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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners, a specialist manager of sale-leaseback, build-to-suit and triple net lease real estate assets that oversees about $3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026. The upfront payment is roughly $260 million, with up to $150 million in deferred and contingent payouts tied to long-term per…
Klarna fell sharply in pre-market trading after the payments firm reported a second consecutive quarterly profit beat but significantly lowered its full-year revenue guidance. The company cited foreign exchange headwinds and weaker volumes in Germany, while announcing the planned departures of its CFO and CMO in early 2027. Combined with pressure o…
Futures tied to Canada’s main equity index moved lower as investors contended with higher U.S. Treasury yields, continued instability in the Middle East and a looming deadline for new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Market participants monitored diplomatic efforts, potential retaliatory moves, and shifting commodity prices while U.S. futures also t…
Nanox Imaging Ltd., traded on NASDAQ as NNOX, announced that its subsidiary Nanox AI entered into an exclusive reseller agreement with UK-based Vertec Scientific for the commercialization of its AI-driven bone assessment software, Nanox.AI Bone Solution (HealthOST), in the United Kingdom. The three-year agreement includes minimum annual license com…
With selling in long-duration Treasuries driving yields higher, funds that reset coupons or sit at the ultra-short end are showing resilience. Floating-rate government ETFs and ultra-short Treasury wrappers have posted positive returns in 2026, while long-duration Treasury ETFs have taken losses. A playbook of core floating, cash-like ultra-short, …
Baidu fell sharply in premarket trading after reporting second-quarter results that missed consensus on both earnings and revenue. Core advertising sales continue to contract while AI Cloud revenue is growing rapidly, but management warned of increased AI spending in the back half of 2026. Technical indicators are firmly bearish and consensus earni…
SciSparc Ltd., traded on Nasdaq as SPRC, announced that its majority-owned subsidiary NeuroThera Labs has completed a C$5.4 million private placement financing. SciSparc invested C$2.7 million, increasing its ownership to approximately 44.6% of NeuroThera, valuing its stake around C$30 million. NeuroThera plans to use proceeds for working capital a…
Trident Digital Tech Holdings announced a definitive joint venture agreement with U.S.-based Digital Innovations Group to establish IRMA Asia Pte. Ltd., a 50/50 joint venture deploying the IRMA AI Engine across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The venture targets approximately 9.4 million small and medium-sized businesses, aiming to commercialize…
Velaura AI said on Aug 18 that it raised $110 million in a Series A financing, valuing the startup at more than $1 billion. The round was led by Seligman Ventures, included new investor Capricorn Investment Group, and drew participation from existing backers Samsung Catalyst Fund, StepStone Group and Maverick Silicon. The company develops low-power…
Shares of BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS climbed 6.2% to 405.75 TRY after the Turkish discount retailer reported second-quarter 2026 results that notably outperformed analyst expectations. The company delivered an 8 billion TRY net profit, sales of 221.9 billion TRY in real terms, and EBITDA of 13.57 billion TRY, while expanding its global store base be…
Home Depot reported a second-quarter revenue and EPS upside, driven by steady repair and maintenance demand and a maintained full-year outlook. That performance establishes a reference point for Lowe’s upcoming results, where differences in merchandise mix - particularly Lowe’s heavier exposure to appliances and lawn & garden - could drive a diverg…
Safe Pro Group Inc., a Nasdaq-listed AI defense technology firm, has been awarded a subcontract worth approximately $180,000 by the U.S. Department of State. The contract includes delivery of specialized AI-enabled GPU laptops equipped with the company's patented Spotlight OnSight software designed for explosive threat detection and mapping to supp…
OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot designed for users aged 13 to 17 or those the system estimates are under 18. The launch introduces study-focused tools, parental account linking, Quiet Hours and notifications for high-risk situations, including eating disorder alerts. The release comes as the $852-billion company faces …
Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire commercial real estate investor LCN Capital Partners for about $260 million in upfront consideration, with an additional performance- and service-based payout of up to $150 million. Approximately 80% of the total consideration will be paid in Goldman Sachs stock. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of …
ShengShu Technology, the developer of the Vidu AI video generator and a portfolio company of Alibaba, is in preliminary discussions to list in Hong Kong in a transaction that could raise more than $500 million. The company has retained China International Capital Corp. and Citic Securities Co. to advise on the proposed offering, which may take plac…
Intuitive Machines has been selected by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to supply the IM 300 spacecraft platform, perform system-level integration of the VSWIR instrument, and manage mission operations for the EAGLE-VSWIR Earth observation mission planned for launch in 2028. This marks the company's second NASA low Earth orbit science mission supp…
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) and Quadrant Nuclear Industries, Inc. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the supply and long-term offtake of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel produced domestically at QNI's planned Vanguard facility. This partnership aims to strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supp…
Entera Bio Ltd., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral peptide therapies, has appointed Dr. Riccardo Paolo Camisasca as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Camisasca brings over 30 years of global pharmaceutical experience and will strengthen Entera's clinical and late-stage development capabilities as the company prepares to initiate P…
Rezolve Ai showcased its AI-driven commerce technology at the 2026 Football World Cup, successfully connecting over 103 million app opens with nearly 6 million geofence location events across 16 stadiums. This live deployment validated their ability to integrate digital attention with physical presence in real time, offering brands and venues actio…
Zscaler, a leading cybersecurity company, has expanded its partnership with Carahsoft Technology to scale delivery of its Zero Trust Exchange platform targeting the underserved U.S. small and mid-market business segments. The collaboration aims to offer simpler, cost-effective, and streamlined cloud-native security solutions through Carahsoft's ext…
Teads Holding Co. announces a multi-year strategic partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) to deliver an innovative TV HomeScreen advertising approach during key global shopping events. This exclusive collaboration allows advertisers to target audiences on Smart TVs based on hardware-level insights like screen size and room placement. Supported by neur…
Quantum-Si Incorporated announced its participation in the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, with company executives scheduled for one-on-one meetings and a fireside chat. The event aims to showcase Quantum-Si's advancements in proteomics technology, particularly its single-molecule protein sequencing platform.
Fluke Corporation has released a new version of its CalStudio calibration management software, introducing CalStudio Conduit—a no-code workflow automation platform—and other features like Tool Crib for managing shared tools and enhanced asset location tracking. These updates aim to help calibration laboratories improve efficiency, reduce manual tas…
Siebert Financial Corp. announced a strategic partnership with Unusual Whales to develop and launch new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that leverage unique market intelligence such as political trading disclosures and unusual options activity. This collaboration combines Unusual Whales’ data access and community with Siebert’s financial expertise and…
ASP Isotopes Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Quantum Leap Energy, is evaluating opportunities to develop a pilot-scale hydrofluorination and fluorination facility in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The initiative is in the early stages, including a public environmental and social impact assessment. No final investment decisions have been made…
