North America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump held last-minute negotiations to avoid 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian exports, including hockey sticks and liquor, set for a Wednesday deadline. The tariffs, invoked under the rarely-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, were paused for three days after progress toward a deal. The dispute stems from U.S. allegations of Canadian trade discrimination in alcohol, autos, and dairy. Existing tariffs already cover Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber.

137 reports · 39 sources · Updated Aug 31, 04:45 AM UTC

German defense firm Rheinmetall has unveiled the GMF140, a 140-meter, 6,000-tonne guided missile frigate designed for NATO and allied navies. It integrates the AEGIS combat system, 64 VLS cells, and advanced ASW capabilities, offering destroyer-level firepower at lower cost. The company initially targets North American procurement, particularly Canada and the U.S., amid competition with TKMS and following the cancellation of Germany’s F126 project. The vessel is optimized for blue-water operations in Europe, the North Atlantic, and the Indo-Pacific.

13 reports · 6 sources · Updated Aug 3, 04:48 PM UTC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes creating FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a $20 billion subsidiary to manage World Cup and Club World Cup commercial rights, selling minority stakes to private investors like Joshua Kushner's Thrive Eternal, with JPMorgan advising. The plan, reportedly worth over $4 billion, could expand the World Cup beyond 48 teams and increase tournament frequency. UEFA issued a fiery statement condemning the move, arguing football governance is not a commodity and warning of lost transparency and integrity. The rift highlights a major clash over football's future commercialization.

220 reports · 25 sources · Updated Aug 11, 09:57 AM UTC

Rentokil Initial's share price fell 17% on Thursday morning, dropping from 443.30p to 398.60p, after the pest control giant reported weakening demand in its critical North American residential market. Despite a 6.7% rise in group revenue to $3.5m for the first half of the year and a nearly 10% increase in profit before tax to $263m, investor sentiment soured due to slowing momentum in North America, which accounts for 59% of total revenue. The company, which acquired US rival Terminix in 2022, acknowledged it is not adequately benefiting from its scale. CEO Mike Duffy noted a 'weakness in North America' toward the end of July and said the firm is focusing on driving volume growth over short-term margin expansion. In the UK, the business faced 'challenging trading conditions' due to soft housing demand, impacting its asbestos removal operations.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 30, 07:59 AM UTC

Stellantis, the multinational automaker behind Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, and Peugeot, reported a second-quarter net profit of 293 million euros ($335.3 million), reversing a loss of 1.87 billion euros from the same period last year. The turnaround was driven by rising demand in North America, showing early benefits from CEO Antonio Filosa's turnaround plan. Adjusted operating income more than tripled to 773 million euros, though it fell short of the Reuters analyst consensus estimate of 914 million euros. Despite the profit swing, Milan-listed shares dropped sharply, falling over 8% initially before paring losses to trade down about 5%. The results mark a significant recovery from the prior year's tariff-related losses.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 30, 07:51 AM UTC

Toyota Motor's global sales fell for the fifth consecutive month in June 2026, declining 1.1% year-on-year to 926,688 units. The drop was attributed to turmoil in the Middle East, particularly Iran, and weaker demand in China. While sales in North America and Japan remained solid, they were insufficient to offset the declines in these key markets. The report, published by The Business Times Singapore on July 30, 2026, highlights ongoing challenges for the Japanese automaker amid geopolitical instability and shifting market dynamics in China.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 30, 06:56 AM UTC

Netcore Cloud, a global MarTech company, has rebranded to Netcore.ai, positioning itself as the first 'agentic marketing platform' that shares accountability for customer growth. The rebranding marks a structural shift from a software vendor to an AI-native outcome partner. The platform features seven autonomous AI agents that plan, execute, analyze, and optimize marketing campaigns across the full customer lifecycle. Unlike traditional platforms, Netcore assigns dedicated growth engineers who share responsibility for campaign outcomes and revenue contribution. The unified stack integrates customer engagement, product discovery, personalization, CDP, email marketing, and CPaaS channels. The company also introduces outcome-based pricing, where its success is tied to client KPIs. Founder Rajesh Jain emphasized that the agents run campaigns while human teams remain accountable for results. The platform is available across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Africa.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 30, 02:00 AM UTC

Electrolux Group held its Q2 2026 earnings call on a postponed date due to the completion of a rights issue at the end of June. CEO Yannick Fierling highlighted a major milestone: a strategic partnership with Midea for the company's Food Preservation and Fabric Care business in North America. This partnership is a key step in the transformation of the region, which was identified as a top priority in the strategic direction announced in December 2025. The call included presentations from the CEO and CFO, followed by a Q&A session with analysts from UBS, Longbow Research, JPMorgan, Sparebank 1 Markets, Barclays, DNB Carnegie, and Goldman Sachs.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 04:53 PM UTC

Carey Bartell, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Conagra Brands, disposed of 6,045 shares at $14.28 per share on July 17 and 19, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was a non-discretionary withholding of shares to cover tax obligations from the vesting of restricted stock units granted between July 2023 and July 2025. Following the sale, Bartell retains a direct position of 53,253 shares plus 20,012 derivative securities. The article notes that Conagra stock has underperformed the S&P 500 significantly since 2016, with a total return of -38% versus the S&P 500's +301%. The company faces challenges including declining gross margins (from over 30% in 2017 to ~24% currently), net income losses, and a market cap decline from $15 billion to $7 billion.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:30 PM UTC

Carey Bartell, EVP, GC and Corp. Secretary of Conagra Brands, disposed of 6,045 shares at $14.28 per share on July 17 and 19, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was a non-discretionary withholding to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. Bartell retains 53,253 direct shares and 20,012 derivative securities. The article notes Conagra's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 significantly since 2016, with a total return of -38% versus the S&P 500's +301%. The company faces declining gross margins (from over 30% in 2017 to ~24% currently), net income losses, and a market cap drop from $15 billion to $7 billion due to commodity prices, poor acquisitions, and supply chain pressures.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:30 PM UTC

The Textiles Recycling Expo USA, organized by Applied Market Information (AMI), will return for a second edition on April 7-8, 2027, following a successful inaugural event held on April 29-30, 2026. The debut attracted 1,858 attendees, 95 exhibitors, and 52 speakers. Already, 46 exhibitors have secured space for 2027, including companies such as American Truetzschler, Bank & Vogue, and UNIFI. AMI stated the expo has quickly become a central meeting point for brands, recyclers, manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers, and investors in the textile recycling sector. Exhibitor MacroCycle Technologies reported immediate commercial success, claiming over $100,000 in initial projects from the event. The expo aims to help companies generate sales leads, introduce new technologies, and strengthen their presence in the North American market.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 09:16 AM UTC

The Textiles Recycling Expo USA, organized by Applied Market Information (AMI), will return for its second edition on April 7-8, 2027, following a successful debut on April 29-30, 2026. The inaugural event attracted 1,858 attendees, 95 exhibitors, and 52 speakers. Already, 46 exhibitors have secured space for 2027, including American Truetzschler, Bank & Vogue, and UNIFI. AMI stated the expo has quickly become a central meeting point for brands, recyclers, manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers, and investors in the textile recycling sector. Exhibitor MacroCycle Technologies reported immediate commercial success, generating over $100,000 in initial project pipelines from the event. The expo aims to help companies generate sales leads, introduce new technologies, and establish partnerships in the North American market.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 09:16 AM UTC

Sigma Advanced Systems, a Hyderabad-based aerospace and defense components manufacturer, has secured a $104.9 million (approximately ₹1,013 crore) export order from a North American customer. The order involves manufacturing and supplying 147,000 units of 155mm base bleed artillery shell bodies over the next 6 to 12 months. Base bleed shells incorporate a gas-generating unit at the rear to reduce aerodynamic drag, significantly extending range while maintaining compatibility with existing 155mm artillery platforms. This contract represents a technological progression for Sigma, moving up the value chain from previous orders for fuzes and M107 shells. The order comes amid rising global investment in artillery modernization and ammunition stockpiling. Following the announcement, Sigma's shares closed 5% higher at ₹547.50 on the BSE.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 03:14 PM UTC

