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Horizon Robotics Sells $450 Million Convertible Bonds

Horizon Robotics (HKG:9660) completed the issue of $450 million of convertible bonds on Wednesday, according to a same-day Hong Kong bourse filing.The zero coupon convertible bonds due to mature in 2027 are expected to start trading on the Vienna bourse on or around Thursday, July 30.The company also obtained approval for the listing of the conversion shares on the Hong Kong bourse.

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Asia13d ago

Zhejiang Huatie Emergency Equipment Faces China Administrative Penalties for Information Disclosure Violations

China's securities regulator penalized Zhejiang Huatie Emergency Equipment Science & Technology (SHA:603300) and its officials for information disclosure violations, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.The administrative penalty stems from the failure of subsidiary Hainan Huatie Bumblebee Construction Machinery Equipment to deliver on a computing power service contract for 3.69 billion yuan.The subsidiary signed two extension agreements to move the deadline but failed to disclose the contract extension to regulators, the company said in its filing.

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Commodities13d ago

Market Chatter: Chinese Market Regulator to Meet Solar Industry as Competition Drives Losses

The Chinese market regulator will meet with representatives of the country's gargantuan solar industry on July 31 to offer guidance on compliance over pricing and cost-accounting standards, Chinese publication Cailianshe reported Wednesday.The purpose of the meeting is to restrict what authorities say is irrational competition among sector players, with excess capacity having led to a lengthy price war, the article said.The State Administration for Market Regulation is looking to rein in competition after price wars have pushed some manufacturers into losses, but the fundamental issue of surplus capacity remains, Reuters said.Results guidance issued by companies in the sector earlier this month suggests some major players will post even deeper losses for the first half of 2026, into the billions of yuan, according to the article.could not reach out to the Chinese government agency for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Oil & Energy13d ago

Spain Secures EU Approval for Fuel Aid Scheme

The European Commission approved on Wednesday a 402 million euro ($458 million) Spanish state aid scheme designed to support road transport companies grappling with soaring fuel prices stemming from the Middle East crisis.Cleared under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework adopted by the Commission on April 29, the package provides vital financial cushioning for logistics and transport operators navigating extreme energy market volatility.The state aid will be administered through direct grants tailored to different categories of operators.For businesses already qualified under Spain's professional diesel tax refund scheme, the grants can cover up to 70% of additional fuel costs incurred between March 1 and June 30, the commission said.For companies ineligible for that specific tax relief, assistance is either capped at 50,000 euros per enterprise or extends coverage for up to 70% of incremental fuel expenses incurred through December 31, it stated.

Asia13d ago

Hongkong Land Buys Back More Shares

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) bought back 145,800 shares on Tuesday at a weighted average price of $7.8612 apiece.The real estate developer will cancel the repurchased shares, according to a Singapore bourse filing on Wednesday.

SGX:H78

Asia13d ago

Oxley Holdings Braces for Loss in Fiscal 2026

Oxley Holdings (SGX:5UX) is expecting to book a loss after taxation for the fiscal year ended June 30, according to a Wednesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.The real estate developer has attributed this to impairment losses recognized on certain assets and fair value adjustments.The company will release its financial results on or before Aug.29.

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Equities13d ago

Earnings Flash (CVE) Cenovus Energy Posts Q2 Revenue CA$17.4B, vs. FactSet Est of CA$16.87B

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Sectors13d ago

Commerzbank Says Oil Rises After End in Middle East Fighting Pause, Treasuries Pare Earlier Losses

Brent crude rose on Iran-related news but remained below $88 a barrel on weakening sentiment as a return to military attacks between the US and Iran ends a brief lull in the fighting, according to Commerzbank Research in a note.Treasuries opened lower in Asia on Iran strike news, then stabilised, said Commerzbank.The US said it intercepted all missiles in what it described as a surprise Iranian attack on its bases in Jordan. The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed targets in eastern Iraq, according to the bank.Iran denied seeking talks with the US over the past 16-17 days, added the US naval blockade wouldn't force negotiations, and it rejected Oman's proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping route, while insisting on full control of inbound traffic.US equity futures trade lower, while Asian equities were broadly weaker, led by Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi, said Commerzbank. The euro rises to $1.14.In Europe, German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz rejects the EU budget proposal and calls for a compromise by year-end. Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a 24 billion pounds shortfall in spending plans due to inflation, wrote The Times.

