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Computacenter's strong earnings upgrade was overshadowed by margin erosion and negative cash flow, leaving shares 6% below Monday's close despite a Friday rebound.

Computacenter raised its 2026 profit outlook to at least £380M, driven by a £9.3B AI-related backlog. H1 profit surged 87%, but investors eye cash conversion.

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 210% in five years but valuation signals remain split amidst regulatory easing. ASML surged 143% over 12 months, while Japan's market is seen withstanding a potential US AI-led drop.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued interim authorization for the American Airlines-Qantas alliance, allowing coordination to continue while a full review proceeds. The provisional clearance comes as carriers face rising fuel costs and market uncertainty.

Wesfarmers Limited closed higher following a complaint filed with regulators over Bunnings' exclusive delivery partnership with Uber Eats. The company's dividend reinvestment plan pricing window is now open.

Wesfarmers shares closed higher despite volatility after Mitre 10 lodged a competition complaint over Bunnings' exclusive delivery partnership with Uber Eats. The dividend reinvestment plan pricing period is now active.