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Airlines face highest fuel-cost risk as oil prices surge
U.S. carriers including Delta, United and American lead exposure to volatile crude prices, with fuel costs accounting for up to 30% of operating expenses.

M3 shares jump after Oasis Management discloses 5% stake
Investor Oasis Management takes a 5% stake in Japan’s healthcare IT firm M3, sparking a 10% intraday rally in shares.

Sanrio shares drop after weak earnings, outlook
Japanese character licensor posts first annual loss in over a decade and cuts dividend as demand for Hello Kitty merchandise slows.

Mirae Asset Securities posts record Q2 2026 profit
South Korean brokerage reports highest-ever quarterly earnings, driven by strong trading volumes and asset management growth.

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems lifts FY2026 outlook on defense orders
German shipbuilder’s shares surge 14% after securing new contracts, raising full-year revenue and profit guidance for 2026.

Swiss National Bank holds rates steady as inflation cools
The SNB maintained its policy rate at 1.25% on Thursday, citing stable inflation and economic resilience. No further guidance on future moves was provided.

Gold maintains upward trend despite rising real yields
Traders cite resilient technical support as real rates climb, keeping the yellow metal's bullish structure intact.

Swiss National Bank holds rates steady after September review
The SNB left its key policy rate unchanged at 1.25% as inflation remains within target range, citing stable economic conditions.

Unicorn births hit record in H1 2026, surpassing full-year 2025 totals
AI, robotics and semiconductor startups drove the surge, with 195 new unicorns minted in the first half of 2026, exceeding the 193 recorded for all of 2025.

CFD Volume Surge Is Skewing Index Price Discovery – A Warning for All Market Participants
Retail CFD trading has reportedly jumped 40% this summer, but underlying index markets haven’t kept pace, creating a dangerous disconnect that reportedly threatens true price discovery.

Boxlight secures $5.5M via preferred stock private placement
Funds to support growth initiatives and product development in education technology sector.

SEC approves IPEX-GOWell merger registration, vote scheduled for Sept. 3
U.S. securities regulator clears registration for the proposed merger of IPEX and GOWell International, with shareholder vote set for early September.

CJ CheilJedang Q2 2026 sales rise 10%, profit margins narrow
South Korea’s top food producer posted a 10% sales increase in Q2 2026, but rising costs squeezed net profit despite higher revenue.
AI unlikely to trigger mass job losses, study finds
Research suggests AI will disrupt but not devastate labor markets, with productivity gains offsetting displacement risks.

Trulieve completes move from Canada to Delaware corporate domicile
U.S. cannabis firm Trulieve finalizes redomiciliation to Delaware after shareholder approval, shifting legal base from Canada to align with domestic operations.

MoneyGram Ramps integrates Solana for crypto cash conversions
Rift wallet becomes first to enable Solana-to-cash conversions via MoneyGram's global network. Service expands reach for crypto users seeking fiat liquidity.

Aurora Cannabis rejects Curaleaf’s takeover bid
Aurora Cannabis declines Curaleaf’s unsolicited $1.1 billion proposal, citing strategic misalignment and shareholder value concerns.

U.S. power demand to hit record highs by 2027: EIA
Electricity consumption expected to climb 3% annually through 2027, driven by AI, manufacturing and data centers.

Annexon shares fall on clinical trial update
Biopharma firm's stock declines after dosing pause in phase 2 trial for ANX005. Shares down 12% in midday trade.

India's net direct tax revenue rises 23% to 8.1 trillion rupees
Fiscal receipts exceed expectations as corporate and income tax collections drive growth in the world's fifth-largest economy.

Crescent Capital BDC posts Q2 2026 NAV decline despite fee cuts
Management fee reductions failed to offset a 4.2% drop in net asset value for the business development company in the second quarter of 2026.

BTG Pactual posts record Q2 2026 profit, ROAE jumps to 26.7%
Brazilian investment bank reports highest-ever quarterly net income, lifting return on average equity to 26.7% as revenue growth outpaces costs.

U.S. auto loan debt hits record $1.6 trillion in Q2
Total outstanding auto loans rose to a new high as higher vehicle prices and longer loan terms offset rising interest rates.

German EV sales rise as fuel prices jump amid Iran tensions
Electric vehicle registrations in Germany increased 20% in May as gasoline and diesel costs hit record highs, driven by Middle East supply concerns.

