WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) shares fell 12.8% in early trading on Thursday after the advertising group published third-quarter results that confirmed a recent performance that new chief executive Cindy Rose said was "unacceptable". Revenue for the third quarter of 2025 came in at £3.3 billion, down 8.4% compared to last year on a reported basis and down 3.5% like-for-like.
Straumann Holding AG (OTCPK:SAUHY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 5:30 AM EDT Company Participants Guillaume Daniellot - CEO, Interim Head of Dental Service Organizations & Member of Executive Management Board Isabelle Adelt - CFO & Member of Executive Management Board Conference Call Participants Julien Dormois - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Susannah Ludwig - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.
IGO Limited (OTCPK:IIDDY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 7:00 PM EDT Company Participants Ivan Vella - CEO, MD & Executive Director Kathleen Bozanic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hugo Nicolaci - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Daniel Morgan - Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited, Research Division Jonathon Sharp - CLSA Limited, Research Division Matthew Frydman - MST Financial Services Pty Limited, Research Division Timothy Hoff - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division Kaan Peker - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Levi Spry - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Mitch Ryan - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Ben Lyons - Jarden Limited, Research Division Austin Yun - Macquarie Research Presentation Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the IGO Limited First Quarter FY '26 Results Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr.
A lively after-hours session in New York left a clear pecking order. Alphabet breezed past expectations and was rewarded; Microsoft posted solid numbers but not quite the moonshot Azure bulls wanted; and Meta (easily the most dramatic) unveiled a heftier artificial intelligence spend that rattled nerves and knocked tens of billions off its value.
Acquisition strengthens leadership in video compression and deepens AI talent base Acquisition strengthens leadership in video compression and deepens AI talent base
ZUG, Switzerland, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS; XICE: OCS) (“Oculis” or the “Company”), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on breakthrough innovations to address significant unmet medical needs in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology, today announced the pricing of offerings of an aggregate of 5,432,098 of its ordinary shares, CHF 0.01 nominal value per share, at a price of $20.25 per share for total gross proceeds of $110 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. In connection with the Underwritten Offering, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 703,703 ordinary shares at a price of $20.25 per share.
Net profit for the quarter rose to $3.68 billion, lifted by higher production and stronger refining profit.
Suncorp Group Limited (OTCPK:SNMCY) Discusses Strategic Update and Purpose-Driven Approach in Insurance October 29, 2025 10:00 PM EDT Company Participants Steve Johnston - CEO, MD & Executive Director Lisa Harrison - Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Insurance Adam Bennett - Chief Information Officer Michael J. Miller - Chief Executive Officer of Commercial & Personal Injury Insurance Bridget Messer - Group Chief Risk Officer Jeremy Robson - Group Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Buncombe - Macquarie Research Nigel Pittaway - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Kieren Chidgey - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Freya Kong - BofA Securities, Research Division Andrei Stadnik - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Steve Johnston CEO, MD & Executive Director Well, good afternoon, and welcome, everyone.
Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited (OTCPK:BDWBY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 11:30 PM EDT Company Participants Yanjun Cheng - CEO & Co-Chair of the Board Ignacio Lares - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lillian Lou - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Wenbo Chen - China International Capital Corporation Limited, Research Division Chen Luo - BofA Securities, Research Division Mavis Hui - DBS Bank Ltd., Research Division Kin Shun Ling - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Ye Liu - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Linda Huang - Macquarie Research Presentation Operator Welcome to the 2025 9 months results announcement conference call for Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited.
KPop Demon Hunters is a massive hit, and Netflix is partnering with two toy companies to produce its merchandise. Merchandising is an important way to generate high-margin revenue from intellectual property.
Cadence Design Systems is initiated at a buy rating, supported by robust demand, expanding margins, and strong AI-driven tailwinds. CDNS reported record backlog, accelerating profitability, and a classic beat-and-raise quarter, highlighting solid fundamentals and business momentum. A strategic $3.1B acquisition of Hexagon AB's design unit broadens CDNS's technology scope and customer base, enhancing long-term growth prospects.
Alphabet is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities across AI infrastructure, software, and emerging use cases. Meta Platforms could leverage AI to take its business beyond the smartphone landscape.
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) announced today that one of its affiliates has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire outstanding share capital of BlueCove Limited (“BlueCove”), a London-based systematic fixed income manager. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Founded in 2018 by Alex.
ZUG, Switzerland, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS; XICE: OCS) (“Oculis” or the “Company”), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on breakthrough innovations to address significant unmet medical needs in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology, today announced the pricing of offerings of an aggregate of 5,432,098 of its ordinary shares, CHF 0.01 nominal value per share, at a price of $20.25 per share for total gross proceeds of $110 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. In connection with the Underwritten Offering, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 703,703 ordinary shares at a price of $20.25 per share.
Hyundai Motor Group engages in strategic dialogue in the session "Hydrogen, Beyond Mobility, New Energy for Society" at APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang emphasizes hydrogen's role as a catalyst of carbon neutrality and strategic energy carrier The Group calls for global collaboration to advance the hydrogen ecosystem through government-industry partnerships The Group showcases nearly 30 years of hydrogen leadership beyond mobility across the comprehensive value chain―from production and storage to utilization GYEONGJU, South Korea , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today held a high-level dialogue on hydrogen strategy at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Korea 2025. Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair and Hydrogen Council Co-Chair, Jaehoon Chang, joined Hydrogen Council CEO, Ivana Jemelkova, to discuss the current state of the hydrogen industry and its role in sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
Verizon has hiked its dividends for 19 consecutive years, and today boasts a yield of about 7%. Pfizer has been paying dividends for 87 straight years.
Deckers' sales growth is slowing and its gross margin is coming down. The company has a strong balance sheet to endure uncertainty and the valuation is at its cheapest level in over five years.
88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC:EEENF) has reported steady progress across its portfolio during the September quarter, with key developments at its Alaskan exploration assets and continued work to de-risk its Namibian acreage, alongside the completion of a strategic divestment in the United States. The company ended the quarter with A$8.3 million in cash, bolstered by the sale of its 65% interest in Project Longhorn, an oil and gas venture in the Texas Permian Basin, for US$3.25 million.
Leading consumer discretionary stocks like Pool Corp. and Home Depot have proven their ability to navigate economic ups and downs. Meanwhile, PepsiCo and Clorox are defensive names with decades-long track records.
Realty Income will help your investment income keep pace with inflation. What Verizon itself lacks in growth potential, it more than makes up for in dividend yield.