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August 17, 2026Connected

228 storiesLast updated: 11:00:43 AMPage 4 of 4

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Luca Mining Reports $10.5 Million Net Earnings in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Luca Mining reported net earnings of $10.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
•The company's Q2 revenue increased to $58.4 million.
•First-half net earnings for 2026 reached a total of $23.1 million.

Impact:

5/10

LUCA

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

TTM Technologies to Acquire Epiq Solutions for $1.1 Billion to Boost Defense AI Capabilities

Key Facts

•TTM Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Solutions in an all-cash transaction.
•The transaction is valued at approximately $1.1 billion, subject to customary closing adjustments.
•Epiq specializes in AI-enabled software-defined radios and electronic warfare applications.

Impact:

5/10

TTMI

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China’s Economic Activity Slows in July as Industrial Output and Retail Sales Miss Forecasts

Key Facts

•China's July economic data showed a slowdown in domestic activity, with industrial output and retail sales missing forecasts.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Compound Protocol Shifts to Institutional Focus with $52M Investment

Key Facts

•Compound protocol is investing $52 million and appointing a new leadership team to pivot toward institutional clients.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Lows Threaten Integrity of Storage Caverns

Key Facts

•Petroleum engineering experts warned that US crude inventories dropping below 300 million barrels threatens the structural integrity of 60 underground salt caverns.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutralUpdated×3

ECB’s Philip Lane Analyzes Economic Impact of Rising European Defense Spending

Key Facts

•ECB Executive Board member Philip Lane discussed the economic implications of rising defense budgets across Europe.

Impact:

4/10

about 2 months ago

August 17, 2026Connected

228 storiesLast updated: 11:00:43 AMPage 4 of 4

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Luca Mining Reports $10.5 Million Net Earnings in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Luca Mining reported net earnings of $10.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
•The company's Q2 revenue increased to $58.4 million.
•First-half net earnings for 2026 reached a total of $23.1 million.

Impact:

5/10

LUCA

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

TTM Technologies to Acquire Epiq Solutions for $1.1 Billion to Boost Defense AI Capabilities

Key Facts

•TTM Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Solutions in an all-cash transaction.
•The transaction is valued at approximately $1.1 billion, subject to customary closing adjustments.
•Epiq specializes in AI-enabled software-defined radios and electronic warfare applications.

Impact:

5/10

TTMI

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China’s Economic Activity Slows in July as Industrial Output and Retail Sales Miss Forecasts

Key Facts

•China's July economic data showed a slowdown in domestic activity, with industrial output and retail sales missing forecasts.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Compound Protocol Shifts to Institutional Focus with $52M Investment

Key Facts

•Compound protocol is investing $52 million and appointing a new leadership team to pivot toward institutional clients.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Lows Threaten Integrity of Storage Caverns

Key Facts

•Petroleum engineering experts warned that US crude inventories dropping below 300 million barrels threatens the structural integrity of 60 underground salt caverns.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutralUpdated×3

ECB’s Philip Lane Analyzes Economic Impact of Rising European Defense Spending

Key Facts

•ECB Executive Board member Philip Lane discussed the economic implications of rising defense budgets across Europe.

Impact:

4/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Berkshire’s Greg Abel Behind $17 Billion Alphabet Stake Purchase

Key Facts

•Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet by 83% during the second quarter of 2026.
•Alphabet became the third-largest equity holding in Warren Buffett's portfolio following the increase.
•Warren Buffett confirmed that the investment in Alphabet was his own idea.

Impact:

5/10

GOOGL GOOG STZ

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Alpha Cognition Target Price Raised 127% Following Strong Q2 Revenue

Key Facts

•H.C. Wainwright raised Alpha Cognition's price target to $20.00, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 127%.
•The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $6.1 million, beating analyst estimates by 41.04%.
•Net loss improved to $8.8 million compared to a $13.2 million loss in the previous year.

Impact:

5/10

ACOG

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Valneva Shifts to High-Margin Royalty Model via Pfizer Partnership

Key Facts

•Valneva is transitioning from low-margin manufacturing to a high-margin royalty and milestone model.
•The company has approximately three years of cash runway at current burn rates.

Impact:

5/10

VALN

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Bonk Reports 6,218% H1 Revenue Surge Amid Digital Asset Volatility

Key Facts

•Bonk reported H1 2026 revenue of $5.5 million, representing a 6,218% year-over-year increase.
•The company reduced total liabilities by 32% to $4.07 million as part of a de-risking strategy.
•The company posted a net loss of $7.88 million, primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments on digital assets.

Impact:

5/10

BONK

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Investors Title Profits Jump 19% in Q2 Driven by Premium Growth

Key Facts

•Investors Title premiums surged over 30% quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter.
•The company reported a 19% increase in EPS to $7.73.
•Earnings are benefiting from low claim rates and higher investment income driven by elevated interest rates.

Impact:

5/10

ITIC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

FTAI Aviation Closes $2.0 Billion Financing Facility for Fleet Expansion

Key Facts

•FTAI Aviation closed a $2.0 billion warehouse financing facility for Strategic Capital's second investment vehicle.
•The facility includes a $1.0 billion accordion feature, bringing total potential capacity to $3.0 billion.

Impact:

5/10

FTAI

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

HIVE Digital Secures $350M AI Cloud Services Contract

Key Facts

•HIVE Digital Technologies signed a $350 million agreement to provide AI cloud computing services.

Impact:

5/10

HIVE

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Greenlane Holdings Reports 76% Unrealized Loss on BERA Token Holdings

Key Facts

•Greenlane Holdings' digital asset portfolio registered a 76.6% depreciation below purchase price at the end of the second fiscal quarter.
•The fair market value of BERA tokens in the company's treasury was $16.4 million against acquisition costs of $70 million.

Impact:

5/10

GNLN

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SSR Mining Pivots to Americas Following $1.49B Turkish Asset Divestment

Key Facts

•SSR Mining sold its Turkish Çöpler assets for $1.49B to reduce geopolitical risk exposure.
•The company maintains a robust cash position of $1.78B, supporting growth and share buybacks.

Impact:

5/10

SSRM

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sun Pharma Wins Antitrust Appeal Over Lipitor Settlement

Key Facts

•Sun Pharma won a court appeal in an antitrust lawsuit related to a settlement over the drug Lipitor.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Linde Stock Holds Strong After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Guidance Raise

Key Facts

•Linde exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations and raised its full-year EPS guidance for 2026.
•The company announced a strategic $1 billion project in Arizona for semiconductor supply.

Impact:

5/10

LIN

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Aurizon Shares Plunge 10% Despite FY2026 Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•Aurizon reported an increase in its earnings for the fiscal year 2026.
•The company's share price fell by 10% following the results announcement and earnings call.

Impact:

5/10

AURIZON

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Biotech Funding Surges 75% Driven by Robust M&A Activity

Key Facts

•Biotech funding has increased by 75% so far this year.
•Ongoing M&A activity continues to support capital flows within the sector.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Baosheng Media to Acquire 40% Stake in Blue Intelligence for AI Expansion

Key Facts

•Baosheng plans to acquire a 40% stake in Blue Intelligence Cloud Innovation Technology.
•The acquisition aims to expand the company's capabilities in AI-driven marketing and data analytics.

Impact:

5/10

BAOS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Blackstone Earnings Surge 20% Driven by AI Infrastructure Investment Boom

Key Facts

•Blackstone posted 20% YoY growth in fee-related earnings per share.
•Total assets under management (AUM) grew 11% to reach $1.35 trillion.
•Management anticipates base management fees to reaccelerate to double-digit growth by 2027.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Western Midstream Raises 2026 Guidance Following Record EBITDA

Key Facts

•Western Midstream raised its 2026 financial guidance following record EBITDA and higher throughput volumes.
•The Brazos acquisition has added scale and strengthened throughput growth for the company.

Impact:

5/10

WES

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Viasat Selects Rocket Lab to Build Anti-Jam Satellite for U.S. Space Force

Key Facts

•Viasat selected Rocket Lab to design and build an anti-jam Space Force satellite bus.

Impact:

5/10

RKLB

about 2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

DraftKings Launches $1.35 Billion Debt Financing to Bolster Liquidity

Key Facts

•DraftKings launched a $600 million term loan and a $750 million credit facility.

Impact:

5/10

DKNG

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Bernstein Sees US-China Robotics Decoupling Following FCC Ban

Key Facts

•Bernstein predicts a decoupling in the robotics sector between the US and China following an FCC ban.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

InspireMD Beats Q2 Estimates on International Growth Despite U.S. Product Recall

Key Facts

•InspireMD reported a loss per share of -$0.17, beating analyst consensus estimates of a -$0.20 loss.
•The company posted quarterly revenue of $1.77 million, surpassing the analyst estimate of $1.38 million.
•The CGuard platform achieved 21% international growth, helping offset the impact of a voluntary U.S. product recall.

Impact:

5/10

NSPR

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Sadot Group Reports GAAP EPS of $109.16 in Quarterly Results

Key Facts

•Sadot Group reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $109.16.

Impact:

5/10

SDOT

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Dave Shares Climb on Strong Q2 Results and Bullish Piper Sandler Coverage

Key Facts

•Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Dave Inc. with an Overweight rating and a $390 price target.
•The company reported 30% year-over-year revenue growth to $170.8 million in the second quarter.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 forecasts for revenue and adjusted EBITDA.

Impact:

5/10

DAVE

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Q1 Results Miss Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•Schneider Electric Infrastructure reported Q1 2026 financial results that missed analyst estimates.

Impact:

5/10

SU.PA

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vishay Intertechnology Margin Recovery Driven by AI Power Demand

Key Facts

•Vishay reported record orders and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.32 as AI-related power applications accelerate.

Impact:

5/10

VSH

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

IM Cannabis Signs Definitive Agreement to Divest European Assets and IMC Holdings

Key Facts

•IM Cannabis entered a definitive share purchase agreement to sell IMC Holdings and its European-focused assets to Slil.com Holding Ltd.
•The transaction is expected to result in an improvement of approximately CAD$3 million in shareholders' equity.

Impact:

5/10

IMCC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Faeth Therapeutics for Endometrial Cancer Treatment

Key Facts

•The U.S. FDA granted Fast Track designation to the combination of PIKTOR and paclitaxel for treating advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

WeRide Beats Q2 Expectations Driven by ADAS and International Growth

Key Facts

•WeRide's Q2 revenue beat expectations by 31%, driven by the ADAS and international segments.
•Q2 2026 EBITDA loss was 6% better than consensus due to operating leverage.

Impact:

5/10

WRD

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Stellantis Shares Hit 52-Week Low Following Massive Global Vehicle Recall

Key Facts

•Stellantis NV shares hit 52-week lows during Monday trading.
•The automaker announced a recall of 955,000 vehicles worldwide due to a software issue affecting rear-view cameras.

Impact:

5/10

STLA.PA

about 2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Array Technologies Files Form 8-K Detailing Quarterly Financial Results

Key Facts

•Array Technologies filed an 8-K form with the SEC detailing results of operations and financial condition.

Impact:

4/10

ARRY

about 2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Labcorp Schedules Investor Day to Outline Strategy and Long-Term Financial Outlook

Key Facts

•Labcorp announced it will host an Investor Day on September 10, 2026, to discuss strategy and capital deployment.
•CEO Adam Schechter and CFO Julia Wang will present the company's long-term financial outlook.

Impact:

4/10

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Investview Restructures Operations and Exits Crypto Mining in Q2 Update

Key Facts

•Investview reported Q2 2026 financial results and a strategic update including an $8.3 million partial sale of a private investment.
•Investview decided to discontinue its blockchain and crypto mining operations to clarify its holding-company framework.
•Blue Dolphin Energy reported net income of $17.7 million for Q2 2026, compared to a net loss in the previous year.

Impact:

4/10

INVUP

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

American Water and Essential Utilities Clear Key Regulatory Hurdle for Merger

Key Facts

•American Water and Essential Utilities announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period for their proposed merger.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China’s Economy Slows in July as Retail and Industrial Output Miss Forecasts

Key Facts

•China's retail sales grew by only 0.6% in July, significantly missing the 1.5% growth forecast.
•Industrial output rose 4.5% year-on-year, falling short of the expected 4.8% increase.
•The urban unemployment rate edged up to 5.2% in July from 5% in June.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

New York Manufacturing Activity Surges to 4-Year High in August

Key Facts

•The New York Fed's Empire State Manufacturing Index rose to 20.6 in August, its highest level in four years.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Crypto Firm Loses $11.8M in Security Breach Triggered by Fake Job Offer

Key Facts

•A cryptocurrency company was hacked for $11.8 million following a targeted attack involving a fake job offer to an employee.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Solana Outpaces Ethereum with $378M Surge in Tokenized US T-Bills

Key Facts

•Solana added $378M in tokenized US Treasury bills, strengthening its position in the Real World Asset (RWA) sector.

Impact:

5/10

ETH SOL

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

HIVE Digital Revenue Hits $79.1M Driven by Bitcoin Mining and AI Cloud Growth

Key Facts

•HIVE Digital Technologies reported $79.1M in revenue for the first fiscal quarter of 2027.

Impact:

5/10

HIVE BTC

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Trump to Host White House Crypto Summit on DeFi and Asset Tokenization

Key Facts

•President Trump is scheduled to host a meeting with top crypto industry executives at the White House on Wednesday.
•The meeting signals a potential focus on DeFi regulation and asset tokenization.
•The move comes as the CLARITY Act faces stalls in its legislative progress.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

SafePal Data Breach Exposes 40,000 Customers via Third-Party Plugin Flaw

Key Facts

•A flaw in a SafePal order-tracking plug-in exposed names, addresses, and phone numbers of nearly 40,000 customers.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated×8

MicroStrategy Extends Bitcoin Purchase Pause to Seven Weeks Despite High Cash Reserves

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy raised $334 million through stock sales to fund dividends and share repurchases.
•The company added $149.1 million to its US dollar reserves, bringing the total to $4.8 billion.
•The firm halted Bitcoin sales after three weeks, leaving its current BTC treasury untouched.

Impact:

4/10

MSTR BTC

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×3

Venezuela Leadership Change Accelerates ONGC Oil Plans Following U.S. License

Key Facts

•India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) secured a license from the U.S. OFAC to return to its oil projects in Venezuela.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Central BanksBullishUpdated×2

Goldman Sachs Sees September Fed Hike Unlikely as Inflation Cools

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs views a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve as very unlikely.
•Soft retail sales and slowing inflation data pushed the bank toward a more dovish stance.

Impact:

4/10

GS BTC

about 2 months ago