Equities

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney's August Stock Trades Filed
Maryland lawmaker's congressional disclosure reports sales in Brown & Brown, BWX Technologies, ITT Inc. and Martin Marietta Materials, with purchases in C.H. Robinson and others.

AMS Osram surges 22.9% on AI datacenter chip breakthrough
The semiconductor firm rallied to a 3.5-month high after announcing a thin-film VCSEL breakthrough for AI-powered data centres.

Asian Stocks Rise on U.S. Tech Rally; Trump-Xi Summit in Focus
Asian equities advanced broadly, led by technology shares, as Wall Street's Nasdaq recorded a record close. Investors also looked ahead to the Trump-Xi summit in Washington on Thursday.

Snowflake Raises FY Growth Guidance to 36% as AI Initiatives Expand
The company lifted its full-year revenue growth outlook to 36% year-over-year, citing strong demand for its AI-powered products and better-than-expected quarterly performance.

Harbour Energy to buy $200m of its shares from BASF in off‑market deal
Harbour Energy will acquire roughly $200 million of its ordinary shares from BASF, with any amount above $150 million offset against its $250 million share‑buyback programme.

StandardAero shares hit 52‑week low of $23.81
StandardAero stock fell to $23.81, its lowest level in a year, as the company posted modest revenue growth but raised its 2026 outlook and kept an Outperform rating with a $39 target.

Polestar stock drops to $7.53 as 52-week low amid earnings and guidance cuts
The electric vehicle maker’s share falls 73.96% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS at -$2.19 and guidance revised to low-to-mid single-digit growth.

Mirabaud Appoints Ballard and Parkinson for New Global Equity Strategy
The Swiss asset manager named two former Aviva Investors colleagues as global equity portfolio managers, launching a benchmark-oriented strategy on Oct. 1, 2026.

Great-West Lifeco Reports ROE Surpasses 19% in Q2, Expands Growth Platform
CEO David Harney highlights operational improvements, capital deployment, and strategic acquisitions as the insurer boosts returns and diversifies revenue mix beyond traditional capital-intensive segments.

Ardelyx Seeks Profitability by 2027 Amid Payer Challenges
The biotech firm highlights strong IBSRELA growth but faces reimbursement pressures and competitive threats in its chronic constipation and dialysis markets.

Celldex’s Barzolvolimab Faces Upcoming Phase III CSU Data as AD Milestone Approaches
Celldex Therapeutics is poised to present Phase III clinical data for its barzolvolimab in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) by late 2025 or early 2026, following a robust Phase II trial showing superior efficacy over placebo.

Frankfurt Stocks Fall on ECB Rate Hike and Oil Surge
Germany's DAX declined 0.84% after the ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.5% and inflation forecasts, while Middle East tensions drove crude prices higher and weighed on industrial shares.

European Stocks Slide After ECB Rate Hike as Oil Stays Above $100
The ECB's second interest-rate increase this year failed to calm markets. Brent crude remains above $100 and inflation concerns weighed on European equities, with mining stocks leading losses.

Harworth Group Receives Increased Takeover Offer at 177.5p
The UK property firm said its board is reviewing a revised cash bid of 177.5 pence per share from Peel Pepper (UK) Limited, up from 172.5p, and advised shareholders to take no action.

ARK Invest Buys $34M of Meta, Sells $6.7M in CrowdStrike on Sept. 21
Cathie Wood's ARK ETFs added roughly $34 million in Meta stock and trimmed positions in CrowdStrike and other holdings during trading on Monday.

Gauzy Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notice, Plans Appeal
The company said its shares closed below $1 for 30 straight days and it failed to file its 2025 Form 20‑F, triggering two Nasdaq listing rule violations. Gauzy intends to request a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to stay any delisting action.

Hycroft Mining Advances Underground Development, Adds Two Drill Rigs
Nevada-based miner updates metallurgical testing and processing plans while unveiling a refreshed brand and website.

Newcleo Completes SPAC Merger, Begins Nasdaq Trading
Newcleo plc raises $247 million in SPAC deal, valuing the nuclear technology firm at $2.4 billion ahead of Nasdaq listing.

Elemental Royalty acquires $290M asset portfolio from Orion
Elemental Royalty Corporation secures five streams and royalties in U.S., Guinea, Mexico, and New Zealand, closing in Q4 2026 after equity and cash payment.

First Internet Bancorp Declares $0.06 Quarterly Dividend
The board of First Internet Bancorp approved a $0.06 per-share dividend, reflecting its $5.6 billion asset base as of June 30, 2026.

Toro Corp. to Spinoff AI OKTO Corp. on Oct. 1
Toro Corp. has set October 1, 2026 as the record date for its spinoff of AI OKTO Corp., with shareholders receiving one AI OKTO share for every eight Toro shares held.

Georgia Power, Google Secure $900M Nuclear Uprate Deal for Grid Expansion
Google will subscribe to extended uprates at Georgia Power’s Vogtle and Hatch nuclear plants, unlocking 96 MW of capacity and generating $900M in customer benefits over the project’s lifespan.

US Tech Stocks Lead Gains Amid KI Hype and Oil Price Drops
US indices advanced sharply on Monday, driven by tech stocks and falling oil prices, while diplomatic hopes and Meta’s KI launch boosted select sectors.

American Savings Bank completes IPO and over-allotment option
American Savings Bank, a Hawaii-based bank, completed its IPO on September 17, selling 8.06 million shares at $16 each. Underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 1.21 million shares.

