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Merit Medical outlines growth, margin plans at Bank of America conference
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Merit Medical outlines growth, margin plans at Bank of America conference

Medical device firm Merit Medical discussed expansion strategies and margin improvement at Bank of America's SMID-cap virtual conference.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Universal Display sees OLED demand growth despite macro headwinds
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Universal Display sees OLED demand growth despite macro headwinds

Company executives affirm long-term optimism for OLED adoption in displays at Oppenheimer conference, citing innovation pipeline and market resilience.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Prestige Consumer Healthcare highlighted for growth at Canaccord Genuity
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Prestige Consumer Healthcare highlighted for growth at Canaccord Genuity

Analysts at Canaccord Genuity emphasize growth potential in Prestige Consumer Healthcare amid market scrutiny.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Antofagasta board reshuffle as director resigns
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Antofagasta board reshuffle as director resigns

Chilean miner Antofagasta confirms resignation of a non-executive director and appointment of two new board members amid ongoing governance review.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Legal & General UCITS ETF to convert to Irish ICAV structure
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Legal & General UCITS ETF to convert to Irish ICAV structure

Move aims to enhance operational flexibility and align with evolving regulatory frameworks for European ETFs.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Tata Motors Q1 FY27 volume up 26%, EV orders surge
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Tata Motors Q1 FY27 volume up 26%, EV orders surge

Indian automaker reports strong quarterly growth amid rising demand for electric vehicles and broader market expansion.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
MSG Entertainment posts $1B revenue, AOI up 18% in FY2026
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MSG Entertainment posts $1B revenue, AOI up 18% in FY2026

Media giant reports record annual revenue and adjusted operating income growth led by live entertainment and sports assets.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Questerre Q2 2026 profit hits record in Brazil despite output shortfall
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Questerre Q2 2026 profit hits record in Brazil despite output shortfall

Canadian energy firm posts highest quarterly earnings in Brazil as production lags targets, with analysts citing pricing strength as key driver.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
ASUS Q2 2026 revenue hits record as AI servers surge
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ASUS Q2 2026 revenue hits record as AI servers surge

Taiwanese tech giant reports record quarterly revenue and a near doubling of server sales, driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure demand.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Cerebras Systems shares rise on AI infrastructure demand
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Cerebras Systems shares rise on AI infrastructure demand

Stock gains follow reports of expanding AI chip deployments and partnerships in high-performance computing. No official corporate announcement has been made.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Wolfspeed options imply 14% stock swing ahead of earnings
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Wolfspeed options imply 14% stock swing ahead of earnings

Options market pricing suggests Wolfspeed shares could move sharply after Aug. 19 quarterly results, with implied volatility surging to 60%.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Estee Lauder options imply 8.7% stock move ahead of earnings
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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.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Target shares seen swinging 6.9% after earnings: options data
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Target shares seen swinging 6.9% after earnings: options data

Options market signals potential volatility in Target stock ahead of next week's earnings release, with a 6.9% expected move based on implied volatility.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Analog Devices options signal 5.8% move ahead of Q3 earnings
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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%.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Intel CEO increases stake in company amid investor scrutiny
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Intel CEO increases stake in company amid investor scrutiny

Pat Gelsinger's personal investment follows recent stock underperformance and raises questions about leadership confidence and market strategy.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Shein’s growth slowdown sparks IPO caution ahead of Hong Kong float
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Shein’s growth slowdown sparks IPO caution ahead of Hong Kong float

Fast-fashion giant Shein faces investor scrutiny over decelerating sales growth as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO, raising questions about long-term demand and valuation.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Western Digital shares jump on analyst upgrade, outlook
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Western Digital shares jump on analyst upgrade, outlook

Stock rises after Stifel upgrades rating citing AI-driven demand for NAND flash memory. Western Digital gains 6% in early trade.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Greece stocks slip 0.03% as Athens index ends lower
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Greece stocks slip 0.03% as Athens index ends lower

The Athens General Composite Index fell 0.03% on Tuesday, weighed by declines in banking and industrial shares.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Seacoast Banking hits 52-week high at $35.65
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Seacoast Banking hits 52-week high at $35.65

Florida-based regional lender advances to its highest level since mid-2023 as shares extend gains.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Fund hits 52-week high
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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Fund hits 52-week high

The closed-end fund specializing in covered-call strategies reaches its peak since mid-2023 at $9.86 per share.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Borr Drilling completes refinancing as transition costs weigh on Q2 2026 outlook
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Borr Drilling completes refinancing as transition costs weigh on Q2 2026 outlook

Offshore driller secures full refinancing package despite elevated costs tied to fleet upgrades and operational transition. Shares steady as market assesses long-term strategy.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Nexxen Q2 2025 slides show 33% CTV revenue jump, raised guidance
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Nexxen Q2 2025 slides show 33% CTV revenue jump, raised guidance

Digital advertising firm Nexxen raised its full-year revenue guidance after reporting a 33% year-over-year surge in connected TV ad revenue in Q2 2025, according to internal slides.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Peter Thiel acquires 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm
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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.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026
Only 13% of U.S. large-cap stock-picking funds beat benchmarks in past decade
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Only 13% of U.S. large-cap stock-picking funds beat benchmarks in past decade

S&P Dow Jones Indices data shows persistent underperformance of actively managed large-cap U.S. equity funds relative to benchmarks over the 10-year period.

Priya Anand · 16 Aug 2026