{"version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Sharemaestro Newsreel: Finland Basic Materials news", "home_page_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/fi/basic-materials/", "feed_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/fi/basic-materials/feed.json", "description": "Latest Basic Materials company headlines from Finland, newest first, with industry sections, source links and company research.", "language": "en", "items": [{"id": "source:628df1dfc51b43eaf5176f665aa8074ea9d077a0712fc5bd8d80d1a4d67c31c5", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/afarak-group-interim-report-h1-060000892.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/afarak-group-interim-report-h1-060000892.html", "title": "AFARAK GROUP: INTERIM REPORT H1 2026", "content_text": "Afarak Group SE 07:00 London, 09:00 Helsinki, 14 August 2026 - Afarak Group SE (\"Afarak\" or \"the Company\") (LSE: AFRK, NASDAQ: AFAGR) FINANCIAL INTERIM RELEASE H1 2026 H1/26 H1/25 2025 Revenue EUR million 57.1 77.1 141.3 EBITDA EUR million 1.6 6.9 -0.2 EBIT EUR million 0.5 5.9 -2.6 Earnings before taxes EUR million 0.1 3.4 -7.5 (Loss) / Profit for the period EUR million -0.7 2.4 -8.9 Earnings per share EUR 0.00 0.01 -0.03 EBITDA margin 2.8% 9.0% -0.2 EBIT margin 0.8% 7.7% -1.8 Earnings margin 0.2% 4.5% -5.3 Personnel (end of period) 625 613 626 FIRST HALF 2026 HIGHLIGHTS The Group recorded an ", "date_published": "2026-08-14T06:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "AFAGR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "AFAGR", "name": "Afarak Group SE", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/b1e7a751-97b7-4d98-a48b-cd753f2523ae/"}]}}, {"id": "source:89ccdae8021599987b6aa5f490674f932ae2eb912f9372cd9d18a81117ea95ac", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/nextensa-delivers-strong-half-results-155500459.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/nextensa-delivers-strong-half-results-155500459.html", "title": "Nextensa delivers strong half-year results, supported by several successful transactions", "content_text": "Nextensa NV PRESS RELEASE Regulated information Brussels, 12 August 2026, 5:55PM HIGHLIGHTS Nextensadeliversstronghalf-yearresults,supportedbyseveralsuccessful transactions Nextensa achieved strong results in the first half of 2026. The period was marked by several successful transactions, including the sale of Gewerbepark Stadlau in Vienna, the forward sale of The Rock and the sale of B&B Hotels in Cloche d'Or. The granting of the planning and environmental permits for Lake Side in Brussels and the reservation by Vicinity of a substantial residential portion of Bel Towers further underline the strong progress of the development portfolio. After the end of the half-year, further important milestones were reached with the sale of the Stairs office building in Cloche d'Or and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's selection of Treemont. Portfolio optimisation and opertaing performance On 14 January 2026, Nextensa completed the sale of the Gewerbepark Stadlau retail park in Vienna for net proceeds of \u20ac35.45 million. The transaction forms part of the continued optimisation of the investment portfolio. The operating result from investment properties decreased compared with the same period last year, due to lower rental income and lower property costs following several disposals in 2025. The investment portfolio recorded a 5.7% like-for-like decline in rental income in H1 2026, mainly as a result of anticipation of Proximus's arrival at Tour & Taxis. Strong momentum in development activities Cloche d'Or also saw several important transactions in the first half of 2026, including the forward sale of The Rock building, signed on 16 April, and completion of the sale of B&B Hotels, signed on 7 May. The sale of the Stairs office building was finalised on 1 July. Net result Lower overheads and lower financing costs resulted in a net profit (Group share) of \u20ac16.6 million (\u20ac1.68 per dividend-entitled share), compared with \u20ac19.9 million at 30 June 2025. Further improvement in the financial position Net financial costs, excluding revaluation effects, decreased by \u20ac2.8 million compared with the same period last year, mainly due to lower average debt utilisation. Net financial debt amounted to \u20ac550.3 million at the end of Q2 2026, compared with \u20ac592.8 million at the end of 2025 and \u20ac769.3 million at the end of 2024. Story Continues The average financing cost decreased from 2.90% to 2.65%, while the hedge ratio remained high at 97%. The financial debt ratio improved from 38.80% at the end of 2025 to 37.88% at the end of Q2 2026. This ratio does not yet take into account available cash of \u20ac31 million. Nextensa maintains a strong liquidity position, with approximately \u20ac205 million of undrawn committed credit facilities, enabling it to refinance the \u20ac100 million bond maturing in November 2026 through existing credit lines. \"We are not just developing real estate; we are building sustainable urban neighbourhoods that create lasting added value for their surroundings. The progress we are making today in Brussels, with Lake Side at Tour & Taxis and Bel Towers in the Northern Quarter, and in Luxembourg with Cloche d'Or, confirms that we are realising our long-term ambition step by step. Our strengthened balance sheet gives us the capacity to continue these projects and keep creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders.\" Michel Van Geyte - CEO Nextensa Attachment 8986_NEX_Persbericht Q2 Results_ENG_Def View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-12T15:55:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:55dbed5d3c43d81c7484cc84af4c0ea094f5a4393865e303ba587743027088f7", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/pierre-vacances-center-parcs-total-133700984.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/pierre-vacances-center-parcs-total-133700984.html", "title": "Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: Total Number of Shares and Voting Rights", "content_text": "Pursuant to Article L. 233-8 of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the French Autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers PARIS, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs (Paris:VAC): Date Number of shares(*) Number of theoretical voting rights Number of actual voting rights (exercisable at General Meetings) (**) 31 July 2026 462 008 714 462 008 714 461 904 805 (*) Ordinary shares only, i.e. excluding 1,130 preferred shares not admitted to trading. (**) Excluding treasury shares, which are deprived of voting rights (the 1,130 preferred shares not carrying voting rights and are not being taken into account). PIERRE ET VACANCES Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme with a share capital 4,620,098,44 euros Si\u00e8ge social : L'Artois \u2013 11 rue de Cambrai \u2013 75947 Paris Cedex 19 316 580 869 R.C.S. Paris View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260812714647/en/ Contacts Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-12T13:37:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:e36d474eb97ad2c336075d3dfe5a331dd95140d361056163840fbc0c12cb09bc", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/changes-full-guidance-biomar-113300186.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/changes-full-guidance-biomar-113300186.html", "title": "Changes to full-year guidance for BioMar", "content_text": "Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co. Today, BioMar has released an announcement with updated guidance for the full year 2026. BioMar now expects revenue in the range of DKK 17-18 billion against previously DKK 16-17 billion and EBIT in the range of DKK 1,200-1,300 million compared to previously DKK 1,100-1,200 million. BioMar constitutes a material part of the portfolio and is fully consolidated into the Schouw & Co. figures, and the information from BioMar will be incorporated into Schouw & Co.'s guidance. Schouw & Co. provides guidance to the market on revenue and EBITDA and will consider its consolidated full-year guidance based on the information from BioMar and the outlook for the other portfolio businesses no later than in connection with the release of the interim report scheduled on 14 August 2026. Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co. J\u00f8rgen Wisborg, Chairman of the Board of Directors Jens Bjerg S\u00f8rensen, President & CEO Please direct any questions to President Jens Bjerg S\u00f8rensen, telephone no. +45 86 11 22 22. Attachment 2026-08-12 FBM26-45 BioMar guidance ENG View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-12T11:33:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:08d198db5fa7baf05c9cbfdf70f4191ac2839ea96ba9a3ef5e0c525ae072dd1d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/strong-sell-stocks-august-11th-073600242.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/strong-sell-stocks-august-11th-073600242.html", "title": "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 11th", "content_text": "Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Buzzi S.p.A. BZZUF is a building materials company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 10.4% downward over the last 60 days. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. GPI is an automotive retail company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 5.8% downward over the last 60 days. PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust PMT is a real estate investment trust.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 7.4% downward over the last 60 days. View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) : Free Stock Analysis Report PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Buzzi SpA (BZZUF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-11T07:36:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:ee161d9890b3760bc2d4b2663f9f8e85fc1cdec21c2bba2044968a9a9316d2cc", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/cost-neutrality-blc-versus-wlc-065700657.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/cost-neutrality-blc-versus-wlc-065700657.html", "title": "Cost neutrality of BLC versus WLC in a real-world setting demonstrated by new OPTUM study in the U.S.", "content_text": "OSLO, Norway, August 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO), the Bladder Cancer Company, announces the publication of the 'Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Associated with Blue Light Versus White Light Cystoscopy in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study' in JU Open Plus this week. The research objective was to evaluate the economic implications of blue light cystoscopy (BLC\u00ae) versus white light cystoscopy (WLC) with Hexvix\u00ae/Cysview\u00ae in a real-world setting, using claims data from the U.S. Optum Research Database. The study authors described the background as follows: \"Bladder cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies worldwide, ranking among the top ten cancers in incidence and contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Blue light cystoscopy improves detection of non muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), particularly carcinoma in situ (CIS), compared to white light cystoscopy. However, the impact of BLC on healthcare resource utilization and costs remains unclear. This study evaluates the economic implications of BLC versus WLC in a real-world setting.\" Methodology: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using claims data from the Optum Research Database. Patients undergoing BLC or WLC between June 1, 2011, and May 31, 2023, were included, permitting. A total of 794 BLC patients and 4,764 matched WLC patients were analyzed. Healthcare resource utilization and total and bladder cancer specific costs were assessed using per-patient-per-month (PPPM) measures in inflation-adjusted 2023 USD. Key findings: During the baseline period, prior to index cystoscopy, BLC patients had higher prevalence of CIS detection than WLC per reimbursement claims. BLC patients also underwent more upper tract imaging and biomarker testing. BLC patients were shown to have significantly higher bladder cancer-related ambulatory visits compared to WLC. Despite increased ambulatory utilization, total healthcare costs PPPM were not significantly different between BLC and WLC cohorts for all cause costs ($2,987.93 vs. $2,886.16, p=0.65) nor bladder cancer specific costs ($1,301.10 vs. $1,246.60, p=0.75). The authors conclude that BLC increases detection of CIS and leads to more frequent surveillance and interventions. However, these do not translate into significantly higher healthcare costs in an Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting (IPTW) model with variable patient follow-up. Given its cost-neutral profile, BLC remains a valuable diagnostic tool in NMIBC management. Further research should assess its long-term oncologic and economic impact. Story Continues \"These real-world results are encouraging. They contribute to the clinical utility of blue light cystoscopy (BLC) for NMIBC patients \u2013 as the BRAVO real world-study demonstrated \u2013 and demonstrate cost-neutrality of the procedure. BLC will continue to play an important role in improving quality of NMIBC diagnostics and care. Optimizing diagnostic strategies to maximize the accuracy of initial diagnosis and follow-up can impact costs and lead to improved patient outcomes,\" said Mark Tyson, the study's principal investigator. Read the full publication here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13446911/ For more information, please contact: Dan Schneider President and CEO Photocure ASA Email: ds@photocure.com Priyam Shah Vice President Investor Relations Tel : +17176815072 Email: priyam.shah@photocure.com Media and IR enquiries: Geir Bj\u00f8rlo Corporate Communications (Norway) Tel: +47 91540000 Email: geir.bjorlo@corpcom.no Note to editors: All trademarks mentioned in this release are protected by law and are registered trademarks of Photocure ASA. This press release may contain product details and information which are not valid, or a product is not accessible, in your country. Please be aware that Photocure does not take any responsibility for accessing such information which may not comply with any legal proce", "date_published": "2026-08-11T06:57:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}, {"id": "source:70170c1ce5e97d7a1068a74666199e82de0d0a02be250a87128adab9d33b40a0", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rational-ag-ratiy-q2-2026-010402063.