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Trade news — August 1, 2026 - Page 9

Publications tagged with Trade published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 9 of 11.

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  4. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launch and Specs Leaked

    Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE is expected to launch around September 1, 2026. The Fan Edition phone will reportedly be available in Graphite, Aqua Green, and a third color between blue and purple. It may come in storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. A Samsung executive hinted that the device is weeks away from launching and is expected to feature a redesigned camera bump and 45W charging. Prices in Europe are rumored to start at 799 euros for the 128GB model, with increases proportional to storage capacity.
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    Meta's Aggressive AI Spending Raises Concerns

    Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing investor skepticism over its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The company has spent $11 billion in the past two quarters alone, with plans to invest heavily in AI over the next few years. This spending has led to a significant decrease in Meta's free cash flow and has raised concerns about the company's financial sustainability. Despite these concerns, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains that the company's AI investments are paying off and are crucial for its future growth.
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  12. 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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    Meta to Monetize AI as 'Business in a Box', Prioritizes Intelligence Over Compute Sales

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's plan to monetize its AI products as a 'business in a box' service, combining subscriptions and volume-based pricing. He emphasized the higher margins in selling intelligence over direct compute sales, comparing it to Meta's ad systems. However, Zuckerberg noted that selling compute is also an opportunity and that Meta will balance short-term profits with long-term AI development.
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  14. 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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    Brokerage Radar: Ratings & Target Price Updates

    On July 30, 2026, several brokerages made changes to their ratings and target prices for various stocks. Upgrades were seen for Adient, Garrett Motion, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Bloom Energy, Core Scientific, ExlService Holdings, Kymera Therapeutics, SK hynix, Jersey Mike's, AEON Biopharma, INNIO Group, Lemonade, LeonaBio, New Oriental Education, Rio Tinto, Sprouts Farmers Market, uniQure, Werner Enterprises, and Humana. Price targets were raised for Starbucks by multiple brokerages, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, Fortinet, and Werner Enterprises. Some ratings were maintained with price target revisions for Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, and Fortinet.
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  20. 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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    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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  22. BusinessTrade

    Samsung's Record-Breaking Q2 Earnings

    Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit of 89.4 trillion won ($61.91 billion) in Q2 2026, a 19-fold increase from the same period last year. This was driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence chips, offsetting a decline in profits from the mobile phone sector. Revenue also increased by 130% to 171.5 trillion won. The company's net profit surged 1,300% to 71.62 trillion won, exceeding market expectations.
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