's refineries, renewable diesel plants, and ethanol plants operated safely and reliably, meeting resilient demand for transportation fuels.
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  8. BusinessTaxTradeEquities

    Arm Holdings Reports Record Q1 Revenue, Beats Estimates

    Arm Holdings reported record first quarter revenue of $1.29 billion, up 22% year-over-year, beating estimates of $1.26 billion. Adjusted EPS was $0.45, topping estimates of $0.40. Royalty revenue increased 22% to $715 million, driven by higher royalty rates per chip and increased deployment of Arm-based chips in data centers. The company forecasts Q2 revenue of $1.38 billion ± $50 million, with adjusted EPS expected to be between $0.43 and $0.51.
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    Meta's Stock Plunges on Weak Earnings, Light Revenue Guidance

    Meta's stock fell sharply after the company reported profits below expectations and issued a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter. The social media giant's free cash flow also shrank significantly, intensifying investor concerns about its massive spending on artificial intelligence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to prioritize AI development despite the financial impact.
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  10. BusinessTradeEquitiesRatings

    AMC Global Media Reports Q2 Loss Despite Streaming Growth

    AMC Global Media reported a 9% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $547 million in Q2 2026, missing analyst predictions. Diluted earnings per share were a loss of $0.51, also a 9% decrease. The company attributed the drop to overall subscription and affiliate declines in the cable environment. Despite this, streaming revenue increased by 6% to $180 million due to price increases. AMC announced a $500 million co-exclusive streaming deal with Netflix for 'The Walking Dead' franchise. AMC's stock dropped 6% in pre-market trading following the earnings news.
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  16. 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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  17. BusinessTradeCommoditiesEquities

    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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