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Bicara Therapeutics names new CEO, appoints CFO
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Bicara Therapeutics names new CEO, appoints CFO

Biotech firm Bicara Therapeutics appoints interim CEO and a new chief financial officer to strengthen leadership amid growth phase.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Bitcoin and stocks face pressure as safe assets lure capital
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Bitcoin and stocks face pressure as safe assets lure capital

Historical parallels from the 1960s–90s suggest rising demand for safe assets could weigh on risk assets like bitcoin and equities. Analysts warn of potential capital reallocation.

Marcus Webb · 14 Aug 2026
Vestis shares surge 8% after Q3 miss, cash flow outlook raised
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Vestis shares surge 8% after Q3 miss, cash flow outlook raised

Vestis reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings but upgraded its full-year cash flow guidance, lifting shares despite the miss.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Coinbase secures Abu Dhabi license for tokenized asset trading
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Coinbase secures Abu Dhabi license for tokenized asset trading

U.S. crypto exchange receives regulatory approval to offer tokenized securities in Abu Dhabi, marking a key step in its global expansion into onchain finance.

Marcus Webb · 14 Aug 2026
South Africa’s manufacturing output declines 1.7% in June
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South Africa’s manufacturing output declines 1.7% in June

Factory production falls for a second straight month as weak domestic demand and power constraints weigh on industry.

Sophie Laurent · 14 Aug 2026
Ravencoin mining pools to roll back four days of transactions after flaw
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Ravencoin mining pools to roll back four days of transactions after flaw

Major mining pools are constructing a replacement chain to address a critical block validation error, potentially reversing transactions from the past four days.

Marcus Webb · 14 Aug 2026
ATS shareholders re-elect directors, approve $100m buyback
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ATS shareholders re-elect directors, approve $100m buyback

Shareholders of ATS Corporation re-elected all board members and authorized a $100 million share repurchase program. The moves follow strong Q2 earnings and guidance upgrades.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Phio Pharmaceuticals granted U.S. patent allowance for PH-894
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Phio Pharmaceuticals granted U.S. patent allowance for PH-894

Patent allowance for PH-894, a preclinical candidate in oncology, follows prior regulatory approvals for Phio’s RNAi platform.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Invesco assets under management fall 0.9% to $2.45 trillion in July
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Invesco assets under management fall 0.9% to $2.45 trillion in July

Monthly decline reflects broader market trends as global equities and fixed income face mixed performance across regions.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
CenterPoint Energy forecasts $5 billion in savings for Texas customers
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CenterPoint Energy forecasts $5 billion in savings for Texas customers

Utility projects decade-long cost reductions through efficiency and infrastructure upgrades. Savings to be shared with ratepayers under state regulations.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
NeurAxis posts 116% revenue growth in Q2 2026
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NeurAxis posts 116% revenue growth in Q2 2026

AI-driven software firm NeurAxis reports second-quarter revenue surge, driven by enterprise demand and product expansion.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Pound slips as dollar steadies ahead of U.S. CPI data
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Pound slips as dollar steadies ahead of U.S. CPI data

Sterling weakens against a firmer dollar as investors await key U.S. inflation figures that may influence Federal Reserve policy.

Sophie Laurent · 14 Aug 2026
Parsons wins $40 million Army contract for electromagnetic warfare
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Parsons wins $40 million Army contract for electromagnetic warfare

Defense contractor Parsons secures a $40 million U.S. Army contract to develop electromagnetic warfare systems, expanding its role in military modernization efforts.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Duke Energy raises $1.75 bln via equity units offering
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Duke Energy raises $1.75 bln via equity units offering

Utility secures capital through structured equity units priced at $1.75 billion, with proceeds to fund growth initiatives and balance sheet management.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Public firms tap bitcoin-backed loans for acquisitions, capex
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Public firms tap bitcoin-backed loans for acquisitions, capex

Institutional adoption of bitcoin-backed lending rises as companies secure funding without liquidating holdings, according to Two Prime.

Marcus Webb · 14 Aug 2026
Babcock & Wilcox wins 1GW turbine contract with Siemens Energy
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Babcock & Wilcox wins 1GW turbine contract with Siemens Energy

Deal underscores growing demand for large-scale power generation solutions amid energy transition. Shares of Babcock & Wilcox rise on contract news.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
XCF Global sells renewable diesel to Tartan Oil unit
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XCF Global sells renewable diesel to Tartan Oil unit

Transaction underscores growing demand for biofuels amid tightening environmental regulations and energy transition trends.

David Chen · 14 Aug 2026
Cardinal Health raises quarterly dividend to $0.5158 per share
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Cardinal Health raises quarterly dividend to $0.5158 per share

Healthcare services firm increases payout by 3.9% from prior quarter, aligning with its capital return strategy.

Priya Anand · 14 Aug 2026
Blue Moon Metals buys 33 U.S. tungsten, antimony projects
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Blue Moon Metals buys 33 U.S. tungsten, antimony projects

Acquisition expands junior miner's portfolio in critical minerals amid rising demand for battery and defense applications.

David Chen · 14 Aug 2026