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August 14, 2026Connected

281 storiesLast updated: 11:00:30 PMPage 2 of 5

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

KULR Technology Reports Sharp Q2 Earnings Miss Amid Supply Chain Woes

Key Facts

•KULR reported an EPS of -$0.24, significantly missing analyst expectations of -$0.08.
•Revenue fell to $2.08 million against estimates of $9.00 million, a 43% year-over-year decrease.
•Gross margins collapsed from 20% to negative 31% year-over-year due to supply-chain issues and production delays.

Impact:

6/10

KULR

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bank Leumi Partners with Galaxy to Launch Israel's First Bank-Led Crypto Trading

Key Facts

•Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital to provide digital asset trading services to its customers.
•Bank Leumi will become the first banking institution in Israel to offer its customers regulated access to digital assets.

Impact:

6/10

BLMIF BTC ETH SOL

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Oil Tanker Struck by Drone in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•An oil tanker was struck by a drone while attempting to exit the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

International Money Express Surges 35% on NY Approval of Western Union Deal

Key Facts

•International Money Express shares surged 35% following regulatory approval from New York for its acquisition deal with Western Union.

Impact:

6/10

IMXI WU

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China's New Bank Loans Unexpectedly Contract in July Amid Weak Demand

Key Facts

•China's new bank loans contracted by ¥340 billion in July, missing expectations of a ¥45 billion increase.
•Total new yuan loans from January to July reached ¥10.38 trillion, down from ¥12.88 trillion in the same period last year.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Panama Canal Auction Fees Hit Record Highs Amid Drought and Shipping Shifts

Key Facts

•A supertanker paid a record $4.6 million at auction to bypass the queue and secure an earlier transit slot in the Panama Canal.
•Average auction fees for August passage hit $1.1 million, more than 16 times the average during the same period last year.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Dollar Weakens and Gold Rises as Iran Threatens UAE Tankers in Hormuz

Key Facts

•The US dollar declined while gold prices rebounded amid mixed market sentiment.
•Iran threatened UAE oil vessels as the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

August 14, 2026Connected

281 storiesLast updated: 11:00:30 PMPage 2 of 5

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

KULR Technology Reports Sharp Q2 Earnings Miss Amid Supply Chain Woes

Key Facts

•KULR reported an EPS of -$0.24, significantly missing analyst expectations of -$0.08.
•Revenue fell to $2.08 million against estimates of $9.00 million, a 43% year-over-year decrease.
•Gross margins collapsed from 20% to negative 31% year-over-year due to supply-chain issues and production delays.

Impact:

6/10

KULR

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bank Leumi Partners with Galaxy to Launch Israel's First Bank-Led Crypto Trading

Key Facts

•Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital to provide digital asset trading services to its customers.
•Bank Leumi will become the first banking institution in Israel to offer its customers regulated access to digital assets.

Impact:

6/10

BLMIF BTC ETH SOL

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Oil Tanker Struck by Drone in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•An oil tanker was struck by a drone while attempting to exit the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

International Money Express Surges 35% on NY Approval of Western Union Deal

Key Facts

•International Money Express shares surged 35% following regulatory approval from New York for its acquisition deal with Western Union.

Impact:

6/10

IMXI WU

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China's New Bank Loans Unexpectedly Contract in July Amid Weak Demand

Key Facts

•China's new bank loans contracted by ¥340 billion in July, missing expectations of a ¥45 billion increase.
•Total new yuan loans from January to July reached ¥10.38 trillion, down from ¥12.88 trillion in the same period last year.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Panama Canal Auction Fees Hit Record Highs Amid Drought and Shipping Shifts

Key Facts

•A supertanker paid a record $4.6 million at auction to bypass the queue and secure an earlier transit slot in the Panama Canal.
•Average auction fees for August passage hit $1.1 million, more than 16 times the average during the same period last year.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Dollar Weakens and Gold Rises as Iran Threatens UAE Tankers in Hormuz

Key Facts

•The US dollar declined while gold prices rebounded amid mixed market sentiment.
•Iran threatened UAE oil vessels as the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Maersk Stock Surges After Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates by 114%

Key Facts

•Maersk reported quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, beating consensus estimates by over 114%.
•The company raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time this year due to a stronger container market.
•Nordea upgraded its rating for Maersk to 'Hold' from 'Sell' following the strong Q2 performance.

Impact:

6/10

AMKBY

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vicor Revenue Surges as AI Supply Chain Demand Drives Record Growth

Key Facts

•Vicor's Q2 revenue jumped 49% year-over-year to $143.4 million.
•The company's backlog soared 145% to $379 million.
•Royalty revenue grew by 194% reflecting successful IP enforcement.

Impact:

6/10

VICR

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Uber Partners with Pony.ai to Deploy 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe and Middle East

Key Facts

•Pony.ai and Uber plan to roll out 2,000 robotaxis across Europe.
•The two companies also agreed to work together in the Middle East.

Impact:

6/10

UBER

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SurgePays Stock Skyrockets Following Return to Profitability in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•SurgePays shares surged after reporting Q2 results that showed a return to profitability and strong revenue growth.

Impact:

6/10

SURGEPAYS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

US Court Upholds Import Ban on Gilead Drugs, Protecting Domestic Pricing

Key Facts

•A U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a ruling preventing companies from importing Gilead Sciences medications from overseas.

Impact:

6/10

GILD

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Aviva Operating Profit Jumps 24% in H1 as Insurer Hikes Dividend

Key Facts

•Aviva reported a 24% increase in first-half operating profit to £1.33 billion.
•The insurer raised its interim dividend by 7% driven by the strength of its General Insurance businesses.

Impact:

6/10

AIVAF

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

US Drone Stocks Rally Following Trump's New Import Tariffs

Key Facts

•US drone stocks experienced a significant rally driven by newly imposed import tariffs by Trump.
•Unusual Machines led the rally, a company that previously disclosed Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Wayfair Stock Surges 30% Following Q2 Earnings Beat and Bernstein Upgrade

Key Facts

•Wayfair reported Q2 2026 revenues of $3.52 billion, a 7.50% increase year-over-year, exceeding analyst estimates.
•Bernstein analyst Nikhil Devnani upgraded Wayfair to an 'Outperform' rating with a price target of $125.00.
•The company's stock jumped 30.00% post-earnings after reporting earnings per share of $0.95.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

US Drone Stocks Rally as Trump Imposes New Import Tariffs

Key Facts

•US drone stocks rose following President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on imported drones and components.

Impact:

6/10

AVAV KTOS ONDS

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

GB Group Shares Plunge 23% Following Annual Revenue Guidance Cut

Key Facts

•GB Group shares plunged more than 23% after cutting full-year revenue growth guidance.

Impact:

6/10

GBG

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO Valuation in Potential October Listing

Key Facts

•Investors are targeting a $2 trillion listing for Anthropic in October, supported by rapid revenue growth.
•The AI startup Anthropic has yet to report an annual profit despite having one of the fastest revenue ramps in history.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lantheus Receives FDA Approval for Alzheimer's Imaging Agent TAUKLARIFY

Key Facts

•Lantheus received U.S. FDA approval for TAUKLARIFY, a PET imaging agent for Alzheimer's disease.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation into Healthcare Software Giant Epic Systems

Key Facts

•The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating healthcare records giant Epic Systems over potential antitrust violations.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Securitize Cuts Full-Year Guidance Following Q2 Revenue Decline

Key Facts

•Securitize reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.4 million, a 5% decrease year-over-year.
•The company lowered its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $70 million to $80 million.

Impact:

6/10

SECZ

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Innventure Shares Plunge 47% Following Weak Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Innventure shares plummeted 47% after the company reported second-quarter financial results that missed market expectations.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FirstCash Sees Strong Growth Driven by US and Latin American Pawn Operations

Key Facts

•FirstCash delivered strong double-digit core growth in U.S. and Latin American pawn operations.
•Q2 revenue rose 29% and EBITDA grew 39%, supported by consistent management guidance raises.
•The company is expanding its UK presence through the acquisition of Ramsdens at under 8x EBITDA.

Impact:

5/10

FCFS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Boost Run Reports 270% Revenue Growth in Inaugural Q2 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•Boost Run reported Q2 2026 revenue of $31.1 million, a 270% increase compared to the prior year period.
•The company's total long-term contracted revenue (TCV) stands at $1.9 billion.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Nektar Therapeutics Beats Estimates as Cash Reserves Surge to $1 Billion

Key Facts

•Nektar Therapeutics reported cash and investments in marketable securities of $1,023.4 million as of June 30, 2026.
•The company's cash position increased significantly from $245.8 million recorded at the end of 2025.

Impact:

5/10

NKTR

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Romgaz H1 2026 Profits Rise on Neptun Deep Project Progress

Key Facts

•Romgaz reported higher profits during the first half of 2026.
•The company noted significant progress in the Neptun Deep natural gas project.

Impact:

5/10

SNGR.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Citi to Acquire Kard to Strengthen Consumer Card Rewards and Commerce Media

Key Facts

•Citi's U.S. Consumer Cards business announced an agreement to acquire Kard Financial, Inc., a commerce media and rewards platform.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Haemonetics Stock Rises on Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised Fiscal 2027 Outlook

Key Facts

•Haemonetics reported Q1 earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst estimates.
•The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance supported by growth in the Plasma segment.

Impact:

5/10

HAE

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Advance $5B Western Gateway Pipeline Project

Key Facts

•Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan, and HF Sinclair are advancing the $5 billion Western Gateway Pipeline project.

Impact:

5/10

PSX

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Trimble Analyst Sentiment Turns Bullish as Company Raises 2026 Outlook After Q2 Beat

Key Facts

•Trimble received an average 'Moderate Buy' rating from 12 brokerages with an average price target of $81.67.
•The company beat Q2 EPS and revenue expectations and raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance.
•The company reported a GAAP net loss due to a significant goodwill impairment in its Transportation and Logistics segment.

Impact:

5/10

TRMB

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

RLX Technology Shares Under Pressure After EPS Miss Despite Strong International Growth

Key Facts

•RLX Technology reported net revenues of RMB1,010.5 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's revenues increased by 14.8% compared to the same period in 2025.

Impact:

5/10

RLX

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Ashok Leyland Hits Record Q1 Sales as Shares Drop 2.6%

Key Facts

•Ashok Leyland reported record sales figures for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
•The company's share price declined by 2.6% following the financial results announcement.

Impact:

5/10

ASHOKLEY

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

CorMedix Stock Surges 15% Following Q2 Earnings and Revenue Beat

Key Facts

•CorMedix stock rose 15% after reporting Q2 financial results that exceeded analyst estimates.
•Revenue growth was driven by solid utilization of DefenCath and contributions from the Melinta portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

CRMD

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Solventum Plans $1.4 Billion Spinoff of Health Information Systems Unit

Key Facts

•Solventum plans to spin off its $1.4 billion Health Information Systems (HIS) business unit.

Impact:

5/10

SOLV

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Golar LNG Beats Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates Amid Strong Yearly Growth

Key Facts

•Golar LNG's Q2 2026 earnings and revenues exceeded analyst estimates.
•The financial results showed a significant improvement compared to the same period last year.

Impact:

5/10

GLNG

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

DASA Q2 2026 Results: Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•DASA reported Q2 2026 results, beating earnings expectations but missing on revenue targets.

Impact:

5/10

DASA

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Merck Stock Hits 52-Week High Following Daiwa Securities Upgrade

Key Facts

•Merck & Co. stock reached a new 52-week high after Daiwa Securities upgraded it to 'outperform' with a $143 price target.
•The company reported strong Q2 revenue of $16.61 billion, driven by sales of Keytruda and other oncology products.

Impact:

5/10

MRK 0QAH.L 6MK.DE

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ConocoPhillips Hits $5B Divestiture Target Early via Asset Sale

Key Facts

•ConocoPhillips completed a $1.7 billion sale of noncore Lower 48 assets.
•The company exceeded its total $5 billion divestiture target ahead of schedule.
•Andy O’Brien was named as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.

Impact:

5/10

COP 0QZA.L YCP.DE

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Solstad Offshore Revenue Surges 48% as North Sea Service Rates Climb

Key Facts

•Solstad Offshore reported a 48% surge in revenue, driven by higher day rates in the North Sea region.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Citigroup Acquires Kard to Strengthen U.S. Consumer Card Rewards

Key Facts

•Citigroup has agreed to acquire Kard to enhance personalized rewards and merchant offers.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Oracle's $165B Data Center Project Delayed by Pipeline Setback

Key Facts

•Energy Transfer subsidiary Transwestern Pipeline delayed the Green Chile Project's in-service date from August 2026 to February 1, 2027.
•The delay threatens the schedule for Oracle’s $165 billion 'Project Jupiter' data center development in New Mexico.

Impact:

5/10

ORCL ET

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Touchstone Exploration Shares Surge 19% on Q2 Earnings Rebound

Key Facts

•Touchstone Exploration shares jumped nearly 19% following reports of a sharp improvement in second-quarter earnings.

Impact:

5/10

TXP

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vornado Realty Office Occupancy Hits 92.2% Amid Strong New York Leasing

Key Facts

•Vornado's New York office occupancy reached 92.2% in the second quarter, up 550 basis points year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

VNO

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Newsmax Reports First Profit Since IPO with Record $54M Quarter

Key Facts

•Newsmax reported a record $54 million in quarterly profit, marking its first profitable period since going public.
•Newsmax collects $0.39 per subscriber per month in affiliate fees, compared to $2.67 for Fox News.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CXApp Reports 79% Sequential Revenue Growth and Completes EngineRoom Acquisition

Key Facts

•CXApp reported 79% sequential revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $11.5 million.
•The company completed the EngineRoom acquisition, establishing a $12 million-plus annualized revenue platform.

Impact:

5/10

CXAI

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Baby Bunting Net Profit Surges 33.9% in Fiscal Year 2026

Key Facts

•Baby Bunting reported a 33.9% increase in net profit for the 2026 fiscal year.

Impact:

5/10

BBN

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Gemini Space Station Revenue Grows Despite Crypto Trading Slump

Key Facts

•Gemini Space Station reported revenue growth driven by OTC trading and new products despite weaker crypto trading activity.
•Restructuring actions led to lower operating costs for the company during the second quarter.
•A fraud-related credit-card provision weighed on the overall financial results.

Impact:

5/10

GEMI

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

SN Raises 2026 Outlook Driven by Strong International Growth

Key Facts

•SN raised its 2026 outlook reflecting stronger international growth and robust Q2 results.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for Small and Mid-Cap Healthcare and Consumer Stocks

Key Facts

•Eton Pharmaceuticals' Q2 revenue nearly doubled, driven by the HEMANGEOL relaunch and growth in its pediatric endocrinology portfolio.
•FitLife Brands reported a 65% surge in Q2 revenue to $26.5 million following its acquisition of Irwin Naturals.
•Afya's net income increased by 7% to BRL 463 million in the first half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

MSCI Proposal to Exclude Non-Operating Firms Threatens MicroStrategy Index Status

Key Facts

•MSCI is consulting on a proposal to exclude non-operating companies from its Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI).
•The change could lead to the removal of MicroStrategy and Metaplanet from the index by May 2026.
•Uranium holding company Yellow Cake PLC would also face deletion under the proposal.

Impact:

5/10

MSTR BTC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Trinity Biotech Secures $7M Investment and Regains Nasdaq Compliance

Key Facts

•Trinity Biotech secured an additional $7.0 million investment from Perceptive Advisors to support its CGM+ glucose monitoring platform.
•The company regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement after its shares closed at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive days.
•The company reported preliminary revenues of approximately $10.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

TRIB

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Binance Restricts 11 Crypto Platforms Following EU Sanctions on Russia

Key Facts

•Binance announced it will stop processing transactions involving 11 crypto platforms, including HTX.
•The decision follows HTX's recent inclusion in the European Union's sanctions package targeting Russia.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Cboe Files for First US 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Key Facts

•Cboe has filed with the SEC to list the first 3x leveraged bitcoin and ether ETFs in the United States.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Upbit to Delist STORJ, JASMY, and TT Tokens in September

Key Facts

•South Korean exchange Upbit announced it will end trading support for STORJ, JASMY, and TT in September 2026.
•The delisting date for the three tokens from the platform is set for September 14.

Impact:

5/10

STORJ JASMY TT

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Charter Secures Final Approval for $21.9 Billion Cox Acquisition

Key Facts

•Charter Communications received final regulatory clearance from California for its $21.9 billion acquisition of Cox Communications.
•The approval was granted after the providers agreed to concessions regarding service affordability.

Impact:

6/10

CHTR

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch in All-Cash Deal to Boost AI Cybersecurity

Key Facts

•Datavault AI signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of CyberCatch Holdings, Inc.

Impact:

5/10

DVLT

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

ACCO Brands to Acquire Consumer Electronics Brand Trust to Expand Portfolio

Key Facts

•ACCO Brands announced its intention to acquire the consumer electronics brand Trust.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Star Equity to Acquire Harte Hanks for $38.4 Million in Cash and Stock Deal

Key Facts

•Star Equity Holdings has agreed to acquire Harte Hanks for $5.00 per share.
•Harte Hanks shareholders will receive 50% cash and 50% in Star Equity 10% preferred stock.
•The offer price represents an approximately 100% premium to Harte Hanks' unaffected share price.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Fed Rate Pause Bets Rise as Hormuz Tanker Attack Jolts Oil Markets

Key Facts

•Bets for a Fed rate pause next month rose to 70% following recent inflation data, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
•Oil prices rose overnight following reports of another tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

5/10

0HR2.L

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Turkey Cuts Russian Oil Imports Following Black Sea Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

•Turkey reduced oil purchases from Russian ports in July and is set to cut them further in August.
•Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted exports from Russia's Black Sea terminals.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago