Fiserv's Small Business Index for April 2026 shows U.S. small business sales grew 1.1% year-over-year, mainly due to higher prices rather than increased customer visits, which declined 1.7%. Average transaction values rose 2.8%, the largest increase since 2022, indicating consumers are spending more per visit but visiting less often. Key sectors like restaurants saw mixed results, with limited-service restaurants declining and full-service restaurants gaining slightly. Rising fuel costs boosted sales in gas stations and related services, while grocery and building materials sales softened. This trend suggests consumers are prioritizing value and essentials amid elevated prices, impacting overall foot traffic but sustaining sales revenue.
Crédit Agricole S.A. disclosed its voting rights status as of June 30, 2026, reporting a total of 3,025,902,350 shares and an almost equal number of theoretical voting rights. The exercisable voting rights, accounting for shares held in treasury and ...
The Sweden flu diagnostic and treatment market is projected to grow from USD 172.1 million in 2026 to USD 210.3 million by 2031, at a 4.1% CAGR. Growth is driven by high influenza burden among seniors, increased demand for rapid molecular diagnostics...
In Q2 2026, NIU Technologies sold 434,687 electric mobility units, marking a 25% year-over-year increase in China with 402,202 units sold. Growth was fueled by strong demand for core and new smart electric models, including the NX 2026 long-range mot...
HSBC Continental Europe announced that no stabilisation activities were performed in relation to the EUR 750 million bond offering by Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., which carries a 4.406% coupon due June 2037. This means the stabilisation manager did...
RENK Group AG, through its subsidiary RENK GmbH, has signed a binding agreement to acquire David Brown Defence, a UK company specializing in high-precision gearboxes for naval and land defense. This acquisition will strengthen RENK's naval sector por...
