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August 4, 2026Connected

338 storiesLast updated: 12:49:01 PMPage 5 of 6

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Harmony Biosciences Q2 Revenue Jumps 30% on Strong WAKIX Sales and Pipeline Progress

Key Facts

•WAKIX net revenue grew 30% year-over-year to $261.3 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company reiterated its 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance of $1.0 billion to $1.04 billion.
•Phase 1 SAD data for BP-205 demonstrated favorable safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profiles.

Impact:

5/10

HRMY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

$32M in Dormant Bitcoin Moves as Coldcard Hack Losses Escalate to $130M

Key Facts

•Bitcoin worth nearly $32 million moved for the first time in 12 years.
•Estimated total losses from the Coldcard wallet hack have reached $130 million.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated

USD/JPY Plunges Amid Speculation of Bank of Japan Intervention

Key Facts

•USD/JPY pair plunged following strong signals of Bank of Japan intervention to support the yen.

Impact:

5/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

Driven Brands Rejects $18/Share Unsolicited Cash Bid from ADW Capital

Key Facts

•Driven Brands' Board of Directors unanimously rejected a non-binding, unsolicited cash acquisition proposal from ADW Capital.
•The rejected proposal was valued at $18.00 per share in cash.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Pentagon Cancels $300 Million Lithium Tender for Strategic Defense Stockpile

Key Facts

•The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency canceled a solicitation to purchase up to $300 million worth of lithium carbonate.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated

JPMorgan Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Following Warsh Press Conference

Key Facts

•JPMorgan moved up its Fed rate hike forecast, now expecting a hike before the end of the year.
•The bank cited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shaky press conference performance as a primary reason for the shift.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×3

Canada's Goods-Trade Surplus Widens to Record Highs in June

Key Facts

•Canada's goods-trade surplus widened in June as both exports and imports reached all-time highs.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 4, 2026Connected

338 storiesLast updated: 12:49:01 PMPage 5 of 6

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Harmony Biosciences Q2 Revenue Jumps 30% on Strong WAKIX Sales and Pipeline Progress

Key Facts

•WAKIX net revenue grew 30% year-over-year to $261.3 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company reiterated its 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance of $1.0 billion to $1.04 billion.
•Phase 1 SAD data for BP-205 demonstrated favorable safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profiles.

Impact:

5/10

HRMY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

$32M in Dormant Bitcoin Moves as Coldcard Hack Losses Escalate to $130M

Key Facts

•Bitcoin worth nearly $32 million moved for the first time in 12 years.
•Estimated total losses from the Coldcard wallet hack have reached $130 million.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated

USD/JPY Plunges Amid Speculation of Bank of Japan Intervention

Key Facts

•USD/JPY pair plunged following strong signals of Bank of Japan intervention to support the yen.

Impact:

5/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

Driven Brands Rejects $18/Share Unsolicited Cash Bid from ADW Capital

Key Facts

•Driven Brands' Board of Directors unanimously rejected a non-binding, unsolicited cash acquisition proposal from ADW Capital.
•The rejected proposal was valued at $18.00 per share in cash.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Pentagon Cancels $300 Million Lithium Tender for Strategic Defense Stockpile

Key Facts

•The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency canceled a solicitation to purchase up to $300 million worth of lithium carbonate.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated

JPMorgan Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Following Warsh Press Conference

Key Facts

•JPMorgan moved up its Fed rate hike forecast, now expecting a hike before the end of the year.
•The bank cited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shaky press conference performance as a primary reason for the shift.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×3

Canada's Goods-Trade Surplus Widens to Record Highs in June

Key Facts

•Canada's goods-trade surplus widened in June as both exports and imports reached all-time highs.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Adagio Medical Stock Jumps 22% on First Patient Procedure with New VT System

Key Facts

•Adagio Medical stock surged 22% after-hours following the announcement of the first patient receiving its next-generation VT ablation system.
•The procedure was performed under authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Impact:

5/10

ADGM

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for Biotech and Cloud Computing Firms

Key Facts

•Beam Therapeutics reported a quarterly loss of $1.18 per share, wider than the estimated loss of $1.
•DigitalOcean beat Q2 earnings estimates with $0.45 per share against the expected $0.26.
•Rhythm Pharmaceuticals reported a loss of $0.73 per share, performing better than the consensus estimate of an $0.81 loss.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Continental Reports €1.37 GAAP EPS and Updates Forward Guidance

Key Facts

•Continental reported GAAP EPS of €1.37 for the period.
•The company achieved revenue of €4.41B and provided an updated outlook.

