Alphabet reported its first-ever negative free cash flow quarter at -$5.9 billion and raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance by $15 billion to $195 billion–$205 billion, citing AI infrastructure demand that continues to outpace capacity. Despite revenue beating expectations, investors focused on the cash impact of accelerating AI investment, sending GOOGL down 10% in after-hours trading. The earnings signal also weighed on Meta and Microsoft, as markets reassessed whether the AI capex race is translating into sustainable cash generation.

U.S. medical technology company Nuwellis (NUWE) surged 89.97% in after-hours trading to $3.59 after its Aquadex FlexFlow system received an expanded indication from the FDA. The device can now be used for adult and pediatric patients weighing 20 kilograms or more whose condition has not responded to diuretics. The company also reported preliminary Q2 revenue growth of 14% year over year and 20% growth for the first six months. Nuwellis’ market capitalization is about $963,810, and the stock is down 99.49% from its 52-week high of $392.83.

Samsung Electronics disclosed in its Q2 2026 earnings that its mobile business recorded an operating loss for the first time. The loss pushed the broader DX (Device eXperience) division to an operating loss of 800 billion won (about $550 million), with smartphones cited as the main drag. Samsung said it will focus in Q3 on higher value-added products such as the Ultra lineup and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series to support performance. The development has weighed on the company’s stock, reflecting near-term pressure on its core consumer electronics business.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises released preliminary, unaudited results through Q3 FY 2026, reporting free cash flow of A$164 million, up 246% year on year, and an 11.3% rise in franchisee profitability in constant currency. The shares rose 13.3% on the session. PLS, formerly Pilbara Minerals, reported FY 2026 sales of 891,600 tonnes of spodumene concentrate, up 17%, and its stock gained 3.1%, outperforming the ASX 200.

Sterlite Technologies (STL) said it has raised its FY27 EBITDA margin target to 23% from 20%. The company made the change after reporting an EBITDA margin of 20.8% in the June quarter, meeting its earlier full-year target in the first quarter. The revised guidance signals stronger profitability and reinforces expectations of improved operating efficiency and earnings resilience.

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank will automatically move 1.5 million low-income customers into fee-free accounts following a regulatory ruling. The bank will also remediate A$270 million in fees it improperly charged over the past five years. CBA has agreed to pay around A$68 million in goodwill compensation.

MREIT Inc., Megaworld Corp.’s Philippine REIT, reported first-half 2026 distributable income of ₱2.49 billion, up 34% year on year, as revenues rose 26% to ₱3.41 billion. Net operating income margin improved by 121 basis points to 81% on the back of recent asset acquisitions, higher occupancy and efficiency gains. The company also announced a ₱27 billion acquisition that, subject to regulatory approval, would lift its portfolio to more than 950,000 square meters.

The USFDA has completed a pre-approval and GMP inspection at Dr Reddy’s FTO-SEZ line in Srikakulam, after which the company received a Form 483 with three observations. Sun Pharma has won ANVISA approval to manufacture and sell semaglutide injections in Brazil for adults with inadequately controlled Type 2 diabetes. NBCC (India) has signed a formal $75 million affordable housing contract with the Government of Seychelles. The updates point to regulatory milestones, emerging-market commercial rollout and an overseas infrastructure order, and are operational developments rather than direct triggers for traditional asset prices.