Equities

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.

Borr Drilling shares fall as oilfield activity slows
Offshore drilling contractor Borr Drilling's stock declines after reports of reduced oilfield activity and weaker-than-expected earnings guidance.

Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave
Chief Executive Officer Ted Decker will step away for a few months due to a medical issue, the U.S. home improvement retailer announced.

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.

Taysha Gene Therapies shares fall on gene therapy trial update
Stock declines after company reports partial clinical hold on gene therapy trial for Rett syndrome. Shares down 15% in premarket trading.

SEEK posts strong FY2026 profit growth, shares fall 14%
Australian employment platform SEEK reported robust profit growth for fiscal 2026 but saw shares drop sharply on guidance. Full-year net profit rose 25% year-over-year.

SLC Agrícola Q2 2026 results: record yields offset by rising debt
Brazil’s largest grain producer reported record crop yields in Q2 2026 but warned leverage rose as financing costs climbed, pressuring margins.

Americanas reports narrower 1S26 operating loss as retail strategy progresses
Brazilian retailer Americanas narrows first-half operating loss by 50% year-on-year as it accelerates shift away from debt-laden wholesale model toward retail focus.

Stantec Q2 2026 margins hit record despite revenue decline
Engineering firm reports highest-ever quarterly margins as cost controls offset lower revenue in Q2 2026.

CAE appoints Bruce Ross to board, releases shareholder vote results
Aerospace and defense firm CAE adds former Royal Bank of Canada executive Bruce Ross to its board. Shareholder votes show approval for executive pay and other proposals.

AFC Q2 2026 slides show NAV growth as BDC transition progresses
Slides from AFC’s second-quarter 2026 presentation highlight net asset value expansion amid the company’s shift from a business development company to a broader investment vehicle.

NHPAQ stock reaches 52-week high of $25.19
Shares of NHPAQ surge to their highest level in a year, reflecting recent market momentum.

AFC Q2 2026 results: BDC transition lifts revenue, NAV
Alternative investment firm AFC reported Q2 2026 revenue and net asset value gains, driven by its business development company transition. Key metrics and outlook summarized.

Applied Industrial Q4 organic growth reaches three-year peak
Industrial distributor posts strongest organic revenue growth since 2023, driven by demand across core sectors. Slides outline outlook for continued expansion.

Rede D'Or Q2 2026 margins rise despite revenue shortfall
Brazilian hospital operator posts wider Q2 2026 margins despite missing revenue targets, according to company presentation.

Bullish exchange operator's shares surge 10% on record Q2 EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA more than tripled in Q2, while subscription and services revenue reached a record high, driving shares up roughly 10%.

Wintermute plans $1 billion AI, HFT push into traditional finance
Quant firm Wintermute to allocate $1 billion to AI infrastructure and high-frequency trading as it expands beyond crypto markets.

FingerMotion to acquire 9.9% stake in Lyken AI Computing
Strategic investment follows FingerMotion's expansion into AI infrastructure, with Lyken AI Computing specializing in high-performance computing solutions.

Rimini Street Appoints Keith Costello COO and Alexander Guasch CDO
Enterprise software support provider Rimini Street has announced the executive appointments of Keith Costello as chief operating officer and Alexander Guasch as chief digital officer.

Carvana Prices $1.66 Billion Term Loan to Reduce Interest Expenses
Used car retailer Carvana has priced a $1.66 billion term loan aimed at lowering its overall borrowing costs.

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Reports 1.6% NAV Rise in July
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust posted a 1.6% increase in its net asset value over the course of July.

SimilarWeb Shares Register Strong Gains
SimilarWeb stock experienced a notable surge during trading sessions, drawing attention from market participants.

Mizuho Updates Top U.S. REIT Stock Picks Following August Review
Japanese financial services firm Mizuho has released its updated selection of top-performing U.S. real estate investment trusts following an August portfolio review.

UBS Downgrades DiaSorin Amid Heightened Competition From Roche
UBS downgraded DiaSorin, citing mounting competitive pressures from Roche that threaten the diagnostics firm's growth outlook.

