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Markets news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Markets published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

34 publications

  3. BusinessTradeMarketsCorp Gov

    TECOM Group Reports 9% Net Profit Growth in H1 2026

    TECOM Group PJSC reported a 9% year-on-year increase in recurring net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching AED805 million. Revenue rose 11% to over AED1.5 billion, driven by higher occupancy rates and contributions from portfolio expansion. Occupancy across the group's portfolio increased to 97%. The Board of Directors approved an interim cash dividend of AED440 million. EBITDA increased 10% to over AED1.2 billion, generating a margin of 79%. Funds from operations (FFO) rose 12% to AED1.1 billion.
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  4. BusinessBudgetTradeMarkets

    30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007

    The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has surged to its highest level since 2007, reaching as high as 5.244% during trading. This significant increase comes after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, with yields on the benchmark 10-year note also rising to 4.671%. Market analysts attribute this development to growing concerns about long-term fiscal health and inflation.
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  6. SocietyBudgetMarketsEquities

    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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  7. BusinessTradeMarketsReal Estate

    EDP's Profits Rise 3% to €732 Million in First Half

    EDP reported profits attributable to shareholders of €732 million in the first half, a 3% increase from the same period last year. This increase reflects strong performance in renewable energies and the start of a new regulatory period for networks in the Iberian Peninsula. Factors partially offsetting this growth include reduced electricity selling prices in Portugal and Spain. EDP's net debt stood at €17 billion, and the company expects to end 2026 with a record profit of €1.4 billion.
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  10. BusinessTradeMarkets

    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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