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rational-ag-ratiy-q2-2026-010402063.html", "title": "Rational AG (RATIY) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBIT Margin and Strategic ...", "content_text": "This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue (H1 2026): EUR642 million, up 8% organically and 6% after FX adjustments. Revenue (Q2 2026): EUR324 million, up 4% year-over-year. EBIT (H1 2026): EUR170 million, up 11% year-over-year, with a margin of 26.5% (24.3% excluding tariff refunds). Gross Margin (H1 2026): Improved to 59.8%. Operating Expenses (H1 2026): Increased 5% year-over-year to EUR250 million. iCombi Revenue (H1 2026): EUR562 million, up 5%. iVario Revenue (H1 2026): EUR79 million, up 14%, with North America growing 24%. Germany Revenue (H1 2026): Up 9%. Europe (ex-Germany) Revenue (H1 2026): EUR285 million, up 9%. North America Revenue (H1 2026): EUR154 million, up 4% (10% before FX effects). Asia Revenue (H1 2026): Down 2%, with China down 25%. EBIT Guidance (FY 2026): Margin expected around the upper end of the 25% to 26% corridor. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 11 Warning Signs with BOM:533581. Is RATIY fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: August 06, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Rational AG (RATIY) delivered solid first-half 2026 results with organic revenue growth of 8% and 6% after FX adjustments, exceeding growth rates from 2025 and 2024. The company achieved a record EBIT margin of 26.5% in H1 2026, driven by strong operational performance and a one-time tariff refund of EUR14 million. The innovative iHexagon product is gaining strong customer traction, as evidenced by a compelling customer testimonial highlighting significant improvements in cooking speed, energy efficiency, and food waste reduction. The iVario product line showed robust growth of 14% in H1 2026, with particularly strong performance in North America (24% growth), underscoring its market penetration potential. Management confirmed the full-year outlook, expecting mid to high single-digit revenue growth and an EBIT margin at the upper end of the 25%-26% corridor, supported by a healthy order backlog and continued strong demand in key markets like Germany and North America. Negative Points Revenue growth in Q2 2026 slowed to 4% due to pull-forward effects in the US from pre-buying ahead of price increases, which dampened sequential momentum. Sales in China declined by 25% year-over-year, primarily due to Yum China's shift to local sourcing, creating a significant headwind in the Asia region. The company faces rising input costs, including higher prices for steel, chemicals, and electronic components, which are expected to pressure gross margins in the second half of 2026. Tariffs on US exports are expected to total EUR28-29 million for the full year, with a similar impact anticipated in 2027, potentially requiring future price increases to offset. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the Middle East conflict, have negatively impacted sales in the region, with a decline of around EUR2 million in H1 2026 and elevated costs. Story Continues Q & A Highlights Q: Could you provide an update on the market development in China, the acceptance of the iCombi One product there, customer feedback, and whether the product has already secured any major chain or key account contracts in that region? A: Peter Stadelmann (CEO): Consumer sentiment in China remains subdued and continues to weigh on our business performance. The main headwind is the decline in sales to Yum China as KFC China is increasingly shifting towards a local sourcing strategy. At the same time, our street business is positive. The iCombi One sales team has been set up, and we are gaining new dealers for all products every month. Customer interest in the iCombi One is high, and as previously announced, we have already secured a contract with a new key account for the iCombi One. 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Aspo's businesses \u2013 ESL Shipping and Telko \u2013 enable future-proof, sustainable choices for customers in various industries. Established in 1929, today we are together about 650 experts on land and at sea. While the Nordic region is our core market, we serve our customers with world-class solutions in 18 countries around Europe and parts of Asia. Aspo is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and is headquartered in Finland. Aspo \u2013 Sustainable value creation View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-10T14:30:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "UPM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Finland", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "UPM", "name": "UPM-Kymmene Oyj", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/2cd6fd0a-8abe-451a-ab69-8cbdfb9eed2f/"}]}}]}