Impact:

5/10

CON

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Lufthansa Cuts 2026 Guidance Following Sharp Q2 Profit Decline

Key Facts

•Lufthansa reported a net profit of €123 million for the second quarter, down from €1.01 billion in the prior-year period.

Impact:

5/10

DLAKY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Grab Reports Record Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Amid Financial Services Growth

Key Facts

•Grab reported record Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $168 million, a 54% increase year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

GRAB

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Apollo Acquires Maverick Water Group to Expand Infrastructure Portfolio

Key Facts

•Apollo announced that its managed funds have acquired Maverick Water Group, a developer of alternative non-potable water systems.

Impact:

5/10

APO

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Southern Company Prices $2.38 Billion Convertible Notes Offering

Key Facts

•Southern Company priced an offering of convertible senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $2.38 billion.

Impact:

5/10

SOMN

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

HP, Asus, and Acer Begin Integrating China's CXMT Memory Chips

Key Facts

•HP, Asus, and Acer have started using limited amounts of CXMT's DRAM chips in their notebook computers.
•The adoption comes amid a global memory shortage fueled by surging demand for AI infrastructure.
•Notebook models utilizing CXMT chips are currently sold only in non-U.S. markets.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

EPA Grants Delek Biofuel Waiver, Rejects HF Sinclair Petitions

Key Facts

•The U.S. EPA granted a Delek US Holdings refinery a full exemption from federal biofuel blending requirements for 2024.
•The EPA declared hardship waiver petitions for two refineries owned by HF Sinclair ineligible.

Impact:

5/10

DK DINO

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Novo Nordisk Shares Slide 5% Following Disappointing Guidance Update

Key Facts

•U.S.-traded shares of Novo Nordisk fell over 5% following the release of financial guidance that disappointed investors.
•The company raised its outlook citing strength in Wegovy pills and high-dose injections, yet failed to meet market expectations.

Impact:

5/10

NVO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DISA Uranium Formed to Boost U.S. Production with $105M Funding

Key Facts

•IsoEnergy entered into a definitive agreement with DISA Technologies to create the new DISA Uranium Corporation.
•The new company received US$105 million in financing commitments backed by a consortium of strategic investors.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Goonhilly and COMSAT

Key Facts

•Intuitive Machines completed the acquisition of Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT LLC to bolster deep space communication capabilities.

Impact:

5/10

LUNR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

CMS Grants NTAP Status for ZEVASKYN to Enhance Reimbursement

Key Facts

•The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) status for ZEVASKYN.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Westlake Shares Surge 9% Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Westlake Corporation shares climbed 9% following a second-quarter earnings report that beat market expectations.

Impact:

5/10

WLK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

MaxLinear Shares Jump 7% on Strategic AI Infrastructure Expansion Deals

Key Facts

•MaxLinear shares rose more than 7% following the announcement of strategic deals with Everspin and CMS.

Impact:

5/10

MXL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Grab Raises Annual Revenue Forecast Amid Surging Southeast Asia Demand

Key Facts

•Grab raised its annual revenue forecast on Tuesday due to stronger demand for ride-hailing and delivery services.

Impact:

5/10

GRAB

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ADTRAN Beats Q2 Estimates Driven by Optical Networking Growth

Key Facts

•ADTRAN exceeded both earnings and revenue estimates for the second quarter of 2026.
•Optical networking sales growth drove the company's strong performance during the quarter.

Impact:

5/10

ADTN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Fresenius Medical Care Shares Slide Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care shares fell as investors focused on disappointing U.S. patient volumes.
•The company beat Q2 profit estimates but only confirmed rather than raised its full-year guidance.

Impact:

5/10

FME

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sally Beauty Stock Jumps 7.8% After Q3 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Sally Beauty stock climbed 7.8% after Q3 earnings topped estimates despite a slight revenue miss.
•Margin gains, digital growth, and solid cash flow drove the company's performance in the third quarter.

Impact:

5/10

SBH

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Viper Energy Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises 2026 Operational Outlook

Key Facts

•Viper Energy's Q2 earnings surpassed estimates driven by higher production volumes and realized oil prices.
•The company raised its 2026 operational outlook following the strong second-quarter performance.

Impact:

5/10

VNOM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Honeywell Completes PSS Sale to Finalize Pure-Play Automation Pivot

Key Facts

•Honeywell completed the sale of its Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS) business to Brady Corporation in an all-cash transaction.
•This divestiture marks Honeywell's final step in transitioning to a pure-play automation company.

