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August 12, 2026Connected

339 storiesLast updated: 7:00:44 AMPage 5 of 6

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Wintermute Plans $1B AI Investment to Diversify Revenue Beyond Crypto

Key Facts

•Wintermute is planning a $1 billion push into the AI sector to expand its business operations beyond the crypto market.
•The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of its revenue by 2027, up from the current 10%.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Bangladesh Negotiates Long-Term LNG Supply Deal with United States

Key Facts

•Bangladesh is seeking a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with the United States to shore up energy security.
•The move comes amid global gas market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

National Vision Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates by 47%

Key Facts

•National Vision reported EPS of $0.25, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.18.
•The company posted revenue of $498.81 million, up from $486.42 million reported in the same period last year.

Impact:

5/10

EYE

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

Norway Wealth Fund Posts Record $185B Profit in H1 2026

Key Facts

•Norway's Government Pension Fund Global posted a record-high profit of $185 billion for the first half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Claims Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump claimed the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
•Trump warned that Iranian actions will be met with force.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

SEC Approves JFB and XTEND Merger to Form New AI Robotics Entity

Key Facts

•JFB and XTEND announced that the SEC has declared their Form S-4 registration statement effective.
•The merger is anticipated to close on September 1, 2026, with the company renamed to XTEND AI Robotics.
•The combined entity is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker XTND.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

US Treasury Market Faces Pressure as Yields Hit 2007 Highs

Key Facts

•The $30 trillion US Treasury market is facing heightened risks driven by rising yields.
•The US interest bill has surpassed $1.25 trillion as 30-year yields hit highs not seen since 2007.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

August 12, 2026Connected

339 storiesLast updated: 7:00:44 AMPage 5 of 6

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Wintermute Plans $1B AI Investment to Diversify Revenue Beyond Crypto

Key Facts

•Wintermute is planning a $1 billion push into the AI sector to expand its business operations beyond the crypto market.
•The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of its revenue by 2027, up from the current 10%.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Bangladesh Negotiates Long-Term LNG Supply Deal with United States

Key Facts

•Bangladesh is seeking a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with the United States to shore up energy security.
•The move comes amid global gas market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

National Vision Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates by 47%

Key Facts

•National Vision reported EPS of $0.25, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.18.
•The company posted revenue of $498.81 million, up from $486.42 million reported in the same period last year.

Impact:

5/10

EYE

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

Norway Wealth Fund Posts Record $185B Profit in H1 2026

Key Facts

•Norway's Government Pension Fund Global posted a record-high profit of $185 billion for the first half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Claims Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump claimed the US has total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
•Trump warned that Iranian actions will be met with force.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

SEC Approves JFB and XTEND Merger to Form New AI Robotics Entity

Key Facts

•JFB and XTEND announced that the SEC has declared their Form S-4 registration statement effective.
•The merger is anticipated to close on September 1, 2026, with the company renamed to XTEND AI Robotics.
•The combined entity is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker XTND.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

US Treasury Market Faces Pressure as Yields Hit 2007 Highs

Key Facts

•The $30 trillion US Treasury market is facing heightened risks driven by rising yields.
•The US interest bill has surpassed $1.25 trillion as 30-year yields hit highs not seen since 2007.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

XRP Breaks Below $1 Threshold for First Time Since 2024 Election Amid Security Breach

Key Facts

•XRP price fell below the $1 threshold for the first time since the 2024 US election.
•The price drop coincided with reports of 200,000 XRP stolen via a security exploit on the Coreum bridge.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Crypto.com Launches Tokenized Stocks to Bridge Digital Assets and U.S. Equities

Key Facts

•Crypto.com has launched Tokenized Stocks to allow users to gain exposure to U.S. equities and ETFs via its app.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Robinhood Chain Transactions Hit Record 11.6M Driven by USDe Stablecoin

Key Facts

•Robinhood Chain recorded a record 11.6 million daily transactions.
•The USDe stablecoin fueled the growth of Total Value Locked (TVL) on the network.
•There is a divergence between rising transactions/TVL and a stagnating user base.

Impact:

5/10

HOOD

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Indonesia Lifts Investment Moratorium on Thailand's PTT After Oil Spill Settlement

Key Facts

•The Indonesian government agreed to lift an investment moratorium on Thai energy firm PTT.
•The decision follows the company's payment of compensation for a 2009 oil spill in the Timor Sea.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Freeport Indonesia Suspends Gresik Copper Smelter Operations for Repairs

Key Facts

•Freeport Indonesia announced a temporary halt to smelting operations at its Gresik unit to conduct necessary furnace repairs.

Impact:

5/10

FCX

2 months ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

US Crude Inventories See Surprise 9.07 Million Barrel Build: API Data

Key Facts

•The American Petroleum Institute reported a crude oil inventory build of 9.072 million barrels for the week ending August 11.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Alaska LNG Mega-Project Nears Reality with Trump Support and Asian Interest

Key Facts

•The $55 billion Alaska LNG mega-project is in talks with more buyers ahead of its Final Investment Decision (FID).
•The project has gained strong backing from the Trump administration, which is pushing Japan and South Korea to invest.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Chinese Aluminum Stocks Rally as Norsk Hydro Cuts Brazil Production by 50%

Key Facts

•Chinese aluminum stocks rose following Norsk Hydro's announcement of output cuts in Brazil.

Impact:

5/10

2600.HK

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Beats Estimates with Narrower Q4 Loss

Key Facts

•Madison Square Garden Entertainment reported a loss of $0.13 per share, narrower than the estimated loss of $0.42.

Impact:

5/10

MSGE

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Phoenix New Media Returns to Profitability in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Phoenix New Media reported a return to profitability in the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

FENG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Lenz Therapeutics Beats Q2 Revenue Estimates by 148% Driven by VIZZ Sales

Key Facts

•Lenz Therapeutics reported Q2 revenues of $5.5 million, significantly beating analyst estimates by 148.24%.
•The company posted a loss of $1.02 per share, which was narrower than expected.
•Piper Sandler lowered its price target for Lenz Therapeutics to $7.00 from a previous $12.00.

Impact:

5/10

LENZ

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Formycon Reports H1 2026 Revenue Growth and Narrowing EBITDA Losses

Key Facts

•Formycon reported revenue growth during the first half of 2026.
•The company successfully narrowed its EBITDA losses.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Mixed Outlook for Bicara and Etoro Following Q2 Results and Strategic Acquisitions

Key Facts

•Bicara Therapeutics reported a narrower-than-expected Q2 loss, leading analysts to raise price targets despite a 14.3% share price drop.
•Etoro Group surpassed Q2 earnings estimates with $1.593B in sales and announced the acquisition of TradeZero for $231M.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Performance Food Group Shares Fall on Q4 Earnings Miss and Weak Outlook

Key Facts

•Performance Food Group stock fell following the announcement of Q4 earnings that missed analyst expectations.
•The company issued a lower sales outlook for the first quarter, adding further pressure to the stock.
•The company noted a significant shift in protein consumption influenced by the prevalence of GLP-1 drugs in the U.S. market.

Impact:

5/10

PFGC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

AGL Energy Shares Rally on Strong H2 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•AGL Energy shares rose following the announcement of strong financial results for the second half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

AGL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

H&R Block Revenue Rises as Dividend Hiked by 10%

Key Facts

•H&R Block revenue increased to $1.14 billion from $1.11 billion in the prior year.
•The company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to 46 cents a share.

Impact:

5/10

HRB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Repsol Profits Surge 207% on Refining Strength in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Repsol reported a 207% YoY surge in adjusted net income to €1.84B for Q2 2026, driven by industrial strength.

Impact:

5/10

REPYY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Butensky & Cohen Boosts KLA Corp Stake by 600% to Make it Top Holding

Key Facts

•Butensky & Cohen Financial Security increased its stake in KLA Corporation by 600.7% in the second quarter.
•KLA exceeded Q2 earnings expectations with an EPS of $1.05 and revenue of $3.66 billion.
•The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share.

Impact:

5/10

KLAC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Taiyo Yuden Shares Climb as Situational Awareness Fund Discloses New Stake

Key Facts

•Shares of Japan's Taiyo Yuden rose after the Situational Awareness fund disclosed a stake in the company.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Climb on Reported Temasek Investment Interest

Key Facts

•Samsung and SK Hynix shares rose following reports of potential investment interest from Temasek Holdings.

Impact:

5/10

Samsung SK Hynix

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Sampo Upgrades 2026 Financial Outlook Following Strong H1 Performance

Key Facts

•Sampo upgraded its FY2026 financial outlook following strong performance in the first half of the year.

Impact:

5/10

SAXPY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vinci Compass Reports Q2 2026 Earnings and Acquires Navi Real Estate Platform

Key Facts

•Vinci Compass Investments Ltd. reported its second quarter 2026 earnings results.
•The company announced the acquisition of Navi's real estate platform.

Impact:

5/10

VINP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

SES AI Revenue Jumps 40% in Q2 as Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•SES AI reported Q2 2026 revenue of $5.1 million, a 40% increase compared to $3.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $30 million to $35 million.

Impact:

5/10

SES

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Aquestive Therapeutics Reports Mixed Q2 Results with Revenue Beat and Anaphylm Progress

Key Facts

•Aquestive Therapeutics reported an EPS of -$0.18, missing the analyst consensus estimate of -$0.11.
•The company's revenue of $13.82 million exceeded the estimated $11.42 million.
•The company expects to resubmit its New Drug Application (NDA) for Anaphylm to the FDA in Q3 2026.

Impact:

5/10

AQST

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust Posts Strong H1 2026 Results

Key Facts

•CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust recorded strong financial results during the first half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Trump Media Sued Over Truth Social Early Access Service

Key Facts

•A lawsuit has been filed challenging Truth Social's plan to sell early access to Trump's market-moving posts for $100,000.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Performance Food Group Reports Q4 and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Results

Key Facts

•Performance Food Group raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $67.7 billion to $68 billion.
•The company reported Q3 earnings of $0.80 per share, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.77.
•The company targets revenue up to $75 billion and EBITDA of $2.5 billion by fiscal year 2028.

Impact:

5/10

PFGC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Sanara MedTech (SMTI) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates with Significant Turnaround

Key Facts

•Sanara MedTech reported quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share.

Impact:

5/10

SMTI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

BXP Inc. Raises 2026 FFO Guidance as Premier Office Occupancy Climbs

Key Facts

•BXP raised its FY2026 FFO guidance to a range of $6.99 to $7.05 per share.
•Occupancy rose to 88.4% in Q2 2026, with leasing activity reaching 1.8 million square feet.

Impact:

5/10

BXP

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CAVA Stock Surges 10% Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•CAVA shares rallied over 10% following an earnings beat that exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Impact:

5/10

CAVA

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

CBA Reports Strong H2 2026 Results Amid Growth Slowdown

Key Facts

•CBA reported strong results for the second half of 2026 despite signs of slowing growth.

Impact:

5/10

CBAUF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

TDS Q2 Earnings Surge on Spectrum Monetization and Fiber Expansion

Key Facts

•TDS reported a surge in Q2 earnings driven by gains from spectrum monetization.
•Faster fiber deployment and stronger tower metrics reshaped the company's growth outlook.

Impact:

5/10

TDS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

VEON's Banglalink Secures Digital Payment License in Bangladesh

Key Facts

•VEON's subsidiary Banglalink received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from Bangladesh Bank.

Impact:

5/10

VEON

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Arq Sets Ambitious 2026 Targets with Projected 50% EBITDA Growth

Key Facts

•Arq targets 2026 revenue between $120M and $125M.
•The company targets up to a 50% increase in adjusted EBITDA.

Impact:

5/10

ARQ

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Astronics Reports Record Operating Income and 27% Sales Growth in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Astronics Corporation reported record operating income for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company achieved a 27% growth in sales during the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

ATRO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Boyd Group Achieves Historic Milestone with Quarterly Revenue Surpassing $1 Billion

Key Facts

•Boyd Group recorded quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time in its history.

Impact:

5/10

BYDGF

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

United Rentals Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates by 9.3% Amid Strong Demand

Key Facts

•United Rentals' adjusted Q2 earnings exceeded analyst estimates by 9.3%.
•The company's revenues beat expectations by 4.1% with strong growth in key metrics.

Impact:

5/10

URI

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for Canadian Corporates as Mining and Energy Sectors Surge

Key Facts

•Air Canada reported its Q2 2026 financial results and provided updated full-year 2026 financial guidance.
•Integra Resources reported a 30% increase in quarterly gold production for Q2 2026.
•Westport Fuel Systems achieved 125% revenue growth driven by strong demand for LNG HPDI trucks.

Impact:

5/10

0753.HK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mirae Asset Securities Reports Record Q2 2026 Profits

Key Facts

•Mirae Asset Securities recorded record profits during the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Shares Surge on Strategic Alternatives Review

Key Facts

•Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shares surged following an SEC disclosure detailing a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives.

Impact:

5/10

RMCF

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Savers Value Village Prices 20M Share Secondary Offering and Concurrent Repurchase

Key Facts

•Savers Value Village announced the pricing of an upsized secondary public offering of 20,000,000 shares of common stock.
•The shares are being offered by selling stockholders affiliated with Ares Private Equity and Opportunistic Credit.
•The company intends to conduct a concurrent share repurchase as part of the transaction.

Impact:

5/10

SVV

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Lamb Weston Q4 Sales Volume Jumps 7% Amid Margin Pressure and Cautious FY27 Outlook

Key Facts

•Lamb Weston's Q4 volume rose 7% and earnings beat estimates despite pricing headwinds.
•The FY27 outlook is clouded by weaker price/mix, margin pressure, and international softness.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Samsung and SK Hynix Surge in Seoul Defying Nasdaq Weakness

Key Facts

•Samsung Electronics shares rose over 7% and SK Hynix over 5% during Wednesday morning trading.
•Korean chip stocks defied the downward trend of the Nasdaq, which fell 0.6% due to geopolitical tensions.
•Export data and HBM pricing expectations point to a stronger and longer memory cycle than investors feared.

Impact:

5/10

005930.KS

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker to Take Temporary Medical Leave

Key Facts

•Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO of The Home Depot, will take a temporary medical leave of absence.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

German DAX 40 Breaks 26,500 Barrier to Hit Unprecedented Record High

Key Facts

•The German DAX 40 index broke above the 26,500 level for the first time ever.
•The index has delivered gains close to 10% over the past twelve months.
•Market sentiment was impacted by President Trump's demands for compensation from Tehran to resolve the conflict.

Impact:

5/10

DAX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DXP Enterprises Stock Surges 18.1% on Strong Q2 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

•DXP Enterprises saw an 18.1% stock increase after reporting strong Q2 2026 earnings.
•Growth was driven by Innovative Pumping Solutions and Water platforms, supported by recent acquisitions.

Impact:

5/10

DXPE

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Foxconn Q2 Profit Surges 35% Driven by AI Server Demand Boom

Key Facts

•Foxconn reported a 35% rise in second-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts.
•The strong profit growth was driven by continued high demand for AI servers.

Impact:

5/10

HHPD.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Hits Record Profit on Lending Surge

Key Facts

•Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported record full-year cash earnings driven by robust home and business lending volumes.
•The bank's financial results showed resilient credit quality despite economic conditions.

Impact:

5/10

CBAUF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vornado Realty Trust Announces 350 Park Avenue Joint Venture

Key Facts

•Vornado Realty Trust and Rudin Management agreed to a joint venture with Kenneth Griffin to develop a 1.9 million square foot office building.
•Citadel will enter into a 15-year anchor lease for 1.05 million square feet at the property.

Impact:

5/10

VNO

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Jellyfish Swarms Knock Out 3.2GW of French Nuclear Power Amid Severe Heatwave

Key Facts

•Jellyfish swarms have forced 3.2 gigawatts of French nuclear power capacity offline.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated×2

Vance Urges Ukraine to Cease Strikes on Tankers at Russia's Novorossiysk Port

Key Facts

•US Vice President JD Vance requested Ukraine to stop strikes on oil tankers utilizing the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
•Washington is concerned about the targeting of vessels collecting Kazakh oil via Russian infrastructure.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia Plan to Bypass Iran-Controlled Oil Routes

Key Facts

•Iran has established de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, two key global energy transit routes.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

Ancora Bids $1.2 Billion Cash for H.B. Fuller's Adhesives Unit

Key Facts

•Ancora has made a $1.2 billion cash bid to acquire H.B. Fuller's adhesives unit.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago