Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/australia-records-4-5-unemployment-in-july Employment in Australia fell by 16,000 people in July while the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5%. Market analysts noted limited immediate impact on major equity indices following the data release. The agency is advancing its labour force modernisation project towards a September completion. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July. This change followed a total fall of 16,000 jobs across the Australian economy during the month. "In July, we recorded a 16,000 person fall in employment, whilst the number of unemployed people rose by 4,000," said Australian Bureau of Statistics head of labour statistics Sean Crick. Total hours worked acr

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/heartland-group-reports-fy26-net-profit-of-nz-93-2m Heartland reported a net profit after tax of NZ$93.2 million for the 2026 financial year. The company share price rose 1.23% to $1.02 following the results announcement. ·Management stated that the result was driven by margin expansion, cost control, and improved asset quality. Heartland Group (ASX:HGH) reported a net profit after tax of NZ$93.2 million for the financial year ended June 30. Underlying net profit after tax reached NZ$90.4 million, representing an increase from NZ$46.9 million. Operating expenses were NZ$196 million, while net operating income came to NZ$361.9 million. Heartland has invested in technology programmes in New Zealand and Australia to transform the technology and

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/dexus-books-483m-full-year-profit Dexus reported fiscal year 2026 adjusted funds from operations of $483.9 million and completed a $2 billion divestment programme. The company's share price fell 2.5% to $5.78 following the release of a softer earnings outlook for the next financial year. Management stated that the business aims to transition towards a more capital-efficient model while managing ongoing infrastructure fund reviews. Real estate investment trust Dexus (ASX:DXS) reported adjusted funds from operations of $483.9 million for fiscal 2026. The performance met the company's full-year guidance and compared against statutory net profit after tax of $482.2 million. The property portfolio maintained high occupancy across the Dexus office

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/maas-group-reports-300-3m-underlying-ebitda-in-fy26 Maas Group reported an underlying revenue increase of 27% to $1.26 billion for the 2026 financial year. Following the financial report release, the company share price was down at $5.66. The company stated that the results align with updated guidance and reflect growth across its electrical infrastructure and construction portfolios. Maas Group Holdings (ASX:MGH) reported an underlying EBITDA of $300.3 million for the 2026 fiscal year alongside a statutory net profit after tax of $136.1 million. The company noted that underlying EBITDA increased 37% compared to the prior corresponding period, driven by performance in its electrical manufacturing operations. Underlying revenue reached $1.26 b

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/medibank-logs-636-8m-full-year-profit Medibank reported a 2.9% rise in underlying net profit to $636.8 million for 2026. The company increased its ordinary dividend by 6.7% to 19.2 cents per share. Management stated the business will mitigate claims inflation by expanding its Amplar Health primary care network. Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) reported an underlying net profit of $636.8 million for the 2026 financial year. EPS came to 23.1 cents. The result represents a 2.9% earnings increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit went up 27.4% to $107.3 million with strong organic growth across all segments. Group operating profit was up 6.7% to $813.5 million, with solid growth in resident health insurance, continued strong momen

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/skycity-fy26-profit-tumbles-to-18-2m-amid-asset-sales The company posted a 37.6% decline in reported net profit to NZ$18.2 million. Executives stated that asset monetisation is expected to yield between NZ$275 million and NZ$300 million. Management stated that ongoing cost reductions and property sales are designed to simplify operations. SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) posted a 37.6% net profit decline to NZ$18.2 million amid asset sales. Group underlying EBITDA fell to NZ$181.6 million, while net debt reached NZ$591 million. The result compares to the prior period, where underlying revenue remained mostly unchanged at NZ$822.7 million. "Focus for the business is to execute on key priorities, return to positive cash flow and, when achi

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/northern-star-resources-books-1-7b-in-fy26-profit Northern Star Resources reported a net profit after tax of $1.7 billion for the 2026 financial year. The company declared a final 30 cents per share dividend and advanced a $500 million share buyback. Management stated the ongoing KCGM mill expansion is expected to generate structural long-term value and future growth. Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) reported a 24% annual profit increase to $1.7 billion. The result contrasts with previous periods by delivering a 26% underlying profit increase to $1.8 billion. Cash earnings reached $2.9 billion, up 1% year over year, while underlying EBITDA came to $4.3 billion. “We have a strong track record of disciplined capital allocation, supported by an