Impact:

5/10

HON

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vivid Seats Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Driven by World Cup Demand

Key Facts

•Vivid Seats exceeded analyst revenue expectations for the second quarter of 2026.
•Strong demand linked to the World Cup tournament supported the company's financial performance.

Impact:

5/10

SEAT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Kimco Realty Raises 2026 Guidance Following In-Line Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Kimco's Q2 FFO met estimates as leasing gains and higher occupancy supported performance.
•The company raised its 2026 financial outlook, citing higher rents and asset sales as growth drivers.

Impact:

5/10

KIM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Vertex Stock Gains on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Sales Guidance

Key Facts

•Vertex reported a strong Q2 beat and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
•The company is targeting annual opex savings of $60-70 million through a recent restructuring.
•The company maintained robust retention rates with 105% net and 95% gross retention.

Impact:

5/10

VERX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Strong H1 2026 Results for European Healthcare and Infrastructure Firms

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care reported 5% organic revenue growth and a 23% increase in operating income for Q2.
•ConvaTec Group confirmed it is on track for 2026 targets following 5% organic growth in the first half.
•Keller Group reported record H1 results driven by strong demand for data centers in North America.

Impact:

5/10

FMS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Sportradar, GameStop, and TG Therapeutics Slump Following Earnings Reports

Key Facts

•Sportradar shares fell 15.13% after lowering its full-year outlook due to slower U.S. sportsbook growth.
•TG Therapeutics stock dropped 11.26% following second-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates.
•GameStop Corp. shares declined 12.25%, pushing the stock into negative territory for the year.

Impact:

5/10

SRAD GME TGTX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lunai Bioworks and BrainStorm Partner on AI-Driven Parkinson's Research

Key Facts

•Lunai Bioworks signed a definitive collaboration agreement with BrainStorm Therapeutics to develop an integrated roadmap for Parkinson's disease treatment.
•Initial Parkinson's disease data readout is targeted for the first half of 2027.

Impact:

5/10

LNAI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Metro Bank H1 Profit Jumps 34% on Robust Lending Growth

Key Facts

•Britain's Metro Bank reported a 34% jump in first-half profit.
•The profit growth was underpinned by strong loan growth across core business segments.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

V2X Secures $500M US Air Force Contract for C-12 Fleet Sustainment

Key Facts

•V2X Inc. was awarded a $500 million ceiling value contract by the U.S. Air Force for Contractor Logistics Support of the C-12 aircraft fleet.

Impact:

5/10

VVX

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Clorox Forecasts Strong Sales Growth Despite Inflationary Headwinds in Q4

Key Facts

•Clorox forecasts up to 14% sales growth despite a revenue decline in the fourth quarter.
•The company flagged inflation and value-seeking consumers as headwinds to market share recovery.

Impact:

5/10

CLX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

thyssenkrupp Transitions to Financial Holding to Unlock Shareholder Value

Key Facts

•thyssenkrupp AG is transforming from an industrial conglomerate into a financial holding company through strategic spin-offs.
•Adjusted EBIT rose to €198 million in Q2 despite weak sales and ongoing restructuring costs.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Voyager Technologies Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

•Voyager Technologies Inc reported second-quarter 2026 financial results that beat both earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company issued a strong outlook, leading to a surge in its stock price during after-hours trading.

Impact:

5/10

VOYG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

BWXT Raises 2026 Outlook Amid Strategic Nuclear Energy Pivot

Key Facts

•BWXT raised its 2026 financial outlook supported by stronger operations.
•The company entered a deal with PCG to sharpen its strategic focus on the nuclear sector.
•The company completed a medical divestiture to streamline its business portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

BWXT

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

BHP Faces Weekend Strike at Global Iron Ore Export Hub Port Hedland

Key Facts

•Unions at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia failed to reach an agreement on a wage deal.
•A two-day strike is scheduled over the weekend at the world's top iron ore export hub.

Impact:

5/10

BHP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Sets 2026 Revenue Targets and Awaits Key FDA Decision

Key Facts

•Jazz forecasts its 2026 revenue to be between $4.60B and $4.75B.
•The company is preparing for the August 25 PDUFA date for its drug candidate zanidatamab.

Impact:

5/10

JAZZ

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Cummins Reports Mixed Q2 Results as Revenue Beats While Earnings Miss Estimates

Key Facts

•Cummins' Q2 2026 revenue exceeded analyst expectations.
•Cummins' earnings per share (EPS) missed market estimates during the same period.

