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SoftBank Group Corp. has arranged a $10 billion margin loan secured by its holding in OpenAI, entering a two-year credit facility signed with multiple global lenders. The funds will be deployed across the group and its Vision Fund II-2, while the loan contains protective covenants tied to the value of OpenAI's preferred shares.
Roughly 62 S&P 500 companies have issued third-quarter 2026 guidance, representing about half of those expected to report outlooks. Wolfe Research says 60% of those firms provided midpoint guidance above consensus, the strongest next-quarter EPS guidance since the COVID-19 pandemic, with technology companies—especially semiconductors—showing partic…
Oracle shares pulled back in pre-market trading after a sharp rally, as investors zeroed in on expanding credit stress indicated by a spike in the company’s five-year CDS spread to roughly 215 basis points and a growing debt load tied to AI infrastructure buildout. Credit-rating actions and lingering negative free cash flow have heightened concern …
Jefferies upgraded L'Oreal to Hold from Underperform and raised its price target to €377 from €328 after the group's first-half results showed underlying growth accelerating above prior expectations. Analysts highlighted a broad-based quarterly outperformance, margin improvement from mix, and the importance of China’s recovery to multinational play…
Verra Mobility shares tumbled in pre-market trading after the company reported Q2 2026 results that beat headline estimates but included a sharply reduced full-year revenue forecast. Adjusted EPS and revenue came in ahead of consensus, yet management cut 2026 revenue guidance to $945 million - $965 million from an implied $1.03 billion, citing much…
Federal judges have increasingly criticized the Justice Department for misconduct by its lawyers, but the two internal watchdog offices charged with policing the department - the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Inspector General - have seen substantial staff losses and a marked decline in new investigations. Internal departu…
Inseego Corp. plunged about 12.5% in pre-open trading after reporting Q2 2026 results that combined a revenue beat with a much larger adjusted loss per share, sharply compressed non-GAAP gross margin, and a trimmed full-year revenue forecast. Management cited product delays and softness at key customers, while adjusted EBITDA and margin metrics det…
Lawmakers and prominent conservative allies of the president are publicly faulting his administration’s limited response to recent cybersecurity incidents involving AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic, arguing that close relationships between the White House and the technology sector have hindered stronger regulatory or security measures.
NN Group NV shares climbed after the insurer reported first-half 2026 results that exceeded expectations on multiple fronts. Operating capital generation, free cash flow, solvency and net result all surprised to the upside, and management reiterated progress toward long-term targets while increasing the interim dividend.
Sanofi is trading at $43.26 with a $103.1B market capitalization, a 4.11% yield, and recent top-line momentum led by Dupixent. Q2 showed 17.8% constant-currency sales growth and management upgraded 2026 guidance. The stock’s valuation, current technicals and modest short interest create an asymmetric long opportunity for investors willing to hold t…
Tennessee Republicans head to the polls to select a nominee to succeed term-limited Governor Bill Lee in a primary that has tightened between two prominent allies of former President Donald Trump. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Representative John Rose lead the GOP field, while a third conservative contender may alter dynamics. The ballot a…
A fast-expanding constellation of left-leaning digital outlets — from long-form podcasts to livestreamers and niche newsletters — is giving progressive candidates an independent platform to raise visibility and funds, and mobilize activists. While the trend has helped several primary victors overcome better-funded opponents, analysts warn it could …
The Netherlands' road authority, RDW, has approved Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and is advocating its acceptance across the EU, but refuses to disclose how it judged the system's safety. Citing the need to protect manufacturer-specific information, RDW says releasing its evaluation would breach Tesla's commercial secrets. Correspondence s…
Space Exploration Technologies Corp stock rose 1.3% in pre-market trading to $109.65 as investors positioned for a scheduled lock-up expiration that will make up to 20% of restricted shares eligible to trade. The move follows the company's first quarterly report as a public company showing $7.8 billion in Q2 revenue and an $18.4 billion capital exp…
Five months into the U.S.-Iran war, a national poll finds far more Americans expect the conflict to produce regional instability than foresee increased stability. Respondents also anticipate higher gasoline prices, express anxiety about other global flashpoints and show growing political unease that could affect control of Congress.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. raised its 2026 Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF) target from $900 million to around $1.1 billion and lowered its year-end leverage target to below 2.5x. The company declared an interim dividend of $1.50 per share payable in two installments in early 2027, reflecting confidence in its strong year-to-date performance …
LegalZoom shares plunged in pre-market trade after the company trimmed its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast and revealed a 13% reduction in headcount. Management said weaker Google search traffic and rising paid search costs forced the guidance cut despite an adjusted earnings per share beat. Analysts quickly reacted, with at least one major broker dow…
J & J Snack Foods Corp. shares rose in pre-open trading after the company reported fiscal third-quarter adjusted EPS above expectations and reported meaningful gross margin improvement driven by its Project Apollo efficiency program and product mix. Revenue declined year-over-year and missed estimates, but management boosted Apollo savings guidance…
Recon Technology's stock plunged in pre-market trading after the company revealed a $100 million at-the-market equity program. The structure and potential scale of the offering, combined with an outstanding Nasdaq bid-price deficiency notice and weak market technicals, have intensified selling pressure and driven the share price toward its 52-week …
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, a leading Chinese lifestyle group listed on NASDAQ, will release its unaudited second quarter 2026 financial results before U.S. markets open on August 20, 2026. The company will hold an earnings conference call to discuss results and provide insights into its performance.
T1 Energy Inc., a U.S.-based energy solutions provider specializing in solar manufacturing and energy storage, announced the date and details for its second quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call. The company recently completed a transformative transaction in late 2024, positioning itself as a leader in the U.S. solar manufacturing secto…
Privia Health Group, Inc. announced robust financial results for Q2 and the first six months of 2026, showing significant growth in net income, adjusted EBITDA, and practice collections compared to the previous year. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance across all key financial metrics, indicating confidence in ongoing growth and profitab…
Arhaus, a premium home furnishing company, announced its Q2 2026 financial results, showing a 7.4% increase in net revenue to $385 million and a 16.1% increase in gross margin aided by $23.8 million in tariff recoveries. The company also grew Comparable Delivered Sales by 4.0% and Comparable Written Sales by 12.5%. Arhaus operates 109 showrooms acr…
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation reported net investment income of $0.40 per share for Q2 2026, up slightly from $0.38 in the previous quarter, but NAV per share declined 3.2% to $13.37 due to credit losses in select portfolio positions. The company repurchased $31.9 million of shares below NAV, resulting in $0.07 per share NAV accretion. Th…
First Advantage Corporation delivered a record second quarter in 2026 with 14.9% revenue growth year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA up 12.8%, and significant improvement in adjusted net income and earnings per share. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenues, adjusted EBITDA, net income, and earnings per share. These results reflect s…
