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Pearson (PSO) reported H1 2026 adjusted operating profit of £226m, up 14%, and adjusted EPS of 28.9p, up 19% at constant exchange rates. Adjusted operating margin rose to 15.5%. Free cash flow was £259m. Full-year guidance calls for adjusted operating profit of £640m to £685m and mid-single-digit revenue growth.
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 Index rose about 1.2% in the opening session, gaining roughly 2,133 points to 179,216.20, after US and Qatari comments boosted hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict. Heavyweights including OGDC, PPL, PSO, HBL, MCB, MEBL and UBL were up. Pakistan also sought China to refinance a $1.3 billion loan.
Pearson partnered with Anthropic to expand the Claude Certification Program with three new role-based credentials, using Pearson’s supervised, identity-verified exam system. Total Claude credentials rise to four. Anthropic says 36,000 consultants across 1,300 organizations were certified since March, and partners committed to certifying tens of thousands of staff.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning PSO (PEARSON PLC). Coverage has skewed bullish: 3 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent PSO coverage spans earnings, regulation and sector analysis.
Guidance and margin/cash-flow details create a clear earnings-positioning catalyst for PSO, with AI and platform execution as key swing factors.
PSO’s near-term tape may track oil-price and risk-premium changes implied by Strait of Hormuz reopening expectations.
Expanding Pearson’s role in AI skills credentialing could support incremental enterprise-learning revenue, but the article provides no financial terms.
Guidance maintenance plus segment-level margin and contract commentary can drive near-term positioning around FY growth and cash conversion.
Guidance reiteration plus stronger cash generation and margin expansion can support near-term valuation, but execution risk remains across segments.
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Pearson (PSO) reported H1 2026 adjusted operating profit of £226m, up 14%, and adjusted EPS of 28.9p, up 19% at constant exchange rates. Adjusted operating margin rose to 15.5%. Free cash flow was £259m. Full-year guidance calls for adjusted operating profit of £640m to £685m and mid-single-digit revenue growth.
7 min readPakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 Index rose about 1.2% in the opening session, gaining roughly 2,133 points to 179,216.20, after US and Qatari comments boosted hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict. Heavyweights including OGDC, PPL, PSO, HBL, MCB, MEBL and UBL were up. Pakistan also sought China to refinance a $1.3 billion loan.
3 min readPearson partnered with Anthropic to expand the Claude Certification Program with three new role-based credentials, using Pearson’s supervised, identity-verified exam system. Total Claude credentials rise to four. Anthropic says 36,000 consultants across 1,300 organizations were certified since March, and partners committed to certifying tens of thousands of staff.
4 min readPearson reported end-June 2026 net debt of £1.3 billion, up £0.3 billion year on year, and said cash generation was offset by buybacks, acquisitions and dividends. It raised its interim dividend 5% to £0.082 per share and completed a £350 million accelerated repurchase. Full-year guidance was maintained for mid-single-digit underlying revenue growth and adjusted operating profit of £640m to £685m.
5 min readGood H1 performance and reiterating 2026 guidance. Uniquely positioned to benefit from accelerating demand for reskilling in an AI-driven world.
6 min readPublic Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) said it supports the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which seeks to prevent existing utility customers from paying higher bills for data center energy infrastructure. PSO said its proposed Oklahoma tariff would require large-load customers to make long-term commitments and fund generation, upgrades, and related costs, according to PSO.
3 min readPearson, the UK education publisher, says its digital-first learning and assessment strategy is supporting earnings. The company highlights group revenue growth driven by assessment and qualification services, plus demand for higher-education courseware and virtual learning. Pearson also cites cost discipline, portfolio simplification, and capital returns via dividends and possible buybacks.
5 min readPakistan State Oil (PSX: PSO) discusses its role in Pakistan’s fuel distribution and its shift toward broader energy investments. It reviews FY17-FY25 results, noting volatile volumes and margins. FY24 revenue rose to Rs3.6 trillion, while FY25 earnings rose 32% to Rs21bn despite revenue falling to Rs3.15tn. 9MFY26 profit rose 150% y/y.
7 min readPakistan State Oil (PSO) said its total receivables rose to Rs908.709 billion as of July 20, 2026, with Rs535 billion owed by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) for RLNG. PSO reported Rs525 billion overdue, including Rs310 billion late payment surcharge. PSO also faces Rs157 billion in liabilities, including Rs56 billion to domestic refineries and Rs101 billion on letters of credit.
3 min readPublic Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) customers are paying an interim electric rate increase while the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) reviews a settlement. PSO had sought about a 15% base rate rise, roughly $25 per month. If approved, the settlement would cut the increase to about $2.45 monthly. Interim rates may trigger automatic refunds if the final OCC rate is lower.
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