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Intel CEO purchases $12 million in company stock
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Intel CEO purchases $12 million in company stock

Pat Gelsinger's investment follows recent stock offering, signaling confidence in Intel's long-term prospects amid market challenges.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Borr Drilling shares fall as oilfield activity slows
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Borr Drilling shares fall as oilfield activity slows

Offshore drilling contractor Borr Drilling's stock declines after reports of reduced oilfield activity and weaker-than-expected earnings guidance.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave
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Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave

Chief Executive Officer Ted Decker will step away for a few months due to a medical issue, the U.S. home improvement retailer announced.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after inflation data, strong earnings
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after inflation data, strong earnings

U.S. equities advanced as softer-than-expected inflation data and upbeat corporate earnings outweighed growth concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Taysha Gene Therapies shares fall on gene therapy trial update
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Taysha Gene Therapies shares fall on gene therapy trial update

Stock declines after company reports partial clinical hold on gene therapy trial for Rett syndrome. Shares down 15% in premarket trading.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
SEEK posts strong FY2026 profit growth, shares fall 14%
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SEEK posts strong FY2026 profit growth, shares fall 14%

Australian employment platform SEEK reported robust profit growth for fiscal 2026 but saw shares drop sharply on guidance. Full-year net profit rose 25% year-over-year.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
SLC Agrícola Q2 2026 results: record yields offset by rising debt
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SLC Agrícola Q2 2026 results: record yields offset by rising debt

Brazil’s largest grain producer reported record crop yields in Q2 2026 but warned leverage rose as financing costs climbed, pressuring margins.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Americanas reports narrower 1S26 operating loss as retail strategy progresses
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Americanas reports narrower 1S26 operating loss as retail strategy progresses

Brazilian retailer Americanas narrows first-half operating loss by 50% year-on-year as it accelerates shift away from debt-laden wholesale model toward retail focus.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Stantec Q2 2026 margins hit record despite revenue decline
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Stantec Q2 2026 margins hit record despite revenue decline

Engineering firm reports highest-ever quarterly margins as cost controls offset lower revenue in Q2 2026.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
CAE appoints Bruce Ross to board, releases shareholder vote results
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CAE appoints Bruce Ross to board, releases shareholder vote results

Aerospace and defense firm CAE adds former Royal Bank of Canada executive Bruce Ross to its board. Shareholder votes show approval for executive pay and other proposals.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
AFC Q2 2026 slides show NAV growth as BDC transition progresses
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AFC Q2 2026 slides show NAV growth as BDC transition progresses

Slides from AFC’s second-quarter 2026 presentation highlight net asset value expansion amid the company’s shift from a business development company to a broader investment vehicle.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
NHPAQ stock reaches 52-week high of $25.19
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NHPAQ stock reaches 52-week high of $25.19

Shares of NHPAQ surge to their highest level in a year, reflecting recent market momentum.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
AFC Q2 2026 results: BDC transition lifts revenue, NAV
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AFC Q2 2026 results: BDC transition lifts revenue, NAV

Alternative investment firm AFC reported Q2 2026 revenue and net asset value gains, driven by its business development company transition. Key metrics and outlook summarized.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Applied Industrial Q4 organic growth reaches three-year peak
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Applied Industrial Q4 organic growth reaches three-year peak

Industrial distributor posts strongest organic revenue growth since 2023, driven by demand across core sectors. Slides outline outlook for continued expansion.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Rede D'Or Q2 2026 margins rise despite revenue shortfall
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Rede D'Or Q2 2026 margins rise despite revenue shortfall

Brazilian hospital operator posts wider Q2 2026 margins despite missing revenue targets, according to company presentation.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Bullish exchange operator's shares surge 10% on record Q2 EBITDA
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Bullish exchange operator's shares surge 10% on record Q2 EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA more than tripled in Q2, while subscription and services revenue reached a record high, driving shares up roughly 10%.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
Wintermute plans $1 billion AI, HFT push into traditional finance
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Wintermute plans $1 billion AI, HFT push into traditional finance

Quant firm Wintermute to allocate $1 billion to AI infrastructure and high-frequency trading as it expands beyond crypto markets.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026
FingerMotion to acquire 9.9% stake in Lyken AI Computing
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FingerMotion to acquire 9.9% stake in Lyken AI Computing

Strategic investment follows FingerMotion's expansion into AI infrastructure, with Lyken AI Computing specializing in high-performance computing solutions.

Priya Anand · 15 Aug 2026