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Orthodox monks have established the first monastery in Estonia in over 80 years, marking a significant religious development in one of Europe’s most secular societies.
Great Britain households will receive a six-month VAT exemption on electricity bills starting October under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost of living initiative, with savings estimated at £45 annually for typical users.
Bond investors are driving up 10-year Treasury yields to their highest levels since early 2025, pushing mortgage and auto loan rates higher and creating additional financial pressure for households already facing inflation and tariffs.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is scheduled to report Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, with analysts expecting per-share profit down 25.4% year-over-year, though the company has beaten expectations in recent quarters.
LyondellBasell Industries is set to report Q2 2026 earnings before market open on July 31, with analysts expecting significant profit growth compared to the year-ago quarter.
The Home Depot is scheduled to report Q2 earnings on August 18, 2026, with analysts expecting diluted EPS of $4.71, marginally above the prior-year quarter’s $4.68.
Jack Henry & Associates is set to report Q4 earnings with analysts expecting diluted EPS of $1.43, down 18.3% year-over-year, though the company has beaten estimates for four consecutive quarters.
Medtronic is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings on September 1, 2026, with analysts forecasting diluted EPS of $1.38, up 9.5% year-over-year.
Blackstone surpassed profit expectations in the second quarter as assets reached $1.35 trillion, driven by artificial intelligence investments and successful asset monetization deals totaling $31.8 billion.
Partners Group closed its infrastructure secondaries program at more than $5.5 billion, focusing on value creation rather than entry-price discounts to drive returns.