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Aligned launches $ALIGN token with 10 billion fixed supply for Ethereum stack
Utility token for Proof Aggregation and Wallet-as-a-Service debuts with 1.6 billion tokens in circulation. Airdrop targets developers, researchers and ecosystem partners.
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.
Four oversold stocks with double-digit upside potential after August selloff
AppLovin, Signet Jewelers, Cirrus Logic and Smithfield Foods are trading near multi-month lows with RSI below 30, analyst targets exceeding current prices by up to 81%, and valuation metrics suggesting upside of 24% to 51%.
ESPN fantasy draft to feature live picks from 35,000 feet on United flight
The 2026 ESPN Fantasy Football Draft will include a live pick from a United Airlines flight, showcasing Starlink Wi-Fi capabilities. Broadcast begins Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. ET.
SNB’s Tschudin says negative rates remain an option in Switzerland
Swiss National Bank director Petra Tschudin cites anchored inflation expectations and a stable CPI basket as key factors behind record-low inflation. The central bank retains all policy tools, including sub-zero rates, to meet its 0-2% inflation target.
SMI rebounds to close higher on strong pharma, cyclical stocks
Swiss benchmark rises 0.62% after midday reversal led by Roche and Novartis; broader gains in materials and industrials offset early losses. Brent crude remains above $94 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
Dino Polska Q2 2026 EPS beats estimates as deflation weighs on sales
Polish grocery chain posts 4.9% EPS beat despite 0.7% revenue miss, with like-for-like sales growth slowing to 0.3% amid food price deflation. Shares rise 5.8%.
Metals Royalty secures $165m financing for iron ore royalty acquisition
The Metals Royalty Company will use proceeds from a $165m package to fund a Mesabi Metallics iron ore royalty acquisition and refinance debt. The financing includes $140m in convertible notes and a $25m term loan.
Morgan Stanley lifts India steel stocks outlook on price strength
Indian steel equities seen extending gains as hot-rolled coil prices rise 27% from December lows, while Morgan Stanley flags near-term monsoon risks.
Dollar chains face mixed outlook ahead of Q2 earnings, Haskett revises same-store sales
Gordon Haskett adjusts same-store sales estimates for Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Five Below ahead of Q2 earnings, while trimming guidance for Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
Global shipping faces 2026 demand slump, elevated rates amid chokepoint risks
US container volumes forecast to drop 4.2% YoY as tariff shifts reshape trade flows, while Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions sustain freight rate premiums.
LiveWire begins U.S. deliveries of S4 Honcho Trail electric motorcycles
First production units shipped to U.S. dealers as part of LiveWire's mini-moto platform rollout. European expansion planned for fall.
U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
Total public debt reaches $40.047 trillion as borrowing accelerates under Trump and Biden administrations amid rising deficits and Treasury bond yields.
Swiss franc overtakes yen in carry trade as SNB cheers shift
The Swiss franc has become the preferred funding currency for new carry trades, displacing the yen as global investors seek lower volatility and stable yields. The shift benefits the SNB and Swiss exporters amid a fragile market backdrop.
Dermata opens preorders for Tome skincare product ahead of launch
Tome Foundational Treatment, priced at $178 with four weekly treatments, begins shipping on Aug. 25. Subscribers receive a 10% discount on the direct-to-consumer product.
Quantum X Labs AI quantum error correction decoder outperforms Google benchmarks
Quantum X Labs' AI-driven decoder, trained on synthetic data, surpassed Google's benchmarks in quantum error correction tests using Google's public surface-code dataset. The advance targets real-hardware evaluation and NVIDIA GPU integration.
Tether’s $120 million Uruguay bitcoin mining venture collapses
Dispute with state utility UTE over power supply terms led to the shutdown of two mining sites valued at $120 million. Tether’s local unit Microfin settled debts after power was cut in July 2025.
SATS Q1 FY27 revenue rises 11% as margins remain under pressure
Singapore-based aviation services provider posts S$1.68 billion in revenue, up 11.3% year-over-year, while EBITDA margin contracts 0.9 percentage points to 17.3%.
U.S. judge blocks visa suspension for applicants from 75 countries
Federal judge rules State Department exceeded authority in barring immigrant visas based on nationality. Policy covered Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia.
iShares World Equity High Income ETF to switch to monthly dividends in 2026
BlackRock’s iShares III plc will shift the World Equity High Income Active UCITS ETF from quarterly to monthly dividend payments starting September 4, 2026.
Airbus softens return-to-office policy after union protests
Aerospace giant backs away from mandated four-day on-site work after strikes in Spain and France over teleworking terms. CEO cites need for gradual transition amid workforce feedback.
Judge trims Ben & Jerry's lawsuit against Unilever, Magnum as defendant
A U.S. judge dismissed seven claims in a dispute over alleged suppression of activism and withheld payments, leaving two payment-related claims and part of a governance dispute intact. Magnum Ice Cream now leads the case.
Societe Generale discloses 5.1% stake in Hiscox
French bank crosses regulatory threshold in Bermuda-based insurer with 5.1% voting-rights stake, including 0.11% via CFDs.
Swiss wealth managers face high compliance costs under TBTF rules
Regulatory burdens for small Swiss asset managers under new rules exceed CHF 50,000 annually per firm, raising concerns over proportionality and transparency in Finma oversight.