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The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee opted to leave the key policy rate at 7% on Thursday, surprising most economists who had forecast a 25 basis point increase. The committee said the existing stance remained appropriate after a rate increase at its previous meeting in May. The decision was not unanimous, and markets, includi…
Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, has expanded its fiber internet network in Lexington, South Carolina by approximately 23% over the past year, adding more than 2,800 new fiber locations and increasing coverage to 15,000 homes. This expansion, fully funded by Kinetic, supports the community's communications needs, promotes economic growth, and hig…
At the Farnborough Airshow this week, Boeing secured 173 aircraft orders while Airbus booked 154, producing a combined total of 327 jets—well below some market forecasts. Major lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed the largest single commercial order, splitting 200 single-aisle jets evenly between the two manufacturers. After excluding orders already…
Mizuho’s research team highlights two precision oncology diagnostics names they view as attractive ahead of late July earnings, citing divergent stock moves across the space since May 1 and specific catalysts that could re-rate valuations. The firm keeps Outperform ratings on Tempus AI and Guardant Health, pointing to multi-year revenue trajectorie…
InterPrivate Investment Partners V will allow holders of its IPO units to separately trade Class A ordinary shares and warrants beginning on or about July 27, 2026, on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols IPVV and IPVVW, respectively. Unseparated units will continue trading as IPVVU. The company is a blank check/SPAC seeking an initial busine…
Agilent Technologies saw its stock rise in premarket trading after receiving European Union certification for its PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx companion diagnostic to identify PD-L1 expression in certain ovarian-related cancers, a clearance that links the test to potential treatment with Merck's KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab). The approval represents the eight…
The Farnborough Airshow produced a subdued cadence of commercial-jet orders this week, with Boeing registering a slight edge over Airbus in announced deals. Combined firm and provisional orders for the two manufacturers totaled 327 aircraft on a Reuters tally, roughly in line with industry expectations for just over 300 and well below more optimist…
Kelly Services, a global workforce solutions provider, announced it will release its Q2 2026 earnings before market open on August 6, 2026, and host a live webcast conference call to discuss results and answer analyst questions.
Yelp shares rose sharply in pre-market trading after reports that the company will license its user-generated reviews, photos and business information to OpenAI, allowing ChatGPT to display Yelp content. Investors interpreted the move as a validation of Yelp's strategy to monetize its extensive local-data repository and positioned the stock higher …
IMUNON, Inc. presented new translational and clinical data on its DNA-based IL-12 immunotherapy, IMNN-001, at the inaugural AACR Conference on Drug Discovery and Development. Their Phase 2 OVATION-2 trial showed IMNN-001 combined with chemotherapy significantly improved median overall survival in advanced ovarian cancer patients by approximately 14…
On Thursday, July 23, Google launched a new sign-in option that lets eligible account holders record a short selfie video performing guided head movements. The saved video is used to authenticate later live sign-in attempts, and Google says the recording is stored only with the user’s consent and may be deleted at any time. The feature aims to stre…
PodcastOne Inc. saw its shares climb 10.2% in premarket trading after announcing it obtained exclusive sales and distribution rights to The Magnificent Others, an interview podcast hosted by Billy Corgan. The deal expands PodcastOne's premium content lineup and is intended to open new advertising and sponsorship channels for the Los Angeles-based n…
Sweden has declared the extraction of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest, a policy shift intended to accelerate planning and permitting, draw investment into domestic projects and lessen Europe’s dependence on Chinese mining and refining capacity. The designation targets faster land allocation for mines and contemp…
Morgan Stanley Portfolio Solutions adjusted holdings by adding Broadcom Inc and removing Eaton Corporation PLC. The firm cited Broadcom's diversified technology-infrastructure profile, significant AI semiconductor revenue, and recurring software business via VMware as reasons for the buy. Eaton was dropped due to a valuation that Morgan Stanley vie…
Yelp Inc. saw its stock climb 8% after reports that the company has signed a strategic content-licensing agreement with OpenAI to feed Yelp's review database into ChatGPT. The non-exclusive deal will surface Yelp reviews, ratings, photos and business details inside ChatGPT answers for local queries, include Yelp branding and backlinks, and offer ac…
WTI crude has surged sharply amid regional geopolitical disruptions that have disrupted shipping lanes and raised the prospect of constrained supply. The move is a direct cost shock for companies where fuel is a large share of operating expense, with airlines and cruise operators most exposed and logistics carriers facing lagged surcharge relief.
Nasdaq stock climbed in pre-market trading after the company posted second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. Double-digit growth across its Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology and Index businesses, plus a maintained dividend and positive analyst positioning, underpinned the mov…
Barclays retained a Neutral view on the European insurance sector, citing stable operating trends, low catastrophe losses and supportive markets as factors likely to sustain headline earnings. The broker singled out Ageas, AXA, MAPFRE and Swiss Re as its primary stock focuses into results, updating ratings and price targets for each based on capita…
Virtuix Holdings Inc. announced its upcoming Q1 FY2027 earnings call, highlighting expected major sales growth driven by the launch of Omni One for Meta's Quest platform. The company is also expanding its presence in defense AI simulations, NASA deployments, and healthcare collaborations, signaling strong operational momentum and multiple growth in…
Jason E. Estes, Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ:BSVN) Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, executed a series of stock transactions totaling $247,668 on July 21 and 22, 2026. The sales followed the exercise of employee stock options and occurred as the company navigated a second-quarter earnings miss and anticipated short-term cost increases l…
Valley National Bancorp slipped in pre-market trading after reporting second-quarter 2026 results that narrowly missed analyst earnings expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS came in at $0.30 versus a $0.31 consensus, while revenue modestly beat estimates at $560.73 million. A small shortfall in tangible book value per share, combined with a broader ri…
Longeveron Inc., a NASDAQ-listed clinical stage biotechnology company focused on cellular therapies, announced the election of Dr. Deborah D. Ascheim to its Board of Directors. Dr. Ascheim brings over 30 years of experience in biotech clinical and executive roles, particularly in gene, cell, and biologic therapies. Her addition is expected to suppo…
Albertsons Companies shares plunged in pre-market trading after the grocer reported first-quarter adjusted EPS well below expectations, slashed its full-year profit forecast, and announced executive changes and an operational overhaul. Management cited softer consumer spending and stronger competition from mass and discount retailers, while margin …
Union Pacific shares climbed in pre-market trading after the railroad reported second-quarter adjusted EPS and revenue that exceeded analyst estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and announced two binding Memoranda of Understanding with Canadian National Railway that reallocate operating rights and reduce a regulatory obstacle tied to the propos…
Arrow Financial Corporation shares fell in pre-open trading after the regional bank holding company reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed analyst expectations on both earnings per share and revenue. Management declared a quarterly dividend, and the firm noted it recently closed an acquisition; broader U.S. equity weakness amplified the s…
