News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

05:01am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
Danone beats 2025 sales and cash flow estimates, buoyed by China's infant formula market, while managing infant formula recalls without material impact. Profit margins improve despite a volatile global backdrop.

04:21am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
Sources reveal Netflix's strong cash reserves could boost its hostile bid for Warner Bros amid ongoing tussle with Paramount over the media giant's future.

04:15am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
Bitcoin edges up close to $68,000 amid dip-buying, yet remains vulnerable as U.S. rate hikes loom and tensions with Iran weigh on sentiment. Altcoins also slide this week.

03:47am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
President Donald Trump demands Iran cut a nuclear deal within 10-15 days or face serious consequences, pushing oil prices higher amid rising geopolitical tensions.

06:21am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Airbus trims its narrowbody jet output goals, citing ongoing engine supply issues with Pratt & Whitney, highlighting persistent disruptions in aerospace supply chains.

05:48am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Morgan Stanley spots standout Japanese energy performers after Q3 reports: Japan Petroleum Exploration, Chubu Electric Power, and Tokyo Gas all impress with strong gains and positive outlooks.

05:41am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Nestlé exceeds Q4 sales forecasts, with CEO Philipp Navratil zeroing in on core units. Ice cream business sale in advanced talks as the company aims for leaner operations and growth in Coffee, Petcare, Nutrition, and Snacks.

05:07am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit hours before his keynote, following Nvidia's cancellation and widespread criticism over poor event management and logistical headaches in New Delhi.

04:57am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
BE Semiconductor (Besi) boosts Q4 revenue by 25% sequentially thanks to AI-driven demand and anticipates 5-15% revenue growth in Q1 2026 with solid margins and rising R&D expenses.

04:23am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Pernod Ricard posts a 5.9% sales drop in H1, with signs of recovery in Q2 driven by India and travel retail. Cost cuts and margin defense remain in focus as fiscal 2026 remains a transitional period.

03:39am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
The 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks edged higher, but their gains barely softened the blow from a rough February trading session marked by broad market jitters.

03:23am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
A Microsoft board member's $2 million stock purchase sparks buzz. Could this be the signal of an upcoming turnaround for the tech giant's shares after recent struggles?

03:16am, Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
Belgian real estate firm VGP delivers a mixed 2025 report with a significant 33% rise in recurring EPS, while net profit and operating profit underperform analyst forecasts.

08:05am, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
JPMorgan Chase is set to open over 160 new branches nationwide this year, part of a $ multibillion initiative targeting key states like Florida, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas.

06:32am, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
Kambi Group's Q4 revenues dipped 4%, with EBITA down on reported basis but slightly up excluding FX. FY26 EBITA guidance targets €20-25M, pending Colombian tax outcomes.