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Banco Macro profit jumps 39%, but rising consumer bad loans complicate the Q2 recovery
Banco Macro’s second-quarter profit increased 39% sequentially as provisions and inflation-related losses eased, but consumer loan deterioration and weaker private-sector deposits leave a more complicated banking recovery story.
Super El Niño could become strongest on record as global food and trade risks rise
NOAA sees a 69% chance of a historic El Niño as drought, floods, food insecurity and Panama Canal disruption threaten the global economy.
Lithium Argentina eyes faster expansion after strong Q2 cash generation at Cauchari-Olaroz
Lithium Argentina’s Cauchari-Olaroz generated US$141 million in Q2 operating free cash flow. See how stronger lithium prices are fueling expansion.
Harbour Energy lifts 2026 cash flow outlook to $1.8bn as record production transforms shareholder returns
Harbour Energy plc has raised its 2026 free cash flow outlook to about $1.8 billion after record production and stronger commodity prices. The bigger test is whether acquisitions, debt reduction and a $250 million buyback can create durable value beyond the current energy-price cycle.
adidas Q2 2026: ADS shares plunge 17% despite record €6.7bn in quarterly sales
adidas posted record €6.7bn Q2 sales and lifted FY26 revenue guidance, yet ADS shares fell 17% as a €924m World Cup marketing bill flagged H2 margin risk.
Sintana Energy gains Uruguay extension as Chevron prepares second AREA OFF-1 seismic season
Sintana Energy has secured more time for Chevron’s offshore Uruguay seismic programme while an Argentine tender and Colombian cash inflows widen its Latin American opportunity set.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres extra-time winner gives Spain the World Cup after Argentina final collapse
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Ferran Torres scored the winner to seal La Roja’s second world title.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saka hat-trick lifts England past France in 10-goal third-place thriller
England beat France 6-4 at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Saka scored a hat-trick and Mbappé made history. Read the full bronze match analysis.
Older persons treaty explained: What the new United Nations negotiations could change
The world is ageing faster than its laws. United Nations treaty talks could reshape care, employment, autonomy and protection from age discrimination.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi assists late comeback as Argentina beat England to reach Spain final
Argentina beat England 2-1 at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Messi assisted Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to set up a Spain final.