Ferrovial appoints airports CEO

Ferrovial reported H1 2026 results, citing double-digit growth in Construction and Highways, driven mainly by U.S. highways. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.6% like-for-like to €746 million, revenue increased 11.3% to €4.7 billion, and net profit was €258 million. Liquidity was €4.7 billion and net cash €1.3 billion. Ferrovial also reported a €18 billion order book and bids in Tennessee and Georgia.

Ferrovial reported first-half 2026 revenue of €4.7 billion, up 11.3% like-for-like, and adjusted EBITDA of €746 million, up 21.6% like-for-like. Net profit fell to €258 million from €540 million, partly due to prior-year capital gains. Highways revenue rose 15.8% to €740 million. Ferrovial said North America drove results and reported €18 billion order book.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.