Bloomberg reports that ‘negotiations’ are under way to sell the diamond giant at a price even lower than its most recent valuations, reflecting the crisis in the sector

Media: Anglo-American values the sale of De Beers at $1 billion

Johnson & Johnson reaches a 5 billion settlement over claims that its talcum powder contains asbestos

The French group’s debt has fallen by 4.7 billion compared with 31 December 2025, but net profit has also fallen (-60%) – Gucci’s shops are performing well (sales up 7%)

Kering returns to organic growth: first-half revenue at 7.2 billion (+1%)

The Nvidia employee who was smuggling chips into China

Coca-Cola: a surge in sales and profits during the World Cup summer

Michelin: net profit slows but the group confirms its forecasts

Chairman and CEO Arnault: “Confidence in the long-term potential.” Organic growth of 2% to 36.8 billion; only jewellery and watches posted double-digit growth (+11%)

LVMH stems the luxury crisis: debt down, revenue holding up

Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR to acquire 49 per cent of Kuwait’s gas pipeline network: the funds will be used for new investments to expand production

Oil: $16 billion mega-deal between Kuwait and the private equity giants

The German group has reported a sharp fall in profits and confirmed stable operating margins, but forecasts that turnover in 2026 will be down by up to 3 per cent compared with previous growth forecasts

Volkswagen: profits plummet by 32.9 per cent in the second quarter; 2026 forecasts revised downwards

Iata, the first woman to head the association

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