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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
02:08am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Amazon's AWS Q2 revenue rose 18% to $30.9B, outperforming estimates but facing strong competition from Microsoft and Alphabet, who report faster cloud growth fueled by AI investments. AWS plans global expansion despite supply challenges.
02:03am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Reddit (NYSE: REDT) shares surged after strong earnings driven by rising ad demand and solid user engagement. The social platform's niche appeal and expanding monetization are attracting investor interest amid shifting digital ad budgets.
02:00am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Codelco's El Teniente mine suffered a fatal seismic event, killing one worker and injuring nine. Operations are halted as a search continues for missing employees, raising concerns over Chile's copper supply and potential market impact.
01:57am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Goldman Sachs plans to acquire a major stake in Froneri, the $17B global ice cream giant, boosting its growth alongside Nestlé and PAI Partners. This move underscores strong investor confidence in the resilient frozen dessert market.
01:51am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
NIO shares jumped 10% after launching the Onvo L90 SUV, featuring a battery rental option and a 605 km range. The competitively priced model challenges Li Auto amid regulatory shifts targeting aggressive EV pricing.
01:43am, Friday, Aug 01, 2025
Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) hits an all-time low as its A$3.6B Brisbane casino joint venture deal collapses. With A$41M repayment due and A$1.4B debt refinancing looming, the company faces a critical financial crossroads amid plunging investor confidence.
08:17am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
China's regulators questioned Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) over privacy risks in its AI H20 chips amid U.S. export controls and anti-monopoly probes. Despite scrutiny, Nvidia's stock rises as demand and geopolitical tensions shape its China market outlook.
07:05am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) surged 9% and 12%+ after beating earnings expectations, fueled by Azure's cloud growth and Meta's strong ad revenue outlook. Their gains boosted tech futures, highlighting AI-driven growth amid cautious 2024 markets.
06:41am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Gold rebounds 0.8% near $3,301 amid rising tariff fears ahead of Trump's August 1 deadline, while copper plunges over 4% due to new U.S. tariffs on semi-finished products. Fed's steady rates keep gold gains capped as trade tensions drive market volatility.
06:24am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Avolta (SWISS: AVOLz) beat Q2 2025 growth expectations with 6% organic revenue rise despite a 6.1% FX drag. Core EBITDA grew 4% to CHF416M, and free cash flow jumped 9%, supporting its 2027 growth and margin targets amid mixed regional trends.
05:52am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Unilever (ULVR) beat Q2 sales forecasts with 3.8% growth driven by pricing power amid cost pressures. The planned Magnum Ice Cream demerger signals strategic focus, while steady profits and unchanged guidance reflect cautious confidence.
05:31am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
British American Tobacco beat H1 2025 estimates with a 1.7% profit rise, driven by a 3.7% revenue boost in the U.S. from its Velo nicotine pouches. This signals growing momentum in nicotine alternatives amid declining traditional tobacco sales.
05:28am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
Veolia's Q2 revenue rose 2% to €10.5B, with EBITDA up 5.5%, matching forecasts. The firm upheld its 2025 targets, signaling steady growth despite modest gains. Investors await signs of stronger momentum amid a cautious market outlook.
04:15am, Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
SCOR SE beat Q2 estimates with net income 12.5% above consensus, aided by fewer natural disasters and strong Life & Health results. However, revenue missed, expenses rose, and legal disputes with Covéa pose ongoing risks.
