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Summary: Portugal's economy expanded 0.8% in the second quarter from the prior quarter, up from 0.1% in Q1, the National Statistics Institute said. The upgrade in quarterly growth was confirmed in a second estimate of gross domestic product, with net exports and private consumption cited as the principal contributors. On a year-on-year basis the ec…
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), and HUMAIN have jointly deployed AMD Instinct MI355X GPU and EPYC CPU AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to serve regional customers. The partners plan to expand this infrastructure to 250 MW starting in 2027, aiming for a total of 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030, supporting sovereign AI development with op…
Polar Power announced that its DC generator system has been integrated into MSI Defense Solutions' Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS™), designed for automatic detection and interception of drone and missile threats. This adoption supports Polar Power's strategic expansion into military and advanced mobility markets, emphasizing powe…
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced its second quarter fiscal year 2027 results, reporting $1.88 billion in revenues representing approximately 6.3% growth including 5.3% organic growth. Net income was $102 million with adjusted EBITDA of $193 million. Despite some decreases in adjusted diluted EPS compared to the prior …
U.S. equity futures opened lower on Monday after new U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets in the Persian Gulf lifted crude prices and after a Fed-related shift toward tighter rate expectations following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole address. Against that backdrop, a handful of companies registered notable premarket swings: Te…
GameStop said it now expects preliminary second-quarter net sales of $780 million to $800 million, down from $972.2 million a year earlier, as planned store closures and the sale of its France operations reduce revenue. The company projects higher quarterly net income driven largely by about $238 million of net gains tied to its eBay derivative ass…
Build-A-Bear (BBW) sold off after its 08/27/2026 Q2 print — revenue missed and international franchising flagged a sharp decline — but the stock now trades at a single-digit P/E, EV/EBITDA ~4.0, and yields ~3.0%. The recent dip and technical oversold readings materially improve the reward-to-risk for a swing trade. This idea outlines an entry at $2…
NETSOL Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed AI-enabled solutions provider in asset finance, has announced several leadership transitions aimed at bolstering its commercial and operational activities across the Americas and Europe. Faizaan Ghauri moves to President of Americas, focusing on strategic growth, while Peter Minshall and Umar Qadri relocate to t…
BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares climbed after the company and Ascendis Pharma reached a global settlement ending patent disputes tied to Ascendis’s Yuviwel drug. The accord sets royalty rates for multiple regions, grants licenses covering current and future indications, and settles litigation across several countries as well as a pending Section 337…
Beam Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in precision genetic medicines through base editing, announced upcoming participation in three investor conferences in September 2026, including Wells Fargo, Citi, and Cantor Fitzgerald healthcare events. Live webcasts will be available and archived on the company's website.
VisionWave Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed AI and defense technology company, provided an update on its pending acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in C.M. Composite Materials Ltd., an Israeli manufacturer of aerospace-grade structural composite components. The transaction remains pending due to unsettled conditions, specifically the execution of…
UMH Properties, Inc. announced securing a new $10.2 million fixed-rate mortgage through Fannie Mae and Wells Fargo for one of its 267-site communities. The refinancing, aimed at replacing higher interest debt, will fund acquisitions, expansions, rental homes, and payoff existing debt, supporting the company's value-add strategy and expansion in aff…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $35 million contract to produce military-grade hardware supporting U.S. and allied national security missions. The award underscores Kratos' leading role in designing and manufacturing critical defense systems including hypersonics, counter-UAS, directed energy, and more, with production to be condu…
Ascendis Pharma announced a binding term sheet with BioMarin Pharmaceutical to resolve all litigation regarding YUVIWEL® and navepegritide-related products. BioMarin grants a non-exclusive worldwide license to Ascendis to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize these products, while Ascendis agrees to pay royalties to BioMarin. This settl…
EchoStar's Sling TV unveils its largest NIL campaign featuring nine standout college football players promoting its flexible streaming service options for the 2026 season, including daily, monthly, and season passes to appeal to diverse viewer preferences.
Malibu Boats, Inc. reported corrected non-GAAP earnings for Q4 fiscal 2026, highlighting a 42.7% increase in net sales and 19.2% rise in unit volume compared to prior year. The company experienced notable revenue contributions from its recent Saxdor acquisition, with successful integration progress including plans for domestic production in fiscal …
Axsome Therapeutics has initiated dosing in the SUMMIT Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AXS-05, an investigational oral treatment, for smoking cessation. The randomized, double-blind study compares AXS-05 against bupropion and placebo over approximately 12 weeks, aiming to address the significant public health challenge…
Alamos Gold Inc. announced the departure of Claire M. C. Kennedy from its Board of Directors due to her new role as Consul General of Canada in Chicago. Kennedy served on the board since 2015 and chaired the Audit Committee during a period of significant company growth. The company operates gold mines in North America and is listed on the TSX and N…
Aurora Mobile Limited announces the beta release of dsh-modellix, a plugin integrating its Modellix.ai platform with DeepSeek Harness—an open-source AI coding agent with rapid adoption. The plugin offers developers zero-cost access to state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) from multiple providers via a single API key, enhancing AI media gene…
Origin Agritech Ltd., a leading Chinese agricultural biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ, has established a new Southwest R&D Center in Guizhou Province, anchored by a wholly owned biotech subsidiary and a 25% owned joint venture with a state-owned seed group. The center focuses on molecular breeding, genetic transformation, and virus-free seedl…
TELA Bio announced the departure of COO/CFO Roberto Cuca, alongside a strategic initiative to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately $17 million through workforce reduction and streamlined operations. These moves aim to strengthen the company's financial position and support long-term growth, extending cash runway into 2028. A one-time r…
Lightbridge Corporation announced its selection by the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy Launch Pad program at Idaho National Laboratory to build and operate a DOE-authorized facility for producing Lead Test Assemblies of its proprietary metallic nuclear fuel. This marks a significant advancement toward commercial deployment of Lightbridge…
GDEV Inc., a NASDAQ-listed gaming and entertainment company, announced a cash tender offer to repurchase up to $20 million worth of its ordinary shares, approximately 1,813,236 shares, at $11.03 per share. The tender offer aims to provide liquidity to shareholders while allowing the company to manage capitalization and deliver value, with shares ac…
First Watch (FWRG) sold off into a comfortable entry near $12.50 after a run of openings and strong top-line growth. Fundamentals show accelerating unit growth, healthy operating cash flow (~$130M annual), and a manageable balance sheet. The pullback is an opportunity: trade a mid-term long with clear entry, stop and target while watching same-rest…
Shares of Edison International fell sharply in pre-market trade following a Mizuho downgrade and a deepening concern that California did not secure meaningful wildfire liability reform before the legislative deadline. The legislature passed SB 492 on the final day, but the measure stopped short of providing a replenishment mechanism for the state w…
