Walmart’s board of directors has approved a new $30 billion share-repurchase program, the company announced Thursday. The move follows the retailer's recent ascent into the exclusive $1 trillion market capitalization club and replaces a previous multi-billion dollar buyback initiative.
Brady Corp reported a jump in second-quarter profit to $48.1 million, fueled by a 7.7% revenue increase and contributions from recent acquisitions. The manufacturer of safety products and industrial printers subsequently raised the floor of its annual earnings guidance, reflecting steady demand across its core segments.
Visteon, the Michigan-based automotive technology supplier, announced a 36% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Thursday, signaling a stronger commitment to shareholder returns just a year after initiating its payout program.
Lemonade reported a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter on Thursday, fueled by a 53% revenue jump and a significant narrowing of its net loss. The digital insurer surpassed Wall Street forecasts across key metrics, including customer acquisition and premium growth, sending its shares up 13% in premarket trading.
Canadian Tire Corp. outperformed analyst expectations in the fourth quarter, reporting an 8.3% revenue increase as a surge in holiday traffic and well-stocked inventory fueled growth across its retail portfolio.
New York-based clinical-stage biotechnology firm AtaiBeckley has named Michael Faerm as its new chief financial officer, effective March 9, as part of a strategic realignment of its executive leadership team.
Zurich Insurance Group reported record annual earnings for 2025 and signaled it is on track to exceed midterm targets as it moves closer to a £8 billion ($10.79 billion) acquisition of U.K. specialist insurer Beazley. The Swiss giant has until March 4 to finalize a firm offer after reaching an agreement in principle that would create a global specialty insurance powerhouse with $15 billion in premiums.
Swiss watch exports declined in January as the industry struggled with shifting trade policies in the United States and a broader slowdown in luxury demand. While the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) reported a 3.6% drop in total shipments to 1.9 billion Swiss francs ($2.46 billion), a cautious recovery in Greater China provided a rare bright spot for the sector.
Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury reaffirmed the necessity of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) on Thursday, countering recent skepticism from German leadership regarding the project's viability. Despite growing disagreements over technical specifications and industrial leadership, Faury argued that the €100 billion initiative remains essential for European defense autonomy through 2040.
The International Monetary Fund is calling on Beijing to overhaul its economic model, warning that a reliance on external demand is no longer sustainable as trade tensions and a domestic property slump weigh on the world’s second-largest economy.
U.S. equity futures signaled a cautious opening on Wall Street while European markets softened in morning trading, as investors balanced rising energy prices against a slight uptick in sovereign bond yields.
Mondi shares climbed to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday after the paper and packaging giant reported a 3% revenue increase, as robust sales volumes and recent acquisitions successfully offset a sharp decline in global pricing.
Alphabet’s Google and Singapore-based tech giant Sea are expanding their partnership to develop advanced "agentic AI" tools across e-commerce, gaming, and digital finance. The collaboration aims to integrate autonomous AI capabilities into Sea’s core platforms, including Shopee and Garena, to streamline consumer experiences and boost operational productivity across the Southeast Asian market.
Flight Holdings Inc. (3753.TO) reported a widening net loss of ¥356.00 million for the nine-month period ending Dec. 31, as the Japanese firm struggled with a significant contraction in top-line revenue. The results, based on Japanese accounting standards, reflect a challenging fiscal environment compared to the ¥271.00 million loss recorded during the same timeframe a year earlier.
Fisco Ltd. significantly reduced its parent-level net loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a deficit of 8 million yen as the company successfully pivoted back to operating profitability.
Freeport-McMoRan has reached a preliminary agreement with the Indonesian government to extend its operating rights at the massive Grasberg copper and gold mine beyond 2041, securing long-term access to one of the world's most critical mineral deposits.
South Korean brokerage stocks surged on Thursday, propelling the benchmark Kospi index past the 5,600 mark for the first time as investors reacted to robust trading volumes and proposed legislative reforms. The Kospi closed 3.1% higher, extending its year-to-date rally to 35% amid expectations of improved shareholder returns and rising commission revenues.
NTT Data Intramart Corp. reported a sharp increase in its nine-month earnings for the period ending December 31, with net profit reaching ¥618 million, up from ¥149 million a year earlier. The Japanese software provider saw revenue climb to ¥10.33 billion as operating margins improved significantly compared to the previous fiscal year.
Samsung Electronics shares surged to an all-time intraday high on Thursday, closing up 4.9% at 190,000 won ($131.72) as investors reacted to the company’s accelerated push into high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for artificial intelligence. The rally, which saw the stock touch a record 190,900 won, followed a broader tech surge in U.S. markets and growing optimism over Samsung’s newly launched HBM4 chips.
Japanese trading firm Meiwa Corp reported a decline in nine-month net profit to ¥2.18 billion, down from ¥2.45 billion a year earlier, despite a modest uptick in top-line revenue. The results, covering the period ending December 31, 2024, highlight a squeeze on bottom-line margins even as operating efficiency showed signs of improvement.
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in full-year earnings, with net profit climbing to Y105.40 billion as annual revenue exceeded the trillion-yen threshold. The Tokyo-based manufacturer saw double-digit growth across all primary financial indicators for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, according to its latest financial statement.
Shares of CSE Global surged to their highest level since 2011 on Thursday after the infrastructure firm reported a record S$1.0 billion (US$789.2 million) in new orders for 2025. The 28% year-on-year growth, driven by aggressive expansion in the U.S. and strong performance in electrification and communications segments, triggered a 7.1% rally as Singapore markets reopened following the Lunar New Year holiday.
Japanese semiconductor testing giant Advantest is investigating a ransomware attack that breached its corporate network, prompting the company to isolate systems and engage outside cybersecurity experts.
Samsung Electronics shares surged to an all-time high on Thursday as the company began mass production of its next-generation AI memory chips, tracking a broader rally in the global semiconductor sector.
Telstra Group shares jumped to their highest level since early 2017 on Thursday after the Australian telecom giant ramped up its share buyback program and delivered an interim dividend that exceeded market expectations. The stock rose 5.0% to A$5.21 in Sydney trading, extending a 30% rally since the start of 2025 fueled by aggressive capital management and steady earnings growth.
DigitalBridge has reached an agreement to sell Substantial Group, the parent company of U.K. wholesale fiber operator Netomnia, to Nexfibre in a deal valued at an enterprise value of £2 billion ($2.7 billion).
Wendy’s Co. announced Wednesday it will evaluate potential strategic proposals from Trian Fund Management after its largest shareholder signaled interest in taking the fast-food chain private.
Wall Street saw sharp volatility in after-hours trading Wednesday as investors weighed a billion-dollar e-commerce acquisition against disappointing operational hurdles in the automotive sector.
eBay Chief Executive Jamie Iannone has detailed a strategy to replicate the company’s success in collectibles by integrating the fashion marketplace Depop into its broader ecosystem. Speaking to analysts, Iannone confirmed that while Depop will remain a standalone brand, its inventory will be cross-listed on eBay to maximize reach and sales volume.
Wesfarmers, the Australian retail and industrial giant, reported a 9.3% increase in first-half net profit to A$1.60 billion, prompting a dividend boost as strong performance at Bunnings and Kmart offset a slump in its office supply division.
