Taiwan Weighted Index Jumps 4.2% on Broad Tech and Energy Gains
Taiwan's benchmark stock index closed sharply higher on Wednesday, surging 4.20% as strong performance in the technology and energy sectors fueled a broad market rally.
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Bandhan Bank Shares Plunge Over 15% After Slashing Profitability Outlook
Shares of the Indian lender fell sharply after management unexpectedly cut its full-year return-on-assets forecast, citing pressure on margins and rising operating costs that overshadowed a headline profit beat.
Lonza Lifts Margin Outlook After H1 Profit Jumps 44% on Strong Demand
The Swiss life sciences company reported a significant increase in first-half profit and raised its full-year profitability forecast, citing robust demand for its contract drug manufacturing services and improved operational efficiency.
Cathay Pacific Shares Climb After Forecasting Up to 75% Profit Surge
Hong Kong's flag carrier saw its stock rise after forecasting a first-half 2026 net profit of up to HK$6.5 billion, citing robust passenger and cargo demand that helped offset higher fuel costs.
Australian Shares Gain as Resources and Gold Stocks Rally
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index closed 0.34% higher on Wednesday, lifted by a strong performance in the materials and energy sectors amid rising commodity prices.
Kambi Lifts Full-Year Guidance on World Cup Betting Surge
Sports betting provider Kambi Group raised its 2026 EBITA forecast by 11% after a strong second quarter, where the World Cup generated over €1 billion in sportsbook turnover across its network.
Henry Boot Lowers Profit Forecast on Weak Land and Property Markets
The UK property and construction group warned that fiscal 2026 pretax profit will be significantly below expectations due to a sharp drop in land sales and challenging housing market conditions.
Volkswagen Deepens Autonomous Driving Partnership with Horizon Robotics in China
Volkswagen's China-based unit, CARIZON, is expanding its collaboration with Horizon Robotics to accelerate the development of Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving technologies for the competitive Chinese market.
Bloomsbury to Receive Payout from $1.5 Billion Anthropic AI Copyright Settlement
The UK publisher announced it will receive payments for over 14,000 of its titles included in a class-action lawsuit against the AI firm for using copyrighted books to train its Claude models.