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The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk freight gauge rose modestly on Tuesday, supported by an uptick in capesize vessel rates. While capesize earnings increased, panamax rates slipped, producing a small net gain for the composite index. Iron ore prices extended a four-session advance, helped by reduced shipments and anticipated seasonal demand growth…
UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin to Buy from Neutral and raised its 12-month price target to $674, forecasting stronger-than-expected multi-year revenue and earnings growth. The bank highlighted a rapid expansion in the Missiles and Fire Control business, growing F-35 sustainment revenues, large multiyear awards that improve production visibility, and …
HSBC has increased its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 8,100 from 7,650, driven mainly by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings. The bank highlights near-40% earnings-per-share growth in the first half of 2026 and expects growth to continue at a 25%-plus pace in the second half, underpinning a full-year earnings growth forecast of 33% a…
Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $20 billion of U.S. goods after trade talks collapsed, effective after midnight on Sep 8, 2026. The measures span steel, furniture, clothing, electronics and other items. Market pressure is expected to concentrate first on autos and parts, materials and industrial inputs, consumer go…
American Battery Technology Company announces that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has accepted its Plan of Operations for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada, marking a major regulatory milestone after over four years of development. This strategic move supports ABTC's ambition to produce up to 30,000 tonnes per year of lithium hydroxid…
Wearable Devices Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed AI wearables pioneer, announced it will showcase a new neural sensing layer that combines vision data with human intent signals to improve training of humanoid robots at the Physical AI 2026 conference in Israel. This technology captures neuromuscular signals preceding movement, providing enriched data streams…
DSS, Inc., listed on NYSE American as DSS, has launched DSS Robotics, a new division focused on AI-powered robotics and intelligent automation solutions for enterprise clients. The initiative includes strategic consulting, systems integration, deployment, lifecycle support, and Robotics-as-a-Service, aimed at improving operational efficiency and wo…
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has successfully closed an $11 million underwritten public offering of its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock (CHAD), the first digital credit instrument backed by Solana (SOL). The proceeds will be deployed to acquire more SOL, aiming to increase SOL per share (SPS) without diluting common shares…
Vivos Therapeutics announced material debt reduction by exchanging $2.86 million of its secured promissory note for over 11 million shares of common stock, further decreasing the outstanding balance from the original $8.2 million principal. Combined with previous exchanges, the company's liabilities are reduced significantly, which will improve its…
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share closed up 0.10% as Industrial Investment, Retail and Cement sector gains supported the market. Banan Real Estate, Saudi Industrial Development and Najran Cement were among the top advancers, while National Gypsum, Saudi vitrified clay pipes co. and Saudi Arabia Refineries Co. were the heaviest decliners. Market brea…
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. announced strategic hires of three seasoned insurance professionals to lead and grow its Inland Marine unit, underscoring the company's commitment to expanding its niche specialty insurance offerings and solidifying its market position.
A Reuters poll of 65 economists finds the Bank of England is expected to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75% for the remainder of this year and into at least mid-2027. While higher energy prices tied to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran have raised upside risks, poll respondents do not see widespread evidence yet of inflationary second-round effects that would …
Ales Bialiatski, co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize and recently released from prison, says that recent U.S.-brokered exchanges freeing detainees have not changed Belarus’ underlying repressive system. While Washington’s re-engagement under President Trump has produced hundreds of releases, Bialiatski and rights groups say new arrests conti…
NeOnc Technologies Holdings announced positive topline results from its Phase 2a trial of NEO100 in patients with aggressive IDH1-mutant gliomas, exceeding key survival benchmarks. The company is poised to engage with the FDA for a potential registrational study, advancing its intranasal brain cancer therapy. Insider buying following the data relea…
Chevron's Project Kilby and expanded Venezuela footprint create a clear, near-term earnings and cash-flow kicker for CVX. With a market cap near $412B, P/E ~20, and free cash flow of roughly $27B, Chevron can absorb project buildout risk while returning capital to shareholders. This trade targets that re-rating over the next 45 trading days with a …
Telos Corporation announced an expanded contract with the National Archives and Records Administration to deploy its FedRAMP Class D (High)-authorized Xacta SaaS platform, integrating AI-powered risk management tools to enhance federal cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
Quantum X Labs Inc. has appointed Professor Daniel Freedman, an expert with extensive experience in AI, quantum physics, and computational science from leading tech companies and academia, as Distinguished Quantum Scientist. Freedman will guide the company's scientific strategy focusing on integrating artificial intelligence with quantum technology…
Neuronetics, a leader in interventional mental health, announced the integration of its NeuroStar TMS therapy's TrakStar practice management platform with AdvancedMD's cloud-based EHR and revenue cycle management system. This first-of-its-kind integration aims to reduce administrative burdens for providers by unifying treatment data, scheduling, an…
GlobalFoundries has finalized a $375 million research and development agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to advance its Quantum Technology Solutions business. This funding aims to accelerate domestic quantum semiconductor manufacturing, helping transition quantum computing from research to commercial-scale production and securing the US…
Birchtech Corp. (NYSE American: BCHT) announced it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire substantially all assets of a privately-held specialty activated carbon company. This strategic acquisition aims to provide Birchtech with initial commercial-scale thermal reactivation capabilities through its patented Carbon Rejuvenation technology.…
Virtu Financial and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) have launched the POSIT block-trading indications network for ADX-listed equity securities. This facility allows institutional investors and ADX members to execute large, electronic block trades with minimal market impact, supported by Virtu’s global liquidity network and facilitated through l…
Dynagas LNG Partners LP announced its financial results for Q2 and H1 2026, reporting increased net income and steady fleet utilization of above 95%. The partnership highlights improved charter rates, reduced debt costs, and a healthy revenue backlog of $0.73 billion with an average contract term of 4.4 years. However, geopolitical tensions and evo…
Greenland Mines has entered a new strategic phase as a rare earths and critical minerals company after Nasdaq approved its transaction application, ensuring full compliance with listing requirements. The company recently closed the $2.05 billion high-case NPV Sarfartoq rare earth project acquisition, highlighting its focus on neodymium and praseody…
CRISPR Therapeutics, a leader in gene-editing based biopharmaceuticals, announced a scheduled presentation at the Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The company recently marked a historic milestone with the approval of CASGEVY®, the world's first CRISPR-based therapy, and continues to advance a robust pipeline across multiple …
PDS Biotechnology Corporation announced a private equity financing of up to $22.55 million led by Nant Capital, with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong joining as a board member. The funding will support late-stage clinical development of PDS0301, an immunocytokine targeting solid tumors, especially difficult-to-treat metastatic colorectal cancer. The transac…
