Markets

CJ CheilJedang Q2 2026 sales rise 10%, profit margins narrow
South Korea’s top food producer posted a 10% sales increase in Q2 2026, but rising costs squeezed net profit despite higher revenue.

Bitcoin holds steady as ETF inflows balance outflows ahead of U.S. CPI
Bitcoin’s low-volatility stretch persists as ETF demand offsets selling pressure. Analysts say Wednesday’s U.S. inflation data could break the impasse.

Mobile infrastructure Q2 2026 slides show NOI growth outpacing revenue
Quarterly slides indicate net operating income rose faster than revenue, signaling potential margin expansion in the sector.

Seer Q2 2026 slides highlight validation momentum amid revenue shortfall
Quarterly presentation underscores growing market validation for Seer despite revenue falling short of expectations, with key metrics pointing to sustained adoption trends.

Seer reports Q2 2026 revenue drop despite scientific progress
Q2 2026 results show scientific advancements but a 12% year-over-year decline in revenue, highlighting a divergence between R&D milestones and commercial performance.

Owlet reports record Q2 2026 revenue, subscription growth
Health-tech firm Owlet posted its highest quarterly revenue on record in Q2 2026, driven by a surge in subscription services, lifting shares in after-hours trading.

U.S. crude oil inventories rise while fuel stocks fall
Weekly data shows unexpected increase in crude stocks, offset by declines in gasoline and distillate inventories amid mixed demand signals.

CFTC overrides NY lawsuit to allow Kalshi prediction markets to continue
Commodity Futures Trading Commission orders Kalshi to maintain operations in New York despite state lawsuit targeting sports-related prediction markets.

ICE canola futures fall as soyoil prices retreat
Canola contracts slip as weaker soyoil markets weigh on agricultural derivatives in London.

U.S. appeals court strikes down Biden-era stove efficiency rule
Decision reverses DOE regulation requiring stricter energy standards for residential cooking appliances, citing procedural flaws.

US crude oil inventories rise sharply: API data
Weekly crude stockpiles increase by 4.1 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations and pressuring oil prices ahead of official government data.

Savers Value Village launches $15 million secondary share offering
Retailer Savers Value Village files for a secondary offering of 15 million shares, with proceeds to be received by selling shareholders.

Novagold appoints advisors for Donlin Gold financing
The move comes as the miner seeks to secure funding for the Alaska-based project, a key milestone in advancing development.

OpenLane shareholder sells 8 million shares in secondary offering
A major OpenLane shareholder initiates an $8 million secondary stock sale, with proceeds not benefiting the company itself.

Group 1 Automotive raises quarterly dividend to $0.55
The automotive retailer's board approved a 2.8% increase from the prior $0.535 payout, payable on Nov. 15 to shareholders of record on Nov. 1.

Darling Ingredients to sell $150M in tax credits
Company plans to monetize $150 million in production tax credits, a move aimed at bolstering cash flow amid operational investments.

Itaú to pilot tokenized securities in Brazil’s ANBIMA initiative
Lender joins industry-wide program to test tokenization of fixed-income securities and investment funds under ANBIMA oversight.

Ferguson raises $1.2 billion via senior notes offering
The plumbing and heating supplies distributor secures long-term financing at competitive rates amid steady demand in its core markets.

SEC to hold meeting on digital asset policy amid lack of crypto legislation
Regulator signals potential shift in approach as Congress stalls on comprehensive crypto framework.

Resources Connection declares quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share
The consulting firm's board approved a cash dividend, payable on June 21 to shareholders of record as of June 7. The payout marks a modest increase from the prior quarter.

WaFd sets 27-cent quarterly dividend per share
The bank’s board declared a dividend of $0.27 per share for the quarter, payable Oct. 15 to shareholders of record Sept. 30.

Hyliion shares jump 7% after Q2 revenue beats estimates, guidance raised
Electric truck maker Hyliion reports second-quarter revenue above expectations and upgrades full-year outlook, lifting shares by 7% in premarket trading.

B&G Foods shares rise 3% after raising guidance
Company lifts full-year outlook, outpacing analyst estimates as cost controls offset inflation pressures.

CAVA Group shares jump after revenue, traffic beat forecasts
Fast-casual restaurant operator posts quarterly sales growth and same-store traffic above expectations, lifting shares sharply.

FocalTherics launches public offering of ADSs
Biotech firm FocalTherics plans to raise capital through a public offering of American Depositary Shares, with proceeds to support operations and growth initiatives.

