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Renault Group Reports First-Half 2026 Revenue Of €30.3 Billion And Confirms Full-Year Guidance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Renault Group reported first-half 2026 group revenue of €30.3 billion, up 9.5% compared to the first half of 2025. At constant exchange rates, revenue increased 10.3%. Automotive revenue reached €26.8 billion, up 9.3%, while Mobilize Financial Services revenue amounted to €3.4 billion, up 11%.

Microsoft Reports Revenue Of $90 Billion (Up 18% Year-Over-Year) For Q4 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Microsoft reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $90 billion, up 18% year-over-year, or 17% in constant currency. Operating income increased 18% to $40.6 billion.

SK Hynix Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue Of 79.3 Trillion Won (About $55.2 Billion)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

SK hynix reported second quarter 2026 revenue of 79.3187 trillion won (approximately $55.22 billion), operating profit of 60.5426 trillion won (approximately $42.15 billion), and net profit of 93.9226 trillion won (approximately $65.39 billion), marking an all-time high quarterly performance. Revenue rose 257% year-over-year and operating profit rose 557%, up from 22.232 trillion won (approximately $15.48 billion) in revenue and 9.2129 trillion won (approximately $6.41 billion) in operating profit in the second quarter of 2025.

Space Force Awards $1.6 Billion In Task Orders To SpaceX For Sensing And Targeting Launches

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

The U.S. Space Force awarded two National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders in support of its Space Access portfolio's sensing and targeting capabilities. The task orders were awarded to SpaceX for a total of $1.6 billion.

Qualcomm Reported $9.9 Billion In Q3 Fiscal 2026 Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Qualcomm reported revenue of $9.9 billion for its fiscal third quarter ended June 28, 2026, down 4% from $10.4 billion a year earlier. GAAP diluted earnings per share came in at $1.87, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.21.

Meta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Revenue Of $60.8 Billion, Up 28% Year Over Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Meta Platforms reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $60.80 billion, up 28% from $47.52 billion a year earlier. The company credited artificial intelligence for accelerating growth across its advertising business.

Robinhood Reports Revenues Up 32% To Record $1.31 Billion For Q2 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Robinhood Markets reported total net revenues of $1.31 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 32% year-over-year and a company record. Net income rose 48% to $573 million, while diluted earnings per share increased 48% to $0.62. The results were aided by $129 million in gains primarily related to the deconsolidation of Robinhood Ventures Fund I.

Samsung: DS Division Posts Record Quarter On Server Memory Demand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Samsung Electronics reported that its Device Solutions Division generated KRW 127.5 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 89.2 trillion in operating profit for the second quarter of 2026. The Memory Business drove the results to a new high, benefiting from strong server-related demand even as capacity remained constrained. Industry-wide price increases also contributed to the record performance.

Stellantis Reports €293 Million Q2 Profit As Revenue Rises 13% To €43.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Shell Reports $10.8 Billion Q2 Profit And $21.4 Billion Cash Flow

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Shell reported income attributable to shareholders of $10.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher realized energy prices, strong trading and optimization activity, record upstream production in Brazil and record refinery utilization. Adjusted earnings reached $9.84 billion, up from $6.92 billion in the first quarter, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $20.71 billion from $17.74 billion.

Capgemini Raises 2026 Outlook As H1 Revenue Rises 8.8% To €12.08 Billion And Net Profit Falls To €498 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Capgemini upgraded its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half growth supported by acquisitions, demand for artificial intelligence-led transformation and improving business activity across several major geographic markets. The technology and consulting group generated first-half revenue of €12.08 billion, an increase of 8.8% from €11.11 billion during the same period in 2025.

Teague: Interview With VP Of Design Matt McElvogue About Human-Centered Design For Complex Physical Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Teague is a human-centered design group that brings together hardware and software designers, engineers, researchers, strategists, and prototypers to support clients from early-stage research through physical and digital realization. The company's VP of Design is Matt McElvogue. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Teague VP of Design Matt McElvogue to learn more.

Procore To Acquire DroneDeploy For $845 Million To Add AI-Powered Jobsite Visual Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Procore Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DroneDeploy for approximately $845 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction will add DroneDeploy's aerial and ground-based reality capture, robotics and visual intelligence capabilities to Procore's construction management platform.

Highland Europe Raises €1.1 Billion Fund VI To Back Growth-Stage European Technology Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Highland Europe has raised €1.1 billion for its sixth fund, extending the firm's strategy of investing in European technology companies at the growth stage. The new vehicle brings Highland's total capital raised since 2012 to approximately €3.75 billion across six funds and follows a year in which the firm generated more than €1 billion in liquidity for its investors.

iheed: Interview With General Manager Rebecca Patterson About Scaling Online Medical and Clinical Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

iheed provides online medical and clinical postgraduate education, offering accredited programs to healthcare professionals worldwide. Pulse 2.0 interviewed iheed General Manager Rebecca Patterson to learn more.

Citco Launches Credit Portal To Improve Private Credit Loan Transparency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Citco has launched the Citco Credit Portal, a unified platform giving loan agency and servicing clients centralized access to private credit data, documents and operational workflows. The portal is initially available to Citco’s Loan Agency and Servicing customers.

