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Carpenter Technology profit climbs 28% as aerospace demand drives specialty alloys margins to 37.7%
Carpenter Technology reports $196.4 million operating profit as aerospace bookings rise 49%. Explore margins, guidance and investor outlook.
Perpetual (ASX: PPT) reports A$9.6bn outflows as Barrow Hanley loses US mandates
Perpetual has reported substantial asset management outflows during the September quarter, driven by withdrawals from major institutional strategies, while its Corporate Trust division reached a record A$1.4 trillion in funds under administration.
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI reshapes costs despite 12% profit growth
Barclays is removing around 5% of its workforce even as quarterly profit rises and another £500 million share buyback begins, showing how artificial intelligence is changing the bank’s definition of an efficient cost base.
Meta revenue jumps 26% to $64.6bn as $9.9bn legal charge and $145bn AI plan collide
Meta Platforms reported 26% third-quarter revenue growth and announced a new non-voting share class as its artificial intelligence investments accelerate. A $9.89 billion litigation charge, negative free cash flow and plans for up to $145 billion in annual capital expenditure complicate an otherwise strong advertising performance.
Equifax shares surge as VantageScore adoption offsets weaker mortgage outlook
Equifax reported third-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and higher earnings as its diversified data businesses expanded. Despite lowering annual revenue expectations because of weakness in the American mortgage market, investors responded positively to accelerating VantageScore adoption and new opportunities in credit analytics.
RTX backlog hits $340bn as defence and aerospace demand lifts 2026 outlook
RTX Corporation reported third-quarter sales of nearly $25 billion and raised its annual earnings guidance as demand strengthened across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. However, tariff-related recoveries and a customer bankruptcy charge complicate the underlying profitability picture.
Old National Bancorp delivers record Q3 2026 earnings despite rising deposit costs and margin pressure
Old National Bancorp posts record $250 million Q3 earnings as deposits reach $57.6 billion. Explore margins, credit risks and investor implications.
Rheinmetall wins €138m Mangalia shipyard auction as Romania backs naval expansion
Rheinmetall and MSC have won the auction for Romania’s Mangalia shipyard, creating a potential dual-use manufacturing hub backed by an existing €920 million Romanian naval vessel programme.
EssilorLuxottica revenue tops €7.4bn as eyewear and retail growth beat Q3 expectations
EssilorLuxottica beat Q3 revenue forecasts as retail and eyecare stayed strong. See what the results mean for valuation and future growth.
Dime Commercial strikes $58m ES Bancshares deal as Q3 earnings jump 53%
Dime is buying Empire State Bank’s parent for $58 million after record Q3 revenue. See what the deal and earnings beat mean for $DCOM investors.