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August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 3 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Cipher Digital Pivots to AI Data Centers, Targets $700 Million NOI by 2027

Key Facts

•Cipher Digital is pivoting from bitcoin mining to AI data center operations, projecting NOI to reach $700 million by 2027.
•AI data center contracts, specifically with Amazon, are progressing ahead of schedule.

Impact:

5/10

CIFR BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

JTC Receives Regulatory Clearance for Acquisition Deal

Key Facts

•JTC's acquisition deal has received the necessary regulatory approvals from competent authorities.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Holcim Plans $1.15B Acquisition of Cementos Pacasmayo

Key Facts

•Holcim is planning a tender offer to acquire Cementos Pacasmayo with a potential delisting at a premium.
•The acquisition offer values equity at approximately $1.15B, implying a potential 10% upside from the current market cap.

Impact:

5/10

0QKY.L HCMLF HCMLY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Cloudflare Launches AI Agent Wallets with Future Stablecoin Payment Support

Key Facts

•Cloudflare introduced programmable wallets specifically designed for AI agents to manage financial transactions.
•The company plans to launch payment features using stablecoins in a future platform update.

Impact:

5/10

NET

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×4

Gold Hits $4,300 as Weekly Rally Extends to 6% on Hormuz Shipping Breakthrough

Key Facts

•Gold prices surged 4%, breaking above the 50-day moving average.

Impact:

5/10

XAUUSD

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated×2

Indonesia Q2 GDP Beats Estimates Despite Sequential Growth Slowdown

Key Facts

•Indonesia's Q2 2026 GDP grew more than expected, although it showed a slowdown compared to the previous quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×2

Trump Admin to Forgo Safety Testing for Open-Weight AI Models

Key Facts

•Trump administration advisers told leading AI firms that the government will not safety-test open-weight AI models.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated×3

Japan PM Takaichi Urges BoJ Bond Purchases to Curb Rising Yields

Key Facts

•Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reportedly urged BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to buy government bonds to curb rising long-term yields.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 3 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Cipher Digital Pivots to AI Data Centers, Targets $700 Million NOI by 2027

Key Facts

•Cipher Digital is pivoting from bitcoin mining to AI data center operations, projecting NOI to reach $700 million by 2027.
•AI data center contracts, specifically with Amazon, are progressing ahead of schedule.

Impact:

5/10

CIFR BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

JTC Receives Regulatory Clearance for Acquisition Deal

Key Facts

•JTC's acquisition deal has received the necessary regulatory approvals from competent authorities.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Holcim Plans $1.15B Acquisition of Cementos Pacasmayo

Key Facts

•Holcim is planning a tender offer to acquire Cementos Pacasmayo with a potential delisting at a premium.
•The acquisition offer values equity at approximately $1.15B, implying a potential 10% upside from the current market cap.

Impact:

5/10

0QKY.L HCMLF HCMLY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Cloudflare Launches AI Agent Wallets with Future Stablecoin Payment Support

Key Facts

•Cloudflare introduced programmable wallets specifically designed for AI agents to manage financial transactions.
•The company plans to launch payment features using stablecoins in a future platform update.

Impact:

5/10

NET

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×4

Gold Hits $4,300 as Weekly Rally Extends to 6% on Hormuz Shipping Breakthrough

Key Facts

•Gold prices surged 4%, breaking above the 50-day moving average.

Impact:

5/10

XAUUSD

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated×2

Indonesia Q2 GDP Beats Estimates Despite Sequential Growth Slowdown

Key Facts

•Indonesia's Q2 2026 GDP grew more than expected, although it showed a slowdown compared to the previous quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×2

Trump Admin to Forgo Safety Testing for Open-Weight AI Models

Key Facts

•Trump administration advisers told leading AI firms that the government will not safety-test open-weight AI models.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated×3

Japan PM Takaichi Urges BoJ Bond Purchases to Curb Rising Yields

Key Facts

•Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reportedly urged BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to buy government bonds to curb rising long-term yields.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Charles River Labs Raises 2026 EPS Guidance Above Market Estimates

Key Facts

•Charles River Laboratories expects 2026 adjusted EPS to range between $11.15 and $11.45.

Impact:

5/10

CRL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Wolters Kluwer H1 2026 Profits Rise on AI Solution Expansion

Key Facts

•Wolters Kluwer reported an increase in profits for the first half of 2026.
•The company attributed profit growth to the accelerated rollout of AI products and solutions.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Biocon Q1 Profit Surges Fourfold Driven by Biosimilars Growth

Key Facts

•Indian biopharmaceutical company Biocon reported a more than fourfold jump in first-quarter net profit.
•The profit surge was driven by strong revenue growth from the company's biosimilars segment.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Greenfire Resources Reports Q2 Results and Closes Connacher Acquisition

Key Facts

•Greenfire Resources reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company officially closed the acquisition of Connacher Oil and Gas Limited.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Industrial and Energy Firms Raise 2026 Outlook After Strong Q2 Performance

Key Facts

•Cummins raised its 2026 outlook driven by data center power demand and stronger truck markets.
•Energy Transfer increased its 2026 EBITDA outlook citing gas demand growth and NGL exports.
•Archer-Daniels raised its earnings outlook due to improved biofuel economics and Nutrition segment gains.

Impact:

5/10

ET 0I58.L

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Novo Nordisk Shares Drop 5% Despite Raised Full-Year Outlook

Key Facts

•Novo Nordisk raised its full-year outlook following a better-than-expected quarterly performance.
•Analysts attributed the strong quarter to rebate adjustments and temporary factors rather than organic sales growth.
•Sales of the oral version of the obesity drug Wegovy slightly missed market forecasts.

Impact:

5/10

NVO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Heineken Backs Annual Outlook as Sales Volume Growth Accelerates

Key Facts

•Heineken backed its full-year earnings outlook as sales volumes accelerated during the second quarter.
•Growth was driven by premium labels and lower-alcohol products.

Impact:

5/10

HEINY HINKF

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Kimco, Jackson Financial, and Kodak Report Strong Q2 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

•Kimco Realty raised its full-year FFO outlook and increased its quarterly common dividend by 12%.
•Jackson Financial reported record adjusted operating earnings driven by higher fee income and spread-based products.
•Eastman Kodak reported its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue and profit gains, led by its Advanced Materials business.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Cencora Raises 2026 Guidance Following Q3 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Cencora exceeded third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company raised its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance while specialty growth continues.
•The company noted that the GLP-1 drug sales mix is weighing on profit margins.

Impact:

5/10

0HF3.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Pfizer Sets 2026 Revenue Guidance and Targets $9.7B in Cost Savings

Key Facts

•Pfizer expects its 2026 revenue to range between $60.5 billion and $62.5 billion.
•The company is targeting $9.7 billion in net cost savings through the end of 2029.

Impact:

5/10

PFE

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Shell Expands Australian Gas Footprint with Surat Project Investment

Key Facts

•Shell announced it will invest in the next phase of the Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Australia.
•The project is being developed by Arrow Energy, a joint venture owned equally by Shell and PetroChina.

Impact:

5/10

SHEL.L 0857.HK

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Edgewell Beats Profit Estimates as Clear Secure Revenue Surges 26.6%

Key Facts

•Edgewell Personal Care reported organic net sales growth and adjusted EPS that exceeded market expectations.
•Clear Secure achieved 26.6% revenue growth to $277.8 million in the second quarter.
•Clear Secure declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Shopify and Booking Shares Surge Following Strong Quarterly Earnings Beats

Key Facts

•Shopify (SHOP) shares surged to their highest levels since January following earnings results.
•Booking Holdings (BKNG) reported a double beat on both top and bottom lines for the travel and leisure sector.

Impact:

5/10

0W2Y.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for Duke Energy, Diamondback, and DaVita as Infrastructure and Output Lead

Key Facts

•Diamondback raised 2026 output guidance and reduced debt without increasing capital expenditure.
•Duke Energy projects up to $10B in capital upside linked to contracted data-center demand.
•DaVita maintained its 2026 guidance despite reimbursement pressure and lower revenue per treatment.

Impact:

5/10

0ID1.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Paramount Skydance Raises 2026 Guidance, Reaffirms Commitment to WBD Merger

Key Facts

•Paramount Skydance raised its full-year 2026 outlook for adjusted EBITDA during its second-quarter earnings report.
•The company remains confident regarding its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery despite ongoing legal and regulatory pauses.

Impact:

5/10

WBD

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Banks Seek to Offload $15B Debt for Anthropic Data Centers

Key Facts

•Banks are looking to offload $15 billion in debt related to financing data centers for AI startup Anthropic.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Strong Q2 2026 Results for Bloomin' Brands, Zimmer Biomet, and FTC Solar

Key Facts

•Bloomin' Brands raised its full-year earnings guidance following strong Q2 results.
•FTC Solar reported 52% q/q revenue growth and announced its entry into the Indian market.
•Zimmer Biomet reported net sales of $2.177 billion, up 4.8%, and updated its 2026 financial guidance.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mitsubishi UBE Cement Plans Tokyo IPO for December Listing

Key Facts

•Mitsubishi UBE Cement is planning an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December.

Impact:

5/10

8058.T

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Astera Labs Stock Surges Following Record Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Astera Labs stock surged significantly following the release of its Q2 earnings report.

Impact:

5/10

ALAB

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ZBH and ACAD Beat Q2 Estimates, Raise 2026 Financial Outlook

Key Facts

•Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and raised its 2026 outlook.
•Acadia (ACAD) beat Q2 estimates driven by strong Daybue and Nuplazid sales, leading to a raised 2026 revenue outlook.

Impact:

5/10

ZBH ACAD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Janus Living Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Performance

Key Facts

•Janus Living raised its financial guidance following strong growth in its second-quarter 2026 results.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Elanco Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Elanco beat second-quarter estimates and raised its 2026 financial guidance.

Impact:

5/10

ELAN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Strong Q2 Growth for TAT, Gilat, and TeraWulf as Operations Expand

Key Facts

•TAT Technologies reported a 22.8% revenue increase with backlog reaching a record $615 million.
•Gilat revenue grew 17% to $122.7 million, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 31%.
•TeraWulf reported 102 MW of revenue-generating critical IT capacity online at Lake Mariner.

Impact:

5/10

TATT GILT WULF

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Chipotle Shares Slide Following Salmonella Outbreak Reports in Minnesota

Key Facts

•Chipotle shares declined following reports of a salmonella outbreak linked to its locations in Minnesota.
•The company removed jalapenos from certain locations and stated that health investigators have no ongoing concerns.

Impact:

5/10

0HXW.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

American Financial Group Q2 2026 Earnings Surge to $248 Million

Key Facts

•American Financial Group reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $248 million, or $2.99 per share.

Impact:

5/10

AFG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Attovia Therapeutics Prices Nasdaq IPO at $17 Per Share

Key Facts

•Attovia Therapeutics priced its initial public offering at $17 per share on the Nasdaq.

Impact:

5/10

ATTO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Select Water Solutions Reports Record Water Infrastructure Revenue in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•The company generated consolidated revenue of $396 million in Q2 2026, an 8% sequential increase from Q1 2026.
•Water Infrastructure segment generated record revenue of $102 million, up 26% compared to Q2 2025.
•The company executed a definitive agreement for a new pipeline project supported by a 128-million-barrel minimum volume commitment.

Impact:

5/10

WTTR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Palomar Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Premium Growth and Investment Income

Key Facts

•Palomar's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations driven by strong premium growth and higher investment income.

Impact:

5/10

PLMR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Digital Turbine Shares Surge on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

•Digital Turbine shares surged after reporting first-quarter fiscal 2027 results that beat Wall Street expectations.

Impact:

5/10

APPS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

Pinterest Forecasts Slower Revenue Growth as Ad Competition Intensifies

Key Facts

•Pinterest forecast slower revenue growth for the third quarter, citing intense competition in the digital advertising market.

Impact:

5/10

PINS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Celanese and Ingredion Q2 Earnings Beat Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•Celanese beat Q2 earnings and sales estimates driven by strong pricing and momentum in electronics and medical segments.
•Ingredion exceeded Q2 estimates supported by a 7% volume growth in its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Revolve Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong International Sales

Key Facts

•Revolve's Q2 earnings exceeded estimates driven by margin gains and customer base expansion.
•Strong international demand helped drive double-digit sales growth for the company.

Impact:

5/10

RVLV

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lockheed Martin and NioCorp Sign Scandium Supply MOU for Defense Applications

Key Facts

•Lockheed Martin signed a non-binding MOU with NioCorp for the potential purchase of up to 15 tonnes/year of scandium oxide over 10 years.

Impact:

5/10

0R3E.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Super Group Raises 2026 Outlook Following Strong Quarterly Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Super Group reported GAAP EPS of $0.23 and revenue of $684M.
•The company raised its financial outlook for the fiscal year 2026.

Impact:

5/10

SGHC

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for US Mid-Caps: Compass Surges while Workiva Slumps

Key Facts

•Compass exceeded Q2 2026 expectations, with shares rising 11% in after-hours trading.
•Workiva shares fell 8.2% despite beating Q2 earnings estimates.
•SSR Mining Q2 2026 results missed expectations, leading to a decline in share price.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Israel's El Al Airlines Doubles Q2 Net Profit Amid Regional Conflict

Key Facts

•Israel's El Al Airlines doubled its second-quarter net profit despite the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Hinge Health Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates as Company Raises 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Hinge Health's Q2 revenues jumped 53% driven by stronger member yield and margin gains.
•The company raised its 2026 financial guidance, reinforcing business momentum and lifting the stock.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surges on Record Revenue and AI-Driven Demand

Key Facts

•Applied Optoelectronics reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $151.14 million, a 51.4% year-over-year increase.
•Company officer Yeh Shu-Hua sold shares worth over $596 thousand at a price of $126.50 per share.
•The company's stock surged 17% recently, fueled by reports of potential U.S. restrictions on Chinese optical hardware.

Impact:

5/10

AAOI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Bharti Airtel Beats Q1 2026 Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

•Bharti Airtel exceeded revenue expectations for the first fiscal quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

BHARTIARTL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Wayfair Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Resilient U.S. Consumer Demand

Key Facts

•Wayfair beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by stronger U.S. demand and market share gains.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Axalta Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve AkzoNobel Merger

Key Facts

•Axalta Coating Systems shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the all-stock merger of equals with Akzo Nobel N.V.

Impact:

5/10

AKZOY

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Aurelius in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Owner of Ella’s Kitchen

Key Facts

•Aurelius has entered into exclusive talks to acquire the company that owns the Ella’s Kitchen brand.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

NUBURU Receives Italian Regulatory Clearance for Tekne Acquisition

Key Facts

•NUBURU announced that the Italian Government authorized the acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Tekne S.p.A. under the Golden Power framework.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Maurel & Prom to Acquire Gran Tierra Energy Assets in Colombia and Ecuador

Key Facts

•Maurel & Prom signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire all of Gran Tierra Energy's assets and operations in Colombia and Ecuador.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Farmmi Signs Framework Agreement to Acquire Brazilian Supply Chain Firm

Key Facts

•Farmmi signed a framework agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Four Seasons Holding Group Brazil.

Impact:

5/10

FAMI

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Western Union Launches Stablecard for Stablecoin Remittances via Visa Partnership

Key Facts

•Western Union is rolling out Stablecard across 37 markets to facilitate cross-border payments using stablecoins.
•The new service targets consumers seeking US dollar-denominated savings in volatile economies.

Impact:

5/10

3V64.DE

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Maxim Group Cuts MicroStrategy Target to $215 Amid Short-Selling Pressure

Key Facts

•A wallet linked to MicroStrategy transferred 1,030 BTC following the company's recent sale of 1,638 BTC.
•The company's latest Bitcoin sale was worth approximately $105 million, putting pressure on MSTR stock.

Impact:

5/10

MSTR BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 38,000 BTC as Realized Price Hits $70,000

Key Facts

•Bitcoin whale holdings reached 3.06 million BTC after intensifying purchases when the price fell below $60,000.
•Wallets with over 100,000 ETH added approximately 1.8 million Ether since mid-2025, setting historical accumulation records.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH XRP

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

SBI Holdings Acquires Bitbank for $289M to Expand Crypto Footprint

Key Facts

•SBI Holdings finalized the acquisition of crypto exchange Bitbank in a deal valued at $289 million.
•The acquisition boosts SBI's total crypto assets to over $7 billion.

Impact:

5/10

8473.T XRP

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×6