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SPX Technologies has appointed Brian Deck as a new independent member of its Board of Directors, effective July 27, 2026. Mr. Deck will also join the Audit and Governance & Sustainability Committees. Bringing extensive experience from his current role as CEO of JBT Marel Corporation and former leadership roles in finance and operations, his additio…
W&T Offshore, an independent oil and natural gas producer operating primarily offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, announced its Q2 2026 earnings release for August 5, 2026, with a subsequent conference call to discuss financial and operational results on August 6, 2026. The company holds extensive leases and interests in multiple fields across federal …
A DIHK industry survey of more than 3,000 companies finds climbing energy costs are forcing many German firms to delay investment and contemplate cutting domestic capacity or shifting production overseas. The lobby group reports near-term business burdens and a weakening competitiveness outlook tied to energy price pressures.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 25 refused to allow the Trump administration to put into effect an executive order that would have imposed new requirements on mail-in voting in 23 states. The court denied the Justice Department’s request to stay a lower-court injunction that found essential portions of the March order unconstitutional…
A growing cohort of major brokerages now sees a tangible risk that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its July meeting, driven by a sharp jump in oil prices and renewed conflict in the Middle East. While most firms still list no change as their baseline, limited guidance from Chair Kevin Warsh and recent market moves have turned the u…
Stellantis NV stock slid after Piper Sandler downgraded the automaker from Overweight to Underweight and cut its price target sharply, intensifying pressure ahead of the company’s Q2 2026 earnings. The move adds to recent negative analyst commentary and comes against a fragile Milan market backdrop, leaving the shares trading just above the €5 supp…
Italy's cabinet will meet to consider measures aimed at the surge in diesel costs, balancing support for households and energy-intensive firms with commitments to reduce the public deficit agreed with the European Union. A temporary excise duty cut implemented in March and ended on July 3 cost almost €2 billion and drew criticism from EU and IMF of…
Bank of America lowered its rating on Nestle to Neutral from Buy and reduced its price target to 89 Swiss francs from 94, citing intensifying headwinds in North America Petcare and a diminished benefit from lower coffee and cocoa costs. The bank trimmed margin and EPS forecasts after noting share losses in cat and dog food, increasing supply-chain …
British retailers recorded their least severe year-on-year sales drop in six months during July, according to the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI's distributive trades balance improved to -26 from -54 in June, while wholesalers reported broadly unchanged volumes and retailers' expectations for August strengthened. Despite the moderation,…
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that while Japan is recording inflationary trends, the government cannot yet declare deflation risk eliminated. With consumer prices and the GDP deflator moving higher and wage gains beginning to appear, the administration is pressing for increased domestic investment, a recalibration of fiscal policy and cleare…
President Donald Trump plans to visit General Motors' Milford Proving Ground in Michigan to promote his trade and industrial agenda and emphasize new factory investment and job creation. The trip comes with under 100 days to the U.S. midterms and amid public unease over an escalating conflict with Iran, higher gasoline prices and persistent inflati…
The Ensign Group, Inc., a US-based post-acute healthcare services provider, reported strong second quarter 2026 results with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 and adjusted EPS of $1.92, reflecting 16.7% and 20.8% growth year-over-year respectively. The company raised its 2026 annual earnings guidance to $7.75-$7.85 per diluted share and revenue guidance to…
In the first 18 months of President Donald Trump’s second term the U.S. economy has absorbed a string of policy-led shocks - including a tightened immigration regime, higher tariffs and an unexpected war with Iran - while showing unexpected resilience. Growth has been supported by strong corporate issuance and heavy investment in AI infrastructure,…
Allot Ltd., a global provider of Security-as-a-Service and network intelligence solutions, announced that it will release its unaudited Q2 2026 financial results and host a conference call on August 12, 2026. The call will discuss the company's recent performance and strategic outlook.
KBR has been awarded the Project Management Consultant contract by Power2X for a large-scale eFuels project in Rotterdam aimed at producing over 250,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually. This initiative supports Europe's ReFuelEU eSAF blending targets and represents a major step in decarbonizing jet fuel, with KBR providing key services t…
Legend Biotech announced that Ying Huang, Ph.D., has stepped down as CEO and Board member, remaining as an advisor through August for a smooth transition. Alan Bash, President of the CARVYKTI Business Unit, is appointed Interim CEO, while the Board starts a search for a permanent CEO. The company remains focused on advancing its commercial, clinica…
Profusa, Inc., a digital health company specializing in next-generation biosensing technologies, announced key management changes including appointing Jack Stover as Executive Chairman and CEO and Ben Hwang moving to President. The company also signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire a privately held commercial-stage diagnostics company with pro…
Rocket Lab Corporation has been awarded a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force to execute up to 18 suborbital launches starting in late 2026, solidifying its role in national security space launch services and expanding operations at the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska.
Bank Indonesia faces renewed scrutiny after Governor Perry Warjiyo resigned unexpectedly after eight years in office. The appointment of senior deputy governor Destry Damayanti as interim chief provides short-term continuity, but markets are watching closely for the next permanent nominee and whether monetary policy will remain insulated from polit…
Shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday, with tanker and commodity vessel traffic reduced after reported Houthi attacks on Saudi targets. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz was also limited over the weekend as a fragile cessation in U.S.-Iran airstrikes continued, raising concerns about renewed risks…
Bernstein reiterated a constructive stance on memory chipmakers after a series of multibillion-dollar agreements unveiled at an AI Summit in San Francisco. Deals announced by Samsung, SK Hynix, Nvidia and Broadcom cover memory supply, foundry services and AI data-center capacity, prompting Bernstein to call the sector's recent pullback a "good entr…
Galp Energia shares fell after the company reported second-quarter results in which group RCA EBITDA came in marginally below consensus and upstream EBITDA underperformed forecasts. Despite a net income beat and a raised dividend, the EBITDA miss - compounded by a broad selloff in oil following a pause in Iran-related strikes - prompted investor pr…
Evolution shares climbed after top investor Candle Lake Limited disclosed an additional purchase that lifted its consolidated holding to about 30.02% of shares and votes. The disclosure invokes a mandatory offer obligation under Swedish takeover rules, forcing Candle Lake to either make a formal bid or reduce its stake within four weeks.
Trekor Metals (TGB) is transitioning from developer to producer. Florence Copper has delivered initial cathodes and Gibraltar delivered steady output in 2025, creating a multi-asset producer in North America. At a $2.74B market cap and improving operational momentum, I am initiating my first-ever Strong Buy on TGB. This trade idea gives an entry at…
JD Sports Fashion plc rallied intraday, supported by the imminent completion of the first £100m tranche of a £200m buyback programme, resolved corporate governance questions at its Annual General Meeting, and a broadly favourable UK market environment that has reduced short-term policy uncertainty for consumer-facing businesses.
