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Swarmer (SWMR) moves into combat drone hardware with Vataga IP deal as revenue scale remains unproven
Nasdaq-listed Swarmer has signed an agreement to acquire selected intellectual property from Ukrainian drone manufacturer Vataga and bring 15…
EU eyes major Australian critical minerals investment as trade deal could remove 5.5% tariff
The European Union expects a substantial increase in investment in Australia's critical minerals industry as the two partners move towards…
HSBC profit rises 32% to $9.6bn, but legal comparisons complicate the recovery story
HSBC reported $9.6 billion in quarterly pretax profit and a 17.7% return on tangible equity as net interest income and transaction banking…
Boeing backlog hits $745bn as 737 MAX certification advances, but jetliner losses persist
Boeing reported a narrower quarterly loss and positive free cash flow as its total backlog reached a record $745 billion. Certification…
UPS raises 2026 profit outlook as parcel pricing improves, but domestic volumes remain weak
United Parcel Service reported 6.7% quarterly revenue growth and raised its annual earnings and free cash flow forecasts. Stronger revenue per…
Coca-Cola Q3 2026 sales reach $13.4bn as volume rises 5%, but North America remains flat
Coca-Cola reported 7% revenue growth and stronger operating margins as global beverage volumes increased 5%. Its latest results reveal a shift…
