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Q2 Results Highlighted by Growth in Key Strategic Fee Revenues and Net Interest Income and Successful Cadence Systems Conversion
 

2026 Second-Quarter Highlights:

Earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.33, higher by $0.08 from the prior quarter, and $0.01 lower than the year-ago quarter. Excluding the after-tax impact of Notable Items as detailed in Table 2, adjusted EPS1 was $0.39, higher by $0.02 from the prior quarter. The prior year quarter included $0.04 of impact to EPS resulting from a $58 million decrease in pre-tax earnings from a securities repositioning and Notable Items that decreased pre-tax earnings by $3 million. Excluding the impact from these items, adjusted EPS1 was higher by $0.01 from the year ago quarter. Successfully completed the systems conversion of Cadence Bank ("Cadence") in mid-June. Net interest income increased $161 million, or 9%, from the prior quarter, and $585 million, or 40%, from the year-ago quarter.  Noninterest income increased $103 million, or 15%, from the prior quarter, to $785 million. From the year-ago quarter, noninterest income increased $314 million, or 67%.    Average total loans and leases increased $15.0 billion, or 9%, from the prior quarter to $189.3 billion and increased $56.1 billion, or 42%, from the year-ago quarter, inclusive of the impact of the Cadence and Veritex Holdings, Inc. ("Veritex") acquisitions. Average commercial loans grew $11.6 billion, or 11%, from the prior quarter and $44.4 billion, or 59%, from the year-ago quarter. Average consumer loans grew $3.4 billion, or 5%, from the prior quarter and $11.7 billion, or 20%, from the year-ago quarter. Average total deposits increased $18.8 billion, or 9%, from the prior quarter and $60.0 billion, or 37%, from the year-ago quarter, inclusive of the impact of the Cadence and Veritex acquisitions.  Net charge-offs of 0.25% of average total loans and leases for the quarter, 1 basis point lower than the prior quarter and 5 basis points higher than the year ago quarter. Nonperforming asset ratio of 0.85% at quarter end, 13 basis points higher than the prior quarter. Allowance for credit losses (ACL) of $3.4 billion, or 1.78% of total loans and leases, at quarter end, an increase of $13 million from the prior quarter. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) risk-based capital ratio was 10.0%, at June 30, 2026, compared to 10.2% at the prior quarter end. Adjusted Common Equity Tier 11, including the impact of AOCI, excluding cash flow hedges, was 9.0%, compared to 9.2% at the prior quarter end. Tangible common equity (TCE)1 ratio of 7.1%, up slightly from the prior quarter end and up from 6.6% a year ago. Tangible book value per share1 of $9.65, up $0.10, or 1%, from the prior quarter and up $0.52, or 6%, from a year ago.  Repurchased $159 million of common shares in the second quarter, and $309 million of common shares year-to-date, representing approximately 19 million shares repurchased year‑to‑date. , /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) reported net income for the 2026 second quarter of $727 million, or $0.33 per common share, an increase of $204 million, or 39%, from the prior quarter, and an increase of $191 million, or 36%, from the year-ago quarter, inclusive of $152 million of pre-tax Notable Items in the 2026 second quarter due to acquisition-related expenses. 

Return on average assets was 1.02%, return on average common equity was 9.3%, and return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE)1 was 15.1% for the quarter, or 17.5% adjusted for Notable Items.

CEO Commentary:

"Building on a strong start to the year, Huntington delivered another solid quarter driven by disciplined execution and continued performance across our franchise," said Steve Steinour, chairman, president, and CEO. "Growth in our legacy organization was outstanding, credit remains strong, and we are seeing early revenue synergies in Cadence markets. Our pipelines are robust as we enter the second half of 2026 and the operating environment remains constructive."

"We delivered these results while executing a very successful Cadence systems conversion in June, marking the last major milestone in the integration. We have been very pleased with positive customer and colleague engagement. With the Veritex, Janney & TM Capital, and Cadence integrations behind us, we are well positioned to deliver the full economic benefits of our combined company. We have strong line of sight to the remaining cost synergies and we are actively driving revenue synergies. By the fourth quarter, the full earnings power of these partnerships will be clearly evident.

"Our balance sheet remains a source of strength, as demonstrated by our recent CCAR stress test results, and we are confident in our outlook. Supported by strong underlying business momentum and a differentiated super-regional model, we are positioned to achieve our financial targets, including sustained growth of earnings and tangible book value, and attractive returns for our shareholders.

