The Swedish mining equipment manufacturer's stock fell sharply after its second-quarter adjusted operating profit and profit margin fell short of consensus estimates, fueling concerns about its profitability.
HSBC upgraded the German automaker to 'Buy' from 'Hold,' arguing that a 37% year-to-date stock decline has already factored in challenges in China and softer earnings.
The Finnish tire maker's shares climbed after its second-quarter revenue and profit significantly exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by higher volumes and better pricing. The company also maintained its full-year 2026 outlook, boosting investor confidence.
The Japanese memory chip maker's stock fell sharply after a U.S. jury awarded $229 million in damages for patent infringement, a decline compounded by a broader downturn in semiconductor shares.
India's key stock indices, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closed higher on Friday, lifted by strong gains in the technology and banking sectors, even as the broader market showed signs of weakness.
Shares of STAAR Surgical fell after the company's preliminary second-quarter revenue, though more than double the prior year, merely met Wall Street expectations, triggering a sell-off amid broader market weakness.
UBS analysts are maintaining a "neutral" rating on UK equities, acknowledging a supportive backdrop of strong earnings and fair valuations but citing superior growth opportunities in other global markets.
Shares of the biotechnology firm fell sharply after it announced plans for a $100 million stock sale, a move that surprised investors following a recent milestone payment and raised concerns about its cash burn rate.
Investors are focusing on potential mergers and acquisitions rather than quarterly results as U.S. casino operators face slowing growth. Recent high-profile proposals for major Las Vegas casinos have fueled speculation about further industry consolidation.
