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Image for ProSiebenSat.1 beats profit forecasts as cost cuts offset revenue decline
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ProSiebenSat.1 beats profit forecasts as cost cuts offset revenue decline

Aug 6 - German media group Prosiebensat.1 on Thursday reported second quarter core profit above expe...

6th August, 2026

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Swisscom beats Q2 profit estimates on cost cuts, savings from Italy merger

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Telecoms group Swisscom reported a higher half-year core profit on Thursday, boost...

6th August, 2026

Image for Fraport beats earnings estimates, but cash flow weighs on shares
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Fraport beats earnings estimates, but cash flow weighs on shares

Aug 6 - German airport operator Fraport on Thursday reported a 4% year-on-year rise in first-half 20...

6th August, 2026

Image for Belgian lender KBC raises annual outlook, expects higher interest rates
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Belgian lender KBC raises annual outlook, expects higher interest rates

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Belgian bank KBC on Thursday raised its full-year outlook for both total income gr...

6th August, 2026

Image for Merck raises 2026 profit guidance, beats quarterly estimates
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Merck raises 2026 profit guidance, beats quarterly estimates

FRANKFURT, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Germany's Merck KGaA lifted its earnings guidance range for 2026 on Thu...

6th August, 2026

Image for Swiss Re posts 9% profit increase, on track to meet targets
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Swiss Re posts 9% profit increase, on track to meet targets

FRANKFURT, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Thursday that net profit for the f...

6th August, 2026

Image for Aurubis sees earnings at top of range, disappointing hopes for hike
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Aurubis sees earnings at top of range, disappointing hopes for hike

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Europe's largest copper producer Aurubis reported nine-month earnings above market...

6th August, 2026

Image for Commerzbank CEO says takeover by UniCredit can create value
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Commerzbank CEO says takeover by UniCredit can create value

FRANKFURT, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Germany's Commerzbank, nearing a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit...

6th August, 2026

Image for Zurich Insurance lifts profit goal for life insurance, but Farmers miss hits shares
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Zurich Insurance lifts profit goal for life insurance, but Farmers miss hits shares

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance reported a half-year operating profit above market expectations o...

6th August, 2026

Image for Siemens rides AI boom to post its highest-ever industrial profit
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Siemens rides AI boom to post its highest-ever industrial profit

ZURICH, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Siemens reported its highest ever quarterly industrial profit and new orde...

6th August, 2026

Image for Deutsche Telekom more than doubles 2026 buyback sum after earnings beat
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Deutsche Telekom more than doubles 2026 buyback sum after earnings beat

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom reported a second-quarter core profit slightly above market expec...

6th August, 2026

Image for Deutsche Telekom raises 2026 buyback program by $3.46 billion
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Deutsche Telekom raises 2026 buyback program by $3.46 billion

Aug 6 (Reuters) - German operator Deutsche Telekom said on Thursday it is increasing its 2026 share...

6th August, 2026