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Oracle has completed a sizeable capital raising combining US$10 billion of notes with the issue of 86.2 million common shares. The company has not yet specified how the proceeds will be divided between investment, debt repayment, acquisitions, dividends or buybacks.

APA has lifted its 2026 free cash flow outlook by US$600 million to approximately US$2.9 billion, while setting a lower US$2 billion net debt target. Strong Permian production and debt reduction give the oil and gas producer more room for buybacks, dividends and its next investment cycle.

MetLife delivered its highest quarterly adjusted earnings per share, supported by stronger investment income, broad-based volume growth and favourable underwriting. The result also came with a sharp fall in reported book value per share and a sizeable boost from derivative gains.

Aflac’s third-quarter GAAP earnings plunged after a US$1.1 billion investment loss tied largely to portfolio repositioning, masking a more resilient operating result. The insurer raised its Aflac Japan margin outlook and outlined a potential US$1 billion capital release through reinsurance.

Corpay delivered 18% revenue growth and a 32% increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share in the third quarter, prompting a higher full-year outlook. The company is also using substantial cash resources for share buybacks and debt reduction.

Motorola Solutions raised its full-year 2026 revenue, non-GAAP earnings and cash flow outlook after sales rose 12% and backlog reached a record US$16.6 billion. The stronger operating result came alongside lower GAAP earnings, softer cash flow and fresh acquisition debt.

TKO delivered a sharp third-quarter earnings lift, powered by UFC rights revenue and FIFA World Cup hospitality, and raised its full-year 2026 targets for the second time. The sports and entertainment group also plans to fund further share buybacks partly with additional debt.

AppLovin delivered a sharp acceleration in third-quarter 2026 revenue and profit while expanding its share repurchase authorisation to US$3.6 billion. The company also disclosed approval for a planned reincorporation from Delaware to Nevada.

McKesson delivered a strong fiscal second quarter, with revenue up 8% and adjusted diluted EPS rising 18%. The healthcare distributor lifted its full-year adjusted EPS guidance while expanding its specialty-care portfolio through new investments and acquisitions.

Expedia Group delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, with gross bookings up 11% and adjusted EBITDA up 17%. The travel marketplace also raised its full-year outlook while returning US$576 million through share buybacks.

Grainger delivered a strong third quarter, with sales reaching US$5.2 billion and adjusted diluted EPS rising 22.8% year on year. The industrial distributor also raised its full-year 2026 earnings, sales and operating cash flow guidance.

FIS delivered a sharp third-quarter revenue increase and lifted adjusted EBITDA, but its next phase is centred on deleveraging rather than aggressive capital returns. The fintech has paused meaningful buybacks and tuck-in acquisitions while it works towards a gross leverage target of about 2.8 times.