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Mining & Metals13d ago

Earnings Flash (CVE.TO) Cenovus Energy Posts Q2 Adjusted Funds Flow C$2.66 Per Share

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Equities13d ago

Earnings Flash (CVE) Cenovus Energy Posts Q2 EPS CA$1.53, vs. FactSet Est of CA$1.64

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Asia13d ago

COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore) Forecasts 'Significant' Increase in H1 Attributable Profit

COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore) (SGX:F83) expects a "significant increase" in its net profit attributable to equity holders during the first half of the year, compared to a year earlier, according to a Wednesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.The integrated logistics provider has attributed this to increased gross profit, sundry income and decrease in interest expenses.The company will release its financial findings not later than Aug. 12, the filing added.

SGX:F83

Asia13d ago

Fosun International Forecasts Up to 172% Surge in H1 Profit

Fosun International (HKG:0656) expects an attributable profit of between 1.5 billion yuan and 1.8 billion yuan for the first half of 2026, up 127% to 172% from 660 million a year prior.The conglomerate attributed the forecast to strong resilience by its core industries, a boost in operating quality, and a significantly higher profit from industrial operations, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.

HKG:0656

Asia13d ago

EIT Environmental Development Opens Subscriptions for Corporate Bond Issuance

EIT Environmental Development (SHE:300815) opened subscriptions to raise 1.5 billion yuan from the issuance of convertible corporate bonds, according to a Wednesday disclosure to the Shenzhen bourse.The company will prioritize existing shareholders for the subscription, while the remaining portion following the priority allocation will be issued to the public through a lottery on July 31.

SHE:300815

Mining & Metals13d ago

Earnings Flash (CVE.TO) Cenovus Energy Reports Q2 Revenue C$17.40B, vs. FactSet Est of C$16.9B

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Research13d ago

UBS Downgrades Region Group to Neutral from Buy; Price Target is A$2.45

Region Group (ASX:RGN) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of AU$2.44, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

ASX:RGN

Research13d ago

UBS Upgrades Charter Hall Retail REIT to Buy from Neutral; Price Target is AU$4.30

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of AU$4.21, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

ASX:CQR

Research13d ago

UBS Downgrades HomeCo Daily Needs REIT to Neutral from Buy; Price Target is AU$1.35

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of AU$1.40, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

ASX:HDN

Asia13d ago

Sheng Siong's Net Profit Jumps 12% in H1

Sheng Siong's (SGX:OV8) net profit rose 12% during the first half of the year to SG$81 million from SG$72.3 million a year earlier, according to a Wednesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.Earnings per share came in at SG$0.0538 compared with SG$0.0481 in the year-ago period.The online grocery and shopping company's revenue was up 12% year over year to SG$855.4 million from SG$764.7 million.The company declared an interim dividend of SG$0.0375 per share, up from SG$0.032 a year earlier. The dividend will be paid on Aug. 28.

SGX:OV8

Mining & Metals13d ago

Pulse Seismic Posts Lower Q2 Net Earnings YoY

Pulse Seismic (PSD.TO) reported second-quarter net earnings of C$1.6 million, or C$0.03 per share, down from C$9.6 million, or C$0.19 per share, in the year-ago quarter.Revenue was C$3.6 million, down from C$18.3 million.Pulse's board declared a regular quarterly dividend of C$0.01875 per common share, to be paid on Aug. 25 to shareholders of record on Aug. 11.

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Asia13d ago

HKT Trust and HKT's H1 Profit, Revenue Rise

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) reported a 4% increase in attributable profit for the six months ended June 30 to HK$2.15 billion from HK$2.07 billion a year earlier, according to a Wednesday filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Diluted earnings per share rose to HK$0.2840 from HK$0.2732 a year earlier.Revenue for the period climbed to HK$18.7 billion from HK$17.3 billion reported in the comparable year-ago period.The company also declared an interim dividend of HK$0.348 per share, payable Sept. 3 to shareholders of record on Aug. 18.

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