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Danaher Q2 Profit, Revenue Up on Life Sciences

Danaher posted strong Q2 2026 results with net income of $870 million and revenue around $6.265–$6.3 billion, as adjusted earnings per share reached $1.94 on 5.5% revenue growth, led by Life Sciences. The company raised full-year guidance, signaling mid-single-digit core revenue growth and higher EPS targets, aided by acquisitions like Masimo and planned StatLab integration.

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Equifax reports $1.70B Q2 revenue, pursues Círculo acquisition

Equifax reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, about 11% higher year over year, with GAAP net income of $183.9 million and diluted EPS of $1.54, alongside adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25 and adjusted EBITDA of $552.1 million as it pushes AI-driven efficiency. The company also announced the acquisition of Círculo de Crédito in Mexico, lifted its AI-driven cost-reduction target to $150 million for 2026–2028, and maintained full-year guidance of about $6.71–$6.78 billion in revenue and $8.39–$8.69 in EPS, plus Q3 adj EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.25.

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ZEW Sentiment Surges to 26.3 in Germany

Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment jumped to 26.3 in July 2026, driven by stronger export-oriented industries and resilient domestic demand, while the automotive sector remained weak and upside risks from Iran tensions and higher oil prices linger. The Eurozone mood also improved, with the euro-area ZEW sentiment at 23.4, signaling broader optimism alongside Germany’s ongoing reforms, though uncertainties remain.

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Global SThree H1 Profit Drop, Guidance Maintained

SThree reported for the six months to 31 May 2026 that revenue fell to about £598.8m and pretax profit tumbled 75% to £2.7m, with non-recurring costs from a cost-optimization program weighing on earnings, though cash and a share buyback reduced net debt slightly and momentum improved in the US and Japan. Despite a mixed market, the group reiterated guidance for FY26 pretax profit around £10m, citing ongoing strategic simplifications, a cloud-based platform, and resilience in its contract business amid weaker hiring in parts of Europe.

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Frasers surpasses 30% Hugo Boss stake, triggers bid

Frasers Group has pushed its Hugo Boss stake above the 30% threshold, triggering a mandatory takeover bid for the remaining shares, and now holds about 30.28% of the stock. The €38-per-share offer remains open until 27 July, while Hugo Boss has urged investors not to accept, saying the price undervalues the business.

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BAWAG Q2 Profit Up 21%, PTSB Deal Advances

BAWAG Group posted €255 million in Q2 net profit, up 21% year-over-year, with strong ROTCE around 28.7% and robust capital metrics as it eyes a fully self-funded acquisition of Permanent TSB. The deal faces a July 30 shareholder vote and is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, pending regulatory and court approvals.

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CM.com reports 14% revenue, 55% EBITDA growth

CM.com posted stronger first half 2026 results, with Q2 revenue up around 14% year-on-year and EBITDA up 55%, alongside record messaging volumes and growth in ARR driven by HALO and the new Customer Context Platform. MedCap AB reported robust Q2 2026 growth, with net sales up 16% and EBITA up 38% (adjusted EBITA up 28%), supported by acquisitions such as Biopsafe and continued margin improvement in all segments.

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Wintrust Q2 Profit Rises to $225M

Wintrust Financial posted solid Q2 results with $225.3 million in net income and $3.30 per share on revenue of about $961 million, a year-over-year rise driven by loan and deposit growth. The bank also reported record first-half net income for 2026, driven by strong net interest income and ongoing balance-sheet expansion, and beat consensus estimates for quarterly earnings per share.

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Crown Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Shares Rally

Crown Holdings' Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations, reporting non-GAAP earnings of $2.49 per share and about $3.668 billion in revenue, prompting a roughly 4% after-hours stock rise as demand remains strong. The release also highlights insider selling alongside significant institutional investor activity, underscoring mixed internal caution with sustained external interest from major funds.