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Yesterday's monitor

Yesterday's monitor — Sat, 25 Jul 2026

Sample of yesterday's analyst-curated monitor. One story per sector is open; unlock the full monitor for every source-linked summary.

Aerospace & Defense

  • Airbus
  • Airbus

Airbus initiates flight tests for next-gen wing technology

According to a press report, Airbus has launched a new flight test campaign to evaluate extended wing designs as a core component for its future A320neo successor aircraft.

Hamburger Abendblatt

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Automotive

  • Porsche
  • Porsche Automobil Holding
  • Volkswagen
  • Porsche

Porsche to cut 5,700 additional jobs amid restructuring

According to a Handelsblatt report, Porsche has reached a compromise with employee representatives to extend site security until 2035 in exchange for significant workforce reductions and cost-saving measures.

Handelsblatt onlineStuttgarter ZeitungWirtschaftsWoche online

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Banks

  • Commerzbank
  • HypoVereinsbank
  • Unicredit
  • Commerzbank

Commerzbank accepts UniCredit control, seeks direct talks

In a series of statements reported by multiple news outlets, Commerzbank Supervisory Board Chairman Jens Weidmann has acknowledged UniCredit's effective control and demanded direct negotiations between the two banks.

manager magazin onlineHandelsblatt onlineWELT ONLINE

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Consumer

  • DER Touristik
  • DER Touristik

DER Touristik acquires remaining stake in DSR Hotel Holding

According to a press report, the DER Touristik Group is acquiring the remaining 25.1 percent stake in DSR Hotel Holding, effectively taking full ownership of the company.

Hamburger Abendblatt

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Diversified Financials

  • Partners Group
  • Partners Group

Partners Group raises USD 20 billion for infrastructure

In an interview with Finanz und Wirtschaft, Partners Group confirmed that its infrastructure division successfully raised USD 20 billion in its latest funding round.

Finanz und Wirtschaft

Hyperscaler & Cloud

  • Alphabet
  • Alphabet

Google advances major data center project in Austria

According to a report in Der Standard, Google has commenced construction on a significant data center facility in Kronstorf, Austria, following years of planning.

Der Standard (APA)

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Insurance

  • Allianz
  • HSBC
  • Allianz

Allianz acquires HSBC Life Singapore and streamlines board

Allianz announced a major strategic expansion in Asia through the EUR 2 billion acquisition of HSBC Life Singapore alongside a significant restructuring of its management board.

versicherungswirtschaft-heute.deF.A.Z. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)manager magazin onlineHandelsblatt onlineWirtschaftsWoche onlineHandelszeitung Online

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Media & Media Services

  • Paramount Skydance
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Paramount Skydance

Paramount pauses USD 111 billion Warner Bros. acquisition

According to court documents, Paramount has suspended its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery following antitrust lawsuits filed by twelve US states and the Writers Guild of America.

WirtschaftsWoche onlinesächsische.de

Retail & E-Commerce

  • PDD Holdings
  • PDD Holdings

Temu expands Swiss market presence via SME partnership

According to a press report, PDD Holdings' subsidiary Temu has signed a letter of intent with the Swiss SME Association to facilitate local merchant access to its online platform.

Aargauer Zeitung

Software & AI

  • SAP
  • SAP

SAP reports strong cloud growth but lowers profit outlook

In a quarterly earnings release, SAP reported a 27% increase in its current cloud backlog, though it lowered its 2026 operating profit growth forecast due to recent acquisitions.

Handelsblatt onlineWirtschaftsWoche onlineDie OberbadischeBadisches TagblattBadische ZeitungStuttgarter Nachrichten

Telecommunication

  • Iliad
  • Vodafone
  • Vodafone

Xavier Niel acquires 19.87% stake in Vodafone

According to a report by WirtschaftsWoche, billionaire investor Xavier Niel has secured a 19.87% voting stake in Vodafone, sparking expectations of aggressive cost-cutting and strategic restructuring.

WirtschaftsWoche online

Transportation & Logistics

  • Uber
  • Uber

Uber cuts 10% of customer service staff to integrate AI

In a company statement, Uber announced a 10% reduction in its community operations workforce as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.

BUSINESS INSIDER DEUTSCHLAND

Utilities

  • Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG
  • Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG

Leag bids for new hydrogen-ready gas power plants

According to a report in the Lausitzer Rundschau, Leag is participating in the Federal Network Agency's first tender for long-term capacity under the new Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act.

Lausitzer Rundschau - Elbe-Elster-Rundschau