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August 18, 2026Connected

281 storiesLast updated: 12:45:27 AMPage 2 of 5

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Horace Mann Educators Posts Record Q2 Earnings, Beats Estimates by 60% and Raises Guidance

Key Facts

•Horace Mann Educators delivered record Q2 2026 core earnings, beating expectations by over 60%.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance following the strong performance.
•Book value per share rose 11.4% year-over-year, with forward PE remaining below 11.

Impact:

6/10

HMN

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Iran's 'Fully Offensive' Threat Sparks Global Bond Market Volatility

Key Facts

•Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive', sparking concerns across global markets.
•Bond investors are in revolt as geopolitical risks weigh on economic outlooks.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

Martin Marietta to Acquire Lhoist in Landmark $13.5 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Martin Marietta plans to acquire Lhoist in a deal valued at $13.5 billion.
•The deal aims to expand the company's limestone platform and earnings base, though leverage and integration risks remain.

Impact:

6/10

MLM

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Oil Prices Rise Following Vessel Attack in the Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

•The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×9

Bitcoin Faces Triple Selling Pressure Amid ETF Outflows and Institutional Pause

Key Facts

•Bitcoin is facing simultaneous selling pressure from miners and significant outflows from spot ETFs.
•Reports indicate that MicroStrategy has paused adding to its Bitcoin holdings.
•Analysts have identified $54,276 as the next major downside target if selling persists.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

Bond ETFs TLT and VGLT Near Record Lows as Treasury Yields Hit 2007 Highs

Key Facts

•VGLT and TLT ETFs are nearing record lows as the US 30-year Treasury yield jumped to 5.32%, the highest since 2007.
•US public debt nearing $40 trillion is fueling yield increases as Japan pares back its Treasury holdings.

Impact:

5/10

TLT VGLT

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Colombia's GDP Expands by 3.5% in Second Quarter of 2026

Key Facts

•Colombia's economy expanded by 3.5% during the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Private Credit Distress Hits Decade High as Interest Rate Pressures Mount

Key Facts

•Non-accrual loans at the 20 largest publicly traded BDCs rose to a median of 2.8% in Q2, up from 2% in March.
•The value of troubled loans in private credit portfolios has reached levels last seen in 2017.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

August 18, 2026Connected

281 storiesLast updated: 12:45:27 AMPage 2 of 5

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Horace Mann Educators Posts Record Q2 Earnings, Beats Estimates by 60% and Raises Guidance

Key Facts

•Horace Mann Educators delivered record Q2 2026 core earnings, beating expectations by over 60%.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance following the strong performance.
•Book value per share rose 11.4% year-over-year, with forward PE remaining below 11.

Impact:

6/10

HMN

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Iran's 'Fully Offensive' Threat Sparks Global Bond Market Volatility

Key Facts

•Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive', sparking concerns across global markets.
•Bond investors are in revolt as geopolitical risks weigh on economic outlooks.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

Martin Marietta to Acquire Lhoist in Landmark $13.5 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Martin Marietta plans to acquire Lhoist in a deal valued at $13.5 billion.
•The deal aims to expand the company's limestone platform and earnings base, though leverage and integration risks remain.

Impact:

6/10

MLM

about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Oil Prices Rise Following Vessel Attack in the Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

•The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×9

Bitcoin Faces Triple Selling Pressure Amid ETF Outflows and Institutional Pause

Key Facts

•Bitcoin is facing simultaneous selling pressure from miners and significant outflows from spot ETFs.
•Reports indicate that MicroStrategy has paused adding to its Bitcoin holdings.
•Analysts have identified $54,276 as the next major downside target if selling persists.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

Bond ETFs TLT and VGLT Near Record Lows as Treasury Yields Hit 2007 Highs

Key Facts

•VGLT and TLT ETFs are nearing record lows as the US 30-year Treasury yield jumped to 5.32%, the highest since 2007.
•US public debt nearing $40 trillion is fueling yield increases as Japan pares back its Treasury holdings.

Impact:

5/10

TLT VGLT

about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Colombia's GDP Expands by 3.5% in Second Quarter of 2026

Key Facts

•Colombia's economy expanded by 3.5% during the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Private Credit Distress Hits Decade High as Interest Rate Pressures Mount

Key Facts

•Non-accrual loans at the 20 largest publicly traded BDCs rose to a median of 2.8% in Q2, up from 2% in March.
•The value of troubled loans in private credit portfolios has reached levels last seen in 2017.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

XTI Aerospace CEO Resigns Amid Internal Corporate Governance Review

Key Facts

•Scott Pomeroy has resigned as chairman and chief executive of XTI Aerospace.
•The resignation occurred amid an internal review of the executive and other corporate-governance matters.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Pro Medicus Profit Surges 130% Driven by Major US Contract Wins

Key Facts

•Pro Medicus reported a 130% surge in full-year profit, driven by significant contract wins in the United States.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Amylyx Shares Surge on Positive Phase 3 Results for Avexitide

Key Facts

•Amylyx announced positive Phase 3 results for Avexitide in treating post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH).

Impact:

6/10

AMLY

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Kainos Shares Surge 22% on Improved Annual Outlook

Key Facts

•Kainos shares surged by 22% following an improvement in the company's annual outlook.

Impact:

6/10

kainos

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Ondas Raises 2026 Guidance and Acquires Aran Defense Following Record Q2

Key Facts

•Ondas raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $525 million to $550 million.
•The company announced the acquisition of Israeli firm Aran Defense Ltd. to bolster its defense technology offerings.
•Ondas reported record Q2 revenue of $83.80 million with a substantial backlog of $757 million.

Impact:

5/10

ONDS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

NiSource Secures Data Center Power Contracts with Amazon and Alphabet

Key Facts

•NiSource has secured new contracts to power data centers for Amazon and Alphabet.
•NiSource's Q2 results showed lower adjusted EPS despite strong long-term operational performance.

Impact:

5/10

AMZN GOOGL GOOG

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

China Accelerates Removal of Microsoft Windows from State-Linked Entities

Key Facts

•China state-linked entities have begun removing older versions of Microsoft Windows ahead of the original schedule.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Southern Company Faces Financing Hurdles Amid Data Center Power Surge

Key Facts

•Southern Company has over 17 GW of contracted large-load demand by the mid-2030s, driven by data centers.
•The 10-year Treasury yield is 144 basis points higher than Southern's 3.29% dividend yield.
•Adjusted EPS for Q2 beat estimates by 11.8% despite concerns over financing costs.

Impact:

5/10

0L8A.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

iQIYI Shares Slide as Q2 2026 Net Losses Widen Beyond Expectations

Key Facts

•iQIYI reported widening net losses during the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's share price declined following the earnings call announcement.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Strathcona Resources Hits Record Q2 Free Cash Flow Amid 94% Earnings Jump

Key Facts

•Strathcona Resources achieved record free cash flow of $296 million in Q2 2026.
•Operating earnings rose 94% sequentially, driven by strong commodity prices.
•The company targets 300 Mbbl/d production by 2035 through brownfield development projects.

Impact:

5/10

STHRF

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

ReNew Energy Global Beats Q1 FY2027 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

•The company reported EPS of $0.17, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.12.
•Company revenue reached $506.40 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $459.86 million.
•Adjusted EBITDA increased by 12% year-over-year to INR 30.40 billion.

Impact:

5/10

RNW

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Precipio Achieves Profitability as Q2 2025 Revenue Surpasses $7 Million

Key Facts

•Precipio's revenue exceeded $7 million in the second quarter of 2025.
•The company announced achieving profitability during this fiscal period.

Impact:

5/10

PRPO

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Broadcom Debt Downgraded Over AI Financing Platform Risks

Key Facts

•Bank of America reportedly downgraded Broadcom's debt due to guarantees tied to its new AI financing platform.
•Broadcom's latest quarterly filing caps its maximum loss on the platform's first transaction at $29 billion.

Impact:

5/10

AVGO

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Meta Trial Begins in California Over $200 Billion Youth Addiction Claims

Key Facts

•The trial began in California as Meta faces a lawsuit from 29 US states seeking damages up to $200 billion.

Impact:

5/10

Boeing-Lockheed JV ULA Upsizes Bond Offering to $1.5 Billion

Key Facts

•United Launch Alliance (ULA) completed a $1.5 billion private bond offering, tripling its initial $500 million target.
•The debt was sold in four tranches with maturities ranging from three to ten years.
•The company announced veteran Mark Peller as its new president and CEO.

Impact:

5/10

LMT AMZN

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Cerus Raises Annual Revenue Guidance for Second Time After Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Cerus management raised full-year revenue guidance for the second time to a range of $229–231 million.
•Product revenue grew 10% in Q2 2026 while operating expenses fell by 7%.
•Adjusted EBITDA more than tripled year-over-year, signaling a financial inflection point.

Impact:

5/10

CERS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gentherm Targets $3.5B Revenue as Modine Deal Expands Beyond Autos

Key Facts

•Gentherm plans to diversify beyond light-vehicle thermal comfort products and expand its profit margins.
•Management expects to complete the combination with Modine Performance Technologies in early Q4.

Impact:

5/10

THRM

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Multiconsult ASA Reports Revenue Growth and Improved Profitability in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Multiconsult ASA reported increased revenues and improved profitability in the second quarter of 2026.
•The company recorded a healthy order intake during the first half of fiscal year 2026.

Impact:

5/10

MULTI

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Japan's Nikkei 225 Slumps 2.45% as Markets React to GDP Data

Key Facts

•The Japanese Nikkei 225 index closed with a sharp decline of 2.45% at the end of the trading session.

Impact:

5/10

NI225

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Flexsteel Shares Jump 9% Following Q4 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Flexsteel Industries shares jumped 9% in pre-market trading following better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Impact:

5/10

FLXS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Select Water Solutions Expands Delaware Basin Water Agreement for 12 Years

Key Facts

•Select Water Solutions signed a 12-year amended agreement with a large public operator for water management in the Northern Delaware Basin.
•The agreement adds 256,000 newly dedicated acres, bringing the total dedicated and ROFR acreage to over 875,000 acres.
•The deal includes increases to certain fixed pricing terms and expands recycling, disposal, and pipeline distribution services.

Impact:

5/10

WTTR

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Cypherpunk Technologies Launches World's Largest Zcash Mining Fleet in $33.33M Deal

Key Facts

•Cypherpunk Technologies launched the world's largest Zcash mining fleet via a $33.33 million equity-based transaction with Winklevoss Capital.

Impact:

5/10

CYPH

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Uber Invests in Zipline to Scale Drone Delivery Services in Texas

Key Facts

•Uber announced an investment and partnership with drone-delivery startup Zipline to launch services in Dallas and Houston.
•The companies aim to reach 1 million daily Uber Eats deliveries using Zipline drones by the end of 2029.
•Uber expects orders to be delivered within five to 10 minutes using the new drone technology.

Impact:

5/10

UBER

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Meta Stock Falls 4% as Regulatory Trial Over Child Safety Commences

Key Facts

•Meta Platforms' child safety trial commenced today, sparking investor concerns over future regulatory impacts.
•Meta stock fell 4% amid fears that the trial outcome could reshape the social media landscape.

Impact:

5/10

374Water Revenue Surges 280% on PFAS Destruction Tech Milestones

Key Facts

•374Water reported Q2 revenue of $2.26 million, an approximate 280% increase year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

SCWO

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Charles River Labs Stock Hits 12-Month High on Upgraded 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Charles River Labs stock reached a new 12-month high, trading around $288.42.
•The company upgraded its full-year 2026 guidance, targeting double-digit EPS growth and increased free cash flow.
•A recent Form 144 filing indicated insider profit-taking at the current elevated stock valuations.

Impact:

5/10

CRL

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Anthropic Eyes $10B+ Credit Facility Expansion Ahead of Anticipated IPO

Key Facts

•Anthropic’s revolving credit facility is expected to exceed its $10 billion target as banks compete for roles in the company's planned IPO.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

ONTO Innovation Invests $720M in Rigaku to Expand X-Ray Semiconductor Tech

Key Facts

•ONTO acquired a stake in Rigaku for $720 million to add X-ray process control capabilities to its portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

ONTO

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

VF Corp Raises Fiscal 2027 Sales Outlook on Outdoor Brand Growth

Key Facts

•VF Corp raised its fiscal 2027 sales outlook as growth in outdoor and smaller brands offset ongoing weakness in the Vans brand.

Impact:

5/10

VFC

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

HUB24 Shares Plunge 7.6% Despite Strong FY2026 Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•HUB24 reported strong financial growth for the 2026 fiscal year.
•HUB24 share price dropped by 7.6% following the earnings announcement.

Impact:

5/10

HUB24

about 2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×3

US and Canada Negotiate Lowering Auto Tariffs to 15% to Ease Trade Tension

Key Facts

•U.S. and Canadian trade officials are reportedly considering reducing auto sector tariffs to 15%.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Tolls, Threatening Global Maritime Freedom

Key Facts

•Iran is considering a fee structure for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global maritime freedom.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Francisco Partners to Acquire Weave in $650 Million All-Cash Buyout

Key Facts

•Weave Communications agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners in an all-cash deal valued at $650 million.
•Shareholders will receive $7.40 per share, representing a 34% premium.
•Weave stock jumped 32% following the announcement of the buyout deal and the company's transition to private ownership.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Microsoft and Salesforce Weigh Darwinbox Acquisition Ahead of IPO

Key Facts

•Microsoft and Salesforce are reportedly considering a buyout of HR tech platform Darwinbox ahead of its planned IPO.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT CRM

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Francisco Partners to Acquire Weave in All-Cash Deal at $7.40 Per Share

Key Facts

•Francisco Partners has agreed to buy Weave in an all-cash transaction.
•The acquisition offer is valued at $7.40 per share of Weave.

Impact:

5/10

WEAV

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

TMX Group Completes Acquisition of RAFI Indices to Boost Global Indexing Capabilities

Key Facts

•TMX Group Limited announced it has completed the acquisition of RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Mark Cuban-Backed FORT Robotics to Go Public in $557M SPAC Merger

Key Facts

•Mark Cuban-backed FORT Robotics, a robot safety firm, announced plans to go public.
•The merger deal with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) is valued at approximately $557 million.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

UBS Warns German Gas Storage Hits 17-Year Low Amid Supply Risks

Key Facts

•UBS analysts warned that Germany's natural gas storage levels are at just 48%, the lowest for this time of year in 17 years.
•Economists project German inventories to reach only 65% by November, significantly missing the government's 80% target.
•The ECB estimates that a 10% increase in wholesale gas prices adds 0.6pp to Eurozone headline inflation.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Oil Freight Rates Surge as Gulf Producers Bypass Hormuz Amid Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

•VLCC earnings for Middle East-to-China voyages have surged beyond $500,000 per day.
•Saudi Aramco has resumed crude loadings at its key Ras Tanura export terminal.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Guyana Entitled to 40% of Oil Production from ExxonMobil-led Project

Key Facts

•Guyana's President Irfaan Ali stated the country is now entitled to 39.8% of crude production from a large ExxonMobil-led offshore project.

Impact:

5/10

XOM

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×4

Gold Reclaims $4,400 Level After Surprise Slump in US Pending Home Sales

Key Facts

•The U.S. pending home sales index fell 2.3% in July, significantly missing economist forecasts of a 0.3% increase.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesMixedUpdated

Copper Prices Surge as Mining Equities Lag Amid Intensifying Supply Squeeze

Key Facts

•Spot copper prices rose 4.3% to US$6.73/lb over the week while copper equities fell 2.6%, widening the gap between the metal and producers.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Dubai Land Department Tokenizes Property Deeds on XRP Ledger

Key Facts

•The Dubai Land Department has tokenized official property title deeds directly on the XRP Ledger.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Korea's Jeonbuk Bank Replaces SWIFT with Ripple Payments for Global Settlements

Key Facts

•South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank is replacing SWIFT with Ripple Payments for international transactions.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal Following New Acquisition

Key Facts

•Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired an additional 9,926 ETH.
•The company now holds approximately 5.82 million ETH, representing 4.8% of total supply.

Impact:

5/10

ETH

about 2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Wyoming Migrates State Stablecoin from LayerZero Over Security Concerns

Key Facts

•Wyoming announced it is moving its state stablecoin infrastructure away from the LayerZero protocol.
•This marks the first time a U.S. government entity has replaced blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Ripple Closes $275M Private Placement to Fuel US Expansion

Key Facts

•Ripple closed a $275 million private placement to fund its expansion efforts within the United States.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Metaplanet Inks $134.6M Strategic Deal with Super League for Bitcoin Treasury

Key Facts

•Metaplanet announced a $134.6 million strategic deal with Nasdaq-listed Super League.
•Metaplanet will transfer 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash into a new US vehicle named Superplanet.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Kraken Launches U.S. Stock Trading for European Customers

Key Facts

•Kraken announced it is offering both traditional U.S. equities and tokenized versions of those assets to European customers.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank Replaces SWIFT with Ripple Payments

Key Facts

•Jeonbuk Bank, a regional South Korean bank, has replaced the SWIFT network with Ripple Payments for cross-border transactions.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

about 2 months ago

BondsBearishUpdated

German 10-Year Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2011 Amid Global Bond Sell-off

Key Facts

•The German 10-year yield reached its highest level since 2011 amid a broad global sell-off.

Impact:

5/10

DE10YT

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

German ZEW Investor Sentiment Beats Forecasts in August as Outlook Improves

Key Facts

•German ZEW Economic Sentiment rose to 34.2 in August, exceeding the consensus forecast of 30.1.
•The Current Situation Index strengthened sharply to -61.1, significantly better than the expected -68.8.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 months ago