GOOGL, TSLA, TXN, META and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Alphabet — Shares of the Google parent-company slipped nearly 4% before the opening bell. Advertising revenue in Alphabet's YouTube segment undershot expectations in the second-quarter and overshadowed results that beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom line. Tesla —...

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Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

In emerging markets, fintech is profoundly transforming financial services. These markets, often characterised by underdeveloped financial infrastructure, benefit significantly from fintech innovations. This article delves into how fintech is reshaping financial services in these regions. We will explore success stories, the pivotal role of mobile money, and the unique...

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Spain’s Santander posts 20% hike in net profit as retail business shines

Bank of Santander HeadquartersGetty ImagesBanco Santander posted a 20% year-on-year hike in second-quarter net profit underpinned by growth in its retail, wealth and consumer activity, after firm revenues and margin management in Europe and Brazil.The company's net profit attributable to the parent group came in at 3.207 billion euros...

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Deutsche Bank (DBK) Q2 earnings

Deutsche Bank offices in the City of London on July 2, 2024, in London, U.K. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty ImagesGermany's largest lender Deutsche Bank on Wednesday snapped a 15-quarter profit streak with a narrower-than-expected loss, as it made a provision for an ongoing lawsuit over its Postbank...

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