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Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional details, see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release and reconciliations to the comparable GAAP financial measure included in this release or Huntington's Quarterly Financial Supplement.

Conference Call / Webcast Information

Huntington's senior management will host an earnings conference call on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The call may be accessed via a live Internet webcast at the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, www.huntington.com, or through a dial-in telephone number at (877) 407-8029; Conference ID #13761371. Slides will be available in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website about an hour prior to the call. A replay of the webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call through July 31, 2026 at (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415; conference ID #13761371.

Please see the 2026 Second Quarter Quarterly Financial Supplement for additional detailed financial performance metrics. This document can be found on the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://www.huntington.com. 

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates over 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication may contain certain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements which are not historical facts and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, estimates, and uncertainties that are beyond the control of Huntington. Statements that do not describe historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as expect, anticipate, continue, believe, intend, estimate, plan, trend, objective, target, goal, or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as will, may, might, should, would, could, or similar variations. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements or historical performance: changes in general economic, political, regulatory, or industry conditions; deterioration in business and economic conditions, including persistent inflation, supply chain issues or labor shortages; instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical conditions, including U.S. direct involvement in war and other conflicts, as well as volatility in financial markets; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; the impact of pandemics and other catastrophic events or disasters on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; the impacts related to or resulting from bank failures and other volatility, including potential increased regulatory requirements and costs, such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") special assessments, long-term debt requirements and heightened capital requirements; potential impacts to macroeconomic conditions, which could affect the ability of depository institutions, including us, to attract and retain depositors and to borrow or raise capital; unexpected outflows of deposits which may require us to sell investment securities at a loss; changing interest rates which could negatively impact the value of our portfolio of investment securities; the loss of value of our investment portfolio which could negatively impact market perceptions of us and could lead to deposit withdrawals; market perceptions of us and banks generally, including from the effects of social media; cybersecurity risks; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve"); volatility and disruptions in global capital, foreign exchange, and credit markets; movements in interest rates; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services including those implementing our "Fair Play" banking philosophy; introduction of new competitive products, such as stablecoins, and new competitors, such as financial technology companies and other "nontraditional" bank competitors; changes in policies and standards for regulatory review of bank mergers; the nature, extent, timing, and results of governmental actions, examinations, reviews, reforms, regulations, and interpretations, including those related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Basel III regulatory capital reforms, as well as those involving the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state-level regulators; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of recent or proposed acquisitions are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where the companies do business; and other factors that may affect the future results of Huntington.

All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Huntington does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or other factors affecting forward-looking statements that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. If Huntington updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that Huntington will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements. See also the other reports filed with the SEC, including discussions under the "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" of Huntington's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the SEC and available on its website at www.sec.gov.

Basis of Presentation

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This document contains GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial measures where management believes it to be helpful in understanding Huntington's results of operations or financial position. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found in this document, the financial supplement, conference call slides, or the Form 8-K related to this document, all of which can be found in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://www.huntington.com. 

Annualized Data

Certain returns, yields, performance ratios, or quarterly growth rates are presented on an "annualized" basis. This is done for analytical and decision-making purposes to better discern underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over-year amounts. For example, loan and deposit growth rates, as well as net charge-off percentages, are most often expressed in terms of an annual rate like 8%. As such, a 2% growth rate for a quarter would represent an annualized 8% growth rate.

Fully-Taxable Equivalent Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Income from tax-exempt earning assets is increased by an amount equivalent to the taxes that would have been paid if this income had been taxable at statutory rates. This adjustment puts all earning assets, most notably tax-exempt municipal securities, and certain lease assets, on a common basis that facilitates comparison of results to results of competitors.

Rounding

Please note that items in this document may not add due to rounding.

Notable Items

From time to time, revenue, expenses, or taxes are impacted by items judged by management to be outside of ordinary banking activities and/or by items that, while they may be associated with ordinary banking activities, are so unusually large that their outsized impact is believed by management at that time to be infrequent or short term in nature. We refer to such items as "Notable Items." Management believes it is useful to consider certain financial metrics with and without Notable Items, in order to enable a better understanding of company results, increase comparability of period-to-period results, and to evaluate and forecast those results.

SOURCE Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC – Get Free Report) is projected to issue its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect WillScot to announce earnings of $0.24 per share and revenue of $585.3310 million for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $548.63 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $518.17 million. WillScot had a positive return on equity of 20.65% and a negative net margin of 2.99%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.26 EPS. On average, analysts expect WillScot to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

WillScot Stock Down 0.6% WillScot stock opened at $26.37 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $4.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -69.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.32. WillScot has a 52 week low of $14.91 and a 52 week high of $31.88. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $26.62 and its 200 day moving average price is $22.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.00.

