Smiths Group has raised its growth and margin guidance and beefed up its share buyback programme after an "outstanding" first quarter.

ZURICH :SoftwareOne Holding sales increased during its third quarter by 1.4 per cent, the company said on Wednesday, and set a deadline to conclude talks to take it private.Group revenues increased to 236.7 million Swiss francs ($268.06 million), while adjusted core operating profit fell 18.3 per cent to 39.2

Bayer shares are sinking in German trading after the pharmaceuticals and crop science conglomerate reduced its full-year earnings target amid a tough agricultural market.

Bayer shares tumbled on Tuesday as it cut its full-year earnings guidance.

Wound care specialist Convatec raised its guidance for the 2024 financial year on Tuesday, following robust sales growth across its divisions.

AstraZeneca upgraded its full-year revenue and earnings per share guidance on Tuesday, citing strong growth across key therapy areas and robust financial results for the first nine months of the year.

BERLIN :German chipmaker Infineon said on Tuesday that it expected "subdued" performance in 2025, citing weak demand in its end markets."With the exception of artificial intelligence, our end markets are currently offering hardly any growth impetus and the cyclical recovery is delayed," said CEO Jochen Hanebe

Shares in Continental surged in Frankfurt on Monday after the German auto parts and tyres manufacturer beat estimates with third-quarter profits, as investors shrugged off its move to cut sales guidance for the full year.

RHI Magnesita reported a steady third-quarter performance amid challenging demand conditions in an update on Monday, as it warned of softer full-year sales than previously expected.