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Clean Energy Fuels sells $30.7m in federal tax credits from RNG projects
The company taps Section 45Z credits and ITCs from seven U.S. facilities, including its Dimmit, Texas, plant

VIAVI Aerospace Unit Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification for Defense Products
The Chandler-based aerospace division of VIAVI Solutions announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, covering its radio test, avionics, synthetic/modular and PNT lines, with plans to extend the credential to its Inertial Labs portfolio.

Brent crude oil prices rise further amid geopolitical tensions
Brent crude oil prices surged more than 2% to $105.41 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran over shipping routes in the Gulf.

Origen Resources Secures 70% Stake in Brazil’s REE Project with $200M Share-Issue Deal
Origen Resources Inc. will acquire a 70% stake in Brazil’s Campo de Cima rare earth elements project, committing $200,000 in upfront payments and $1.5M in exploration costs over two years.
Satellos Bioscience gets FDA clearance for FSHD drug trial
The FDA approved Satellos' IND for forazapadin, enabling a Phase 2 study in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy to start in Q4 2026, with up to $5 million in non‑dilutive financing from the FSHD Canada Foundation.

Eurozone business lending drops sharply amid ECB rate hikes
Corporate credit availability fell by half in August as higher borrowing costs weigh on business financing.

Brent crude holds near $100, WTI trades roughly $12 discount
Brent crude oil was trading near $100.22 a barrel while WTI came in approximately $12 lower, reflecting a notably wide transatlantic spread.
Vertical Aerospace reviews financing options amid eVTOL push
Company secures $100M funding, names Airbus veteran as chair amid strategic review

Viking Therapeutics Prices $500 Million Combined Stock and Debt Offering
The San Diego biotech sold 7.86 million shares at $35 each and issued $225 million of 2.0% convertible notes due 2032, aiming to raise about $500 million for clinical programs and corporate needs.
Vision Lithium to execute 15-to-1 share consolidation starting Monday
The TSXV-listed junior explorer said its reverse split will reduce outstanding shares from roughly 293 million to about 19.5 million, with adjustments also applied to options, warrants and convertible securities.

Swiss Senate votes 32‑5 to bar On from using Swiss cross on Asian‑made shoes
The upper house of Switzerland's parliament voted to reverse a rule allowing On's Asia‑produced footwear to display the Swiss cross, citing concerns over brand exclusivity and potential offshoring.
CTF Services Posts FY2026 Profit Growth as Insurance Segment Leads
Hong Kong-listed CTF Services reported a 3% rise in attributable operating profit to HK$4.591 billion in FY2026, with insurance surpassing roads as the group’s top profit driver for the first time.

Researchers Propose Zcash-Style Privacy Layer for Bitcoin Without Changing Its Rules
A new paper describes a shielded-privacy system that would let Bitcoin users conceal transaction details, though it still lacks a way to lock and redeem actual BTC.

Elroy Air Raises $175M PIPE Ahead of SPAC Merger With Inflection Point
Startup expands private investment commitments to $175 million as it prepares to go public via SPAC merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII.
Vistagen’s Fasedienol Shows Promise in Severe Social Anxiety Trials
Exploratory data from two Phase 3 and Phase 2a trials highlights statistically significant SUDS score improvements in participants with very severe social anxiety disorder.
UBS Says Rising Yields Are Narrowing European Equity Gains
UBS strategists note US 10-year yields surged to 5%, creating a 22-point breadth gap in the MSCI Europe index—the widest in their sample—signaling a regime change in how markets price rate risk.

CFTC sues Cash FX and three executives over $950 million crypto-linked forex scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit alleging Cash FX Group and three individuals ran a multilevel‑marketing Ponzi scheme that misused over $950 million of investor funds tied to foreign‑exchange trading and crypto claims.
Bitcoin falls as bond yields surge, U.S. markets decline
Bitcoin trades at $83,500, down 2.55% over the past 24 hours, as bond yields rise and U.S. stock index futures point to further declines. Initial Jobless Claims and New Home Sales data are expected to show strong U.S. employment and housing markets.

TurboGen Reports $7.2M Cash Position, Posts $4.2M Loss in First Half
Israel-based microturbine developer raises $5M in private placement and completes first unit assembly; shares begin Nasdaq trading in August.

Iran Awaits U.S. Response After Trump Reportedly Rejects Hormuz Peace Plan
Tehran proposes a seven-day countdown to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause Middle East hostilities, but President Trump reportedly dismissed the offer citing skepticism over Iranian compliance.
Acadia's remlifanserin misses primary Alzheimer's psychosis endpoint in Phase 2
The 60 mg dose of remlifanserin narrowly missed its primary SAPS H+D endpoint at p=0.0603 but achieved nominal significance on the CGI-S-ADP secondary measure.

Delek US to Raise $460M via Convertible Notes Offering
The company plans a $400 million convertible senior notes issuance due in 2031, with an option to buy an additional $60 million within 13 days.
OVS H1 Sales Surge 11%, Margins Expand on Turnaround Push
Italian fashion retailer OVS reported €877.4M in H1 consolidated net sales, up 10.7%, with EBITDA margin rising 19 basis points to 13.0% as the company exits a two-year market slump.

Bank of America Plans 1,000 New Apprenticeships, $150M Workforce Investment
The Charlotte-based bank said it will add 1,000 apprentices over two years and commit $150 million over five years to U.S. workforce development programs.

