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August 7, 2026Connected

348 storiesLast updated: 2:00:17 AMPage 3 of 6

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Chipotle Stock Plunges 13% Following Salmonella Outbreak Reports in Minnesota

Key Facts

•Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are trading lower by over 13% this week.
•The stock selloff is linked to a salmonella outbreak reported in Minnesota.

Impact:

5/10

CMG 0HXW.L

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Europe Electricity Prices Hit €500/MWh Amid Severe Drought

Key Facts

•European electricity prices spiked to €500 per megawatt-hour due to intense summer heatwaves and drought.
•Hungary was forced to shut down the Paks nuclear power plant this week due to insufficient cooling water.

Impact:

5/10

ECIFF

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Set to Sign Trilateral Defense Cooperation Deal

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are expected to sign a joint defense cooperation agreement on Friday.
•Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for an official visit amid reports of the agreement.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoMixedUpdated

Binance Bitcoin Futures Volume Hits Record 8x Ratio Over Spot Trading

Key Facts

•Binance saw a record divergence between daily spot and futures trading volumes, with futures outweighing spot by eight times.
•Bitcoin futures trading volumes on Binance reached nearly $58 billion in a single day.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Court Grants Final Approval for Thoma Bravo's Acquisition of Kneat

Key Facts

•The Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a final order approving the plan of arrangement for Thoma Bravo to acquire Kneat.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 7, 2026Connected

348 storiesLast updated: 2:00:17 AMPage 3 of 6

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Chipotle Stock Plunges 13% Following Salmonella Outbreak Reports in Minnesota

Key Facts

•Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are trading lower by over 13% this week.
•The stock selloff is linked to a salmonella outbreak reported in Minnesota.

Impact:

5/10

CMG 0HXW.L

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Europe Electricity Prices Hit €500/MWh Amid Severe Drought

Key Facts

•European electricity prices spiked to €500 per megawatt-hour due to intense summer heatwaves and drought.
•Hungary was forced to shut down the Paks nuclear power plant this week due to insufficient cooling water.

Impact:

5/10

ECIFF

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Set to Sign Trilateral Defense Cooperation Deal

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are expected to sign a joint defense cooperation agreement on Friday.
•Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for an official visit amid reports of the agreement.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoMixedUpdated

Binance Bitcoin Futures Volume Hits Record 8x Ratio Over Spot Trading

Key Facts

•Binance saw a record divergence between daily spot and futures trading volumes, with futures outweighing spot by eight times.
•Bitcoin futures trading volumes on Binance reached nearly $58 billion in a single day.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Court Grants Final Approval for Thoma Bravo's Acquisition of Kneat

Key Facts

•The Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a final order approving the plan of arrangement for Thoma Bravo to acquire Kneat.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Marcus & Millichap Returns to Profit in Q2 with 17.8% Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Marcus & Millichap revenue increased 17.8% to $202.9 million in Q2 2026.
•The company turned a net loss of $11.0 million in Q2 2025 into a net income of $3.9 million in Q2 2026.
•The share repurchase program was expanded by an additional $70 million, bringing the total authorized to $210 million.

Impact:

5/10

MMI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Yum China Completes Acquisition of Pizza Hut Brand Ownership in Mainland China

Key Facts

•Yum China announced it has completed the acquisition of the ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands.

Impact:

5/10

9987.HK 0QYD.L

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for Tech and Software as TransDigm Raises 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Datadog reported Q2 earnings for the period ended June 2026, with key metrics analyzed against Wall Street estimates.
•Take-Two Interactive released Q1 2026 financial results, comparing actual performance against expectations.
•TransDigm raised its 2026 outlook after beating earnings estimates in recent reports.

Impact:

5/10

0A3O.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

US Tech Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates Led by Datadog and Unity Software

Key Facts

•Datadog surpassed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates with a 36% increase in sales.
•Unity Software beat Q2 estimates as revenue climbed 24% and management advanced its GAAP profitability timeline.
•Arrow Electronics topped Q2 earnings guidance and announced a new share buyback plan.

Impact:

5/10

0A3O.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ADW Capital Demands Immediate Sale of Driven Brands to Maximize Value

Key Facts

•ADW Capital Management sent a letter to Driven Brands' board demanding an immediate public sale process for the company.

Impact:

5/10

DRVN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

IonQ Stock Surges 9% on Q2 Earnings Beat and DARPA Contract

Key Facts

•IonQ shares jumped over 9% after beating Q2 estimates and raising its 2026 forecast.
•The announcement of a new deal with DARPA contributed to the stock's gains on Friday.

Impact:

5/10

IONQ

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Puma Biotechnology Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Puma Biotechnology reported Q2 earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst estimates.
•The company raised its 2026 financial guidance driven by climbing sales of its drug Nerlynx.

Impact:

5/10

PBYI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Arhaus and Halozyme Shares Surge on Q2 Earnings Beats and Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Arhaus stock gained 18% after Q2 earnings and revenue surpassed analyst estimates.
•Halozyme raised its 2026 outlook fueled by higher royalties and product sales.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Munich Re Lowers Revenue Outlook While Maintaining Annual Profit Guidance

Key Facts

•Munich Re lowered its revenue outlook following a drop in contract renewal volumes during July.
•The German reinsurer reiterated its full-year net profit guidance despite falling prices and volumes.

Impact:

5/10

0KFE.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Heliostar Metals Reports Record Q2 2026 Gold Production and Strong Cash Position

Key Facts

•Heliostar achieved record gold production of 14,803 ounces in Q2 2026.
•The company reported a record cash position of $43.0 million with no debt at the end of Q2.
•The company recorded record revenues of $56.5 million and net income of $8.0 million.

Impact:

5/10

HSTR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Live-Shopping Platform Whatnot Valuation Surges to $20 Billion

Key Facts

•Live-shopping platform Whatnot has nearly doubled its valuation in 10 months to reach $20 billion.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Innodata and Ouster Post Strong Growth on AI and Robotics Demand

Key Facts

•Innodata reported 58% revenue growth in Q2 while expanding its AI research programs.
•Ouster's earnings call highlighted the Rev8 production ramp and rising demand in the robotics sector.

Impact:

5/10

INOD OUST

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Dropbox Raises Outlook as Biotech Firms Report Q2 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Dropbox raised its full-year profitability and free-cash-flow outlook following Q2 revenue growth.
•electroCore reported Q2 revenue of $9.5 million, an approximately 28% increase year-over-year.
•Denali Therapeutics reported $3.6 million in net product revenue from AVLAYAH in its first full quarter of commercial availability.

Impact:

5/10

DBX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

National Presto Q2 Earnings Surge on Defense Growth and Tariff Refunds

Key Facts

•National Presto's Q2 earnings per share more than tripled year over year.
•Sales rose 21.7% driven by higher Defense shipments and a tariff refund.

Impact:

5/10

NPK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

EC Approves Bavarian Nordic Mpox Vaccine for Children Aged 2-12

Key Facts

•The European Commission approved the expansion of IMVANEX vaccine use to include children aged 2 to less than 12 years.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CleanSpark Pivots to AI Data Centers with $6.6 Billion Lease Agreement

Key Facts

•CleanSpark's Q3 earnings call focused on the Sandersville AI lease providing $6.6B in contracted revenues.
•The company plans to finance its data center expansion through debt rather than new equity issuance.

Impact:

5/10

CLSK BTC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CION and Navient Shares Rally Following Q2 Earnings Beats

Key Facts

•CION shares surged 16.9% after Q2 earnings beat estimates, driven by lower non-accrual levels.
•Navient stock gained 4.8% as lower expenses and provisions offset a decline in net interest income.

Impact:

5/10

CION NAVI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Bittium Revenue Jumps 60% on Surging Defense Sector Orders

Key Facts

•Bittium reported a 60% revenue increase driven by a surge in defense sector orders.

Impact:

5/10

BITTIUM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Autozi Announces $320M Reverse Takeover to Boost Nasdaq Valuation

Key Facts

•Autozi Internet Technology announced a letter of intent for a proposed reverse takeover with a privately held operating company.
•The estimated combined valuation of the merged entity is expected to be approximately $320 million.

Impact:

5/10

AZI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Brazil's JBS Partners with Indonesia Sovereign Wealth Fund for Protein Growth

Key Facts

•Meat packer JBS agreed to form a joint venture with PT Danantara (DIM), an arm of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund.
•The joint venture aims to pursue investments in protein production across Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Impact:

5/10

JBS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

B2Gold Beats Q2 2026 Production and Cost Expectations

Key Facts

•B2Gold reported higher than expected gold production and lower than expected all-in sustaining costs for Q2 2026.
•The company expects the Menankoto exploitation permit to be issued in the near-term by the State of Mali.

Impact:

5/10

BTO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Canopy Growth Reports 13% Revenue Growth in Q1 Fiscal Year 2027

Key Facts

•Canopy Growth reported a 13% net revenue growth for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

Impact:

5/10

CGC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vaalco Energy Q2 Sales Jump 47% on Strong Gabon and Egypt Production

Key Facts

•Vaalco Energy sales jumped 47% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, driven by higher liftings in Gabon and volumes from Egypt.
•Sales averaged 17,812 net revenue interest barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding the midpoint of guidance.

Impact:

5/10

EGY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Berkshire Hathaway Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Eye $11B Buyback and Strong EPS

Key Facts

•Analysts project Berkshire Hathaway EPS of $7,553.16 and revenue of $96.52 billion for Q2 2026.
•Reports suggest the company may have repurchased up to $11 billion of its own stock leading up to the report.

Impact:

5/10

BRK-A

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mid-Cap Tech Stocks Beat Q2 Expectations Driven by AI Adoption Surge

Key Facts

•Five9 reported Q2 revenue of $312 million, up 10% year-over-year, driven by accelerating AI subscription growth.
•Halozyme Therapeutics reported record Q2 revenue and raised its full-year outlook due to ENHANZE platform royalty growth.
•Expensify reported Q2 revenue of $33.9 million, emphasizing a shift toward its new AI-focused expense platform.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Take-Two Shares Dip as Soft Guidance Overshadows Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Take-Two Interactive shares fell after issuing soft financial guidance that overshadowed a beat in Q1 results.
•Markets are closely watching the upcoming release of GTA VI as a primary catalyst for the company's future growth.

Impact:

5/10

TTWO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Sabre Raises 2026 Outlook Following 4% Q2 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Sabre's Q2 revenues rose 4% driven by growth in its Marketplace segment.
•The company raised its 2026 financial outlook based on stronger EBITDA and cash flow performance.

Impact:

5/10

SABR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Kinetik Holdings Reports Record Q2 Results Driven by Permian Basin Growth

Key Facts

•Kinetik Holdings reported 36% revenue growth and 35% Adjusted EBITDA growth in its record Q2 results.

Impact:

5/10

KNTK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Consolidated Edison Q2 Profit Rises to $308 Million

Key Facts

•Consolidated Edison posted a second-quarter profit of $308 million.
•The company's profit increased from $246 million a year earlier.

Impact:

5/10

0I35.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gedeon Richter Raises FY26 Profit Guidance on Vraylar Strength

Key Facts

•Gedeon Richter upgraded its FY26 profit guidance citing the strength of its Vraylar drug.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Century Aluminum Issues Q3 EBITDA Guidance and Sets Oklahoma Project Timeline

Key Facts

•Century Aluminum expects Q3 adjusted EBITDA to range between $325M and $345M.
•The company is targeting a Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Oklahoma project by year-end 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Aflac Misses Q2 Profit Estimates as Strong Dollar and Japan Unit Weigh on Results

Key Facts

•Insurer Aflac reported second-quarter profit that missed analysts' estimates.
•Financial results were negatively impacted by a stronger U.S. dollar and weakness in the company's Japan unit.

Impact:

5/10

0H68.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Guardian Pharmacy Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Margin Growth

Key Facts

•Guardian Pharmacy raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance following a strong performance in the second quarter.
•The guidance upgrade was driven by significant margin improvements during the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Savannah Energy CEO Boosts Stake with 128.6 Million Share Purchase

Key Facts

•The CEO of Savannah Energy has finalized the purchase of 128.6 million shares in the company.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Atlassian and Twilio Shares Surge at Open on Strong Earnings and Upbeat Guidance

Key Facts

•Atlassian (TEAM) shares surged after beating expectations and issuing upbeat guidance.
•Twilio (TWLO) rallied after topping quarterly estimates and raising its full-year outlook.
•Cloudflare (NET) was identified as a major mover at Friday's opening bell.

Impact:

5/10

TEAM TWLO NET

2 months ago

StocksBullish

POSCO Future M Secures 190,000-Ton LFP Cathode Supply Deal

Key Facts

•POSCO Future M secured a long-term agreement to supply over 190,000 metric tons of LFP cathode materials to a South Korean battery manufacturer.
•Mass production at the Pohang plant is scheduled to begin by late 2026, with supply running from 2027 to 2032.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Mixed Results for Japanese Industrial and Energy Firms as Outlooks Updated

Key Facts

•Nippon Paint Holdings reported GAAP EPS of ¥45.30 and revenue of ¥1023.68B, updating its FY 2026 outlook.
•MODEC, Inc. reported GAAP EPS of $3.28 and revenue of $2.45B, reaffirming its FY 2026 outlook.
•Inpex Corporation reported GAAP EPS of ¥226.14 and revenue of ¥1000.5B, updating its FY 2027 outlook.

Impact:

5/10

4612.T 6269.T 1605.T

2 months ago

StocksBullish

WEC Energy Upgraded as AI Data Center Demand Drives $37.5B CAPEX Plan

Key Facts

•WEC Energy Group was upgraded to a buy rating based on robust Q2 cash flow and CAPEX plans tied to AI demand.
•The company plans $37.5B in CAPEX through 2030 to support data center growth in Wisconsin.
•Q2 EPS beat consensus by 10%, rising 20% year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

0LSL.L

2 months ago

StocksBearish

ResMed Shares Decline as Weak 2027 Guidance Offsets Q4 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•ResMed's Q4 earnings and revenues exceeded fiscal estimates.
•RMD shares fell as fiscal 2027 revenue guidance trailed consensus marks.

Impact:

5/10

0KW4.L

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Dominion Energy Maintains 2026 Guidance Despite Offshore Wind Project Delay

Key Facts

•Dominion Energy maintained its 2026 guidance despite a six-month delay in the CVOW project schedule.
•The company is focusing on record demand and increasing contracting from data centers.

Impact:

5/10

0IC9.L

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for AWR, Maximus, and B2Gold

Key Facts

•AWR beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by water rate increases and an 11.2% rise in revenues.
•Maximus beat earnings estimates but reduced its 2026 profit guidance due to softer sales.
•B2Gold missed earnings estimates despite higher revenues from gold prices, as production declined.

Impact:

5/10

AWR MMS BTG

2 months ago

StocksBullish

JPMorgan Raises Price Targets for HASI and Doximity After Strong Earnings

Key Facts

•JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its price target for HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital to $51.00, maintaining an overweight rating.
•Doximity's price target was raised to $31.00 following a quarterly beat on both revenue and earnings per share.

Impact:

5/10

0Q1F.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

ITW Hikes Dividend by 7% and Authorizes $6 Billion Share Buyback

Key Facts

•Illinois Tool Works' Board approved a 7% increase in the annual cash dividend to $6.88 per share.
•The company announced a new $6 billion share repurchase program.

Impact:

5/10

0J8W.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Dai-ichi Life Q1 2026 Profits Surpass Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•Dai-ichi Life reported a sharp rise in Q1 2026 profits, exceeding analyst estimates.

Impact:

5/10

8750.T

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

ACT Energy Technologies Beats Revenue Estimates Despite Q2 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•ACT Energy Technologies reported GAAP EPS of $0.06, missing analyst estimates by $0.08.
•The company's revenue reached $178.5M, beating expectations by $27.05M.

Impact:

5/10

ACT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sila Secures $1.4B Loan Commitment from U.S. Department of War for Battery Tech

Key Facts

•Battery technology company Sila received a conditional loan commitment of up to $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of War.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Emerson Electric Shares Climb on Guidance Hike and New AI Leadership

Key Facts

•Emerson Electric reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, including higher sales and net income.
•The company raised its full-year guidance and appointed a new Chief Technology and AI Officer.

Impact:

5/10

EMR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Spectrum Brands Beats Q3 Estimates on Strong Home & Garden Sales Growth

Key Facts

•Spectrum Brands reported strong Q3 results driven by broad-based sales growth and margin expansion.
•Home & Garden unit sales increased by 19% year-over-year.
•The company raised its 2026 EBITDA outlook following the positive quarterly performance.

Impact:

5/10

SPB

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Oil Prices Rise on Surge in Chinese Imports and Easing Hormuz Tensions

Key Facts

•China's crude oil imports jumped 22% in July to 35.73 million tons as it replenishes strategic reserves.
•Iran published details regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, influencing market sentiment.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullish

Trump to Host Mining CEOs to Secure Defense Mineral Supply Chains

Key Facts

•President Trump is set to host mining CEOs to discuss securing minerals essential for defense supply chains.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

MARA and CleanSpark Post Heavy Losses Amid AI Infrastructure Pivot

Key Facts

•MARA reported a net loss of $611.3 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.
•CleanSpark's net loss reached $239.8 million, or $0.89 per basic share.

Impact:

5/10

MARA CLSK BTC

2 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated×2

Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group Over $1.5 Billion Hack

Key Facts

•Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group following a $1.5 billion hack.
•The exchange secured a preliminary injunction freezing the stolen assets.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×9