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Kamada posts record first-half revenue of $100.2M, up 13% YoY
Biopharma firm Kamada reports its highest half-year revenue on record, driven by strong demand for plasma-derived therapies.

NVIDIA’s 800V DC architecture seen boosting AI power infrastructure stocks
Analysts highlight potential beneficiaries as NVIDIA’s new architecture drives demand for advanced power systems in AI data centers.

Silence Therapeutics shares fall on heavy volume
Stock drops 15% in London trading as investors reassess biotech’s near-term prospects amid limited pipeline visibility.

Valens Semiconductor shares surge on strong quarterly results
The chipmaker reported better-than-expected revenue and profit, lifting its stock 15% in premarket trading.

Brinker International shares rise on upbeat quarterly outlook
Restaurant operator lifts guidance after stronger-than-expected same-store sales growth in the latest quarter.

Kepler upgrades Zehnder to buy amid resilient ventilation demand
Analysts cite expanding margins and steady demand for ventilation systems as key drivers for the upgrade.

T1 Energy shares surge on new oilfield deal
Canadian energy firm T1 Energy gains after announcing a strategic acquisition in Alberta’s Duvernay shale play, lifting shares 8% in early trade.

Riskified shares jump on strong quarterly results
E-commerce fraud prevention firm posts better-than-expected revenue and raises full-year outlook, driving shares up 12%.

Bitcoin miners' fee revenue hits decade low below 0.7% of income
Transaction-fee income for bitcoin miners remains near a 10-year low, underscoring profit pressures amid rising operational costs and a shift toward AI ventures.

Neurocrine Biosciences shares fall after clinical trial update
Biotech firm's stock declines 5% after mid-stage trial results for a Parkinson's drug candidate fail to meet primary endpoint.

Yatharth Q1 FY27: Record growth, new hospitals breakeven
Indian hospital operator Yatharth Healthcare reports Q1 FY27 revenue surge and breakeven at new facilities, signaling operational strength.

KSH Q1 FY27: Specialized wire revenue surges 113% YoY
Specialized wire segment drives KSH’s first-quarter revenue growth, offsetting broader market headwinds in FY27.

Decades of farm gains, inventories cushion food system against strong El Niño
Global agricultural stockpiles and productivity gains may mitigate risks from a potential 'super' El Niño event, analysts say.

BLS International posts record Q1 FY27 revenue, 40% visa margins
Visa outsourcing firm BLS International reported record quarterly revenue and 40% margins in Q1 FY27, driven by higher visa processing volumes and operational efficiency.

FlightAware sues Kalshi over trading in flight-cancellation markets
Flight tracking firm alleges Kalshi's prediction markets for flight disruptions violate U.S. derivatives laws.

Eversholt Funding to redeem £257m bonds on Aug. 24
UK rail leasing company Eversholt Funding plans to redeem £257 million in bonds next week, reducing its debt load.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi secures UK bond issuance approval
The lender gains regulatory clearance to issue sterling-denominated bonds, marking a step in diversifying funding sources amid tightening global liquidity.

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi redeems $50 million medium-term note debt
Turkish lender Garanti Bankasi repays a $50 million tranche of its medium-term note program ahead of schedule, reducing its dollar-denominated liabilities.

European shares rise as energy stocks lift on high oil prices
Energy shares led gains in Europe after Brent crude futures extended gains above $90 per barrel amid supply concerns.

WAM Strategic Value Reports 9.8% Return and Higher Dividends in H1 2026
WAM Strategic Value has posted a 9.8% return for the first half of fiscal 2026 alongside an increase in dividend payouts.

Oil Prices Rise and Gold Hits Two-Month High Following New Iran Demands
Crude prices advanced and gold reached a two-month peak after US demands for compensation complicated the standoff with Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Intel Prices $20 Billion Common Stock Offering at $95 Per Share
The semiconductor manufacturer has priced its sizeable common stock offering at $95 a share, raising $20 billion.

South Korea Removes Minimum Threshold for Crypto Travel Rule
South Korea eliminates the 1 million won threshold, requiring information sharing for all crypto transfers between registered service providers.

Taiwan and South Korea Lead Asian Equity Outflows in July on AI Concerns
Asian stock markets experienced notable capital outflows in July, driven primarily by sell-offs in Taiwan and South Korea amid growing anxieties over artificial intelligence.

Monster Beverage Shares Hit 52-Week Low of $45.72
Monster Beverage stock reached a new 52-week low during trading sessions, dropping to $45.72.