Impact:

5/10

0I58.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TKO Group Raises Full-Year Guidance Following 18% Revenue Surge in Q2

Key Facts

•TKO Group, parent of UFC and WWE, reported Q2 revenue of $1.5 billion, an 18% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

5/10

TKO

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Toyota Profits Fall for Fifth Straight Quarter Amid China Slump and Rising Costs

Key Facts

•Toyota reported a profit decline for the fifth consecutive quarter, driven by a slump in sales within the Chinese market.
•Profit margins were pressured by higher material and parts costs stemming from the conflict in Iran.

Impact:

5/10

7203.T

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Reservoir Media Revenue Grows 12% Driven by Recorded Music Surge

Key Facts

•Reservoir Media reported revenue of $41.5 million for Q1 fiscal 2027, a 12% year-over-year increase.
•Recorded music revenue surged 35%, while music publishing revenue grew 6% during the same period.
•Strata Critical Medical announced Q2 revenue growth of 60.7% to $72.5 million.

Impact:

5/10

RSVR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Revvity Raises Annual Outlook Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Revvity raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts after beating Wall Street estimates for the second quarter.
•The strong growth is driven by improving demand for drug-development tools and diagnostic testing products.

Impact:

5/10

RVTY

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

OceanPal Exits Shipping Industry and Eliminates All Outstanding Debt

Key Facts

•OceanPal completed the sale of its vessel-owning subsidiary OP Vessel Holdco LLC to Sezali Inc.
•The transaction was settled by canceling 12,185 Series C Preferred shares and $5.0 million in promissory notes.

Impact:

5/10

SVRN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Westlake Chemical Shares Surge 9% Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Westlake Chemical Partners reported steady financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
•Westlake shares surged 9% following a strong Q2 earnings beat.

Impact:

5/10

WESTLAKE

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

MDA Space Awarded $474M Contract to Expand Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

Key Facts

•MDA Space was awarded a $474 million contract to supply additional MDA AURORA next-generation satellites to Telesat.

Impact:

5/10

MDA TSAT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

CQE Shares Jump 3% Following Strong FY-2026 Earnings and Positive Guidance

Key Facts

•CQE's fiscal year 2026 earnings increased, leading to a 3% rise in its share price.
•The stock surge was driven by positive financial guidance provided by the company.

Impact:

5/10

CQE

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Domino's Sales Rise 6.1% Fueled by World Cup Momentum and Heatwaves

Key Facts

•Domino's recorded an additional 45,000 orders during England's World Cup knockout match.
•First-half sales rose by 6.1% year-on-year to reach £825 million.

Impact:

5/10

DOM.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CNO Financial Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates and Raises 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•CNO Financial posted a Q2 earnings beat driven by higher collected premiums and net investment income.
•The company raised its 2026 earnings per share (EPS) outlook following the strong results.

Impact:

5/10

CNO

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Medifast and Ecor Shares Diverge Following Q2 2026 Earnings Beats

Key Facts

•Medifast exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations, leading to a rise in its shares during after-hours trading.
•Ecor beat Q2 2026 expectations but saw its shares decline in after-hours trading.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

BitGo Designates Chainlink CCIP as Exclusive Infrastructure for WBTC

Key Facts

•BitGo has replaced LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP to secure cross-chain transfers for WBTC.

Impact:

5/10

BTC LINK

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

BNY Partners with Galaxy to Launch Institutional Crypto Staking Services

Key Facts

•BNY has selected Galaxy to provide staking infrastructure as it expands services for institutional crypto investors.

Impact:

5/10

0HLQ.L

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Ripple President Confirms Bank Tokenization Pilots Moving to Live Production

Key Facts

•Ripple President Monica Long stated that banks are moving tokenized funds into production phases.
•Expansions by ZILO and Licuido are strengthening the institutional stack of the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Impact:

5/10

XRP

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated×3

Bending Spoons to Acquire Airtable in $1.285 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Bending Spoons entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Airtable in an all-cash deal.
•The acquisition deal values Airtable at approximately $1.285 billion.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Newbridge Acquisition to Merge with Startech Group in Life Sciences Deal

Key Facts

•Newbridge Acquisition Limited announced the execution of a business combination agreement with Startech Group Inc., a life sciences technology company.
•Startech focuses on developing functional water and AI-powered healthcare technologies to enhance human longevity.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Sovereign Yields Decline and Oil Prices Plunge Amid Global Market Volatility

Key Facts

•Sovereign yields pushed lower across Europe and North America as Japan signaled intent to use Fed facilities to defend the Yen.
•Brent crude futures fell by more than 7% despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea and Ukraine.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago