Danila Leykin arrives in Phoenix chasing a Worlds team spot; Worlds team spot on the line this week

Danila Leykin arrives in Phoenix chasing a Worlds team spot; Worlds team spot on the line this week 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: Danila Leykin arrives in Phoenix chasing a Worlds team spot – and having fun doing it 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: Danila Leykin arrives in Phoenix chasing a Worlds team spot – and having fun doing it The 19-year-old first-year senior, the 2026 Winter Cup high bar champion, brings a stack of upgrades to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships as senior men’s competition opens on Thursday (6 August). ...

August 7, 2026

Papst Leo XIV. besucht Uruguay, Argentinien und Peru; erstes Lateinamerika-Besuch seit seiner Wahl

Papst Leo XIV. besucht Uruguay, Argentinien und Peru; erstes Lateinamerika-Besuch seit seiner Wahl Papst Leo XIV. besucht Lateinamerika im November Papst Leo XIV. besucht Lateinamerika im November Papst Leo XIV. wird vom 6. bis zum 17. November 2026 eine apostolische Reise nach Uruguay, Argentinien und Peru unternehmen. Es ist sein erster Besuch in Lateinamerika seit seiner Wahl im Konklave. Wie das Presseamt des Vatikans mitteilte, hat der Papst die Einladung der Staatsoberhäupter und der kirchlichen Würdenträger der drei Länder angenommen. Für diesen Pastoralbesuch sind mehrere bedeutende Städte jedes dieser Länder eingeplant. ...

August 7, 2026

Sales Associate at Swatch Group Sawgrass, FL; 3-5 years luxury retail sales experience.

Sales Associate at Swatch Group Sawgrass, FL; 3-5 years luxury retail sales experience. Sales Associate - Sawgrass (FL) - Swatch Group Sales Associate - Sawgrass (FL) Swatch Group is the world’s number one manufacturer of finished watches. With its 16 watch brands, the Group is present in all price segments, and is also active in the manufacture and sale of jewelry, watch movements and components. Swatch Group unites, among other companies, the following watch brands under its roof: Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch and Flik Flak. The Group has a strong distribution and multi-brand retail net with two sophisticated boutiques under the name of Tourbillon and Hour Passion. Swatch Group is also an important player in advanced nanomechanical, nanoelectronic and Bluetooth technologies essential to watchmaking and other industries. ...

August 6, 2026

Papst Leo XIV. reist nach Lateinamerika Uruguay, Argentinien und Peru; Chiclayo-Besuch während früherer Bischofszeit

Papst Leo XIV. reist nach Lateinamerika Uruguay, Argentinien und Peru; Chiclayo-Besuch während früherer Bischofszeit Vatikan bestätigt Lateinamerika-Reise von Papst Leo XIV. | katholisch.de Vatikan bestätigt Lateinamerika-Reise von Papst Leo XIV. VERÖFFENTLICHT AM 05.08.2026 UM 12:25 UHR – LESEDAUER: 1 MINUTE VATIKANSTADT - Lange wurde spekuliert – nun ist es bestätigt: Der Papst reist im Herbst nach Lateinamerika. Drei Länder stehen auf dem Reiseplan. Unter anderem kehrt Leo XIV. an seine frühere Wirkungsstätte als Bischof zurück. ...

August 6, 2026

38-Jähriger Mann festgenommen auf dem Parkplatz des Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, LA-Region; Ermittlungen wegen nicht registrierten Gewehrs laufen

38-Jähriger Mann festgenommen auf dem Parkplatz des Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, LA-Region; Ermittlungen wegen nicht registrierten Gewehrs laufen Polizei in LA nimmt vor Trump-Auftritt bewaffneten Mann fest - RADIO RST Los Angeles (dpa) - Die Polizei hat auf Donald Trumps Golfplatz im Raum Los Angeles zwei Tage vor einem geplanten Auftritt des US-Präsidenten einen bewaffneten Mann festgenommen. Sicherheitskräfte des Bundes in Zivil bemerkten ein Verhalten des 38-Jährigen, das nahelegte, dass er die Vorbereitungen der Sicherheitsvorkehrungen für den Besuch des Präsidenten beobachtete, wie die örtliche Polizei erklärte. Bei der Festnahme am Sonntag fanden Beamte ein 16 Schuss fassendes Magazin. Im Auto des Verdächtigen auf dem Parkplatz des Golfplatzes fanden sie zudem eine geladene Pistole und ein weiteres Magazin, ebenfalls gefüllt mit Hohlspitzmunition. ...