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC shares surged 32% to 416p after its board indicated it would recommend a £545 million takeover proposal from technology investor Ridgeview Partners. Ridgeview has offered 448p per share in cash, a 43% premium over the previous closing price of 314p and 64% above the three-month average. The board stated the offer provides shareholders immediate cash value that might take years to achieve through organic growth. Shareholders can alternatively roll their investment into an unlisted vehicle managed by Ridgeview, limited to £250 million in total. Investors holding 48.7% of shares have indicated support, with 32.8% choosing the rollover option. Pinewood, formerly Pendragon, provides software to automotive retailers and manufacturers. Ridgeview believes private ownership will enable faster North American expansion and acquisitions. The proposal remains non-binding, with a deadline of August 21 for a firm bid or withdrawal.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 08:42 AM UTC

Chance the Rapper has announced 'The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour,' a nearly 40-date North American run marking a decade since his breakout mixtape. The tour will feature full performances of Coloring Book alongside selections from his catalog. The announcement coincides with a social media nostalgia trend where '2026 is the new 2016,' tapping into pre-pandemic optimism. The article analyzes the growing strategy of album anniversary tours, citing successful examples like Nas's Illmatic tours and Fall Out Boy's Cork Tree tour, while noting risks like Outkast's criticized reunion. New Orleans rapper La Reezy, fresh off his debut album and 2026 XXL Freshman induction, will serve as direct support for most dates starting August 11 in Cleveland.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 06:57 PM UTC

Mapfre, S.A. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, reporting a solid performance with net profit reaching EUR 624 million for the first half of 2026, driven by strong results in core markets including Iberia and Mapfre Re. The call was opened by Deputy General Manager Felipe Navarro, followed by Group Executive Chairman Antonio Huertas, who discussed a recently announced acquisition and overall trends. Group CFO Jose Luis Jiménez provided an overview of IFRS figures and local accounting financials. Jaime Tamayo, CEO of North America, detailed the acquisition of Safety. The presentation also covered balance sheet and solvency data, with a Q&A session at the end.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 24, 10:03 AM UTC

Seven & i Holdings has appointed Mauricio Leyva as the new CEO of 7-Eleven Inc., the company's North American convenience retail business, effective August 1, 2026. Leyva, a former beverage industry executive, joins from McKinsey & Company where he served as a senior advisor. He previously held senior roles at Keurig Dr Pepper, Anheuser-Busch InBev's Grupo Modelo, and SABMiller, and served as CEO of Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala. Leyva replaces former CEO Joseph DePinto, who resigned at the end of 2025. He will lead 7-Eleven through its 'North Star' transformation plan, which includes remodeling over 7,000 stores across the U.S. by 2030 and converting approximately 2,600 company-owned locations to franchises. The company also aims to open 205 new stores in fiscal 2026 as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 05:19 PM UTC

Indian drugmaker Cipla reported a 39% decline in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 2026, falling to ₹785.55 crore from ₹1,291.61 crore a year earlier, driven by lower sales in the key North America market. Total revenue from operations rose over 2% to ₹7,119.28 crore, supported by a 12% increase in the India business to ₹3,452 crore. However, the U.S. business revenue dropped to ₹1,532 crore from ₹1,933 crore. Managing Director and Global CEO Achin Gupta expressed confidence in continued sequential growth in North America, citing the upcoming product pipeline. The company's South Africa private business grew faster than the market, while Emerging Markets and Europe saw 5% year-on-year revenue growth in dollar terms. Cipla plans to focus on growing key markets, building flagship brands, investing in the future pipeline, and resolving regulatory issues.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 05:11 PM UTC

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) released its Physical AI Readiness Report 2026, revealing that while Physical AI is becoming mainstream in manufacturing, adoption remains uneven. The survey of 300 CXOs and VPs from North American and European manufacturing companies found that 68% have no active deployment or only experimental activity, and only 9% have successfully scaled pilots. However, 25% identify Physical AI as a core priority, and no surveyed organization plans to reduce investment. TCS emphasizes that success depends on data integration, legacy modernization, workforce capability, governance, and accountability. High impact is expected in warehouse operations (77%), assembly and manufacturing (75%), and logistics (72%). The report highlights a human-centric transformation, with 42% expecting significant workforce augmentation through improved safety and support in complex environments.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 03:00 AM UTC

Envision, a global green technology leader, has been named to the 2026 S&P Global Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List for the second consecutive year. The company achieved Tier 1 recognition across three core technology pillars: wind turbines, energy storage systems, and battery cells (via Envision AESC). The S&P Global assessment evaluates companies on market leadership, deployments, market share, manufacturing capability, financial performance, and sustainability. Envision has surpassed 100 GW of cumulative wind installations globally and deployed 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems by end of 2025. Key projects include an AI-powered wind turbine prototype in Australia, a 300 MW wind project with battery storage in Nova Scotia, and energy storage projects in the UK and Germany. The recognition underscores Envision's integrated portfolio spanning renewable generation, storage, and advanced battery technologies.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 23, 02:05 AM UTC

Conagra Brands CEO John P. Brase purchased 35,000 shares of common stock on July 17, 2026, at a weighted average price of $14.59 per share, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. This transaction represents Brase's first direct ownership in the company. The stock closed at $14.28 on the transaction date and has since risen marginally to $14.66. Conagra, a major North American packaged foods manufacturer with $11.3 billion in trailing revenue and a $7 billion market cap, has faced headwinds including a 25% one-year share price decline and a $1.9 billion net loss. The article notes insider purchases are generally bullish signals, though Brase's recent appointment as CEO this spring makes the purchase somewhat expected. His turnaround plan focuses on brand awareness investment and $125 million in supply chain resilience.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 09:21 PM UTC

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reported a 5.6% revenue decline and an EBITDA margin of 12.5% for Q1 FY2027, primarily due to lower lenalidomide revenues and a INR 240 crore provision for inventory and costs related to semaglutide API challenges. However, the underlying base business, excluding lenalidomide, showed healthy double-digit growth across key geographies including North America, supported by new product launches and favorable currency movements. The earnings call featured CFO Mannam Venkatanarasimham, CEO Erez Israeli, and IR lead Aishwarya Sitharam, with participation from analysts at BofA Securities, Macquarie, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Nomura, and others. Financial figures were translated using a rate of INR 94.66 to the USD as of June 30, 2026.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 09:10 PM UTC

General Motors raised its full-year 2026 profit outlook for the second time this year, now expecting adjusted EBIT of $14 billion to $16 billion, up from $13.5-$15.5 billion. The stock rose about 5% on the news. While Q2 revenue rose only 1.9% to $48 billion and net income fell 31% due to $2.3 billion in EV realignment charges, adjusted earnings per share jumped 41% to $3.57. The key driver was improvement in the electric vehicle business, where losses are expected to shrink by $1-$1.5 billion this year. North America posted an 8.6% EBIT-adjusted margin, up 2.5 points, with steady pricing at $52,000 average transaction price and falling warranty costs. GM trades at roughly 6 times guided earnings.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:43 PM UTC

The Kraft Heinz Company and Walt Disney Co. have announced a long-term partnership that will bring 10 Kraft Heinz brands to Disney parks, resorts, and cruises across North America. The collaboration includes unexpected co-branded products such as Cinderella-themed mac and cheese and Frozen-inspired marshmallow packaging featuring Olaf. Disney resorts will introduce new menu items using Kraft products, and custom Heinz condiment stations, possibly including Star Wars lightsaber-shaped dispensers, will appear in parks. The partnership also extends to digital media, with Kraft products appearing in co-branded streaming content on Disney+. For Kraft Heinz, the deal is part of a broader strategy to reverse declining sales, following a 3.4% drop in organic net sales in 2025 and a near-split earlier this year. The company plans to spend $600 million on marketing and R&D, building on a previous partnership with the NFL to expand experiential commerce beyond traditional grocery shelves.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 06:15 PM UTC

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA and IFAB implemented new rules and directives aimed at streamlining the game and increasing effective playing time. Analysis of Opta statistics shows that the ball was in play for an average of 59 minutes and 54 seconds per match, a significant increase from previous editions. The number of stoppages per match has plummeted, and referees are issuing fewer yellow cards (2.5 per 90 minutes, down from 2022). Penalties awarded have fallen back to pre-VAR levels (0.21 per 90 minutes). Despite fewer shots and fewer penalties, attackers have become more efficient, scoring 0.26 more goals per 90 minutes than in 2022. The total goals far exceeded cumulative expected goals (+36.7), compared to near balance in Qatar (+1.2). The expanded 48-team format is cited as a possible factor, with top players like Mbappé (10 goals), Messi (8), Bellingham, and Haaland (7 each) benefiting from weaker opposition.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 05:30 PM UTC

Swedencare AB (publ) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, led by CEO Hakan Lagerberg and CFO Jenny Graflind, with NaturVet's CEO Geoff Granger joining. The company reported a solid quarter with resilient growth and strong cash generation despite volatile markets. Organic growth reached 7%, below the company's goal but still outperforming the market. Operational EBITDA was SEK 129.4 million with a 19.3% margin, and operating cash flow improved to SEK 78 million. Performance was mixed across segments: Europe and Production delivered strong organic growth of 19% and 25% respectively, while North America declined 3% organically due to delayed big box launch deliveries and temporary effects in the U.S. veterinary channel. Management expects North America to strengthen in the second half of the year as delayed launches and online initiatives scale up.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 04:40 PM UTC

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reported a 69% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹435.6 crore for the June quarter, driven by lower sales of its cancer drug lenalidomide and a ₹239.7 crore provision related to a quality issue with its weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Total revenue fell to ₹8,099.8 crore from ₹8,572.1 crore. The company noted that certain batches of Semaglutide were found out of specification due to an API issue, leading to the provision. Despite these headwinds, the underlying base business (excluding lenalidomide) delivered double-digit growth across key geographies, aided by favorable currency movements. Co-chairman G V Prasad emphasized disciplined execution and a focus on building a future pipeline of peptides, biosimilars, and innovative assets. Gross margins were also impacted by adverse product mix, price erosion in North America and Europe, and elevated solvent and freight costs due to the Middle East crisis.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 02:16 PM UTC

Oatly Group reported strong Q2 2026 results, with net revenue up 15.2% and gross margin rising to 33.9%. The company raised its full-year constant-currency revenue growth outlook from 3-5% to 8-10%, driven by product innovation, expanded distribution, and demand in Europe and International markets. North America posted its second consecutive quarter of positive volume growth. However, Oatly maintained its adjusted EBITDA forecast at the low end of $25-35 million due to cost pressures from the Middle East conflict and ongoing growth spending. The company also announced that its China operations remain under strategic review, with options including a potential carve-out to accelerate growth and maximize value. Free cash flow improved in the quarter, but full-year 2026 is not expected to be cash-flow positive.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 02:05 PM UTC

Oatly Group AB reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $240.1 million, a 15% year-over-year increase and above the $220.1 million consensus estimate. The company raised its full-year constant currency revenue growth guidance to 8-10%, up from 3-5%. Adjusted loss per ADS was $0.99, beating expectations of a $1.02 loss. Europe & International led growth with a 21% revenue increase to $143.1 million, while North America grew 5.9% and Greater China 11.6%. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $0.4 million, compared to a loss of $3.6 million a year ago. Gross margin improved 143 basis points to 33.9%, and net loss narrowed to $31.3 million from $55.9 million. CEO Jean-Christophe Flatin attributed results to disciplined execution and improved channel mix. Shares surged over 16% in premarket trading.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 12:21 PM UTC

Oatly Group AB reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $240.1 million, a 15% increase year-over-year and above the consensus estimate of $220.1 million. The company raised its full-year constant currency revenue growth guidance to 8-10%, up from the prior 3-5% forecast. Adjusted loss per ADS was $0.99, better than the expected $1.02 loss. Europe & International led growth with a 21% revenue increase, while North America and Greater China also posted gains. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $0.4 million, compared to a loss of $3.6 million a year ago. Gross margin expanded to 33.9%, and net loss narrowed to $31.3 million from $55.9 million. Shares surged over 16% in premarket trading.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 12:21 PM UTC