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News Archive

August 17, 2026Connected
228 storiesLast updated: 11:00:43 AMPage 2 of 4

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Intuitive Machines Wins $600M Satellite Infrastructure Contract

Key Facts

  • •Intuitive Machines received authorization to proceed on a multi-satellite communications infrastructure program with an anticipated value of more than $600 million.
Impact:
6/10
LUNR
about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

ExxonMobil Advances $30 Billion Mozambique LNG Project Despite Security Risks

Key Facts

  • •ExxonMobil is moving forward with the Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique, which is expected to cost $30 billion.
Impact:
5/10
XOM
about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

TTM Technologies to Acquire Epiq Design for $1.1B to Boost Defense Capabilities

Key Facts

  • •TTM Technologies announced a plan to acquire Epiq Design Solutions in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion.
Impact:
5/10
0Q16.LBARC.L
about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Markets Await FOMC Minutes, Flash PMIs, and Major US Retail Earnings

Key Facts

  • •Investors are awaiting the release of the July FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday.
  • •Flash August PMIs are scheduled for release this coming Friday.
  • •Walmart and Home Depot are set to report their quarterly earnings this week.
Impact:
5/10
WMTHD
about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Surges to Three-Decade High

Key Facts

  • •Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached its highest level in three decades, nearing the 3% mark.
  • •Inflation concerns in Japan have intensified, fueled by the persistent weakness of the yen.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Institutional Giants Ramp Up XRP ETF Holdings Led by Jane Street

Key Facts

  • •Jane Street's Q2 13F filing revealed a roughly 60-fold increase in its Bitwise XRP ETF position.
Impact:
5/10
XRPWFC
about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Trump Endorses Mecca Defense Pact Between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan

Key Facts

  • •President Trump praised the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan as an important first step.
  • •The pact includes a collective defense clause akin to NATO's Article 5, where an attack on one member is an attack on all.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
228 stories this day
StocksBearishUpdated

US Authorities Probe Guggenheim CEO Mark Walter Over Fraud Allegations

Key Facts

  • •US prosecutors and the SEC are investigating whether Mark Walter or his businesses committed fraud.
  • •The probe focuses on the concealment of financial connections while borrowing billions from insurers.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

argenx Announces Positive Phase 3 Results for Autoimmune Myositis Treatment

Key Facts

  • •The ALKIVIA Phase 3 study met its primary endpoint with a statistically significant 15.4-point greater improvement in mean Total Improvement Score (TIS) versus placebo.
Impact:
6/10
ARGX
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Morgan Stanley: $500B AI Infrastructure Funding to Boost Nvidia Revenue

Key Facts

  • •Morgan Stanley analysts believe Nvidia's securing of $500 billion in third-party capital will create significant annuity revenue streams.
  • •The initiative involves partnerships with major financial institutions like BlackRock and Apollo to support computing infrastructure.
Impact:
5/10
NVDA0QZZ.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Cirrus Logic Upgraded to Strong Buy on Deepening Apple Partnership

Key Facts

  • •Cirrus Logic was upgraded to strong buy following a standout earnings call revealing a robust product pipeline and deeper Apple collaboration.
  • •The company expects to add $1.2B in annual sales from new high-performance mixed-signal products.
Impact:
5/10
AAPL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Alphabet's Waymo Secures Approval for Robotaxi Expansion Across California

Key Facts

  • •Alphabet's Waymo received approval to expand driverless ride-hailing services across multiple California cities.
Impact:
5/10
GOOGGOOGL
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Microsoft Stock Falls 3% Following Reports Questioning AI Infrastructure Capacity

Key Facts

  • •Microsoft shares fell 3.2% following a Guardian report questioning the adequacy of installed AI chips.
  • •The report cited 2.2 million AI chips in data centers, a figure Microsoft disputed as based on incorrect assumptions.
Impact:
5/10
MSFT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Western Digital Stock Surges 6% on AI Storage Demand and Strong Earnings

Key Facts

  • •Western Digital stock surged over 6% driven by strong fiscal Q4 results and exploding demand for AI infrastructure storage.
  • •The company is benefiting from U.S. efforts to reduce Apple's reliance on Chinese memory suppliers.
Impact:
5/10
WDCAAPL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Digital Turbine AGP Revenue Surges 55.9% as FY27 Guidance Raised

Key Facts

  • •Digital Turbine's Advanced Growth Platform (AGP) revenues increased by 55.9%.
  • •The company raised its fiscal 2027 guidance driven by an expanding publisher network.
Impact:
5/10
APPS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

ServiceNow Q2 Results Beat Estimates Driven by $1 Billion AI Contract Milestone

Key Facts

  • •ServiceNow subscription revenue grew 23% in constant currency during the second quarter.
  • •The company's AI annual contract value (ACV) exceeded $1 billion.
Impact:
5/10
NOW0L5N.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Vicor Backlog Surges 145% Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •Vicor's Q2 2026 products and licensing revenue reached $143.4 million.
  • •The order portfolio surged 145% year-over-year to $380 million.
Impact:
5/10
VICR
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Hang Seng Index Rises to 25,517 Ahead of Alibaba, Baidu Earnings and Shein IPO

Key Facts

  • •The Hang Seng Index rose to 25,517 as investors awaited key corporate earnings and the highly anticipated Shein IPO.
  • •The index has soared by 13% from its lowest level recorded this year.
Impact:
5/10
9988.HK9888.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Nasdaq Futures Rise as Anthropic Revenue Surge Boosts AI Sector Optimism

Key Facts

  • •Nasdaq futures climbed 0.5% driven by optimism over sustained AI spending.
  • •Anthropic reported preliminary Q2 revenue of $11.5 billion, a 14-fold increase year-over-year.
  • •The US Dollar touched a three-month low as rate hike odds faded.
Impact:
5/10
AMZNGOOGLNVDAAAPLTSLA+4
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Jane Street Posts $15B July Loss Amid Momentum Reversal and Bitcoin ETF Rebound

Key Facts

  • •Jane Street recorded a $15 billion loss in July, marking its first down month in a decade.
  • •13F filings revealed the firm held massive positions in momentum stocks like Broadcom, Micron, and Dell prior to their decline.
Impact:
5/10
AVGOMUBESNDKCRWV
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Sisecam Shares Decline Following Weaker-Than-Expected H1 2026 Results

Key Facts

  • •Sisecam reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the first half of 2026.
  • •The company's shares experienced a decline following the announcement of disappointing financial results.
Impact:
5/10
SISECAM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Berkshire Hathaway Upgraded to Buy After 16% Operating Earnings Growth in Q2

Key Facts

  • •Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings rose 16% in Q2, with revenues reaching $102 billion.
  • •Management increased share buybacks to $4.5 billion during the second quarter.
  • •BRK.B is trading at 1.45x book value, below its 3- and 5-year historical medians.
Impact:
5/10
BRK.B
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

General Atlantic Considers Reviving IPO Plans

Key Facts

  • •Investment firm General Atlantic, managing approximately $130 billion, is considering reviving its IPO plans.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Citizens Financial Stock Holds Firm as Analysts Lift Targets Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Citizens Financial Group surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and EPS in its Q2 2026 results.
  • •The company reported double-digit revenue growth and a 40% year-over-year increase in EPS.
  • •Analysts maintain a moderate buy rating with a consensus price target of $79.05 for CFG stock.
Impact:
5/10
CFG
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Lendlease Shares Slump 5.9% Following H2 2026 Financial Losses

Key Facts

  • •Lendlease reported financial losses for the second half of 2026.
  • •The company's share price fell by 5.9% following the financial results announcement.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

AstraZeneca Halts Late-Stage Lung Cancer Trial

Key Facts

  • •AstraZeneca announced the discontinuation of a late-stage trial for its lung cancer treatment Volrustomig.
Impact:
5/10
AZNAZN.LZEG.DE
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Thungela Shares Jump 11% on Strong H1 Earnings and Dividend Hike

Key Facts

  • •Thungela Resources shares jumped 11% to 497.5p following strong H1 2026 results.
  • •Export saleable production rose 6% to 8.5Mt, while revenue increased 2% to R15.2 billion.
Impact:
5/10
TGA
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Cavendish Lifts Optima Health Target Following Annual Profit Beat

Key Facts

  • •Optima Health reported adjusted EBITDA of £20.1 million for the fiscal year ending in March.
  • •The company's earnings exceeded Cavendish's estimates by 12% and wider market expectations by 10%.
Impact:
5/10
OPT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Travelers Companies Stock Holds $370 Level Following Massive Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Travelers Companies reported quarterly EPS of $10.04, significantly beating the $5.41 estimate.
  • •The company's quarterly revenue reached $12.15 billion, exceeding market expectations.
  • •The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share.
Impact:
5/10
TRV
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Almonty Industries Announces $300 Million Share Repurchase Program

Key Facts

  • •Almonty Industries' Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program of up to US$300,000,000.
Impact:
5/10
ALM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

OSI Systems Secures $200M U.S. Customs Contract for Vehicle Inspection

Key Facts

  • •OSI Systems' Security division won a five-year IDIQ contract with a $200 million ceiling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Impact:
5/10
OSIS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Australian Clinical Labs Shares Surge 15.53% on Strong FY2026 Earnings Results

Key Facts

  • •Australian Clinical Labs shares jumped 15.53% following the announcement of improved FY2026 earnings.
Impact:
5/10
ACL
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×2

Rocket Lab Secures $981M Space Force Contract Following Mixed Q3 Results

Key Facts

  • •Rocket Lab successfully deployed eight satellites for MDA Space under a $143 million contract.
  • •Automakers face a motor oil shortage due to disrupted Group III base oil supplies.
  • •Base oil prices have surged to $4,000 per ton, forcing lubricant substitutions.
Impact:
5/10
RKLB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Harvard Discloses $2.2 Billion Stake in SpaceX

Key Facts

  • •Harvard disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, making it the university's largest public equity holding.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

VivoPower to Spin Off AI Data Center Assets with Planned ADX Listing

Key Facts

  • •VivoPower plans to spin off its non-Nordic AI data center assets into a new, independently capitalized entity headquartered in Singapore.
  • •The new entity will be capitalized through a pre-IPO round of institutional and sovereign investment.
  • •The company plans a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Impact:
5/10
VIVO
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

CAE Upgraded to Outperform Following Strong Q1 2027 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •RBC Capital upgraded CAE to Outperform after Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings exceeded analyst estimates.
  • •The company reported revenues of $847.64 million and EPS of $0.19, beating the analyst estimate of $0.17.
  • •Free cash flow saw a significant turnaround to reach CAD 104 million, up from a negative figure the previous year.
Impact:
5/10
CAE
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

SoundHound Q2 Revenue Surges 45% as Operational Losses Narrow

Key Facts

  • •SoundHound's Q2 revenues jumped 45% as margins improved and losses narrowed.
Impact:
5/10
SOUN
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Abaxx Technologies Reports Record 276% Surge in Q2 Trading Volumes

Key Facts

  • •Abaxx recorded a total volume of 888,902 contracts in Q2 2026, up 276% from Q1 2026.
  • •Average Daily Volume (ADV) surged 276% to 14,572 contracts during the second quarter.
  • •Daily average open interest grew by 129% quarter-over-quarter to 641 contracts.
Impact:
5/10
ABXX
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Mesoblast Stock Surges on Phase 3 Back Pain Trial Completion

Key Facts

  • •Mesoblast stock surged following the announcement of the completion of its Phase 3 trial for back pain treatment.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksNeutral

L3Harris Names Sam Mehta CEO Following Abrupt Resignation of Kubasik

Key Facts

  • •L3Harris Technologies appointed Sam Mehta as the new CEO following the departure of Christopher Kubasik.
  • •Kubasik stepped down after a board investigation found conduct inconsistent with the company's code of conduct.
Impact:
5/10
LHX
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Trimble Raises 2026 Guidance and Authorizes $1 Billion Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

  • •Trimble reported 11% year-over-year revenue growth with annualized recurring revenue reaching $2.51 billion.
  • •The company announced the authorization of a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program.
  • •Trimble raised its full-year 2026 guidance despite a GAAP net loss due to a goodwill impairment in its Transportation segment.
Impact:
5/10
TRMB
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

AppLovin Stock Drops 8.5% Despite Beating Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

  • •AppLovin's Q2 2026 financial results exceeded analyst expectations.
  • •AppLovin's stock price fell by 8.5% following the earnings announcement.
Impact:
5/10
APP
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

ReconAfrica Reports Hydrocarbon Flow at Kavango West 1X Well in Namibia

Key Facts

  • •ReconAfrica announced preliminary production testing results showing hydrocarbon flow to the surface from the Huttenberg formation.
  • •The company and its partners plan to advance to open-hole horizontal production testing at the Kavango West 1X well.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

HIVE Digital Stock Surges 11% on Record $350M AI Cloud Services Contract

Key Facts

  • •HIVE Digital shares rose 11% to $2.98 after announcing its largest AI contract to date.
Impact:
5/10
HIVEBTC
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Ouster LiDAR Shipments Surge 70% Year-Over-Year in Q2 Results

Key Facts

  • •Ouster's LiDAR shipments surged 70% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
OUST
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

RedCloud Signs $20m Argentina Revenue Deal to Digitize FMCG Trade

Key Facts

  • •RedCloud Holdings signed a three-year agreement with Golomax and Picking Up in Argentina.
  • •The company forecasts its share of revenue to be approximately $20m over the term of the agreement.
  • •Traded goods transacted through RedAI are expected to represent approximately $1.2Bn.
Impact:
5/10
RCT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Kosmos Energy Reports Q2 Profit Rebound Driven by West African Production Growth

Key Facts

  • •Kosmos Energy reported strong Q2 2026 results with a significant profit rebound.
  • •Production increased driven by ramp-ups at GTA and new Jubilee wells.
  • •The company updated its production guidance to support its near-term growth narrative.
Impact:
5/10
KOS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Nvidia Backs OpenAI's 10GW Ohio Data Center Project via SB Energy

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI is partnering with Nvidia to develop a 10-gigawatt data center in Ohio.
  • •OpenAI aims to reduce its reliance on third-party providers like Microsoft and Oracle.
Impact:
5/10
NVDAMSFTORCL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Sigma Lithium Plans Production Restart Within Two Weeks Amid Cost-Cutting Focus

Key Facts

  • •Sigma Lithium targets a production restart within two weeks with a focus on cost discipline.
Impact:
5/10
SGML
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

H World Group Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Operational Performance

Key Facts

  • •H World Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74.
Impact:
5/10
1179.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

NexGen Energy in Talks with BHP for $1B Uranium Project Funding

Key Facts

  • •Canadian miner NexGen Energy is in regular talks with mining giant BHP regarding its Rook I uranium project.
  • •NexGen Energy is seeking to secure $1 billion in funding for the project located in Saskatchewan.
Impact:
5/10
BHP
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated×5

Chevron Stock Estimated 45% Undervalued as Company Eyes AI-Related Energy Projects

Key Facts

  • •Chevron announced the discovery of oil and gas condensate at an exploration well in Block 0, offshore Angola.
Impact:
5/10
CVX
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesMixedUpdated×3

China Oil Imports Jump 22% Despite Weakening Economic Indicators

Key Facts

  • •China's crude oil imports jumped 22% at the start of the third quarter despite disappointing key economic indicators.
  • •Chinese retail sales grew by only 0.6% in July, missing analyst estimates of 1.5% growth.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Cavitation Technologies Signs $35M Cash Acquisition Deal with European Guarantee Services

Key Facts

  • •Cavitation Technologies signed a definitive purchase agreement to be acquired for cash by European Guarantee Services.
  • •The total value of the cash acquisition agreement is $35 million.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Diana Shipping Hits 3-Month High After Scrapping Genco Acquisition Bid

Key Facts

  • •Diana Shipping shares surged to three-month highs after the company ended its bid to acquire Genco.
Impact:
5/10
DSXGNK
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

OceanaGold to Acquire Ausgold for $550M to Expand Australian Footprint

Key Facts

  • •OceanaGold announced a deal to acquire Ausgold for $550 million.
  • •The deal aims to expand OceanaGold's presence in the Australian mining sector.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Private Credit Market Faces Highest Stress Levels Since 2017 as Bad Loans Rise

Key Facts

  • •An FT analysis shows that stress signals in the private credit market have returned to levels last seen in 2017.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China's Economy Slows in July Amid Deepening Property Crisis and Weak Demand

Key Facts

  • •China’s economy lost momentum at the start of the second half of 2026 due to weak consumption and falling investment.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated×2

South Korea Crypto Tax Backlash: Investors Protest Proposed 22% Levy

Key Facts

  • •South Korea faces public backlash over plans to implement a 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Ondo Finance TVL Surpasses $1B Milestone Amid RWA Growth

Key Facts

  • •Ondo Finance's Total Value Locked (TVL) has officially surpassed the $1 billion mark.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago