Equities
Hipages FY26 results: AI push lifts free cash flow 66%, stock jumps 4.3%
Australia’s home improvement platform reports record EBITDA margins and 9% revenue growth as AI tools drive customer retention and pricing power. FY27 guidance targets $11-13m in free cash flow.
UBS downgrades Klarna to Neutral, cuts price target to $16
UBS downgraded Klarna's stock to Neutral from Buy and slashed its price target to $16 from $23, citing a guidance cut and executive departures. Shares fell 31% in a week.
Citi lifts Nvidia target to $300, cites AI demand surge
Analyst raises price target on AI chip leader after forecasting revenue beats and stronger Blackwell GPU shipments. Citi also trims valuation multiple amid supply constraints.
Trump disclosed over 1,000 stock trades in June, filings show
Former U.S. President Donald Trump executed trades worth between $78.1 million and $263.1 million in June alone, with Palantir, Berkshire Hathaway and Meta among the most active positions.
Trump’s June trades valued at up to $263 million, disclosure shows
More than 1,000 securities transactions were recorded in June, with holdings ranging from ETFs to individual stocks. Federal filings detail trades in Palantir, Berkshire Hathaway and Meta.
Alibaba plans $10.2 bln Hong Kong share placement, largest ever
The e-commerce giant's HK$80 billion follow-on offering would be the largest primary share sale by a Hong Kong-listed company. Proceeds will fund AI infrastructure expansion.
CTA equity positioning returns to pre-Iran levels: BofA
Systematic trend-following funds have rebuilt equity exposure to levels last seen before the Iran conflict, with further gains possible if volatility continues to ease. BofA warns of potential $100 billion in global equity sales if markets turn bearish.
Apple authorizes $110 billion stock buyback, largest under Cook's tenure
Tech giant's latest repurchase program follows a $100 billion authorization in 2024. Buybacks reduce outstanding shares, boosting per-share metrics for long-term investors.
Global markets digest August 2026: equities rise, bonds wobble, Bitcoin surges
U.S. stocks extend gains on CTA normalization, while 30-year Treasury yields hit 19-year highs before easing. Bitcoin breaks above $79,000 amid ETF inflows and Treasury buyback expansion.
China orders recall of 4.3 million vehicles over faulty door handles
Tesla and eight automakers recall vehicles in China due to electronic door handles that may fail to open in emergencies. Regulators push for stricter standards amid safety concerns.
Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC jumps 2.14% on Industrials, Consumer gains
The benchmark index advanced as miners and industrial firms led gains, while Walmart de Mexico weighed on the session. The peso strengthened modestly against the dollar.
Hims & Hers faces Visa penalties over dispute surge
Telehealth firm Hims & Hers faces nearly $75,000 in Visa penalties after disputes in its weight-loss subscription business exceeded acceptable levels. Exit requires reducing dispute rate below 1.5% for three months.
Moody’s affirms Microsoft’s Aaa rating with stable outlook
Rating agency cites strong revenue growth and cloud dominance despite rising AI-related capex and margin pressure. Outlook reflects balance between growth investments and financial discipline.
S&P downgrades Leslie’s to CCC- on restructuring risk
Ratings agency warns of potential selective default within six months if debt restructuring proceeds. Term loan trades near 20 cents on the dollar.
S&P upgrades Somnigroup to 'BB+' on debt reduction, positive outlook
Rating agency cites improved leverage metrics, Mattress Firm integration, and forecasted EBITDA growth. Outlook remains positive with potential further upgrade.
SEC charges ex-Bank of America banker with insider trading
Jason Satsky allegedly tipped Gavin Wolfe about an $8.1 billion buyout of South Jersey Industries, enabling illegal profits of $18.5 million. SEC seeks fines and trading bans.
Nvidia fiscal Q2 2027 earnings: $92B revenue seen, margin focus ahead
Analysts expect Nvidia to report $91.9B in revenue for fiscal Q2 2027, with gross margins and China demand among key watchpoints after four straight upside surprises.
Hedge funds and mutual funds pile into AI infrastructure stocks
Goldman Sachs identifies Bloom Energy, Flex and Seagate Technology as the most widely added AI names by both hedge and mutual funds in Q2. Financials sector exposure hits multi-year highs.
Canada’s Big Six banks enter Q3 2026 earnings on four-quarter beat streaks
All six lenders report between Aug 25-27 as consensus EPS estimates rise 5.6% to 12.1% over the past year, while shares pull back 5% to 7% from recent highs.
BIGG Digital to rebrand as Surge Digital, shares to consolidate 7-for-1
Canadian crypto firm BIGG Digital Assets will change its name to Surge Digital and reduce its share count by 85.7% in a 7-for-1 consolidation effective Aug. 26. Trading to switch to SRGE on TSXV.
Guggenheim fund shares plunge to 17-year low after short-seller report
The NYSE-listed Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund fell 3.7% Friday after a short-seller report alleged unsustainable distribution practices tied to share issuance.
MicroCloud Hologram buys $15.76m in MicroStrategy shares
The NASDAQ-listed tech firm acquired 140,268 MicroStrategy shares through a structured note settlement, citing digital asset investment strategy.
Yatra Online receives unsolicited $1.10 per share tender offer from Magna Holdings
Magna Holdings proposed purchasing up to 20 million shares, representing roughly 31% of Yatra’s outstanding stock. The offer expires Sept. 17 unless extended, and Yatra’s board urged shareholders to await its formal recommendation.
Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to add ex-Delta Force officer, ex-banker to board
Space-Eyes, a drone and geospatial intelligence firm backed by Eric Trump, plans to appoint a former Delta Force officer and a former Morgan Stanley banker to its board as it prepares for a $638 million public listing via a SPAC merger.