WillScot Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were given a $0.07 dividend. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 3rd. WillScot’s dividend payout ratio is currently -73.68%.

Insider Buying and Selling In other WillScot news, Director Bradley Lee Soultz sold 4,317 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.92, for a total value of $111,896.64. Following the sale, the director directly owned 414,059 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,732,409.28. This trade represents a 1.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders sold 155,781 shares of company stock valued at $4,205,113 over the last quarter. 3.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WSC. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in WillScot by 71.7% in the 3rd quarter. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. now owns 8,730,347 shares of the company’s stock worth $184,298,000 after acquiring an additional 3,645,350 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in WillScot by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,774,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $108,743,000 after purchasing an additional 80,713 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of WillScot by 334.3% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 5,522,450 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,988,000 after purchasing an additional 4,250,951 shares during the period. Coliseum Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of WillScot by 70.7% in the fourth quarter. Coliseum Capital Management LLC now owns 5,111,602 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,251,000 after purchasing an additional 2,117,247 shares during the period. Finally, Primecap Management Co. CA grew its position in shares of WillScot by 210.9% in the fourth quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA now owns 4,267,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $80,355,000 after purchasing an additional 2,894,900 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.81% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth WSC has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of WillScot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of WillScot in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $29.00 price target on shares of WillScot in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Barclays raised their price target on shares of WillScot from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $26.00 price objective on shares of WillScot in a report on Friday, May 8th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, WillScot has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $26.25.

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WillScot (NASDAQ: WSC) is a leading North American provider of modular space and portable storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures, leases and sells temporary and permanent modular buildings to serve sectors such as education, healthcare, construction, industrial and government. Its modular space offerings range from single‐unit office trailers and classrooms to complex multi‐unit configurations tailored to diverse project requirements.

In addition to modular structures, WillScot offers a broad portfolio of portable storage containers and related services, including site logistics, customization, delivery and installation.

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We're seven months into 2026, and it's fair to say investors have faced more headline risk and volatility in oil stocks than they bargained for this year.

The on-again/off-again nature of the war in Iran is creating wide swings in oil prices, reminding investors that this corner of financial markets is fraught with headline risk. Yet even with all the turbulence, wholesale West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices are up 49% year to date. In comparison, the S&P Energy Sector Index is up 31.4%, confirming energy's status as the best-performing group in the S&P 500.

This energy stock could be durable even if crude prices slump. Image source: Getty Images. 

Of course, the bumps associated with energy investing aren't for everyone, underscoring why some investors opt for pipeline stocks like Plains All American Pipeline (PAA +0.66%). Up 36% this year, Plains All American is clearly participating in the broader energy rally, but it's not necessarily a "sell" if crude prices pull back in a big way.

All good on the Plains Like its midstream brethren, Plains All American operates a toll-road business model. That means it collects steady fees on the transportation and storage of natural gas and oil. One of the benefits of that model is reduced sensitivity to the price gyrations of those commodities. Yes, Plains All American and plenty of other pipeline equities are soaring this year, but over longer holding periods, these stocks aren't as sensitive to crude and natural gas prices as exploration and production stocks are.

The long and the short of it is that with WTI prices below $90 on Tuesday, July 21, shares of Plains All American could prove somewhat durable even if the U.S. and Iran reach a lasting peace deal that sends oil prices lower.

Investors should also consider that this pipeline operator isn't letting headlines dictate its day-to-day operations. Last week, Plains All American, citing strength in its Canadian and Permian Basin operations, told investors it will spend $400 million to $450 million this year, up from a prior forecast of $350 million.

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Even if the war in Iran isn't resolved in the near term, Plains All American has avenues to benefit, as CEO Willie Chiang points out that global crude supplies are tight, which is driving more demand for North American oil. In turn, that drives more demand for the services offered by midstream companies such as Plains All American.

An all-American dividend In addition to reduced sensitivity to energy commodity prices, one of the big reasons so many investors flock to the midstream is the segment's reputation for attractive dividends. With a yield of 6.8%, Plains All American certainly embodies the midstream spirit of large payouts.

More importantly, the company's trailing-12-month dividend payout has more than doubled over the past five years, confirming that Plains All American has delivered payout growth across a variety of oil price environments.

There's support for that dividend. The company raised $3.3 billion from the May sale of its Canadian midstream business, enabling it to reduce leverage. Declining leverage and cost efficiencies from previous acquisitions could improve dividend coverage, suggesting Plains All American may be a dependable income idea regardless of what's happening in the oil market.

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Savers Value Village (NYSE:SVV – Get Free Report) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Savers Value Village to post earnings of $0.14 per share and revenue of $449.0040 million for the quarter. Savers Value Village has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.450-0.530 EPS. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Savers Value Village (NYSE:SVV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02. Savers Value Village had a return on equity of 12.47% and a net margin of 1.29%.The business had revenue of $403.19 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $394.53 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.02 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Savers Value Village to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $0 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Savers Value Village Price Performance Shares of NYSE:SVV opened at $9.53 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion, a PE ratio of 68.07 and a beta of 1.23. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $9.31 and its 200-day moving average price is $9.21. Savers Value Village has a twelve month low of $6.91 and a twelve month high of $13.89.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have commented on the stock. BTIG Research reduced their target price on shares of Savers Value Village from $18.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of Savers Value Village from $13.00 to $12.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Savers Value Village from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Piper Sandler cut their price objective on shares of Savers Value Village from $12.00 to $11.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $14.00.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Savers Value Village In related news, CEO Mark T. Walsh sold 41,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.08, for a total transaction of $419,328.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 47,363 shares in the company, valued at approximately $477,419.04. The trade was a 46.76% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 45,000 shares of company stock worth $453,793. 3.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Savers Value Village Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Savers Value Village in the first quarter worth $120,000. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Savers Value Village by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 590,637 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,025,000 after buying an additional 31,305 shares in the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in Savers Value Village by 29.2% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 41,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $425,000 after buying an additional 9,410 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in Savers Value Village by 42.3% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 42,256 shares of the company’s stock worth $431,000 after buying an additional 12,560 shares during the period. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Savers Value Village by 2,266.3% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 39,163 shares of the company’s stock worth $399,000 after buying an additional 37,508 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.78% of the company’s stock.

About Savers Value Village (Get Free Report)

Savers Value Village, Inc (NYSE: SVV) is a publicly traded thrift retailer that operates a network of donation-based retail stores. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company specializes in selling second-hand apparel, footwear, household items, accessories and other pre-owned goods. Through its retail stores, SVV offers value-conscious shoppers the opportunity to purchase quality, gently used merchandise at affordable prices.

At the heart of the company’s model is a partnership network with more than 500 nonprofit organizations across North America.

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Grayscale’s filing for a proposed Worldcoin ETF has revealed that the 100 largest wallets control roughly 90% of the circulating WLD supply.

Summary

Grayscale’s proposed Worldcoin ETF filing says the largest 100 wallets hold about 90% of the circulating WLD supply. The filing states that governance remains largely under the World Foundation while World Chain continues to rely on centralized infrastructure. The disclosures come days after Grayscale sought SEC approval to launch a spot Worldcoin ETF that would hold WLD directly. According to a recent SEC registration statement filed by Grayscale for its proposed Grayscale Worldcoin ETF, the largest 100 wallets held approximately 90% of all WLD in circulation as of the filing date. The disclosure appeared in the fund’s risk factors, where the asset manager outlined ownership concentration and governance risks tied to the token that would back the proposed exchange-traded fund.

The filing comes only days after Grayscale sought approval to list the product on Nasdaq under the ticker GWLD, offering investors direct exposure to Worldcoin through a traditional brokerage account instead of requiring them to purchase and store the token themselves. 

If approved, the trust would hold WLD directly, use the CoinDesk Worldcoin Benchmark Rate to determine its net asset value, and rely on BitGo Bank & Trust as custodian, while The Bank of New York Mellon would serve as administrator and transfer agent.

The ownership data disclosed by Grayscale differs from Worldcoin’s original vision for token distribution. 

Worldcoin’s whitepaper said most WLD tokens would eventually be claimed by individuals who verified themselves as unique humans through the project’s identity system. Grayscale instead warned that a relatively small group of early adopters currently controls a substantial share of the tokens already released.

The registration statement adds that it is “reasonably likely” that early holders own a significant portion of the circulating supply, making WLD more concentrated than its long-term distribution goals suggest.

One of the largest addresses identified in public blockchain data belongs to the bridge connecting Ethereum and World Chain, meaning part of the concentrated holdings may represent assets deposited by multiple users rather than a single owner. Even so, Grayscale’s filing presents the overall concentration level as a material risk for prospective investors.

