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17th - 21st August 2026

Alibaba’s spending spree puts returns in focus
BHP’s operational momentum tested by lower copper outlook
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JD Sports (Q2 Update): weak sales, profit guidance downgraded

BHP (FY Results): copper powers strong profit growth

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iShares Corporate Bond Index: August 2026 fund update

Aviva (HY Results): good progress

TUI (Q3 Results): a miss but no downgrade

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iShares Emerging Markets Government Bond Index: August 2026 fund update

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