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Moody's upgrades Vodafone hybrid debt on amended terms
Rating agency lifts ratings on four hybrid securities by one notch after changes to terms, citing improved financial flexibility and stable outlook.

Moody's affirms Nvidia's Aa1 rating on Ohio AI data center deal
Rating agency cites Nvidia's $105bn residual value guarantee for a 4.25GW Ohio data center campus as key support for its investment-grade rating.

eXoZymes achieves 10-fold NCT manufacturing productivity gain
Optimized enzyme-based process slashes reaction time by over 80% and cuts costs more than 100-fold, accelerating commercialization plans for the nutraceutical compound.

IM Cannabis approves 1-for-30 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance
Consolidation aims to lift share price above $1 minimum bid requirement within 180-day window. Trading on split basis to begin August 27.

Swiss investor backs Synhelion’s e-fuels to revive combustion engines
Kenny Eichenberger, a Mercedes-Benz dealer turned investor, has taken a multi-million-franc stake in Synhelion, a Swiss firm producing synthetic fuels for aviation, shipping and road transport. He sees e-fuels as a potential lifeline for internal combustion engines.

Pennsylvania imposes strict rules on AI data centers amid growing scrutiny
Governor Josh Shapiro signs executive order requiring environmental safeguards, local approvals and transparency for new AI data centers. Amazon’s $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania is affected.

WhiteFiber shares slump 24% after $250M convertible note plan
Proposed $250 million convertible note offering and $60 million property buyout spook investors. Shares fall to $20.50 in after-hours trading.

WhiteFiber shares drop 25% after $250 mln convertible note offering
AI infrastructure firm plans to raise $250 million via 2032 convertible notes, with proceeds earmarked for data center expansion and potential acquisitions. Shares fell sharply in after-hours trading.

FCC probes Disney’s DEI practices as agency defends investigation
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says no decision has been made yet on revoking Disney’s ABC licenses amid a probe into diversity initiatives. The agency faces pushback over its early review of the broadcaster’s eight owned stations.

CCC Intelligent shares surge 8% on takeover report
Software firm's stock jumps after Bloomberg reports Copart is considering an acquisition. Copart shares dip 0.6% in reaction.

Genentech completes $2 bln North Carolina biomanufacturing facility
Structural framework finished for Genentech's first East Coast plant, part of a $50 bln Roche commitment to U.S. biotech infrastructure. Facility to employ 2,000+ once operational.

Liberty Energy targets 3 GW power capacity by 2029 as AI drives efficiency gains
Denver-based Liberty Energy outlined plans to expand power generation to 3 GW by 2029, leveraging AI-driven logistics and equipment monitoring while maintaining a 23% historical cash return on capital. Shares fell 3.8% to $21.39.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaign adds ex-minister, market figures to policy team
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro appoints Adolfo Sachsida, Daniella Marques, and other market-linked advisors to bolster his economic policy team ahead of October’s election.

NowVertical shares surge 32% on Q2 2026 profit growth, revenue beat
NowVertical Group reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $9.7 million in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 41% to $1.5 million. The company’s stock climbed 31.82% following the earnings update.

Steve Cohen buys stakes in JPMorgan and U.S. Treasuries via managed account
Congressman Steve Cohen disclosed investments in JPMorgan Chase CDs and Treasury bills through his Stephens Advantage Account, with both positions maturing in August 2027. Holdings valued between $100,001 and $250,000 each.

Singularity Future Technology raises $1.8M via registered direct offering
Singularity Future Technology priced a $1.8 million registered direct offering of 600,000 shares at $3 each. The deal, led by Univest Securities, is expected to close Wednesday pending customary conditions.

U.S. sees low odds of Canada tariff deal before deadline
Trump administration signals limited prospect of agreement as 50% duties on Canadian goods near; leaders hold final call amid rising tensions.

Taboola to power NBC News display ads in expanded deal
Partnership expands beyond native ads to programmatic display campaigns on NBCNews.com and TODAY.com, leveraging Taboola's Realize platform for performance-based advertising.

Hays board reshuffles committees, disbands sustainability panel
Helen Cunningham named Remuneration Committee chair as Joe Hurd joins; sustainability oversight moves to the board after panel is dissolved.

Euro zone bond yields surge to two-decade highs amid debt concerns
German 10-year yield hits 15-year peak as France and Italy follow; ECB tightening bets rise to 45 bps. Oil climbs above $92 a barrel on geopolitical risks.

Total Wireless, Western Union expand money transfer services to 2,000+ U.S. stores
Partnership enables fee-free monthly transfers for eligible customers through 2026. Services include bill payments and money orders alongside 5G plans.

U.S. sanctions British Virgin Islands firm linked to Venezuela oil sector
Sanctions target Bluwaves Properties Limited, an offshore entity with ties to North American Blue Energy Partners, a major Venezuelan private oil producer. The move follows a $300 million sale by U.S. energy magnate Harry Sargeant III.

Etched raises $700 million at $21 billion valuation for AI inference chips
AI hardware startup Etched secures $700 million in fresh funding, doubling its valuation to $21 billion as it scales production of specialized inference clusters. Lead investor Jane Street among backers including Sequoia and Blackstone.

Rockpool Acquisitions’ ELG takeover delayed by funding shortfall
European Lingerie Group failed to secure required investor capital, delaying its reverse takeover by Rockpool and raising recovery risks for the British firm.

