Circle Internet Group received final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, sending its shares up 7% in premarket trading.
Barclays strategists argue that upcoming second-quarter corporate earnings will be the primary driver for equity markets, despite recent volatility from geopolitical tensions and other risks.
Shares in Midwich Group surged after the company announced a new chair designate and a significant institutional investor increased its holding, signaling renewed confidence in the stock which had been trading near a 52-week low.
Shares of the Italian engineering group Maire advanced after Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Hold,' citing significant upside potential and a series of upcoming catalysts.
Reddit captured a larger portion of social media advertising budgets in the second quarter, according to a Jefferies analysis based on feedback from ad agencies. The gains are attributed to the platform's unique targeting capabilities and high-intent audience.
European wholesale natural gas prices fell on Friday as shipping data confirmed that liquefied natural gas tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz without disruption, easing fears of an immediate supply cutoff amid heightened regional tensions.
Shares in Fielmann fell sharply after the German eyewear group released weak preliminary first-half results and tempered its full-year outlook. The stock's ex-dividend date also contributed to the decline.
Shares in the Austrian construction group Porr AG experienced their worst single-day drop since June 2022 after major shareholder IGO Industries sold a 4% stake, increasing the company's free float.
The Nordic building materials retailer reported a 2.9% rise in second-quarter sales, slightly beating analyst expectations, while improved margins and cost control boosted profitability.
