LONDON: Britain’s economy expanded by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter, preliminary data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday, as resilient services activity offset weakness in production and lingering trade uncertainty. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a modest 0.1% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) for the April-June period,…
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WPP Plc sees challenging first half, reports declines amid client spending pressures and restructuring efforts
For the first six months of 2025, WPP’s revenue dropped to £6.66 billion, a 7.8% decrease LONDON: WPP Plc, one of the world’s largest advertising and marketing services companies, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with declines across key financial metrics as a result of client spending pressures and a slower new business environment….
Douglas Emmett swings to Q2 loss, announces plan for major office-to-residential conversion
REIT reports higher revenue but lower funds from operations, narrows 2025 guidance Douglas Emmett Inc. (DEI.N) on Wednesday reported a net loss of $6 million for the second quarter of 2025, a shift from the $11 million net income in the same period last year. Revenues for the quarter were $252 million, an increase from…
AMD Misses Earnings Estimates Despite Strong AI and Gaming Growth
SAN FRANCISCO: Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported second-quarter earnings Tuesday that narrowly missed Wall Street expectations, sending shares down about 4% in after-hours trading. The chipmaker posted adjusted earnings per share of 48 cents, just below the 49 cents forecast by LSEG. Revenue came in at $7.69 billion, beating the $7.42 billion estimate. For the…
Shell Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Income Decline Amid Market Headwinds
Adjusted Earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 stood at $$4.26 billion compared with $6.29 billion last year LONDON: Shell PLC reported a decline in second-quarter 2025 income attributable to shareholders compared to the first quarter, citing weaker trading margins and lower realised prices for liquids and gas. Marketing margins rose during the…
GSK signals confidence with robust Q2 as specialty medicines surge
Operating profit up 33% as strong product mix and R&D drive gains GSK Plc reported another solid quarter in Q2 2025, underscoring its trajectory toward the top end of its full-year guidance. Bolstered by strong growth in Specialty Medicines and Vaccines, the British pharmaceutical giant posted total revenues of £8.0 billion, up 6% at constant…
Essentra PLC reports first-half results in line with FY expectations
LONDON: Essentra PLC on Tuesday reported financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, with performance meeting the company’s expectations despite continued macroeconomic challenges across global markets. The components and solutions provider posted revenue of £152.4 million, a 1.1% decline on a constant currency basis from £159.7 million in the first half of…
Gorman-Rupp reports record Q2 sales and earnings on strong order growth
MANSFIELD: The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) announced record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, driven by increased sales across most markets and significant growth in incoming orders. The pump manufacturer reported second-quarter net sales of $179.0 million, a 5.6 percent increase, or $9.5 million, compared to $169.5 million in the same…
PAMT Corp reports wider Q2 loss amid revenue decline
TONTITOWN: PAMT Corp (NASDAQ: PAMT) announced a consolidated net loss of $9.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, significantly wider than the $2.9 million loss reported in the same period last year. The company reported a diluted and basic loss per share of $0.46, compared to a loss per share of $0.13…
TSMC earnings surge 61% as AI chip demand fuels record quarter
TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Thursday reported a 61% surge in second-quarter profit, setting a quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence chips continued to drive sales. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted net income of NT$398.27 billion ($12.7 billion) for the June quarter, surpassing LSEG SmartEstimate forecasts of NT$377.86 billion. Revenue…
Aker Solutions posts solid Q2; Reaffirms full-year outlook as order backlog climbs
OSLO: Norwegian engineering company Aker Solutions reported a strong second quarter performance on Thursday, backed by high project activity and continued momentum in its core markets. Second-quarter revenue rose to NOK 15.2 billion ($1.43 billion), up from NOK 12.8 billion in the same period last year, as the company executed key milestones including installation of…
DNB Boligkreditt reports strong Q2 profit on higher lending spreads
OSLO: DNB Boligkreditt AS, the covered bond subsidiary of DNB Bank ASA, posted a second-quarter profit of NOK 918 million, a substantial rise from NOK 592 million in the same period last year, driven by stronger net interest income and expanded lending volumes. Total income for the quarter reached NOK 1.49 billion, up from NOK…