August 6, 2026

INRIX and MetroLab announce 2026 INRIX x MetroLab Challenge finalists across the United States; thirteen university teams selected

INRIX and MetroLab announce 2026 INRIX x MetroLab Challenge finalists across the United States; thirteen university teams selected INRIX and MetroLab Announce 2026 Challenge Finalists to Advance Urban Mobility - INRIX INRIX and MetroLab are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 INRIX x MetroLab Challenge , a collaborative research initiative that empowers universities to tackle pressing transportation and urban mobility challenges using real-world mobility data. Now entering its third year, the INRIX x MetroLab Challenge brings together researchers, local governments, and transportation practitioners to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that improve how people and goods move through cities. The selected research teams will receive complimentary access to a comprehensive suite of INRIX transportation datasets, including Trip Origins and Destinations, Trip Paths, Historic Speeds, Real-Time Traffic, Incidents, Dangerous Slow-Downs, Volumes, Speed Distribution Profiles, Drivetime Polygons, and Off-Street Parking , along with technical guidance from INRIX experts throughout the research process. Together, these datasets enable researchers to analyze travel behavior, roadway performance, parking demand, congestion, safety, accessibility, and resilience at unprecedented scale. ...

August 4, 2026

Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies worldwide; CHF 80 million savings in 2026

Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies worldwide; CHF 80 million savings in 2026 Sika delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth and upgrades full-year growth expectations Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the Listing Rules of the SIX Exchange Regulation Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 5.59 billion; (-1.5% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -5.5%) ...

July 28, 2026

Sika reports 4.0% local-currency revenue growth worldwide; upgrades full-year growth expectations.

Sika reports 4.0% local-currency revenue growth worldwide; upgrades full-year growth expectations. Half-Year Report 2026 2026 Sika Half-Year Report sika.com/halfyear CONTENT AT A GLANCE …………………………………………….. 3 Half-year results …………………………………………. 3 Sika Group key figures …………………………………. 4 Investor information ……………………………………. 5 LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS ……………………….. 6 REGIONS ……………………………………………………. 8 The regions in brief ……………………………………… 10 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………. 11 Consolidated income statement …………………… 11 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ……………………………………………………….. 12 Consolidated balance sheet ………………………….. 13 Consolidated statement of changes in equity … 14 Consolidated statement of cash flows …………… 15 NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………………………………………. 16 Principles of consolidation and valuation ……….. 16 Supporting information to the interim financial statements ………………………………………………… 19 FINANCIAL CALENDAR ………………………………. 24 AT A GLANCE LETTER TO STAKEHOLDERS REGIONS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2 ...

July 28, 2026

Sika worldwide delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth; Outlook raised to 3–6% local-currency growth.

Sika worldwide delivers 4.0% local currency revenue growth; Outlook raised to 3–6% local-currency growth. Sika_Media Release_HY26_en Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules SIKA DELIVERS 4.0% LOCAL CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH AND UPGRADES FULL-YEAR GROWTH EXPECTATIONS • Sika posts half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies; reported sales of CHF 5.59 billion; (-1.5% in CHF, including a foreign currency effect of -5.5%) • Organic growth of 2.9%; acquisition effect of 1.1% • Material margin up 60 bps year on year to 55.7% • EBITDA of CHF 1.06 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.0%; up 10 bps year on year • Net profit of CHF 552.1 million (2025: CHF 554.4 million); diluted earnings per share of CHF 3.43 (2025: CHF 3.45) • Operating free cash flow of CHF 139.6 million (2025: CHF 181.9 million) • Fast Forward program on track to deliver CHF 80 million in savings in 2026 • Record employee engagement score of 88 index points, surpassing strategic target • Outlook for 2026: Sales growth now expected 3% to 6% in local currencies; EBITDA margin of 19.0% to 19.5%. Sika is comfortable with current consensus CHF EBITDA expectations • Medium-term targets for sustainable, profitable growth reaffirmed under Strategy 2028 In the first half of the year, Sika delivered 4.0% revenue growth in local currencies, with organic growth of 2.9%. In the second quarter, both local currency and organic growth accelerated compared to the first quarter, reaching 6.8% and 5.7%, respectively, with each region recording stronger revenue growth. Thomas Hasler, CEO: “In the first half of the year, Sika delivered improved momentum, with the second quarter building on our good start to the year. Our investments in industry-leading innovation, efficient global manufacturing and sourcing, and our digital transformation allowed us to continue to gain market share throughout the first half of the year. Our focus on delivering a best-in-class customer value proposition and forging strong customer partnerships meant that we outpaced the construction market. As a result of our accelerating leadership in MEDIA RELEASE DATE PAGE SIKA AG July 28, 2026 1 / 7 Zugerstrasse 50 6340 Baar, Switzerland www.sika.com CONTACT PHONE E-MAIL Dominik Slappnig Corporate Communications and Investor Relations +41 58 436 68 21 slappnig.dominik@ch.sika.com ...

July 28, 2026