Telefónica SA reported a slight increase in first-quarter earnings profit, boosted by operations in Brazil and easing competition in Spain. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization stood at €2.84 billion ($3.33 billion) in the three months to March 31, 1.8% higher than a year earlier, the Madrid-based carrier said in a statement on Thursday. The number is adjusted to...
Telefónica SA reported a slight increase in first-quarter earnings profit, boosted by operations in Brazil and easing competition in Spain. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization stood at €2.84 billion ($3.33 billion) in the three months to March 31, 1.8% higher than a year earlier, the Madrid-based carrier said in a statement on Thursday. The number is adjusted to account for exits from certain Chile and Colombia. Telefónica is six months into its current strategic plan, the first under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra , and still working to win over investors after cutting the dividend as well as free-cash-flow projections when it was presented. The shares are up 11% this year, lagging the Stoxx Europe 600 Telecommunications index’s 25% increase but marking a significant change from last year, when it dropped 12%. Brazil, the carrier’s second largest market, continued to be a growth driver, with ebitda up 8.7% in the quarter. The Brazilian real’s appreciation relative to the euro in the first quarter meant that the unit’s contribution was even more significant to group earnings than in recent quarters. In Spain, the company’s main market, the carrier saw the lowest rate of client turnover ever and posted a 2% increase in ebitda. Investors are also seeking any indications that Telefónica may be seeking to do large deals as part of Murtra’s ambition to consolidate markets where the company operates.
(RTTNews) - Sony Financial Group Inc. (8729.T) reported fiscal year profit attributable to owners of the parent of 55.5 billion yen, down 29.6% from prior year. Earnings per share was 7.96 yen compared to 11.02 yen. Ordinary profit was 84.58 billion yen, an increase of 88.4%. Fo
(RTTNews) - Sony Financial Group Inc. (8729.T) reported fiscal year profit attributable to owners of the parent of 55.5 billion yen, down 29.6% from prior year. Earnings per share was 7.96 yen compared to 11.02 yen. Ordinary profit was 84.58 billion yen, an increase of 88.4%. Fo
Chinese equities slipped as President Xi Jinping met with his US counterpart Donald Trump , with investors taking some profits after a recent tech-driven rally while waiting for clearer signals from the talks. The CSI 300 Index dropped as much as 1.7%, underperforming the broader Asia-Pacific region. Technology stocks led the decline, dragging the ChiNext and STAR 50 indexes down as much as 2.5% a...
Chinese equities slipped as President Xi Jinping met with his US counterpart Donald Trump , with investors taking some profits after a recent tech-driven rally while waiting for clearer signals from the talks. The CSI 300 Index dropped as much as 1.7%, underperforming the broader Asia-Pacific region. Technology stocks led the decline, dragging the ChiNext and STAR 50 indexes down as much as 2.5% and 2.6% respectively, after both gauges hit record highs just a day earlier. “It’s a classic buy the news and sell the facts,” said Billy Leung , an investment strategist at Global X Management. “The pending visit and the release of the list of company management joining the visit did provide a lot of discussion and optimism to the headlines especially in the domestic China market.” Chinese equities had been on a tear ahead of the summit. The onshore benchmark is still on track for its sixth week of gains, the longest streak since July 2020, buoyed by an AI‑driven rally across Asian markets. Trump and Xi met Thursday morning, marking the first visit to China by a sitting US president in nearly a decade. The summit got off to a cordial start, though few concrete outcomes had emerged. Trump expressed hope for a “fantastic future” for the two largest economies. Xi said they “should be partners, not rivals,” while warning of possible clashes if the Taiwan issue is mishandled. “It is a reminder that this Trump-Xi meeting was never just about tariffs or market access. Taiwan comments bring the geopolitical risk premium back into the room,” said Charu Chanana , chief investment strategist at Saxo Markets. Expectations had been low, with investors looking for the two sides to deliver just enough to sustain the detente trade supporting stocks and the yuan. Rather than betting on a sweeping reset, markets are focused on whether the leaders can avoid renewed frictions over trade, technology and geopolitics. The meeting “is more likely to yield concrete outcomes for sectors like agricu...
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed Philippine authorities are seeking to confirm reports that a lawmaker wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) secretly left the Senate premises where he had spent days evading arrest, an official said. Presidential communications undersecretary Clare Castro ...
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his alleged role in country’s deadly anti-drug crackdown that saw thousands killed Philippine authorities are seeking to confirm reports that a lawmaker wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) secretly left the Senate premises where he had spent days evading arrest, an official said. Presidential communications undersecretary Clare Castro told a press conference that authorities were trying to confirm the whereabouts of senator Ronald dela Rosa, after reports suggested he had slipped out of the heavily guarded building undetected before dawn. Continue reading...
(RTTNews) - European shares may open on a firm note on Thursday as Cisco Systems reported record fiscal third-quarter results for fiscal 2026 and investors pinned hopes on U.S.-China talks yielding positive results on the Iran war.
(RTTNews) - European shares may open on a firm note on Thursday as Cisco Systems reported record fiscal third-quarter results for fiscal 2026 and investors pinned hopes on U.S.-China talks yielding positive results on the Iran war.
Penske Automotive ( PAG ) declares $1.42/share quarterly dividend , 1.4% increase from prior dividend of $1.40. Forward yield 3.42% Payable June 3; for shareholders of record May 26; ex-div May 26. See PAG Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Penske Automotive Penske Automotive Group, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Penske Automotive Group Pulls Ahead But...
Penske Automotive ( PAG ) declares $1.42/share quarterly dividend , 1.4% increase from prior dividend of $1.40. Forward yield 3.42% Payable June 3; for shareholders of record May 26; ex-div May 26. See PAG Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Penske Automotive Penske Automotive Group, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Penske Automotive Group Pulls Ahead But Caution Is Warranted Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Penske Automotive targets AUD 1B energy solutions revenue by 2030 as Class 8 orders rise 91% Penske Automotive Q1 2026 Earnings Preview
Amkor Technology ( AMKR ) declares $0.0835/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.45% Payable June 23; for shareholders of record June 3; ex-div June 3. See AMKR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Amkor Technology Amkor Technology: The Arizona Re-Rating Has More Room To Run Amkor Technology: Q1 Beats Across The Board, Showing Massive Room For AI ...
Amkor Technology ( AMKR ) declares $0.0835/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.45% Payable June 23; for shareholders of record June 3; ex-div June 3. See AMKR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Amkor Technology Amkor Technology: The Arizona Re-Rating Has More Room To Run Amkor Technology: Q1 Beats Across The Board, Showing Massive Room For AI Packaging Acceleration Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Amkor Technology prices $1B convertible debt offering Amkor to offer $1B in convertible senior notes due 2031
Eight Directions Technology entered into a merger agreement with SPAC Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation ( QSEA ) ( QSEAU ). Eight Directions, through its subsidiary in Los Angeles , is a solution provider of premium customized disposable products, specializing in PET cups, lids, and related packaging solutions for a wide range of end markets. Quartzsea Chairwoman/CEO Qi Gong said the merger suppor...
Eight Directions Technology entered into a merger agreement with SPAC Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation ( QSEA ) ( QSEAU ). Eight Directions, through its subsidiary in Los Angeles , is a solution provider of premium customized disposable products, specializing in PET cups, lids, and related packaging solutions for a wide range of end markets. Quartzsea Chairwoman/CEO Qi Gong said the merger supports a partnership with Eight Directions to help accelerate growth through added capital, public-market access and strategic flexibility. More on Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation Financial information for Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation