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Catastrophe bond issuance reached $17.6 billion in the first half of 2026, the largest half-year total on record, supported by strong investor demand, attractive all-in yields versus expected losses and traditional fixed-income returns, and a relatively calm catastrophe environment. Total outstanding notional rose to $64.8 billion by June 30, 2026,…
Kearny Financial Corp. announced fiscal year 2026 net income of $36.3 million, a 39% increase over the prior year, driven by expanded net interest margins, loan and deposit growth, and successful execution of strategic initiatives. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share. Investments in commercial banking, treasury managem…
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a global dry bulk shipping company traded on Nasdaq under the ticker SBLK, announced it will release its Q2 2026 financial results after market close on August 5, 2026. Management will host a conference call and webcast on August 6 to discuss the results. The company operates a diverse fleet of 138 vessels transporting maj…
ENvue Medical announced an additional deployment of its ENvue™ Navigation Platform at a leading academic medical center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, signaling increasing clinical adoption. The ENvue platform provides real-time bedside visualization for feeding tube placement, aiming to improve patient safety and clinical decision-making. This exp…
Intelligent Bio Solutions has completed remediation of cybersecurity and software vulnerabilities following independent penetration testing, positioning the company to submit its FDA 510(k) notification for its fingerprint-based drug screening system in the second half of 2026. This milestone advances its planned entry into the U.S. drug screening …
Bridger Aerospace, a US-based aerial firefighting company, has leased two of its Super Scooper aircraft to Avincis, Europe's leading emergency aerial service provider. These aircraft are now deployed in Portugal to help combat an intense wildfire season. This marks Bridger's first revenue-generating operations in Europe, highlighting increasing glo…
HF Foods Group Inc., a Nasdaq-listed US-based Asian foodservice distributor, has agreed to acquire Canadian ethnic and specialty frozen seafood importer and distributor Searay Foods for approximately US$35 million. This marks HF Foods' first international expansion and is expected to be immediately accretive to margins and earnings. The transaction…
ICU Medical, a global leader in infusion and critical care products, announced the date and time for its second quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call, scheduled for August 6, 2026. The company will discuss its financial results and business updates during the call, accessible via phone or webcast.
Century Aluminum is expanding its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter, resulting in a historic 10% increase in total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production. This expansion, supported by U.S. government officials and stimulated by President Trump's Section 232 aluminum tariffs, will grow the Mt. Holly workforce to over 600 employees.
Blue Gold Limited announced entering multiple strategic acquisition term sheets to acquire producing gold mining assets, aiming to accelerate growth into a diversified, cash-flow-generating gold producer. The acquisitions are expected to increase operating scale, provide near-term operating profit, and reduce reliance on single assets or jurisdicti…
NewGenIVF Group Limited announces that its 10% ownership stake in K25.ai has doubled in value to $20 million after K25.ai closed its Series A round at a $200 million post-money valuation, generating an unrealized gain of approximately $10 million expected to be recognized in 2026. This milestone highlights NewGen's capital allocation strength and s…
Powerus, through its subsidiary Kaizen Aerospace, has launched a dedicated agriculture division focusing on its xFold Dragon heavy-lift autonomous aircraft. The company signed exclusive distribution agreements with Aerospread Technologies for Australia and New Zealand, targeting $60 million in sales over five years, and with Sprig Aerospace as dist…
TruGolf, a Nasdaq-listed golf technology company, announced the grand opening of its first flagship TruGolf Links franchise location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This 6,045-square-foot facility offers premium golf simulators, an upscale restaurant, and entertainment options, aiming to create a unique 'eatertainment' destination. The opening marks an…
Lantheus Holdings, Inc., a leading radiopharmaceutical company headquartered in Massachusetts, announced it will hold its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on August 6, 2026. The event will cover financial results and business updates, with access via online registration and replay availability.
West Bancorporation, Inc., parent of West Bank, announced a 38.8% increase in net income for Q2 2026 compared to the prior year, reaching $11.1 million with earnings per share of $0.64. The company declared a $0.26 quarterly dividend, the highest in its history, reflecting solid financial performance and strong capital and liquidity positions. Key …
Wave Life Sciences Ltd., a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in RNA medicines, announced it will host a webcast and conference call on July 30, 2026, to report its second quarter financial results and update on business progress. The company focuses on RNA-targeting therapies for diseases including obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin defic…
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. plans to report its third quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, before market open, followed by a conference call hosted by senior executives. MACOM is a semiconductor company serving telecommunications, industrial, defense, and data center markets.
Kingstone Companies, Inc., a regional property and casualty insurance holding company, announced a 20% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.06 per share, payable in August 2026. This marks the first dividend increase since reinstating dividends in July 2025. The board also reaffirmed confidence in the company's profitable growth prospects …
Tractor Supply Co. shares climbed 3.5% in pre-open trading after the retailer reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed on both earnings and sales and lowered its full-year adjusted EPS guidance. The move higher reflects a market that had already absorbed downgrades to earnings forecasts and analyst price target cuts ahead of the report.
Orion Energy Systems, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, EV charging solutions, and electrical maintenance services, will announce its fiscal 2027 first quarter results on August 5, 2026, before market open, followed by a conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET. The company offers turnkey solutions for large national customers and aims …
Short sellers have amassed an estimated $15.5 billion in unrealized gains since SpaceX completed its mid-June IPO, according to Ortex Technologies. The company's shares have fallen below the $135 IPO price after peaking at $225.64, with large portions of the free float on loan and fresh lows reached near $115.26. Market participants cited volatilit…
SpaceX (SPCX) is trading below its IPO level and close to its 52-week low, and investors are confronting a looming lockup expiry that will free up 911.5 million shares - roughly $123 billion at the IPO price - shortly after the company’s Q2 report on August 4. The near-term outlook balances genuine revenue momentum and AI-related upside against val…
A rapidly spreading wildfire near France's Atlantic coast prompted the overnight evacuation of more than 10,000 people as extreme heat and ongoing drought have intensified wildfire risk across Europe. Firefighters are contending with large blazes in France, Spain and Italy while scientists point to changing drought dynamics linked to climate-driven…
Visteon reported second-quarter 2026 results that included a notable adjusted EPS shortfall versus analyst expectations, a decline in net income and a contraction in adjusted EBITDA margin. While revenue marginally exceeded estimates and the company announced a $200 million accelerated share repurchase alongside roughly $2 billion in new business w…
Cellnex Telecom shares jumped after reports that senior management is examining strategic alternatives, including a potential take-private transaction or a merger with a rival, as the company contends with heavy debt and a steep decline in its stock since 2021. Early, confidential discussions with an investor group backed by DigitalBridge and Deuts…