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/brambles-reports-us-7-04b-in-annual-sales Global logistics provider Brambles recorded a 2% increase in annual sales revenue to US$7.04 billion. The company reported US$1.05 billion in free cash flow and declared a final dividend of 23.15 US cents. Management stated that ongoing supply chain investments are on track to resolve US repair capacity constraints by 2027. Global logistics business Brambles (ASX:BXB) posted full-year sales revenue of US$7.05 billion and underlying profit of US$1.50 billion. Weaker consumer demand drove lower volumes compared to last year, but strong new business offset these declines. The company stated that US repair capacity constraints created an adverse earnings impact of roughly US$90 million. “In an increasingl

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/super-retail-group-posts-4-2b-in-annual-sales Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% increase in annual sales to $4.2 billion. Normalised profit before tax fell 7% to $306 million, and shares dropped to $12.38. The company stated that investments in new operational systems are expected to position the business for long-term success. Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) reported a 3.2% increase in full-year sales to $4.2 billion. Despite top-line revenue growth, normalised net profit after tax declined 2.8% to $226 million, while statutory NPAT also fell 7.2% to $206 million. “We achieved 1.8% like-for-like growth across the group, with a pleasing top-line performance from rebel and a resilient result from Supercheap Auto, offset by softer trading conditi

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/fortescue-reports-us-3-5b-fy26-net-profit Fortescue reported an underlying net profit after tax of US$3.5 billion for the 2026 financial year alongside record iron ore shipments of 201.3 million tonnes. The financial results underpin a fully franked final dividend of $0.46 per share, bringing the total dividend declared for the year to $1.08 per share. Management stated that ongoing operational excellence and investments in renewable energy and green grid projects aim to strengthen long-term cost competitiveness. Fortescue (ASX:FMG) posted an underlying net profit after tax of US$3.5 billion for the 2026 financial year alongside record shipments of 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore. The latest full-year profit figure represented a 3% increase

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/australia-records-4-5-unemployment-in-july Employment in Australia fell by 16,000 people in July while the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5%. Market analysts noted limited immediate impact on major equity indices following the data release. The agency is advancing its labour force modernisation project towards a September completion. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July. This change followed a total fall of 16,000 jobs across the Australian economy during the month. "In July, we recorded a 16,000 person fall in employment, whilst the number of unemployed people rose by 4,000," said Australian Bureau of Statistics head of labour statistics Sean Crick. Total hours worked acr

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/jaguar-health-q2-2026-revenue-falls-1-2-million Jaguar Health reported second-quarter 2026 net revenue of $1.2 million, down 59% year over year after commercialization transfers. Operating loss narrowed to $7.6 million from $8 million as the company reduced operating expenses. Jaguar Health continues advancing crofelemer development and targets an NDA filing for microvillus inclusion disease in Q2 2027. Jaguar Health (NASDAQ:JAGX) reported second-quarter 2026 net revenue of $1.2 million, down 59% year over year, following the U.S. commercialization transfer of Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1 to Future Pak affiliate Woodward Specialty. Product revenue declined 60% to $1.18 million, while license and grant revenue totaled $43,000 during the second

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/bill-holdings-fy2026-revenue-rises-1-7-billion BILL reported fiscal 2026 total revenue of $1.7 billion, up 13% year over year, with core revenue increasing 16%. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $436.2 million, up 14%, while non-GAAP operating income increased 80% to $101.6 million. BILL said it is expanding AI capabilities and entering fiscal 2027 with a focus on GAAP profitability. BILL Holdings (NYSE:BILL) reported fiscal 2026 total revenue of $1.7 billion, up 13% year over year, while core revenue increased 16% to $1.5 billion. Fourth-quarter total revenue increased 14% year over year to $436.2 million, while core revenue, consisting of subscription and transaction fees, rose 16% to $400.5 million. BILL reported fourth-quarter gross prof

