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Estee Lauder options imply 8.7% stock move ahead of earnings
Options activity suggests Estee Lauder shares could swing 8.7% following next week's quarterly results, with traders positioning for volatility.
Analog Devices options signal 5.8% move ahead of Q3 earnings
Options market pricing suggests Analog Devices stock may swing 5.8% after Q3 earnings release on Aug. 19, with implied volatility near 35%.
Peter Thiel acquires 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel disclosed a 1% stake in an Argentine oil company operating in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, according to a regulatory filing.
Peter Thiel acquires 1% stake in Argentina’s Vista Energy
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel takes a 1% stake in Vista Energy, an Argentine oil and gas company, via his investment firm Thiel Capital.
Qfin shares fall as quarterly profit misses estimates
Qfin Holdings reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, sending shares down sharply in early trading.
Figure Technologies revenue doubles on blockchain loan surge
Tokenization lender Figure Technologies reported $226 million in quarterly revenue as blockchain loan marketplace volumes hit $4.3 billion, driven by rising demand for tokenized assets.
Bending Spoons shares fall as revenue growth slows
Italian software firm’s stock declines after preliminary Q2 results miss expectations on revenue and profit margins.
X Energy shares rise after analyst upgrades to buy
Stock gains after Jefferies upgrades X Energy to buy from hold, citing improved market outlook and operational progress.
Tencent Q2 2026 revenue rises as AI investment accelerates
Chinese tech giant reports solid growth in core segments while increasing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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.
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.
Slovenia registers first stablecoin issuer under EU’s MiCA rules
Dinaro becomes the first electronic money institution in Slovenia to join the EU’s MiCA stablecoin register. Two additional crypto asset service providers added to the list.
China's Copper Output Expected to Fall Amid Raw Material Shortage
China's refined copper production is reportedly projected to decline for a second consecutive month as smelters face tightening supplies of raw materials, according to market reports.
Ocado shares rise after JPMorgan upgrade
Stock gains after analyst upgrades following positive comments at the bank's investor conference.
Clariant shares rise on undisclosed corporate update
Swiss specialty chemicals group gains after a market alert flagged a corporate development, though details remain undisclosed.
Matas Group Q1 2026/27: Revenue rises, margins under pressure
Turkish pharmacy chain posts first-quarter revenue growth but warns of margin compression amid restructuring costs. Shares little changed in early trade.
Four major FX pairs align, inflation data eyed
Rare simultaneous strength in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF shifts focus to upcoming inflation releases for policy cues.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shares rise on contract news
German shipbuilder secures €1.2 billion order from Norwegian Navy, lifting TKMS stock by over 10% in early trade.
ThyssenKrupp Nucera Q3 2025/26 results highlight green hydrogen focus
Company reports strong contract awards and shifts strategy toward green hydrogen production as part of Q3 2025/26 earnings presentation.
Douglas shares drop on weak outlook, profit miss
German beauty retailer's stock falls after preliminary Q3 results miss expectations and full-year guidance is lowered.
Bechtle lifts 2026 forecast after Q2 revenue surge
German IT services firm Bechtle posts 16.5% revenue growth in Q2, prompting an upward revision to its 2026 outlook.
European stocks slip as oil rally and U.S. inflation weigh
Europe’s benchmark index falls after six straight days of oil gains and ahead of U.S. inflation data that may delay rate cuts.
Similarweb shares jump 17% after earnings beat, guidance raise
Digital intelligence firm posts stronger-than-expected quarterly results and lifts full-year outlook, driving shares higher.
Hon Hai board lifts non-compete clause for finance chief
Taiwanese electronics giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. removes restrictions on outgoing CFO, allowing potential industry moves.
HPE vs Dell: Which AI server stock offers better value?
Comparing Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies as AI infrastructure demand surges. Valuations, growth outlooks and market positioning assessed.