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Wasatch Advisors LP, a notable investment management firm, announced a significant increase in its shareholding of Five-Star Business Finance Ltd, raising its stake to 9.24% through open market purchases. This move highlights Wasatch’s strong confidence in Five-Star’s growth trajectory and...

U.S. stock markets displayed volatility on July 8, 2025, as investors weighed the effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariff policies and rising commodity prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4%, the S&P 500 edged down 0.1%, while...

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced strong second-quarter results on July 7, driven by robust sales of vaccines and specialty medicines. The UK-based pharmaceutical giant reported revenue of £12.6 billion ($15.4 billion), marking a 9% increase year-over-year, with net profit rising 11%....

Volkswagen AG reported strong second-quarter financial results on July 8, driven by a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales. The German automaker posted revenue of €73 billion ($79 billion), marking an 11% increase year-over-year, alongside a 10% rise in...

Sony Corporation reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 8, powered by robust performance in its gaming and entertainment divisions. The Japanese conglomerate announced revenue of ¥3.4 trillion ($25 billion), marking a 9% increase compared to the same quarter last year....

Nestlé S.A., the world’s largest food and beverage company, reported solid second-quarter results on July 8, driven by strong demand for health-focused and sustainable products. The Swiss multinational posted revenues of CHF 25.5 billion ($28 billion), marking a 7% increase...

Royal Dutch Shell Plc reported strong second-quarter earnings on July 8, boosted by higher global energy prices and increased investment in renewable energy projects. The Anglo-Dutch energy giant announced revenue of $110 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year, with net profit...

Toyota Motor Corporation posted impressive second-quarter earnings on July 8, driven primarily by robust demand for its electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models. The Japanese automaker reported revenue of ¥8.5 trillion ($63 billion), up 11% year-over-year, alongside a 14% increase...

Rio Tinto plc, one of the world’s largest mining companies, reported higher second-quarter earnings on July 7, boosted by strong commodity prices and improved operational efficiency. The Anglo-Australian giant posted revenue of $22.4 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year, driven primarily...

L’Oréal S.A., the world’s leading cosmetics and beauty company, reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of 2025, driven by robust demand in emerging markets and continued success of its premium brand portfolio. The French multinational announced revenue of...

HSBC Holdings plc posted robust second-quarter profits on July 7, fueled by strong performance across its Asian markets and increased demand for wealth management services. The global banking giant reported a net profit of $6.2 billion, up 15% year-over-year. The...

Siemens Energy AG reported solid second-quarter earnings on July 7, driven by growing demand for renewable energy solutions and grid modernization projects worldwide. The German industrial giant posted revenue of €15.2 billion, up 9% from the same quarter last year....

Unilever Plc delivered strong financial results for the first half of 2025, fueled by increased consumer demand for sustainable and health-focused products. The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant reported revenue of €32 billion, up 8% year-over-year, supported by growth in emerging...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. posted robust second-quarter earnings on July 7, boosted by strong demand for memory chips and display panels. The South Korean tech giant reported consolidated revenue of 85 trillion KRW ($65 billion), a 10% increase compared to...

NVIDIA Corporation reported impressive second-quarter earnings on July 5, 2025, fueled by skyrocketing demand for its AI computing platforms and gaming GPUs. The company’s revenue surged 29% year-over-year to $18.3 billion, beating analyst estimates and marking one of the strongest...