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August 09, 2026
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Drone explodes inside Bulgaria near strategic gas pipeline as NATO air-defence gap comes under scrutiny
Bulgaria says a drone believed to be a Ukrainian Maya decoy crossed from Romanian airspace and exploded near Kardam, just hundreds of metres…
Defence Holdings’ zero-revenue year hides a bigger 2026 test: Can its £4m funding turn defence AI into repeatable sales?
Defence Holdings plc reported no revenue and a £4.56 million operating loss for the year to March 2026, but those accounts capture a business…
James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) jumps 6% as FY27 outlook rises
James Hardie raised FY27 guidance after a strong Q1. The bigger test is whether AZEK growth can turn into cash and rapidly reduce debt.
Persimmon plc raises 2026 home completion target as £50m inflation hit threatens margin recovery
Persimmon plc expects to deliver around 12,500 homes in 2026 after first-half completions rose 13%, but renewed construction inflation could…
Arko Corp Q2 revenue tops $2.35bn as APC agrees to $205m USPP acquisition
Arko Q2 revenue reached $2.35 billion and APC agreed to buy USPP for $205M, but retail fuel gallons fell 5.7% and Q2 Adjusted EBITDA slipped to $72M.
Rocket Lab stock rallies before Q2 results as $397m Space Force contract validates vertical integration
Rocket Lab’s $397m Space Force award validates its vertical model, but Neutron execution and Q2 results will decide the next RKLB test.