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/lowes-q2-2026-sales-26-billion Lowe's generated $26 billion in total sales and maintained $2.4 billion in net earnings for the second quarter. The company lowered its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting total sales of approximately $92 billion and flat comparable sales. Management stated the results were supported by professional and home services demand despite ongoing softness in do-it-yourself spending. Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $26 billion, up from $24 billion, while net earnings held at $2.4 billion. Comparable sales rose 0.2%, as stronger Pro and home services demand and 15.7% online growth offset softer DIY spending. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 1.6% to $4.40, while diluted EPS remained $4.27, with both

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/opera-q2-2026-revenue-rises-178-million Opera reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $178.1 million, up 25% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 32%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $42.4 million, representing a 24% margin, while net income increased to $27.6 million. Opera raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $734–742 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $172–175 million. Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $178.1 million, up 25% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 32% to $42.4 million. Advertising revenue increased 27% to $115.4 million, while query revenue rose 21% to $62.1 million as average monthly active users reached 288 million. Opera reported net income of $27.6 million, representing a

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/analog-devices-q3-2026-revenue-rises-4-billion Analog Devices reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.02 billion, up 40% year over year, driven by Data Center and Industrial growth. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 68% to $3.45, while GAAP diluted EPS rose 163% to $2.74. Analog Devices forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $4.3 billion ± $0.1 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.86 ± $0.15. Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.02 billion, up 40% year over year, with growth led by Data Center and Industrial markets. The company’s revenue growth followed increased demand across its business segments, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $3.45 from the prior-year period and exceeded the GAAP diluted

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/zim-q2-2026-revenue-rises-1-78-billion ZIM reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.78 billion, up 9% year over year, with net income increasing to $64 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $491 million, supported by higher freight rates and 3% volume growth. ZIM expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $2–$2.4 billion as it moves toward its planned acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.78 billion, up 9% year over year, with net income increasing to $64 million from $24 million. The company transported 922 thousand TEUs during the quarter, up 3% from the prior-year period, while higher freight rates contributed to revenue growth. ZIM reported adjusted net income of $77 mi

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/viking-holdings-q2-2026-revenue-rises-2-19-billion Viking Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.19 billion, up 16.5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 18.2%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $748.4 million, while diluted EPS and adjusted EPS were both $1.31. Viking said it had sold 96% of its 2026 core product passenger cruise capacity days and 53% of its 2027 capacity days as of August 9, 2026. Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.19 billion, up 16.5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 18.2% to $748.4 million. The company’s gross margin increased 15.7%, adjusted gross margin rose 16.3%, and net yield increased 6.2% to $645 compared with the same period in 2025. Viking reported

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/tjx-companies-q2-2027-sales-rise-15-2-billion TJX Companies reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $15.2 billion, up 5% year over year, with comparable sales rising 4%. Diluted EPS increased 24% to $1.36, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 11% to $1.22, excluding tariff refund benefits. TJX increased its long-term global store target to 7,500 locations and plans to raise store growth to 4% from fiscal 2028. TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $15.2 billion, up 5% year over year, with consolidated comparable sales increasing 4%. The company’s comparable sales growth exceeded its plan, while diluted earnings per share increased to $1.36 from $1.10 in the prior-year quarter. TJX reported second-qu

Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/target-q2-2026-sales-rise-26-5-billion Target reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $26.5 billion, up 5.3% year over year, with comparable sales rising 3.8%. Diluted EPS increased to $4.11 from $2.05, supported partly by $994 million in tariff refunds. Target raised fiscal 2026 guidance for sales growth of about 5%, operating margin around 6%, and EPS of $9.90–$10.90. Target (NYSE:TGT) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $26.5 billion, up 5.3% year over year, as comparable sales increased 3.8% with traffic growth of 3.6%. The retailer’s store comparable sales rose 2.7% and digital comparable sales increased 8.7%, with same-day delivery growth exceeding 25% compared with the prior-year period. Target reported GAAP and adjusted di