Tencent Q2 Revenue Beats, Adjusted Profit Up 9%, Free Cash Flow Turns Negative on AI Capex
Companies

Tencent Q2 Revenue Beats, Adjusted Profit Up 9%, Free Cash Flow Turns Negative on AI Capex

Tencent's Q2 revenue rose 11% to 204.8 billion yuan, beating estimates, while adjusted net profit gained 9% to 68.4 bill...

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Oil majors' cash flow surges to $90bn, reigniting debate over spending priorities
Energy

Oil majors' cash flow surges to $90bn, reigniting debate over spending priorities

Record Q2 2026 cash flows at the world's largest oil companies have sparked a battle over whether the windfall should go...

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Berkshire Hathaway Q2 Net Income Surges 107% to $25.7 Billion on Investment Gains
Companies

Berkshire Hathaway Q2 Net Income Surges 107% to $25.7 Billion on Investment Gains

Total revenues climbed to $101.8 billion while net income more than doubled, likely driven by a rally in the conglomerat...

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Booking Holdings Q2 Profit Doubles on Debt Revaluation; Underlying Growth 8%
Companies

Booking Holdings Q2 Profit Doubles on Debt Revaluation; Underlying Growth 8%

Net income hit $1.95B due to a euro debt revaluation, but adjusted earnings rose 8% on 8% higher revenue. Booking raised...

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Turkey's Q2 Tourism Revenue Slips 2.6% as Visitor Numbers Fall 5.1%
Travel

Turkey's Q2 Tourism Revenue Slips 2.6% as Visitor Numbers Fall 5.1%

Quarterly tourism income edged down to $15.87 billion despite a modest rise in accommodation and dining spend. Meanwhile...

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Baldwin Revenue Jumps 30% in Q2, but Losses Widen; H2 Organic Growth Forecast
Insurance

Baldwin Revenue Jumps 30% in Q2, but Losses Widen; H2 Organic Growth Forecast

The Baldwin Group posted a 30% revenue surge in Q2 2026, yet a net loss of $55.9 million overshadowed results. CEO Trevo...

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US GDP Headline Lags, but Underlying Demand Surged in Q2—At the Cost of Plummeting Savings
Economy

US GDP Headline Lags, but Underlying Demand Surged in Q2—At the Cost of Plummeting Savings

Final sales to domestic purchasers jumped 3.2% annualized, driven by resilient consumer spending and broad business inve...

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Vivo Owner Telefônica Brasil Lifts Q2 Profit 17% to R$1.57 Billion
Companies

Vivo Owner Telefônica Brasil Lifts Q2 Profit 17% to R$1.57 Billion

Telefônica Brasil (VIVT3) posted a 17% rise in second-quarter net income, driven by revenue gains across mobile and fixe...

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Havas Organic Revenue Grows 2.5% in Q2, AI-First Strategy Pays Off in North America
Companies

Havas Organic Revenue Grows 2.5% in Q2, AI-First Strategy Pays Off in North America

The holding company posted €724 million in net revenue, with North America organic growth hitting 6.4%. CEO Yannick Boll...

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