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afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Emma Rapaport, Angira Bharadwaj - Victorian government mulls future of $18b Melbourne Water
Victorian government mulls future of $18b Melbourne Water
Australian Financial Review

Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - World Kinect forecasts full-year adjusted EPS of $3.20 to $3.40 as market volatility normalizes (NYSE:WKC)
World Kinect forecasts full-year adjusted EPS of $3.20 to $3.40 as market volatility normalizes (NYSE:WKC)
Seeking Alpha

Management cautions that Q2 was exceptional due to favorable but volatile market conditions and does not expect all quarters to replicate this performance; the company suggests using the start-of-year profit run rate as a baseline going forward.

marketbeat.com - Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. Invests $480,000 in Bank of America Corporation $BAC
Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. Invests $480,000 in Bank of America Corporation $BAC
MarketBeat

Dickmeyer Boyce Financial Management Inc. bought a new stake in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 9,841…

standard.co.uk - Holly Williams - HSBC offloads Singapore life arm in £1.6 billion deal
HSBC offloads Singapore life arm in £1.6 billion deal
Evening Standard

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and insurance…

cnbc.com - Liz Napolitano - Wells Fargo says ditch this pest control stock as demand continues to soften
Wells Fargo says ditch this pest control stock as demand continues to soften
CNBC

Rollins has continued to see softer demand for its pest control services due to a combination of headwinds, so investors should steer clear of the stock, according to Wells Fargo. The investment bank downgraded Rollins to underweight from equal…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - Boston Beer projects 48.5%-50% 2026 gross margin while keeping $8.50-$10.50 non-GAAP EPS and cutting planned ad spend by $20M (NYSE:SAM)
Boston Beer projects 48.5%-50% 2026 gross margin while keeping $8.50-$10.50 non-GAAP EPS and cutting planned ad spend by $20M (NYSE:SAM)
Seeking Alpha

Persistent inflation and higher gas prices are expected to cause continued volume headwinds, contributing to consumer demand softness and likely leading to lower volume for the rest of the year. The company is focusing on margin enhancement…

independent.co.uk - Holly Williams - HSBC offloads Singapore life arm in £1.6 billion deal
HSBC offloads Singapore life arm in £1.6 billion deal
The Independent

HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and insurance business to Allianz for 2.7 billion Singapore dollars (£1.6 billion) amid an ongoing overhaul by chief executive Georges Elhedery. Under the deal, HSBC and Allianz will form a 15-year…

scmp.com - Emma Ma - China's income tax revenue soars 13% - but average pay has little to do with it
China's income tax revenue soars 13% - but average pay has little to do with it
South China Morning Post

With China's personal income tax revenue jumping more than 13 per cent in the first half of the year – outpacing income growth by nearly eight percentage points – analysts said the gains were largely driven by local tax compliance…

independent.co.uk - Holly Williams - HSBC sells Singapore insurance firm in £1.6 billion deal
HSBC sells Singapore insurance firm in £1.6 billion deal
The Independent

HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and insurance business to Allianz for 2.7 billion Singapore dollars (£1.6 billion), a move that forms part of an ongoing strategic overhaul led by chief executive Georges Elhedery. Crucially, the…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - Associated Banc-Corp targets 18%-20% 2026 loan growth while planning share repurchases in H2 (NYSE:ASB)
Associated Banc-Corp targets 18%-20% 2026 loan growth while planning share repurchases in H2 (NYSE:ASB)
Seeking Alpha

The acquisition expanded ASB's balance sheet, increased loans and deposits, allowed cost saves, moderate loan portfolio outperformance, and is expected to drive future organic growth momentum. Management raised total loan growth guidance to 18-20%…

seekingalpha.com - Astrada Advisors - Ralph Lauren FY1Q27 Preview: Solid Fundamentals, But Priced For Perfection (NYSE:RL)
Ralph Lauren FY1Q27 Preview: Solid Fundamentals, But Priced For Perfection (NYSE:RL)
Seeking Alpha

Ralph Lauren is rated hold as valuation approaches luxury peers, with shares up 9.5% YTD and trading at 19x forward earnings. Growth in Asia, particularly China, and women's apparel expansion are key drivers, but further evidence of sustainable…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - Albertsons signals fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $3.55B-$3.625B while targeting $200M ACI Edge run-rate benefits (NYSE:ACI)
Albertsons signals fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $3.55B-$3.625B while targeting $200M ACI Edge run-rate benefits (NYSE:ACI)
Seeking Alpha

The ACI Edge aims for $200 million of annual run-rate benefits, with savings ramping through fiscal 2026 and the majority realized in fiscal 2027, though the company expects $50 million in transition costs over fiscal 2026 and 2027. Ongoing…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - Visteon targets $6B 2026 bookings while outlining $200M accelerated share repurchase (NASDAQ:VC)
Visteon targets $6B 2026 bookings while outlining $200M accelerated share repurchase (NASDAQ:VC)
Seeking Alpha

Management expects Visteon sales to grow even as customer vehicle production is forecasted down by about 5%, supported by new product launches, business awards, and market outperformance across most regions except the Americas. Risks include memory…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 23, 2026 5:00 PM EDT Michael Andrews - Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary C. Koch - Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Diego Reynoso - CFO & Treasurer Filippo Falorni -…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - SS&C expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.93-$7.25 as it raises full-year revenue outlook to $6.672B-$6.832B (NASDAQ:SSNC)
SS&C expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.93-$7.25 as it raises full-year revenue outlook to $6.672B-$6.832B (NASDAQ:SSNC)
Seeking Alpha

Main drivers include large renewals, strong organic growth, margin expansion, and transaction tailwinds, particularly supported by business wins and market conditions. SS&C prioritizes share repurchases over debt reduction, executing a record…

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