PostNL Stock Jumps as Q2 Earnings Surpass Muted Expectations
Shares in Dutch postal company PostNL rose on Monday after its second-quarter 2026 earnings release, which appeared to clear the low bar set by cautious analyst forecasts.
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Capita Shares Surge on £425 Million Transport for London Contract Extension
The outsourcing firm's stock rallied after securing a major five-year extension for London's road user charging services, a move that overshadowed a recent warning on pension contract costs.
Taiwan Weighted Index Closes Flat Amid Mixed Trading
Taiwan's main stock index ended Monday's session unchanged, masking underlying market activity where advancing stocks significantly outnumbered decliners. The flat close came as global oil prices fell sharply.
Microlise H1 Revenue Declines 10% on Hardware Sales Slump, Recurring Revenue Grows
Transport software firm Microlise Group reported a 10% drop in first-half revenue to £39.50 million due to weak hardware and OEM sales, but saw a significant recovery in profitability and a 12% rise in annual recurring revenue.
Seeen Reports 65% Revenue Growth in 2025, Narrows EBITDA Loss
UK media technology firm Seeen announced a 65% increase in 2025 revenue to $5.0 million, driven by its YouTube services, while significantly narrowing its adjusted EBITDA loss to $0.2 million.
Zhipu AI Shares Fall Amidst Flurry of Rival Chinese AI Model Launches
Shares of Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI declined as competitors including Alibaba and MiniMax unveiled more powerful and cost-effective models, intensifying concerns over pricing pressure and market share in the country's crowded AI sector.
EasyJet Aligns Takeover Deadlines for Apollo and Castlelake as Bidding Nears Climax
EasyJet has synchronized the offer deadlines for rival suitors Apollo Global Management and Castlelake, setting a new date of August 7 for both firms to submit their final bids for the budget airline.
Australian Shares Close Higher Despite Weakness in Major Miners
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index gained 0.47% on Monday, driven by strength in utilities and consumer discretionary stocks, though the advance was tempered by significant losses in the materials sector.
S&P 500 Q2 Earnings Growth Hits 26%, Buffering AI Stock Volatility, Goldman Sachs Reports
Second-quarter corporate earnings are tracking at a robust 26% year-over-year growth, providing a supportive backdrop for equities amid sharp swings in AI-related stocks, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs.