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The American Petroleum Institute (API) has publicly opposed establishing tolls or transit fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, after a Gulf-backed proposal reportedly offered Iran the option to collect voluntary fees. API CEO Mike Sommers warned against endorsing a new tolling authority, particularly one linked to the threat of further…
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated a lack of interest in updating the six-year U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, framing the trade bloc as unnecessary for American economic independence. Simultaneously, Canada is deploying senior trade diplomats to Washington to navigate a rapidly shifting landscape of reciprocal tariffs, automotive supply…
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. announced a strong third fiscal quarter with net income of $7.72 million, representing a 9% increase in earnings per share compared to the prior year. The company saw improved financial metrics including net interest margin expansion to 3.85%, solid loan and deposit growth, and maintained strong asset quality. The Board app…
A court-appointed monitor concluded that California's largest immigration detention center failed to provide reliable medical care to detainees and violated a prior court order. The finding follows a multi-day inspection, patient and staff interviews, and a records review. Federal authorities and the private operator disputed aspects of the monitor…
Saba Capital Management, a foundational shareholder holding a 10 percent stake in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, has executed a strategic reduction in its position. According to a recently filed SEC disclosure, the investment firm liquidated common equity valued at $2,998,479 across two distinct trading sessions in late July 2026.
A U.S. district judge has enjoined the city of Houston from carrying out race-conscious elements of its Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program, concluding the city failed to show the necessary evidence to justify race-based contracting preferences under recent Supreme Court rulings. The decision follows a challenge by two white-owne…
The Central Bank of Chile held its monetary policy rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, pointing to heightened international volatility tied to the United States-Iran conflict and a mix of domestic indicators that fell short of forecasts. Headline inflation rose to 4.3% in June while core inflation registered 3.4%; activity data and high-frequency…
On July 28, more than 1,100 employees at leading technology firms urged the U.S. government to endorse an international program intended to develop technical and governance measures to deliberately slow the most advanced phases of AI development. The appeal, organized under the initiative named Pacing the Frontier, includes staff from Meta, Anthrop…
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 11, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast on August 12 to discuss these results and other corporate developments. The company continues to position itself as a leader in affordable, alternative fuel and low-emission transportation technologies supporting clean…
Broadwind, a precision manufacturer serving power generation and critical infrastructure sectors, announced it will release its Q2 2026 results before market open on August 11, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast to discuss financial results and recent company developments.
S&P Global Ratings upgraded AMC Entertainment to 'B-' from 'CCC+', pointing to stronger operating results and a prospective path to sustained positive free cash flow. The agency also raised several issue-level ratings across AMC's capital structure and highlighted robust domestic box office performance and company-level debt reductions that hel…
HubSpot has been hammered in 2026 amid broad SaaS volatility and cornered narratives around AI. The business is still growing 23% year-over-year, generates ~$743M of free cash flow and serves ~300,000 customers. At $238 the stock is a tactical buying opportunity for a 180-trading-day recovery to healthier multiples. Trade plan included.
NOV Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenues of $2.13 billion, a 4% sequential increase but 2% lower year-over-year. Net income rose to $112 million, with adjusted EBITDA up to $283 million, partly due to $40 million tariff refunds. The company highlights improved execution amid better industry fundamentals and increasing offshore project activity, with a so…
Boeing will carry out a $213 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of War to reconfigure four P-8A Multi-mission Maritime aircraft purchased through Foreign Military Sales. The scope funds non-recurring engineering to adjust the planes to the customer’s operational needs. Most work will be performed in Seattle, with a smaller porti…
Telkom Indonesia (TLKM) looks poised to re-rate after a string of positive operational updates: steady broadband subscriber growth, faster-than-expected migration to fixed broadband and 5G-capable customers, and clearer capital allocation priorities from management. We move to a bullish stance and recommend a tactical long with defined entry, stop,…
Federal and state public health authorities are investigating a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite. Tens of thousands of cases are under review, with Michigan reporting over 9,000 cases and an FDA traceback linking thousands of illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations…
Frequency Electronics said it will launch an underwritten public offering of $100 million in common stock, prompting a more than 10% fall in its shares during after-hours trading. The deal includes shares sold by the company and by two funds affiliated with a board member, with underwriters granted an option to increase the size of the sale. The co…
Seer, Inc. announced that its stockholders voted to re-elect all seven nominees to its Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company expressed confidence in its board's expertise and reiterated its commitment to advancing its proteomics technology, scaling commercialization, and disciplined execution of its strategy to drive long-term …
Robinhood (HOOD) and Coinbase (COIN) diverged markedly in 2026: HOOD reported a 41.5% jump in revenue and moved to sizable profitability, while COIN recorded a 5.4% revenue decline and a sharp reduction in net income. The comparison highlights a company broadening its retail-finance footprint versus a crypto-exchange whose performance remains tight…
Aevex Corp. reported $88.1 million in new production orders for long-range precision strike capabilities from U.S. government customers, prompting a 2.2% rise in its shares during after-hours trading Tuesday. The company said the orders will support mission needs in high-priority operational theaters and reiterated ongoing investments in manufactur…
Palantir and Snowflake are pursuing distinct roles in the enterprise AI stack. Palantir is reporting faster revenue growth, far higher gross margins and positive net income, while Snowflake is growing more slowly, running losses and leaning into a multi-cloud data infrastructure pivot. Both are priced above model-derived fair value, and near-term c…
Ukrainian drone strikes in the Russian border region of Belgorod killed three people and wounded 19 in an attack on a bus in Shebekino, officials said. Regional authorities reported two fatalities at a business near the frontier and a third death in a town outside Belgorod city. Moscow's Foreign Ministry condemned the bus strike, while Russian-inst…
FormFactor Inc. saw its shares rise 1.9% in after-hours trading following the announcement of an expanded strategic partnership with Keystone Microtech. The agreement assigns complementary roles - FormFactor providing probe card technology, design and semiconductor test solutions, and Keystone offering design, assembly, test, repair and distributio…
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp announced a $0.05 per share quarterly cash dividend payable September 21, 2026, with record date August 31, 2026. The majority shareholder, First Federal MHC, holding 58.5% of shares, voted to waive dividends aggregating up to $0.40 per share over the next 12 months. The company highlighted various forward-looking ris…
Health Catalyst, Inc., a healthcare intelligence company focused on accelerating measurable improvement for health systems, will release its second quarter 2026 operating results on August 6, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call the same day to discuss the results.
