NatWest Group reported a 22% rise in first-half profit to £3 billion, driven by higher income and improved efficiency. Operating profit before tax increased 20.4% to £4.3 billion, with earnings per share up 23.3% to 38.1p. The bank raised its full-year income and expense forecasts and plans to announce its next share buyback six months earlier than planned. This strong performance reflects NatWest's successful strategy and includes growth from the recent Evelyn Partners acquisition.
Crédit Agricole Assurances reported a historic revenue of €31.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 15.9% year-on-year, fueled by robust performance in savings, retirement, health, and property insurance. Net inflows hit a record €11.8 billion, wit...
Snail, Inc. announced it will debut its internally developed AAA open-world sandbox game '9 Yin Sutra: Immortal' at ChinaJoy 2026. The game focuses on mystical martial arts, exploration, and survival challenges, aiming to offer a fresh cultivation ex...
Snail Games will officially reveal its new AAA open-world sandbox game, '9 Yin Sutra: Immortal,' at ChinaJoy 2026. This self-developed game offers a next-gen experience where players explore and survive using mystical arts. Alongside this, Snail Game...
ITV PLC reported a 2% revenue increase to £1.9 billion in H1 2026, with adjusted earnings per share rising 22%. Growth was driven by ITV Studios and digital advertising, including a 27% rise in ITVX viewing. The company remains on track to meet full-...
Eight crypto projects stand out in 2026 for their working products, measurable adoption, and utility-driven token models, marking a shift from hype to fundamentals. Leading the pack is Stacks, a Bitcoin layer enabling yield on idle BTC with $437 mill...
