The energy major's adjusted earnings of $9.84 billion surpassed analyst expectations, driven by market volatility from the Middle East conflict which boosted its LNG and oil trading operations.
Shares of French reinsurer SCOR SE rallied after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings, driven by a highly competitive combined ratio and a favorable outlook from analysts.
Shares of the Dutch banking giant climbed after it reported a 16.2% rise in second-quarter net income, beating analyst estimates and prompting the company to raise its full-year forecast.
The packaging and paper group's stock rallied after its second-quarter underlying EBITDA surpassed analyst expectations and it lowered its full-year capital expenditure forecast.
Shares of the cable manufacturer fell 1.8% in a 'sell-the-news' reaction after its second-quarter results and outlook did not meet the high bar set by pre-earnings analyst forecasts.
DSM Firmenich reported accelerating like-for-like sales growth and a 10% rise in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter, driving shares higher on the positive half-year results.
Shares in London Stock Exchange Group fell despite the company reporting strong first-half results and raising its full-year outlook, as the new guidance fell short of elevated analyst expectations.
The French IT services firm raised its full-year revenue guidance, but a 31% drop in first-half net profit and unchanged margin targets prompted a sell-off after a recent rally.
Australia's benchmark stock index closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by significant losses in the mining and materials sectors. The decline overshadowed strong gains from individual stocks like Domino's Pizza and Wisetech Global.
