SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Google agreed on Monday to pay a A$55 million ($35.8 million) fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it had hurt competition by paying the country's two largest telcos to pre-install its search application on Android phones, excluding rival search engines. The fine extends a bumpy period for the Alphabet-owned internet giant in Australia,...

Overview * Invitation Homes ( INVH ) Q2 revenue rises 4.3%, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data * Net income for Q2 increases 92.7% yr/yr, reflecting strong operational performance * Company acquired 1,040 homes, disposed of 358 homes, indicating active portfolio management Outlook * Invitation Homes ( INVH ) maintains FY 2025 Core FFO guidance at $1.88-$1.94 per share *...

Overview * Preformed Line Products ( PLPC ) Q2 net sales rise 22% yr/yr, driven by energy and communications end markets * Net income for Q2 up 35% yr/yr, impacted by tariffs and higher expenses * Gross margin improves by 80 bps, reflecting effective cost management Outlook * Company sees uncertainty in demand due to new tariffs * Preformed Line...

Overview * Radian Q2 revenue of $318 mln beats analyst expectations, per LSEG data * Net income for Q2 at $142 mln, diluted EPS $1.02 * Primary mortgage insurance in force hits record $276.7 bln * Repurchased $223 million of shares during the second quarter and paid $35 million of dividends Outlook * Company highlights favorable credit trends as key...