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U.S. stock index futures opened higher as Microsoft surged following robust quarterly results and upbeat cloud and AI guidance. Gains were limited by an escalating conflict in the Middle East, hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve's meeting, and a steep aftermarket decline in Meta Platforms after its earnings and guidance disappointed investors.
Four major South Korean oil refiners are evaluating Venezuelan crude shipments as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz prompt a search for more diversified and price-competitive sources. GS Caltex has already brought in a test cargo, while HD Hyundai Oilbank, SK Innovation and S-Oil are assessing their options. The refiners are also examining suppli…
Phillips 66 (PSX) presents a structured, mid-term long trade ahead of earnings. Strong crack spreads and higher refining utilization have re-rated the stock, while a $2.0-2.5B capex push into midstream capacity should underpin longer-term cash flow. Valuation is reasonable on P/E (~20) and EV/EBITDA (~15), but stretched on P/FCF, so risk management…
Indonesia's constitutional court has determined that the multibillion-dollar free meals initiative cannot continue to be financed from the education operational budget, requiring a separate line item in the state budget no later than 2028. The decision responds to petitions from students and educators and highlights tensions between nutrition goals…
ArcelorMittal's finance chief said the company still carries roughly $150 million in quarterly costs tied to U.S. steel tariffs on its Canadian operations, amounting to about $600 million annually. While Canada’s retaliatory duties offer some relief to the domestic steel sector, they have not offset the financial burden for ArcelorMittal’s Canadian…
Cigna raised its 2026 adjusted profit forecast after beating second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates, driven by growth in its Evernorth Health Services unit. The insurer is reducing participation in government-backed programs and concentrating on employer-sponsored coverage and its pharmacy benefits business, while its medical loss ratio incr…
A group of U.S. Democratic senators has urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to reinstate plans to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 note after the Treasury indicated it was no longer pursuing the redesign. The request follows an Obama-era announcement that Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson, and comes amid separate discussions within the administ…
A review of federal court records shows that the Trump administration pursued criminal charges against at least 851 people accused of assaulting or impeding federal officers, and that an unusually large share of those prosecutions were later dropped. The practice has produced substantial collateral consequences for defendants — lost jobs, seized pr…
KBR, Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $2.0 billion, up 2% year-over-year, with net income attributable to KBR rising 32% to $96 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $258 million, supported by strong performance in its Sustainable Technology Solutions segment and healthy demand in Mission Technology Solutions internationally.…
L’Oréal intends to begin selling Gucci-branded beauty products as early as 2028 after taking over the production license from Coty in mid-2027 under a €4 billion deal with Kering. The company is encouraged by recent improvements in Gucci’s fashion and leather goods results and is tracking healthy e-commerce and luxury segment trends, while monitori…
Radware Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDWR), a leader in application security and delivery for multi-cloud environments, announced its management will participate in upcoming investor conferences including the Rosenblatt Technology Summit, Jefferies Semiconductor, IT & Communication Technology Conference, and Wolfe Research TMT Conference. The company emphasized i…
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported strong Q2 2026 results highlighted by a 9% increase in revenue to $2.47 billion and a 17% rise in adjusted diluted EPS to $3.35. The company launched Propel, an AI acceleration plan targeting around 30% adjusted operating margin by 2028 through scaling AI and automation. WTW also increased its share repurchase au…
KBR, Inc. revealed the name and branding for its planned independent public company spin-off, Mission Technology Solutions, which will operate as Trinzic beginning January 2027. Trinzic will focus on delivering mission-critical technology services primarily within national security and space sectors. The new brand symbolizes the company’s commitmen…
Virtu Financial, Inc. announced its financial results for Q2 2026, exhibiting a 19% increase in total revenues to $1.19 billion and a 19.4% rise in normalized adjusted net income to $291.5 million compared to the same period in 2025. Despite a slight decrease in GAAP net income to $284.9 million, adjusted metrics and earnings per share showed signi…
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced robust financial results for Q2 2026, with net revenue of $796 million, a 10% increase year-over-year, and net income increasing by 157% to $58 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, highlighted strong performances in specialty and affordable medicines segments, and completed a debt repricing to re…
EUDA Health Holdings Limited announced a collaborative agreement with GO POSB Organoids and Shenzhen Innovation Immunotechnology to develop off-the-shelf cell therapies using an integrated induced pluripotent stem cell platform combined with engineered immune cell technology. The program targets future commercialization of next-generation cell ther…
Beam Global has deployed its EV ARC off-grid solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems at four locations across Greater Boston as part of the CommunityEV Carshare pilot launched by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. These systems provide renewable energy charging with zero utility costs and no need for traditional electrical infrastructu…
Rocket Lab Corporation has secured a multi-launch contract with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) for three dedicated Electron rocket launches scheduled for late 2027. This deal marks the third multi-launch agreement with iQPS within a year, totaling 18 launches and reinforcing Electron's position as a leading small-lift launch vehicle. …
T1 Energy Inc. has entered into agreements for a $120 million private offering of 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2031. The net proceeds will fund Phase 1 of its G2_Austin solar cell fabrication facility and general corporate purposes. This financing acts as a bridge to a larger comprehensive funding solution including debt for capital expenditu…
GDS Holdings Limited, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, announced it will release its unaudited Q2 2026 financial results on August 13, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. The company will also host an earnings conference call accessible to investors and media to discuss the results and recent developments.
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported robust Q2 2026 results with net sales up 72.3% year-over-year to $1.58 billion, driven by the HanesBrands acquisition and synergy capture initiatives. The company updated its 2026 full-year guidance, expecting adjusted diluted EPS growth of 32.5% to 35% and free cash flow around $1 billion, reflecting strong combined…
Italy's unemployment rate increased to 5.7% in June from a revised 5.3% in May. The rise outpaced a median forecast of 5.1% from a poll of 10 analysts and coincided with a larger number of people entering the labour market, while total employment was broadly unchanged for the month. Youth unemployment also climbed and the inactivity rate fell.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Teal Drones, secured a $2.49 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Air Force for Black Widow small unmanned aircraft systems, including training and support. This contract supports a technical and operational assessment aiming to potentially replace the Air Force Security Forces' current Teal…
Starbucks shares rose sharply in premarket trading after the company reported another quarter of comparable sales growth and boosted its annual targets, signaling continued progress under CEO Brian Niccol. Management outlined ongoing store portfolio reviews, additional remodel plans and further steps to improve service speed and return stores to a …
Arm Holdings reported first-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, and issued a second-quarter outlook above consensus. Despite the beats, the company's shares fell in after-hours trading following an earlier decline, while Bank of America reduced its price target amid concerns about elevated expectations …
