Global corporations report varied earnings and capital maneuvers

Various major corporations have reported significant financial updates and capital management strategies.

Getlink reported increased revenue and EBITDA for the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year, providing stability to its share price. In the banking sector, CaixaBank is executing a 500 million EUR share buyback program and divesting its stake in Banco de Fomento de Angola. Commerzbank reached a ten-year high of 43.12 EUR, driven by a 1.2 billion EUR buyback program and planned capital returns totaling 3.2 billion EUR for 2026.

In the United States, Loews Corporation saw a 14 percent increase in net income for the second quarter of 2026, reaching 444 million USD. Meanwhile, Schlumberger reported earnings and revenue that exceeded market expectations, although its stock experienced a slight pullback following a recent rally.