News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

05:18am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Gedeon Richter beats fiscal 2025 revenue forecasts with HUF914 billion, buoyed by biosimilars and women's health. The company raises its 2026 guidance, despite FX headwinds.

04:50am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
David and Larry Ellison secure ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix exits the bidding, marking a major shakeup in the media industry.

04:48am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Sweetgreen's weaker-than-expected sales serve as a stark contrast to Cava's rally, underscoring varied momentum across fast-casual restaurants and signaling caution for sector growth prospects.

04:41am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Duolingo reacts to AI challenges with strategic moves, but investors are nervous, sending shares down amid fierce competition in the edtech space.

04:29am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Alpha Bank blows past Q4 profit forecasts with €237M net income, citing strong fee income and credit growth, while upping dividend payout to 55%. Consolidation with Astrobank lifts net interest income.

04:19am, Friday, Feb 27, 2026
After nearly 20 years, South Korea approves export of high-precision map data under strict security rules, enabling full Google Maps functionality and shaking up its digital mapping market.

05:10am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Stellantis logs a €22.3B loss in 2025, driven by EV-related writedowns and strategy reset, marking its first-ever annual loss. The auto giant aims for recovery with adjusted forecasts and bond issuance.

05:09am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Lowe's beats Q4 earnings estimates with over 10% sales growth despite housing market challenges. The retailer signals cautious optimism with full-year forecast amid sluggish real estate sales.

05:04am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Arkema's Q4 EBITDA slightly underperforms estimates with a 3.7% organic sales dip. Intermediates division shines while others lag. Full-year 2026 sees modest EBITDA growth forecast.

04:57am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Trip.com posts strong Q4 profit on soaring revenue, but steep margin decline and regulatory probes weigh on shares in Hong Kong trading.

04:47am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Saudi Aramco has begun selling ultra-light crude condensate from its Jafurah gas project to U.S. majors Chevron and ExxonMobil, marking a key step in its strategy to boost gas production and exports.

04:33am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Bitcoin bounces to $68,349 as bargain buying and Wall Street's tech rebound ignite a recovery, pushing altcoins higher despite lingering market jitters.

04:31am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Russia launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 20 people and damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.

04:29am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
BlueScope Steel rebuffs a $10.7 billion offer from Steel Dynamics and SGH, seeking a higher valuation and clarity on North American assets, yet remains open to further discussions.

04:26am, Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
Rakuten Bank stock drops nearly 13% as Rakuten Inc revives plans to merge its fintech units, stirring investor concerns over minority shareholder interests and regulatory challenges.