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Imperial Oil fell in pre-market trading after reporting second-quarter 2026 results that beat on earnings per share but missed revenue expectations by about C$840 million. The revenue shortfall, released before the market open, weighed on the stock even as major U.S. indexes traded higher, indicating the move was company-specific.
Reports that Tesla is internally evaluating a spinoff, sale, or closure of its China operations have intensified speculation that a merger with SpaceX could be proceeding. Elon Musk declined to rule out a combination on Tesla’s July 22 earnings call, and market reactions and analyst probability estimates have shifted accordingly. SpaceX shares have…
Steakholder Foods Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in 3D-printed plant-based meats, announced a private placement raising $3.5 million upfront with potential for an additional $7 million through warrants. The proceeds will fund research, development, and growth initiatives, including the upcoming U.S. launch of their Perfecta™ Premium Pla…
Amadeus said air travel bookings have shown signs of recovery following disruptions tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which weighed on second-quarter volumes. The company reported a 7.6% decline in quarterly bookings but posted adjusted core earnings that beat analyst expectations, and management said the steepest impact from cancellations an…
The XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (MCN) has adjourned its Special Meeting of Shareholders due to a lack of quorum and will reconvene on August 26, 2026. Shareholders are encouraged to vote on the proposal to approve a new sub-advisory agreement, which the Fund's Board recommends.
Brazil's overall budget deficit widened to 1.3 trillion reais in the 12 months through June, equal to 9.99% of GDP and the highest reading since April 2021. The increase has been driven largely by a sharp rise in interest payments, while gross public debt climbed to 81.9% of GDP as primary and nominal shortfalls exceeded market expectations.
A rules-based screener targeting sustained top-line growth, strong returns on capital, healthy balance sheets and meaningful five-year price appreciation returned 68 U.S. names. Six companies emerge as archetypal long-term compounders: NVIDIA, Broadcom, Meta Platforms, Eli Lilly, Arista Networks and Fortinet. Each combines durable economics with sc…
Nuwellis, Inc., a medical technology firm focused on cardiorenal solutions, announced it entered into a securities purchase agreement to sell approximately 1.31 million shares of common stock at $2.59 per share in an at-the-market registered direct offering under Nasdaq rules, raising $3.4 million. Concurrently, the company received $3.1 million fr…
President Donald Trump defended a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund amid Republican opposition in the Senate that has delayed the permanent confirmation of acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are seeking written assurances that the Justice Department will not implement the program and also o…
After the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, U.S. Treasury yields moved in opposite directions: short-dated yields fell while longer-dated notes climbed, particularly at the 30-year end. The resulting steepening - described by some strategists as a 'twist steepener' - has been read by market participants as reduced odds of further Fed h…
At the July 28-29 FOMC meeting the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% in a 9-3 vote, marking a fifth straight pause. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan dissented, each voting for an immediate 0.25 percentage point increase, warning that continue…
BCA Research told clients that gold's recent decline is showing signs of exhaustion and that the tactical obstacles to higher prices are diminishing. The firm highlights real interest rates and the U.S. dollar as the primary drivers of gold, says central bank buying now offers a price floor, and recommends a long position as the worst of the pullba…
Apple reported FQ3 2026 results that topped consensus on both EPS and revenue, but shares fell about 7.6% pre-market to roughly $308 as Q4 revenue guidance of 9-11% missed the roughly 12% consensus. The company's beat included a $0.11 EPS boost from tariff refunds, and investors zeroed in on weaker Services revenue, a slowdown in Greater China, and…
SoFi reported a breakout quarter of revenue and membership growth, and the numbers argue the company is finally monetizing its
Netcapital Inc. reports that the SEC has stayed the recently approved Nasdaq rule requiring companies with market value of listed securities (MVLS) below $5 million to face immediate delisting. The full SEC Commission will review the rule, currently suspended, providing Netcapital and other small-cap Nasdaq companies more time to focus on turnaroun…
Trading in Jiade Limited's Class A Ordinary Shares, which had been halted on June 4, 2026, resumed on July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The announcement comes directly from Nasdaq with no specific reasons or additional details provided about the resumption or prior trading halt.
Achieve Life Sciences, a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on cytisinicline for nicotine dependence, announced stock option and restricted stock unit grants to six new employees under its 2024 Equity Inducement Plan. These grants aim to attract key talent to support the company's ongoing development and commercialization efforts. …
NOMAD Power Solutions, a leader in transportable battery energy storage systems, announced that its common stock is now available for options trading on the Cboe Options Exchange under the symbol NMAD. This move is aimed at increasing visibility, liquidity, and investor participation while supporting the company's mission to deliver flexible energy…
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation, via its AMPED Distribution division, is orchestrating a comprehensive nationwide retail marketing campaign for Shaboozey’s new album 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.' The campaign integrates independent record stores, major retailers, and e-commerce platforms, featuring listening parties, exc…
XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) is urging shareholders to vote in favor of appointing King Street Capital Management's subsidiary, Rockford Tower Asset Management, as the long-term sub-adviser. Alongside this, the Fund's Board has proposed a liquidity plan and discount management program designed to enhance shareholder value and…
Stablecoin Development Corporation, trading on the NYSE American as SDEV, disclosed its second quarter and first half 2026 financial results highlighting $2.2 million in quarterly staking revenue, a 10% holding of 2.29 billion SKY tokens, elimination of all remaining warrant liabilities, and a $50.6 million non-cash unrealized loss due to SKY price…
Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is rebranding as Cerenome, Inc., with a new Nasdaq ticker CNSY, reflecting its transformation into an integrated central nervous system (CNS) oncology company. Cerenome aims to combine precision diagnostics (CNSide®), targeted radiotherapeutics (REYOBIQ™), and proprietary data analytics powered by artificial intelligence to …
Barfresh Food Group, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages for various markets including education and foodservice, will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 14, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.
Vistagen Therapeutics, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in intranasal neurocircuitry-focused treatments, announced the appointment of Douglas J. Williamson, MD, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Williamson brings extensive experience in neuroscience drug development and regulatory approvals, expected to strengthen Vistagen'…
Arbor Realty Trust reported a GAAP net loss of $37.3 million in Q2 2026, a decline from net income in the prior year period. Distributable earnings were $0.10 per diluted common share. The company enhanced liquidity by raising approximately $500 million via capital markets transactions, used partly for share repurchases and redeeming senior notes. …
