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Titan Company Q1 profit jumps 63%, but Rs 407cr one-off gain changes the margin story as shares hit record high
Titan Company delivered a 63% rise in Q1 FY27 profit as jewellery demand accelerated and its retail network expanded, sending the stock to a fresh record. Beneath the headline, however, a ₹407 crore customs-duty benefit and losses at newly consolidated Damas Jewellery make underlying margins the more important test.
Next plc (LSE: NXT) holds near record as £1.24bn profit guidance rises again
Next raised profit guidance to £1.24bn after a Q2 sales beat. September results will test whether NXT can justify its near-record valuation.
Arko Corp Q2 revenue tops $2.35bn as APC agrees to $205m USPP acquisition
Arko Q2 revenue reached $2.35 billion and APC agreed to buy USPP for $205M, but retail fuel gallons fell 5.7% and Q2 Adjusted EBITDA slipped to $72M.
Next plc (LSE: NXT) raises profit outlook to £1.24bn as overseas online sales surge 36.9%
Next plc has upgraded its annual profit forecast for the third time in 2026 after international sales, warm weather and profitable marketing drove a substantial second-quarter beat. Its record share price now creates a new capital-return and valuation challenge.
Shein targets lower Hong Kong IPO valuation as fast-fashion growth model faces market reset
Shein is reportedly seeking a US$30 billion to US$40 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation, but slowing growth, tariff pressure and regulatory scrutiny are forcing investors to reprice the fast-fashion giant.
CAVA’s newest director runs a 1,500-store network. Can she protect its fast-growth model?
CAVA Group has recruited an executive responsible for more than 1,500 Ulta Beauty stores, adding large-scale retail, real estate and guest-experience expertise as its restaurant expansion accelerates.
J Sainsbury plc (LSE: SBRY) rises as £120m Argos sale sharpens food strategy
Sainsbury’s to sell Argos for £120m, but lower leases and sharper food focus matter more. October results will test the SBRY rerating.
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $8.6bn Å»abka tender is the largest deal in its history and a decisive European bet
Couche-Tard's $8.6bn Żabka tender is its biggest deal ever, but EU merger review and minority holders still stand between it and a December 2026 close.
Mattel gives Roberto Stanichi more power, but can Hot Wheels and Barbie rescue its battered valuation?
Roberto Stanichi will oversee Mattel’s global brands, marketing and product design as the company confronts weaker Barbie demand, margin pressure and activist scrutiny.
Amazon Q2 2026 sales climb 20% to $200.6bn on fastest AWS growth in 18 quarters
Amazon Q2 sales climbed 20% to $200.6bn and AWS grew 36.7%, its fastest in 18 quarters, but a $53.4bn Anthropic gain and $220bn capex plan reshape the read.