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NKE Q4 2026 update — filings and holdings
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KO Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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HD Q1 2026 update — filings and holdings
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COST Q3 2026 update — filings and holdings
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PEP Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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Castlelake agrees £5.2bn takeover of EasyJet at £6.90 per share
Castlelake LP agreed in principle to acquire EasyJet at £6.90 per share in cash, valuing the UK low-cost carrier at £5.2 billion; EZJ shares carry a concrete reference price against the offer ahead of any completion.
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PG Q3 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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MCD Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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WMT 2026 update — filings and holdings
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NKE Q4 2026 update — filings and holdings
Consumer
KO Q2 2026 update — filings and holdings
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HD Q1 2026 update — filings and holdings
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COST Q3 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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Nike Q4 2026 results beat analyst expectations; NKE shares in focus
Nike Inc. reported quarterly results on 30 June 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations, with NKE common stock directly tied to the release. Bloomberg Markets and CNBC reported that China operations, tariff refunds, and FIFA World Cup demand signals were among the focal points of the results.
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BAT to cut 9,000 roles in AI-driven Fit2Win overhaul
British American Tobacco will eliminate 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 more by year-end, targeting £600m in annual savings by 2028.
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PG Q3 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
Consumer
MCD Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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WMT Q1 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
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NKE Q3 2026 update — filings and holdings
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