Ayvens stock surged after the fleet management company announced a €700 million capital distribution, including a major share buyback and a special dividend, which overshadowed a drop in its Q2 net income.
Europe's largest asset manager reported record quarterly revenue and net inflows that were double analyst expectations, sending its shares up more than 5% in Paris trading.
Shares in the Portuguese retailer surged after its key Polish unit, Biedronka, reported a surprise margin expansion in the second quarter, overshadowing a decline in like-for-like sales caused by food price deflation.
Syensqo stock jumped after the specialty chemicals firm reported second-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance, signaling renewed investor confidence.
The Finnish stainless steel producer reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of €100 million, falling short of the €120 million consensus estimate, as strong performance in the Americas was offset by weaker-than-expected results in Europe.
Logistics property developer CTP NV reported a surge in leasing activity and rental income for the first half, but these strong operational results were overshadowed by a decline in property valuations and an increase in its leverage ratio.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index finished Thursday's session up 0.70%, buoyed by strong performances in the real estate, banking, and textile sectors, even as the number of declining stocks outpaced advancers.
French specialty chemicals firm Arkema SA reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst estimates, driven by price increases that offset a slight dip in volumes. The company maintained its full-year guidance for slight EBITDA growth.
The Spanish pool equipment maker reported Q2 revenue of €694 million and adjusted EBITDA of €197 million, both ahead of consensus, while reaffirming its full-year 2026 targets and authorizing a new share repurchase program.
