Shares of FMCG company Elitecon International surged in early trade on August 4, 2026, with turnover rising 3.11 times and the stock hitting a 10% upper circuit at Rs 18.94. The move marked a second straight session of upper-circuit gains, taking the two-day advance to more than 17%. The spike came as India rolled out a new auction mechanism for shares with futures and options (F&O) contracts, while Sensex and Nifty traded in opposite directions. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,003.58 crore.

Emami’s Q1 FY2024 results showed consolidated net profit of 1.4B rupees, down 14.6% year on year, even as revenue rose 15.6% to 10.4B rupees. EBITDA edged up to 2.45B rupees, but the EBITDA margin narrowed to 23.54% from 26.08%. The shrinking margin points to pressure on profitability despite higher sales. The update relates to a single listed equity and may directly affect the company’s stock performance.

PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) reported first-half 2026 revenue of 176,756 million baht and said its natural gas output averaged about 2,680 million standard cubic feet per day. That level exceeded the Daily Contractual Quantity (DCQ) of around 2,500 MMSCFD, with domestic gas fields kept at full capacity. The company also announced an interim dividend of 4.50 baht per share for 2026. The operating performance reflects improved real-world gas supply capacity in Southeast Asia.

Aehr Test Systems reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $18.835 million, up 33.7% year over year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11. This report reviews the earnings beat, bookings and backlog, fiscal 2027 outlook, the 21.91% regular-session reaction and verified technical levels.

Europe is facing one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, with parts of France, Spain and Greece hit by major blazes and about 220,000 people evacuated in France. France’s total losses are estimated at €10 billion to €15 billion, with insured losses in the several-billion-euro range, according to credit ratings agency Morningstar DBRS. The scale of the damage is highlighting how climate-related catastrophes are straining traditional insurance systems, without pointing to any specific listed companies or tradable traditional assets.

ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation reported Q2 2026 GAAP earnings of $14.53 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.52, below the $3.60 LSEG consensus despite stronger oil and refining conditions. This analysis reviews segment earnings, shareholder-return targets, the post-earnings stock move and the technical levels that frame August risk.

United Foodbrands (ONUS) reported June-quarter results with consolidated same-store sales growth of 28.7% and dine-in volumes up 63.5% year on year. Revenue rose 43.4% to ₹426 crore, while EBITDA increased 52% to ₹70 crore. Following the earnings update, the stock was locked in a 5% upper circuit.

UB rose 9.74% to USD 0.189035 as AI tokens gained attention. A USD 0.20 reclaim would extend momentum, while concentrated supply raises reversal risk.