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Volaris, the ultra-low-cost carrier operating in Mexico, the US, Central and South America, posted strong traffic results for July 2026. Capacity increased by 14.4% year-over-year while revenue passenger miles grew 18.5%, lifting the consolidated load factor to 87.9%. Domestic and international segments both contributed to robust passenger growth a…
Angi Inc. plunged in pre-open trading after reporting a much larger GAAP loss than analysts forecast and revenue that missed expectations while continuing a multiyear decline. The company faces fresh leadership uncertainty at the accounting level and mounting analyst skepticism ahead of an earnings call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET.
Alpha Teknova, Inc. has introduced Build-Tek™, an AI-driven custom order configurator that significantly speeds up and simplifies the process of designing and requesting quotes for complex custom reagents. Building on its 2024 buffer configurator, Build-Tek supports Teknova’s full product range and manufacturing grades, enabling customers to config…
AstraZeneca shares climbed after a senior source told Reuters there were no merger discussions with Bristol Myers Squibb and that "there never was a deal to be done." The statement countered a Financial Times report that had suggested preliminary talks about a near-$400 billion combination and helped trigger a sharp sell-off earlier in the week. An…
Republican U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has ended his campaign for re-election after a House Ethics Committee report recommended he be censured for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate behavior toward two young female staff members. Edwards said he will complete his term but will not seek another term in office.
GEO Group (GEO) and Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) have both delivered large gains this year - roughly +95.93% and +51.52% YTD respectively - leaving questions about how much of a potential midterm-related rally remains. GEO's advance is underpinned by multi-year federal contracts and a recent 5-year, $80M-per-year ICE award, while SWBI's rise reflec…
WestKai Private Wealth, led by Don A. Harrell, has joined LPL Financial's Strategic Wealth platform, bringing approximately $400 million in assets under management. This partnership enables WestKai to leverage LPL’s advanced technology, broader resources, and flexible advisor support, aiming to provide a more personalized and comprehensive wealth m…
Mizuho’s latest U.S. Consumer Top Picks list focuses on a set of high-conviction, catalyst-driven ideas across consumer-facing categories. The brokerage flags Walmart, Costco, Dutch Bros and Life Time Group Holdings as favored names, citing structural advantages such as dense delivery networks, elevated renewal rates and unit growth potential. The …
Criteo shares plunged 27.6% in pre-market trading to $16.21 after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results and sharply reduced its full-year outlook. Although adjusted EPS topped analyst estimates, management now expects 2026 Contribution ex-TAC to fall 10-12% at constant currency, a material deterioration from the prior low-single-digit de…
Jefferies and Goldman Sachs have begun coverage of OHB SE, flagging the company's exposure to a marked increase in public space and defence spending across Europe. Jefferies opened with a buy rating and a €280 price target, while Goldman started with neutral and a €250 target. Both firms highlighted expanding institutional budgets as demand drivers…
Citi downgraded Burlington Stores from Buy to Neutral, saying the shares sit near the firm’s target and no longer present an attractive risk/reward. The bank still models a strong second quarter and expects management to carry out stronger results into fiscal 2026 guidance, but prefers to step to the sidelines given elevated expectations and recent…
Our Bond, Inc., a US-based AI-driven preventative personal security platform provider, will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 14, 2026, before market open. The company will also host a webinar to discuss financials, ongoing customer partnerships, product developments, and long-term growth plans, featuring a live Q&A session for invest…
Astera Labs has become a poster child for AI-infrastructure momentum: strong revenue growth, healthy margins, and a clean balance sheet. That said, the near-term 'easy money' from momentum is behind us. The stock is richly priced (market cap ~$63.9B, P/S ~61.9) after a sharp run and shows compressed risk/reward. We downgrade to Neutral and present …
Shares of Digital Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBGI) jumped sharply after the company said it received an all-cash proposal from a current investor to acquire all outstanding shares at $77.58 per share. The proposed price values the company at a 258% premium to the prior close. The board will evaluate the offer with its financial adviser while conti…
Aptiv (APTV) plunged after recent Q2 headlines, but the selloff leaves valuation and free cash flow metrics that look compelling. With market cap near $10.1B, EV/EBITDA ~5.5, and trailing free cash flow of $1.09B, this is a tactical long for traders who accept auto-cyclical risk and potential guidance swings. Entry $48.00, stop $43.00, target $64.0…
Saudi Arabia's benchmark rose modestly at Wednesday's close, with the Tadawul All Share gaining 0.27% to reach a one-month high. Strength in Industrial Investment, Energy & Utilities and Agriculture & Food stocks underpinned the advance, while several large-cap utilities and real estate-related names posted notable declines. Commodity markets showe…
STERIS plc, a global leader in infection prevention products and services, revealed plans to invest $600 million in a new 600,000 square-foot Formulated Chemistries Manufacturing and Distribution Center of Excellence in North Carolina. This major investment, the largest in the company's history at a single site, will support the healthcare and phar…
Edible Garden AG Incorporated reports a significant increase in product demand from national and regional retailers for its fresh herbs and organic produce. The company benefits from operational excellence, available production capacity, and a capital-efficient growth strategy in a consolidating controlled environment agriculture industry, securing…
BiomX Inc. has acquired a 10% stake in Motomea, a developer of advanced electric motor testing systems focused on drone and autonomous vehicle propulsion. The investment strengthens BiomX's defense technology portfolio by integrating specialized electric propulsion testing expertise, with an option to gain control of Motomea based on future financi…
Hugo Boss shares retreated after the company reported weaker Q2 2026 revenue and EBIT, and as an outstanding takeover bid from Frasers Group remains unresolved. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and described 2026 as a 'year of adjustment' under its Claim 5 Touchdown plan, with a return to growth not expected until 2027.
Brookfield Asset Management reported record second quarter fundraising of $77 billion and a 20% year-over-year increase in fee-related earnings to $808 million. The company highlighted strong capital deployment across infrastructure, energy, private equity, real estate, and credit sectors, along with strategic partnerships in AI infrastructure and …
Gibraltar Industries rallied in early trading after reporting Q2 2026 results that significantly exceeded expectations. Revenue rose 64.6% year over year to $509.5 million, driven largely by the February 2026 OmniMax acquisition and organic growth. Non-GAAP EPS of $1.11 topped analyst forecasts by roughly 9%, while adjusted EBITDA and full-year gui…
AMD reported a 50% year-over-year revenue increase and issued robust server CPU guidance - an 80% year-over-year gain in H2 2026 - even as its stock fell in pre-market trading, pulling Intel lower by association. The price moves look like valuation compression after a large YTD rally rather than a deterioration of underlying CPU demand, which remai…
The U.S. Treasury Department plans to issue guidance expanding a tax credit that encourages employers to provide paid family and medical leave. The change will allow businesses to claim the credit when they pay insurance premiums that cover employee leave, broadening eligibility beyond firms that directly pay wages during absences. Administration o…
Zscaler (ZS) remains a market-leading zero-trust security platform with strong free cash flow and a clear path to expand ARR via cloud and AI security products. But execution concerns and a brutal guidance reaction have left the stock volatile. This trade idea buys a measured pullback and gives the company time to prove sales stabilization and AI r…
