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Ur-Energy reports record Q2 2026 uranium output, district expansion progress
Company achieves highest quarterly uranium production in its history while advancing district-scale expansion initiatives. Shares indicated higher in pre-market trading.

Broadwind’s backlog jumps 93% as pivot to power generation gains traction
Second-quarter 2026 slides show a sharp increase in orders as the company shifts focus to power generation infrastructure.

HighPeak Energy Q2 2026 output exceeds forecast, costs decline
Q2 2026 production beats guidance while operating expenses fall, according to company presentation slides.

HII secures $2.2 bln U.S. Southern Command contract
Defense contractor HII wins a decade-long deal to support U.S. Southern Command operations, boosting its backlog and revenue outlook.

Cineplex Q2 2026 results show record revenue but profit pressures persist
Canada's largest cinema operator reported a 15% revenue jump in Q2 2026, yet rising costs and weaker ticket sales offset gains, signaling margin compression.

Caixa Seguridade posts record Q2 2026 ROE, revenue growth
Brazil’s largest insurer reports highest return on equity in its history amid 15% revenue increase for the quarter. Slides highlight operational efficiency and market expansion.

Lion Finance Q2 2026 profit rises 21%, digital users climb sharply
Slides from Lion Finance’s second-quarter 2026 results show net income growth and a 35% jump in active digital customers, outpacing earlier forecasts.

Tritax Big Box executives buy shares under fee deal
Directors of the logistics property group acquire shares under a pre-arranged fee arrangement, disclosing the transactions to the market.

Check-Cap to execute 1-for-7 reverse stock split on Wednesday
The medical imaging firm plans the corporate action to comply with Nasdaq listing requirements amid prolonged trading below $1.

FMR LLC reduces Hiscox stake to 4.97%
Fidelity Management & Research reduces its holding in specialty insurer Hiscox to below 5%, according to a regulatory filing.

Cardinal Infrastructure Q2 2026 results show record revenue, shrinking margins
Strong quarterly revenue growth fails to offset rising costs, squeezing profitability despite operational scale. Slides highlight infrastructure unit as primary driver.

China Tower H1 2026 profit jumps 30% despite revenue decline
China Tower reported a 30% year-over-year surge in first-half 2026 profit, offsetting a 5% revenue dip as cost efficiencies drove margin expansion.

China Tower H1 2026 profit rises 30% as costs fall
Slides show net profit growth despite weaker cash flow, as cost reductions offset revenue challenges in the first half of 2026.

CME Group to launch GPU compute futures contracts in October
Chicago-based exchange operator to introduce new derivatives tied to graphics processing unit computing power, expanding into high-performance computing markets.

Itaúsa posts record first-half profit, 39% shareholder return
Brazil’s conglomerate reports highest-ever 1H26 net income and raises payout ratio to 39% of net profit, signaling strong capital discipline.

Itaúsa posts record 1H26 profit, 22% growth despite headwinds
Brazil’s conglomerate reports first-half net income of 12.4 billion reais, driven by strong financial services performance and cost controls.

Prosus nominates Pedro Arnt to board of directors
Tech investor Prosus proposes former CFO Pedro Arnt for a seat on its supervisory board, pending shareholder approval.

EagleRock posts 32% Q2 2026 revenue growth in first post-IPO deal
Specialty insurer EagleRock reported a 32% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2026, marking its first deal following its IPO.

DPC Holdings posts record Q2 2026 revenue, fourth partnership announced
Japanese industrial group DPC Holdings reported record quarterly revenue and secured its fourth major partnership in Q2 2026, signaling continued expansion in its core markets.

CEZ Q2 2025 results: net income up 10%, EBITDA falls
Czech utility CEZ reports a 10% rise in net income for Q2 2025 despite a 12% decline in EBITDA, driven by lower energy prices and operational efficiencies.

South African rand steadies after weak jobs, factory data
Currency resists pressure from unemployment rise and industrial output decline, supported by steady commodity prices.

Grupo SBF posts record Q2 2026 profit on World Cup revenue surge
Sports betting firm SBF reports highest-ever quarterly earnings, citing World Cup-related wagering as key driver. Full results to be released Aug. 14.

Barrick Gold shares drop after Q2 revenue misses estimates
Production rises 3% year-over-year, but revenue falls short of analyst forecasts despite higher gold prices. Shares fall 2.5% in early trade.

Valero Energy stock hits record $320.50 as refining margins strengthen
Refining giant Valero Energy's shares surge to an all-time high, driven by robust fuel demand and elevated crack spreads amid tight global supply.

Grupo Cibest posts 28.7% ROE in Q2 2026 on margin expansion
Spanish financial services firm reports sharp rise in return on equity as profit margins widen, driven by core business performance.