Everforth ECS Wins $115 Million U.S. Army AI Research And Engineering Contract

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Everforth ECS has secured a three-year, $115 million contract from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory.

Longwave Financial Acquires MG Financial, Approaching $1 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Longwave Financial has acquired MG Financial, a Seattle-based registered investment advisory firm founded by Maris Galins in 1994. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bundesliga Receives €1 Billion, 20-Year Financing Proposal From Apollo Sports Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Germany’s Bundesliga has held discussions with Apollo Sports Capital regarding a proposed €1 billion loan secured against the league’s future domestic broadcasting revenue, according to The NYT.

Porsche: H1 2026 Operating Margin Improves To 7.8% As Restructuring Begins To Deliver Results

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Porsche said its restructuring program has begun producing financial benefits, allowing the luxury automaker to maintain its full-year profit guidance despite declining sales in China, elevated German manufacturing costs and continued trade pressures.

Aston Martin: H1 2026 Revenue Rises 38% To £629 Million As Valhalla Deliveries Lift Gross Profit 68%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Aston Martin reported revenue of £628.6 million for the first half of 2026, an increase of 38% from £454.4 million during the same period last year.

Hermès: H1 2026 Revenue Reaches €8.2 Billion As Operating Margin Holds At 41%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Hermès reported revenue of €8.16 billion for the first half of 2026, an increase of 6.1% at constant exchange rates and 1.6% at current exchange rates compared with the same period last year.

Standard Chartered: H1 2026 Operating Income Reaches Record $11.6 Billion As Profit Before Tax Rises 9%

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

Standard Chartered reported record operating income of $11.6 billion for the first half of 2026, an increase of 6% at constant currency from $10.9 billion during the same period last year.

SoFi Sees 43% Revenue Increase For Q2 2026 To Record $1.2 Billion As Net Income Reaches $157 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

SoFi Technologies reported record net revenue of approximately $1.22 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 43% from $854.9 million during the same period last year.

UBS: Net Profit Rises 17% To $2.8 Billion For Q2 As Credit Suisse Integration Nears Completion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2026

UBS reported net profit attributable to shareholders of $2.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 17% from $2.4 billion a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.87 from $0.72, although profit declined 8% from the first quarter of 2026.

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Renault Group Reports First-Half 2026 Revenue Of €30.3 Billion And Confirms Full-Year Guidance

Microsoft Reports Revenue Of $90 Billion (Up 18% Year-Over-Year) For Q4 2026

SK Hynix Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue Of 79.3 Trillion Won (About $55.2 Billion)

Space Force Awards $1.6 Billion In Task Orders To SpaceX For Sensing And Targeting Launches

Qualcomm Reported $9.9 Billion In Q3 Fiscal 2026 Revenue

Meta Reports Second Quarter 2026 Revenue Of $60.8 Billion, Up 28% Year Over Year

Robinhood Reports Revenues Up 32% To Record $1.31 Billion For Q2 2026

Samsung: DS Division Posts Record Quarter On Server Memory Demand

Stellantis Reports €293 Million Q2 Profit As Revenue Rises 13% To €43.5 Billion

Shell Reports $10.8 Billion Q2 Profit And $21.4 Billion Cash Flow

Capgemini Raises 2026 Outlook As H1 Revenue Rises 8.8% To €12.08 Billion And Net Profit Falls To €498 Million

Teague: Interview With VP Of Design Matt McElvogue About Human-Centered Design For Complex Physical Systems

Procore To Acquire DroneDeploy For $845 Million To Add AI-Powered Jobsite Visual Intelligence

Highland Europe Raises €1.1 Billion Fund VI To Back Growth-Stage European Technology Companies

iheed: Interview With General Manager Rebecca Patterson About Scaling Online Medical and Clinical Education

Citco Launches Credit Portal To Improve Private Credit Loan Transparency

Everforth ECS Wins $115 Million U.S. Army AI Research And Engineering Contract

Longwave Financial Acquires MG Financial, Approaching $1 Billion In AUM

Bundesliga Receives €1 Billion, 20-Year Financing Proposal From Apollo Sports Capital

Porsche: H1 2026 Operating Margin Improves To 7.8% As Restructuring Begins To Deliver Results

Aston Martin: H1 2026 Revenue Rises 38% To £629 Million As Valhalla Deliveries Lift Gross Profit 68%

Hermès: H1 2026 Revenue Reaches €8.2 Billion As Operating Margin Holds At 41%

Standard Chartered: H1 2026 Operating Income Reaches Record $11.6 Billion As Profit Before Tax Rises 9%

SoFi Sees 43% Revenue Increase For Q2 2026 To Record $1.2 Billion As Net Income Reaches $157 Million

UBS: Net Profit Rises 17% To $2.8 Billion For Q2 As Credit Suisse Integration Nears Completion

Ameriprise Invests Approximately $1 Billion Annually In Technology And AI

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $95.74 Million Financing For Texas Multifamily Portfolio

Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility For Acquisitions And Share Repurchases

Revolut Partners With Apollo, Ares, Hamilton Lane And Partners Group To Offer Private Market Funds

Bending Spoons Secures €500 Million SACE-Backed Loan From HSBC, Intesa Sanpaolo And BPER