European Stocks Decline as Rising Bond Yields and Inflation Worries Weigh on Markets
European shares dropped as rising sovereign bond yields and persistent inflation concerns pressured banking stocks and major indexes.
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RocTool H1 Revenue Surges 77.5% as Net Loss Narrows 95%
RocTool SA reported a 77.5% surge in first-half revenue to €4.29M and a 95% reduction in net loss, driven by aerospace and defense orders.
RocTool SA Nears Breakeven as First-Half Revenue Surges 77% on Aerospace and Defense Growth
RocTool SA reported a 77.5 percent rise in first-half revenue to 4,286,000 euros and a narrowed net loss of 82,000 euros, driven by aerospace and defense
Bank of America Discloses Shareholder Stake in NORMA Group SE
NORMA Group SE shares fell after Bank of America disclosed that Merrill Lynch International holds a voting stake of at least 3% in the company.
Goldman Sachs Discloses Voting Rights Threshold Event in AUTO1 Group SE
AUTO1 Group SE has reported a major holdings notice from Goldman Sachs, signaling a shift in institutional ownership for the German automotive platform.
Vontier Corp Previews Vantage Point Mobility Intelligence Platform
Vontier Corp has previewed a new mobility intelligence platform to help retailers track consumer behavior and market trends in real time.
Broadcom to Showcase New AI Networking Technologies at 2026 OCP Global Summit
Broadcom Inc. will present its latest Ethernet switches, NICs, and co-packaged optics designed to scale AI data centers at the 2026 OCP Global Summit.
Samsung to Integrate USDC Stablecoin Directly Into Mobile Wallet via Coinbase
Samsung will launch a USDC stablecoin feature powered by Coinbase on 82 million US Galaxy devices, targeting international payments.
Winfarm SA Returns to Operating Profit in First Half of 2026 as Net Loss Narrows
Winfarm SA returned to operating break-even in H1 2026, with revenue rising to €76.2M and its net loss narrowing amid debt reduction.
Bigben Interactive Completes Sale of Connected Subsidiary for €35 Million Cash
Bigben Interactive completed the sale of its subsidiary for €35 million in cash, while its court-supervised restructuring was extended.
Exosens Supplies Neutron Detectors for US Pilot Nuclear Reactors
Exosens has supplied neutron detectors for US pilot reactors, validating its technology ahead of expected near-term orders and long-term demand.
Bigben Interactive Completes Bigben Connected Sale and Extends Restructuring
Bigben Interactive SA completed the sale of its subsidiary Bigben Connected and secured a court extension for its financial restructuring.
Winfarm SA Returns to Operating Profitability in First Half of 2026
Winfarm SA reports a return to positive operating income for the first half of 2026, driven by a rebound in second-quarter sales and higher margins.
US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.40 Percent
Freddie Mac mortgage rates rose to 7.40% for 30-year fixed loans, highlighting the importance of comparing quotes to save on borrowing costs.
U.S. Factory Orders Edge Up 0.1% in August as Manufacturing Recovers
New orders for U.S. factory goods grew 0.1% in August, driven by strong demand for electrical equipment and machinery despite rising energy costs.
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Akzo Nobel to Offer Divestments to Secure $25 Billion Axalta Merger
Akzo Nobel plans to sell vehicle refinish assets to win European Commission approval for its $25 billion merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
Editas Medicine Upgraded by Wells Fargo After Australian Approval for Gene-Editing Trial
Editas Medicine shares rose after Australia approved a Phase 1/2 trial for its gene-editing therapy EDIT-401, prompting a Wells Fargo upgrade.
French CAC 40 Hits Seven-Month Low as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
The French CAC 40 index fell 0.5% to 7,730 as rising oil prices and surging global bond yields pressured financial and industrial stocks.
Air Products to Build Malaysia's First LNG-Based Air Separation Unit
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. will build Malaysia's first LNG-based air separation unit to supply industrial gases and lower production emissions.
Bitcoin Drops Toward $81,000 as Oil Spikes and Rate Hike Fears Rise
Bitcoin fell to $81,000 as rising oil prices, multi-decade high bond yields, and hawkish Federal Reserve comments pressured cryptocurrency markets.