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Hunan TV & Broadcast Intermediary Expects Net Profit to Rise by 80 Million Yuan After Investee Company's Debut

Hunan TV & Broadcast Intermediary's (SHE:000917) net profit is expected to rise by approximately 80 million yuan after its investee company, Nanchang Sanrui Intelligence Technology (SHE:301696), debuted on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, according to a Tuesday bourse filing.The unmanned aerial vehicles and robot power systems producer offered shares worth 24.68 yuan apiece on its debut on April 10.The Chinese media company's shares rose 1% during the afternoon trade.

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International11d ago

Middle East Escalation Could Cost Asia Up to $299 Billion, UNDP Warns

The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East could inflict economic losses of up to $299 billion across Asia and the Pacific, as higher fuel, freight and input costs ripple through regional economies, UNDP's latest assessment report release Tuesday showed.The report said the shock is weakening household purchasing power, increasing food insecurity, straining public budgets and undermining livelihoods, particularly in countries heavily reliant on imported energy and food, as well as those exposed to Gulf trade routes, labor markets and remittance flows.It estimated that under a 28-day disruption scenario, regional output losses could range between $97 billion and $299 billion, equivalent to 0.3% to 0.8% of GDP, with South Asia facing the most pronounced impact.Around 8.8 million people across 14 countries could fall into poverty, including more than 5 million in Iran, where the poverty rate may rise from 36% to 41.5%, according to the simulations.The report, prepared as of April 9, draws on inputs from 22 UNDP country offices covering 36 countries, alongside modelling and external data. It noted that outcomes will depend heavily on the duration and intensity of the conflict, with risks rising further if disruptions persist.

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US Markets11d ago

Sika Affirms 2026 Outlook as Subdued Market, Currency Headwinds Weigh on Quarterly Sales

Sika (SIKA.SW) on Tuesday upheld its 2026 guidance even as first-quarter sales in Swiss francs declined 7% year over year due to foreign-currency impacts in a subdued global construction market.Net sales of the Swiss specialty chemicals group reached 2.49 billion francs in the three months ended March 31, down from 2.68 billion francs a year ago. Sales beat the FactSet-compiled consensus estimate of 2.45 billion francs.In local currencies, sales edged up 0.9% thanks to market share gains across all regions. Sales growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa accelerated to 3.6% from 0.7% as construction activity gained pace after the winter months. However, sales in the Americas fell 0.8% after a 4.9% rise in the 2025 first quarter, owing to winter storms and economic uncertainty. Asia-Pacific also declined 2.2% due to a double-digit drop in the Chinese construction business.While Sika flagged muted global market conditions in 2026, including a low single-digit percentage decline, it expects a gradual improvement in momentum for the construction industry after a softer first half. As such, the company maintained its expectations for sales to increase between 1% and 4% in local currencies in 2026, in line with its target of outperforming the market by 3% to 6%. Sika also confirmed its medium-term strategic targets for "sustainable, profitable" growth under the Strategy 2028.Additionally, Sika made targeted structural adjustments in China and implemented operational improvements in other markets as part of its Fast Forward program, through which it is on course to deliver 80 million francs of savings in 2026 and 150 million francs to 200 million francs annually at full run rate by 2028."We are accelerating our investment in product innovation and improving our customer value proposition," Chief Executive Officer Thomas Hasler said. "We are watchful on the impact of events in the Middle East. We expect global market conditions to remain muted in 2026 and we are acting preemptively."

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Hunan TV & Broadcast Intermediary Expects Net Profit to Rise by 80 Million Yuan After Investee Company's Debut

Middle East Escalation Could Cost Asia Up to $299 Billion, UNDP Warns

Hunan TV & Broadcast Intermediary Expects Net Profit to Rise by 80 Million Yuan After Investee Company's Debut

Middle East Escalation Could Cost Asia Up to $299 Billion, UNDP Warns

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