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A senior Moroccan official said Spanish authorities should have predicted the effects of a July 8 court ruling that he says undermined mechanisms deterring illegal migration and contributed to last week’s mass crossings into Ceuta. Moroccan and Spanish authorities report differing figures for those involved, and both sides have recorded fatalities.…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor declined to suspend a $655.5 million damages award against the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority while they pursue appeals. The decision leaves in place a verdict revived after the Supreme Court upheld a 2019 law that authorized such claims; the Palestinian entities argue enfo…
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. has closed the acquisition of approximately 3,100 net royalty acres across five counties in the Williston Basin, North Dakota. The transaction was executed as a non-taxable contribution and exchange, with contributing entities receiving 835,958 common units of the Partnership. This expansion strengthens Dorchester's positi…
U.S. crude oil exports dropped to 3.66 million barrels per day in July, the lowest monthly level in eight months, as a brief June agreement between the United States and Iran allowed Middle Eastern barrels back into world markets and reduced foreign demand for American crude. Shifts in regional flows, high refinery utilization at home and changes i…
Stocks across technology, semiconductors and consumer appliances moved sharply in after-hours trading as a mix of quarterly results, guidance updates and investor positioning produced divergent reactions. Notable winners included Palantir, Snap and Backblaze after beats and upward guidance; laggards included Ichor, GeneDx and Whirlpool amid profit-…
Apnimed, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, completed an initial public offering that generated $220.8 million in gross proceeds. The company sold 13,800,000 shares at $16.00 apiece, including 1,800,000 shares issued through full exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option, and began trading on the Nas…
Apnimed, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on oral therapies for sleep apnea, completed an upsized initial public offering of 13.8 million shares at $16.00 each, raising gross proceeds of $220.8 million. The company's stock began trading on Nasdaq under ticker APMD on July 31, 2026. Apnimed is advancing AD109, a potential new oral tre…
The Federal Reserve's quarterly Senior Loan Officer Survey for July indicated that banks left lending standards for commercial and industrial (C&I) loans unchanged in the second quarter. Demand for C&I loans rose among large and middle market firms, while household lending displayed uneven adjustments and residential real estate loan demand weakene…
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGI) announced its Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting 13.5% revenue growth to $195.2 million and improved operating income despite a net loss influenced by a warrant liability expense. The company raised its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing strong demand across all business segments and…
Tesla presented an ambitious multi-generation production plan for its Optimus humanoid robot, with Gen 3 targeting roughly 1 million units per year and Gen 4 aspirationally targeting 10 million per year. Management cautioned the initial ramp will follow a "flat S-curve" as a new supply chain is built. The company is increasing 2026 capital spending…
Palantir Technologies rallied in after-hours trading following a second-quarter 2026 report that topped estimates on revenue, GAAP earnings, and forward guidance. Revenue nearly doubled year-over-year and management boosted full-year and Q3 sales outlooks, while U.S. commercial and government segments posted rapid growth. Positive analyst positioni…
Cabot Corporation reported its third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.67, driven by strong performance in the Performance Chemicals segment despite a decline in Reinforcement Materials EBIT. The company is expanding global conductive additive capacity in its battery materials line to support growing demand and reaffirmed it…
CapsoVision, Inc. announced the international release of AI Highlights, an AI-assisted feature integrated with its CapsoCam Plus capsule endoscopy system designed to support physicians by identifying frames with clinically relevant findings during small bowel studies. The launch expands into markets including the European Union, with AI Highlights …
The outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has produced notable market turbulence: Sweetgreen plunged despite no supplier link, Yum! Brands declined after Taco Bell was named in traceback efforts, and Chipotle remained largely insulated. Public health data and supply-chain actions continue to shape investor behavior as question…
Xos, Inc. released a white paper outlining a zero-emission power strategy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games venues. The paper highlights the inability of traditional diesel generators or permanent grid connections to meet LA28's commitments to 100% renewable energy without leaving permanent infrastructure. Xos introduces its mob…
Dorman Products, a leading motor vehicle aftermarket supplier, reported modest net sales growth of 0.7% in Q2 2026 with a significant 53% increase in diluted EPS to $2.93, driven by solid operating performance and recovery of IEEPA tariff costs. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $152.6 million and repurchased $47 million in shares…
Hillman Solutions Corp reported a 9.8% increase in Q2 2026 net sales to $442 million and improved net income to $21.1 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance following strong operational performance and announced the acquisition of Kanebridge Corp, expanding its industrial distribution footprint in the …
EVgo Inc., a leading public fast charging network for electric vehicles, is expanding its partnership with Brixmor Property Group to install more than 500 additional EV fast charging stalls across at least 90 Brixmor shopping centers in multiple U.S. states. This move aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for EV drivers by placing chargers …
Unitil Corporation announced a net income of $4.7 million, or $0.26 EPS, for Q2 2026, reflecting growth compared to the previous year. The company highlighted strategic acquisitions, including Bangor Natural Gas and Aquarion Water companies, strengthening its regulated utility portfolio. Increased electric and gas gross margins were driven by highe…
Newbridge Acquisition Limited, a Nasdaq-listed blank check company, has entered into a business combination agreement to merge with Startech Group Inc., a U.S.-based AI and fintech company focused on functional water products and healthcare longevity technologies. The transaction will see Newbridge re-domicile to Delaware, with Startech as a wholly…
Teladoc Health has appointed Mark V. Anquillare, former president and COO of Verisk Analytics, to its board of directors. With over 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, Anquillare will serve on the Audit and Compensation committees, bringing valuable expertise in data, technology, and AI to support Teladoc's evolution in the v…
OpenPayd Global Holdings Limited has filed Amendment No. 1 to its SEC registration statement in connection with its proposed business combination with Titan Acquisition Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC. The merger will create a Nasdaq-listed public company under ticker symbol OP, with an implied pro forma equity value exceeding $1 billion. The combined c…
Dyadic International, a biotechnology company specializing in scalable production of precision engineered proteins, announced it will report its Q2 2026 financial results and host a corporate update call on August 12, 2026. The company uses proprietary gene expression platforms supporting life sciences, food and nutrition, and industrial biotech se…
U.S. stocks finished higher on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high. Gains were led by Technology, Industrials and Consumer Services shares, while energy names and several consumer and healthcare names weighed on the session. Broad market breadth favored advancers on both exchanges.
Canadian equities closed lower on Monday, weighed down by losses in the Telecoms, Mining and Materials sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite finished the session down 0.79% as volatility edged higher and commodity prices showed mixed moves, with gold up modestly and crude oil retreating sharply. Several individual names recorded outsized moves at the clos…
