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Frequency Electronics, Inc. announced multiple new contract awards totaling approximately $18 million, including an $11 million contract from a major aerospace prime for a satellite frequency-generation system and $7 million in follow-on production contracts for space and U.S. Government programs. The company expects these contracts to drive higher…
OptimizeRx Corp., a Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm specializing in facilitating engagement between life sciences companies, healthcare providers, and patients, has appointed Sarah Bast as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience, Bast is expected to enhance OptimizeRx's marketing strategies and st…
Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen said they struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones, hitting the Encelia and claiming an attack on the Layla as well. The incident comes amid fresh U.S.-Iran exchanges of strikes, warnings about a Houthi blockade of Saudi ports near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and market moves that lifted …
Cigna says it will use artificial intelligence tools to identify members with chronic and complex conditions and connect them earlier to clinicians, a program the company estimates will save customers $200 million in medical costs over the next three years. The initiative will leverage 1,250 employed clinicians and aims to increase clinical access …
Lazard reported a 91% drop in second-quarter net income as a higher-than-expected tax provision and a decline in financial advisory revenue weighed on results. The investment bank recorded $5 million in net income for the quarter, while asset management delivered stronger performance with record assets under management and robust net inflows.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) currently offers high direct exposure to AI infrastructure at a market value that understates revenue scale and backlog visibility. The shares trade on cheap sales multiples and a manageable short-interest backdrop even as legal and margin questions remain. This trade idea favors a controlled long for a mid-term move wit…
Judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague terminated proceedings against Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain after prosecutors withdrew war crimes charges linked to a 2007 attack on African Union peacekeepers, saying evidence had deteriorated since confirmation in 2011. The court noted the withdrawal does not bar prosecutors from reopening…
IBM has reached an agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories, the privately held quantum research unit co-owned by Boeing and General Motors. The move introduces a second technological approach - electron spin qubits - into IBM’s quantum roadmap, complementing its existing work with superconducting circuits. IBM did not disclose financial terms, and Bo…
Renault Group sold 1.17 million cars and vans in the first half, a 0.4% decline from a year earlier, but second-quarter volumes improved 2.3% led by strong demand for the Renault 5 electric vehicle. The automaker is prioritising profitability over matching heavy discounts from some Chinese competitors, and is aiming for an operating margin of about…
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, with a 19% year-over-year increase in service revenue but an 18% decrease in adjusted EBITDA primarily due to higher operational costs and absence of prior year one-time benefits. The company continues to diversify its customer base and increase Hubzu auction in…
Sterling and the euro eased on Thursday as renewed Middle East friction lent modest support to the dollar, limiting upside for both European currencies ahead of the European Central Bank's rate decision. GBP/USD slipped to 1.3365 while EUR/USD fell to 1.1404 as markets stayed cautious with little fresh U.S. data to drive the dollar. Analysts at ING…
Turkey's central bank left its one-week repo rate at 37%, maintaining the overnight lending rate at 40% and the overnight borrowing rate at 35.5%. The Monetary Policy Committee said the underlying trend of inflation eased slightly in June but that leading indicators point to a temporary rise in July. Officials highlighted growing energy price press…
Nasdaq, Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share to be paid on September 25, 2026. The dividend applies to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026. Future dividends will require board approval. The company reaffirmed its role as a leading financial technology platform powering global markets.
Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. reported a 17% year-over-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) driven by net interest margin expansion and strong growth in core deposits and business loans. The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $126 million and improved efficiency ratios. In recognition of its strengthened financial position and gro…
Aqua Metals, a U.S.-based company commercializing lower-cost critical minerals recovery and refining technologies, announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, accompanied by a business update and investor conference call. The company highlighted its AquaRefining™ process and plans to expand its Headwaters A…
American Airlines Group Inc. announced its Q2 2026 financial results, achieving a record quarterly revenue of $16.7 billion, up 16.3% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across all cabins and regions. The company reported GAAP net income of $71 million and adjusted net income of $99 million. Despite a significant fuel expense increase of $2.2 b…
Sotera Health Company, a global leader in sterilization and lab testing services for healthcare, will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, with a follow-up conference call to discuss performance and recent developments.
Beam Therapeutics announced it will present updated clinical data from its Phase 1/2 trial of BEAM-302, a precision genetic medicine targeting alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), at the 2026 European Respiratory Society Congress. BEAM-302 aims to correct the underlying genetic mutation causing both liver and lung disease, potentially offering a …
Pool Corporation announced its Q2 2026 results with a 2% increase in net sales to $1.8 billion, driven by resilient maintenance demand and improved building materials sales. Operating income slightly decreased by 2%, but adjusted operating income rose 1% excluding CEO transition costs. Adjusted diluted EPS grew 4% to $5.38 compared to the prior yea…
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. reported progress in integration planning with Meteor Aerospace following their previously announced agreement for VisionWave to acquire a controlling interest in Meteor. The collaboration aims to combine VisionWave's AI and sensing technologies with Meteor's autonomous systems and defense platforms to develop next-generat…
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc., a specialty finance company focused on lending primarily to cannabis-related middle-market companies, announced it will release its financial results for Q2 2026 on August 13, 2026, followed by a public conference call and webcast. The company is regulated as a business development company and aims to maximize risk-adjus…
Streamex Corp. announced a collaboration with Wintermute, a leading algorithmic trading firm, to provide continuous liquidity for GLDY, its gold-backed tokenized security. This partnership enables instant (T+0) purchase and redemption of GLDY tokens around the clock, replacing the previous two-business-day settlement period, with approximately $12 …
Tilray Brands announces the launch of ZONNA, a new cannabis brand featuring fast-acting THC pouches using proprietary Capsoil™ technology. The product offers adult consumers a smoke-free, discreet, and convenient way to consume cannabis with precise dosing. ZONNA pouches are now available in Canada through licensed retailers.
USA Rare Earth has entered definitive agreements to acquire approximately 13.6% minority stakes in Carester SAS, a French leader in rare earth processing and separation. This investment strengthens USA Rare Earth's midstream platform in Europe and secures access to Carester's rare earth oxides from its Caremag facility commencing operations in Q4 2…
Nasdaq, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, achieving $1.5 billion in net revenue, a 15% increase year-over-year. The company set new records including surpassing $1 trillion in Index ETP assets under management and listing SpaceX, the largest IPO in exchange history. Earnings per share also rose significantly, with non-GAAP diluted…
