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Pelican Acquisition II Corporation (Nasdaq: PLCIU), a Cayman Islands exempted blank check company, announced that beginning August 12, 2026, holders of its units from the IPO can separately trade the ordinary shares and rights comprising each unit. Units not separated will continue trading on Nasdaq under PLCIU, while separated shares and rights wi…
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTX) announced its Q2 2026 financial results with a 26% YoY revenue increase to $8.3 million, achieving all-time high revenue driven by ramp-up in Defense and Space Tech product lines. The company returned to profitability, expanded gross margin to 26%, and strengthened its balance sheet with $14 million cash …
Everpure's stock jumped 7% in after-hours trading Monday after the company announced a new design win and supply agreement with a second top-five hyperscaler. The deal further validates Everpure's DirectFlash technology for hyperscale workloads, builds on a previous late-2024 hyperscaler win, and is expected to begin contributing revenue in fiscal …
Blaize Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in energy-efficient and programmable AI computing platforms, announced that it will hold its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call on August 13, 2026, to discuss financial results and provide a business update.
USA Rare Earth, Inc. reported its Q2 2026 financial results highlighting key milestones including a $2.8 billion acquisition agreement for Serra Verde Group, securing rare earth supply outside Asia, and definitive funding agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce worth up to $1.6 billion under the CHIPS Act. The company commissioned its hydro…
SCYNEXIS, a clinical-stage biotech company, announced the initiation of a Phase 1 study for SCY-770, a novel AMPK activator aimed at treating Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). Topline data for SCY-770 Phase 1 and SCY-247 Phase 1 IV formulation are expected in Q3 2026. The company is on track to initiate the Phase 2 proof-of-conc…
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. reported second quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenue of $338.5 million declining 2.8% year-over-year but growing 5.2% on a constant currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million exceeded the high end of guidance, although the company posted a net loss of $14.6 million driven mainly by increased marketing i…
Bakkt, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) reported strong Q2 2026 financial results with GAAP net income of $80.8 million driven largely by a non-cash gain from Transchem warrants. The company expanded its commercial offerings including payments volume integration, launched Bakkt Agent Embedded Finance, and received key regulatory approvals in India supporting its …
PN Smart Energy Limited successfully closed a registered direct offering, raising approximately $5.2 million by selling 1.735 million Class A ordinary shares at $3.00 each. The company plans to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes as part of its strategic transition from solar equipment manufacturing to becoming a ver…
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. reported a 2% decrease in total revenue for Q2 2026, driven by a significant drop in manufacturing revenue despite growth in bulk and services segments. The company advanced key projects including seawater desalination plants in The Bahamas and initiated procurement for a major Hawaiian desalination facility. Net income …
Brazil's stock market closed lower on Monday, with the Bovespa slipping 0.19% to a one-month low. Losses in the Electric Power, Public Utilities and Consumption sectors were the primary drags, while select energy and oil-related names outperformed. Broader market breadth favored decliners and volatility measures, commodities and currency pairs show…
U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday after weakness in the Utilities, Technology and Industrials sectors pressured broad markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished down 0.11%, the S&P 500 fell 0.06% and the NASDAQ Composite lost 0.32%. A handful of energy and software names posted notable gains, while chipmakers and some industrials were amon…
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results with a net investment income of $0.36 per share and a net loss of $0.09 per share. The company declared a third quarter 2026 regular cash dividend of $0.34 per share and a $0.03 per share special dividend. Total investments remained stable at around $1.57 billion, with a …
Nkarta, Inc. reported Q2 2026 financial results highlighting ongoing enrollment in Ntrust-1 and Ntrust-2 clinical trials for NKX019 therapy at a 4 billion cell dose level, with outpatient dosing initiated through community sites. The company holds $243.2 million in cash and investments, expected to fund operations into 2029. Initial clinical data f…
Cipher Digital announced its support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's initiative to increase transparency and accountability in the state's data center industry, including a comprehensive audit of projects connecting to the grid. The company commits to full transparency regarding its power and water usage, responsible resource management, and commu…
Perspective Therapeutics announced business highlights and 2Q 2026 financial results, highlighting progress advancing their VMT-alpha-NET program towards a Phase 3 study for neuroendocrine tumors with regulatory interactions ongoing. The company reported significant cash reserves of approximately $237 million, expected to finance operations into la…
Palisade Bio announced second quarter 2026 financial results and highlighted the advancement of PALI-2108, a promising once-daily oral PDE4 inhibitor prodrug for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), into Phase 2 development. The company plans to start the Phase 2 ASCENTRA-UC trial in the second half of 2026 and expects primary efficacy results by late…
Hims & Hers Health reported second-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its full-year revenue guidance. The telehealth company cited subscriber growth and an expanded lineup of personalized healthcare services, including a move toward FDA-approved branded weight-loss medications, as drivers of increased engagement on its p…
Rithm Capital (RITM) trades near $10.12 with a near-10% yield and a roughly 17-18% discount to reported book value. The combination of a high current distribution, a sub-1.0 price-to-book multiple and recent analyst upside creates a favorable asymmetric trade if management can maintain cash returns and MSR/portfolio performance stabilizes. The trad…
Rocket Lab Corporation has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH in Munich to support expansion into European satellite, payload, and component manufacturing, enabling sovereign space capabilities for Europe. This move follows Rocket Lab's acquisition of German-based Mynaric AG and aims to create a manufacturing hub serving growing European commercia…
Landstar System, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed transportation management solutions provider, announced the appointment of Vallie Dugas as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. Dugas, with over 20 years of legal experience in transportation and logistics, previously served in interim general counsel and assistant general counsel roles at Landstar.…
FutureFuel Corp. reported impressive second quarter 2026 financial results with total revenues increasing 120.6% year-over-year to $78.7 million, led by 55.5% growth in chemical revenues and 177.5% in biofuel revenues. The company achieved GAAP net income of $11.4 million reversing a prior year loss, and adjusted EBITDA of $11.8 million. Growth was…
Amplify Energy Corp. announced strong improvements in its Q2 2026 results with net income of $17.3 million compared to a loss in Q1, driven by operational growth and commodity derivative gains. The company approved a $15 million share repurchase program to buy back 10% of its shares, reflecting confidence in the stock's value. Operational highlight…
OceanLight Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, has closed its initial public offering of 10 million units at $10 per unit on Nasdaq under the ticker OCLTU. The company plans to seek a merger or acquisition target across industries and regions. The IPO proceeds will be used to finance a future business …
California Water Service (Cal Water) has successfully partnered with Selma Unified School District and Self-Help Enterprises to ensure safe, reliable drinking water for nearly 400 students and staff at Indianola Elementary School by connecting the school to Cal Water’s treated water system, funded by a $3.2 million state grant. This initiative addr…
