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Compagnie Financière Tradition SA (CFT) reported revenue of CHF 1,203.6 million for the financial year 2025, an 11.4 % increase at constant exchange rates versus the previous year. The rise was driven by higher transaction volumes across all asset classes and regions, as investors reassessed portfolios in response to changing macroeconomic conditio...

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Market data cited in the announcement notes that 85 % of organizations report a surge in mobile attacks and 43 % identify mobile‑app threats as the primary cause of breaches, underscoring the urgency of comprehensive protection. Guardsquare’s integration of XTD aligns with its ongoing M&A strategy to enhance the platform, increase customer reach, a...

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The acquisition strengthens Guardsquare’s global footprint and broadens its industry reach, particularly in financial services and healthcare. Verimatrix’s team of engineers and security specialists will join Guardsquare, accelerating platform evolution. Existing XTD customers will experience seamless continuity, with no disruption to services or s...

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Guardsquare has completed its acquisition of Verimatrix’s Extended Threat Defense (XTD) technology and associated assets. The deal expands Guardsquare’s mobile‑app security platform, adding XTD’s capability to predict, detect, and respond to threats before exploitation and enhancing existing features such as automated testing, multi‑layered protect...

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Operational highlights included an 11 % growth in LNG sales, exceeding the 4‑5 % annual target, and a 70 % attainment of the company’s Scope 1 and 2 emission‑reduction goal for 2030 relative to 2016 levels. Mobility and lubricants ROACE rose to over 15 % and 21 % respectively, while reserve life fell by 15 %, raising long‑term resource concerns. Th...

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Shell’s annual profit for 2025 dropped 22 % to $18.53 billion, with underlying earnings also down 22 %. Nonetheless, the company’s Q4 net profit of $4.1 billion and a net profit of $17.84 billion in 2025 represent a modest improvement on volume gains and lower costs, reinforcing Shell’s commitment to shareholder returns amid a challenging macro env...

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Strategically, CEO Wael Sawan announced a refocus on oil and gas after the renewable‑energy division posted a $489 million loss last year. Shell has cut $5 billion in costs, abandoning a Rotterdam biofuels refinery and several wind farms in Britain and the United States. New production plans target the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Angola, and South Afri...

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Despite the lower earnings, Shell maintained its quarterly $3.5 billion share‑buyback programme and raised its quarterly dividend by 4 % to $0.372 per share (ADS holders receive $0.744 per ADS). The dividend payment is scheduled for March 30, with an ex‑dividend date of February 19 for ordinary shareholders and February 20 for ADS holders. In the l...

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Shell Plc reported fourth‑quarter adjusted net income of $3.26 billion, down 11 % year‑over‑year and below the consensus estimate of $3.5 billion. The decline was largely driven by an 18 % drop in 2025 oil prices and continued losses in its chemicals business. Net income for the quarter rose to $4.1 billion, a sharp improvement on $928 million a ye...

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Elektros’ strategic narrative centers on building a disciplined and sustainable platform that aligns with the worldwide push for secure, responsibly sourced critical materials. The company’s public statements underscore its vision to become a significant player in the global lithium and rare‑earth supply chain while upholding high standards of sust...

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