Filing outlines governance and decentralization risks Beyond token ownership, the filing also describes several parts of the World Network that remain under centralized control.

According to Grayscale, governance of the network continues to be substantially guided by the World Foundation despite previous plans to decentralize decision-making over time. The filing states that WLD may eventually be used for governance, although the mechanisms required to support that transition remain new and untested at scale.

The disclosure contrasts with earlier statements from the project, which had promoted proof-of-personhood as a foundation for one-person-one-vote governance. Grayscale’s prospectus says governance has not yet reached that stage and continues to rely largely on the World Foundation.

The filing also identifies operational risks linked to the blockchain itself. World Chain currently depends on a centralized sequencer, while upgrade functions remain under the coordinated control of a limited group associated with the World Foundation, Tools for Humanity, and Optimism, the Ethereum layer-2 infrastructure supporting the network.

Grayscale further states that the Orb devices used to verify users are still manufactured and distributed mainly by or under the direction of Tools for Humanity. The filing also notes that the World Foundation continues to exercise significant influence over the protocol, the WLD treasury, and ecosystem grants.

ETF proposal arrives after recent ecosystem developments The governance disclosures accompany Grayscale’s broader proposal to launch the first U.S. exchange-traded fund holding WLD directly.

Under the proposed structure, the trust would function as a passive investment vehicle without leverage or derivatives. Authorized participants would create and redeem shares in blocks of 10,000, known as baskets, either by delivering WLD directly or through cash transactions facilitated by liquidity providers. Grayscale has not yet disclosed the management fee, seed investment, or the number of WLD represented by each share, leaving those details for future amendments.

The SEC filing does not guarantee regulatory approval, and Nasdaq cannot list the product unless regulators approve the registration process.

The proposed ETF follows several developments that have increased attention on Worldcoin during recent months. In June, Robinhood added WLD to its trading platform, giving the token access to a larger retail audience. 

Despite the listing, WLD fell nearly 15% on the day as traders focused instead on allegations reported by third parties involving Sam Altman and entities connected to the Worldcoin ecosystem, alongside continuing criticism of the project’s biometric identity verification system and token distribution model.

Relx NYSE: RELX reported stronger first-half results, with management pointing to broad-based growth across its four divisions and continued momentum from AI-enabled analytics and decision tools.

Chief Executive Erik Engstrom said underlying revenue grew 7% in the first half, while underlying adjusted operating profit rose 9%. Adjusted earnings per share increased 11% at constant currency. Engstrom said all four business areas “continued to perform well,” with Risk maintaining strong growth, STM stepping up to strong growth, Legal posting a further acceleration, and Exhibitions continuing to grow despite some event-related disruption.

Chief Financial Officer Nick Luff said the group’s adjusted operating margin improved by 70 basis points to 35.5%. Cash conversion was 98%, and leverage stood at 2.3 times net debt to EBITDA at the end of June. Relx increased its interim dividend by 7% to GBP 0.209 per share.

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Luff said the company spent GBP 103 million on two acquisitions in the first half and completed GBP 1.75 billion of its planned GBP 2.25 billion share buyback program for the year. Total free cash flow was more than GBP 1.1 billion, while net debt stood at GBP 8.7 billion at the end of June.

Risk, STM and Legal Drive Profit Growth Ahead of Revenue Engstrom said the Risk division delivered 8% underlying revenue growth and 10% underlying adjusted operating profit growth. He attributed the performance to “deeply embedded AI-enabled analytics and decision tools,” supported by contributory and proprietary data sets. More than 90% of Risk revenue comes from machine-to-machine interactions, he said.

Within Risk, Business Services, which accounts for more than 40% of divisional revenue, continued to benefit from demand for financial crime compliance and digital fraud and identity solutions. Insurance, also around 40% of divisional revenue, saw growth from broader adoption of contributory databases and market-specific solutions.

STM revenue rose 6% on an underlying basis, while underlying adjusted operating profit increased 8%. Engstrom said growth was supported by a shift toward higher-growth, higher-value analytics and decision tools, as well as new product introductions. He cited continued rollout and usage growth of AI-enabled tools, including LeapSpace, which he described as a “research-grade AI workspace” that has been positively received by customers.

In primary research, Relx said article submissions grew more than 20% in the first half, while the number of articles published increased 7%, in line with the company’s long-term average. In response to an analyst question, Engstrom said submissions may moderate over time to low double-digit growth, but he expects strong volume growth to continue for years. He said Relx is becoming “more selective” in what it publishes as part of its quality positioning.

Legal posted 10% underlying revenue growth and 13% underlying adjusted operating profit growth. Engstrom said double-digit growth in law firms and corporate legal, which represent about 70% of divisional revenue, was driven by adoption of Lexis+ with Protégé, the company’s AI-enabled legal platform with an integrated agentic assistant.

AI Tools Remain Central to Strategy Management repeatedly pointed to AI-enabled products as a key driver of Relx’s improving growth profile. Engstrom said the company’s strategic direction is unchanged, with long-term growth supported by a business mix shift toward analytics and decision tools. He said the evolution of artificial intelligence is enabling Relx to add more value for customers and launch products faster.

On LeapSpace, Engstrom said it should be viewed both as an evolution of ScienceDirect AI and as a product with substantial new functionality. He said customer feedback has been “very, very positive,” with users citing time savings and support for critical thinking. Active users nearly doubled over a 90-day period from March to June, he said, while usage grew faster than the user base.

In Legal, Engstrom said new sales are now “pretty much” 90% from the AI-enabled platform, while roughly three-quarters of renewal value is coming from Lexis+ with Protégé. He said the initial move to the AI-enabled platform is a starting point for future growth rather than the endpoint. Luff cited the integration of Lex Machina into Lexis+ Protégé as an example of additional functionality being added to the platform.

Luff said token costs associated with AI usage remain less than 1% of the company’s overall cost base. He said Relx sees managing token costs effectively for customers as a competitive advantage, supported by how the company configures its technology and pre-processes underlying content.

Exhibitions Growth Moderated by Timing and Travel Disruption Exhibitions delivered 6% underlying revenue growth, while underlying adjusted operating profit increased 2%. Engstrom said the division’s performance reflected strong ongoing growth in the event portfolio, partly offset by travel disruption, event cycling, timing and the rescheduling of some events to the second half.

Luff said events still to run in the Middle East represent about 3% of divisional revenue, or less than 0.5% of group revenue. He said Relx is still planning to run most of those events but acknowledged uncertainty around their performance. He also said travel disruption affected participation from or through the Middle East at events outside the region.

Management Reiterates Full-Year Growth Expectations For the full year, Relx said it expects continued strong underlying revenue growth in Risk, STM and Legal, with underlying adjusted operating profit growth exceeding underlying revenue growth in each of those divisions. For Exhibitions, excluding uncertainty around remaining Middle East events, the company continues to expect strong underlying revenue growth and an improvement in adjusted operating margin over the prior full year.

Luff said Relx continues to target cost growth below revenue growth across its businesses. He said the gap between revenue growth and profit growth has widened in recent years, helped by revenue acceleration and internal use of generative AI to improve efficiency.

Engstrom said Relx’s objectives remain to sustain strong long-term growth in Risk, continue improving growth trajectories in STM and Legal, and sustain strong long-term growth in Exhibitions. He said the combination of business mix changes and process innovation should support strong earnings growth and improving returns.

About Relx (NYSE:RELX)RELX plc is a global provider of information, analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company supplies content, data and analytical services that support decision-making across scientific, technical and medical research, legal and regulatory practice, and risk and business analytics. RELX's offerings are largely delivered via digital platforms and subscription services designed for institutions, corporations and professionals who require specialized, high-value information and workflow solutions.

RELX operates through distinct business lines that include Elsevier, which provides scientific, technical and medical journals, books and online platforms such as research and discovery tools; Legal and Professional services, which deliver legal, regulatory and compliance content and workflow solutions; Risk & Business Analytics, which offers data, analytics and decision tools for insurance, banking, corporate and government risk assessment; and Exhibitions, which organizes industry trade shows and events.

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An Alexa+ signage during an unveiling event in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Bloomberg/Getty Images Amazon has redesigned Alexa to rely less on Anthropic models, part of a sweeping effort to lower the cost of running its AI-powered voice assistant, according to internal documents reviewed by Business Insider.

The documents, which span late last year through early this year, show Amazon pursuing a series of changes in how Alexa generates answers by routing more requests to its in-house AI models, avoiding unnecessary calls to Anthropic's Claude models, and squeezing more work from each GPU.

Together, the initiatives were expected to more than quadruple the number of customer transactions each unit of computing capacity could support.

The effort offers a glimpse into AI's next battleground.

As frontier models become more capable, competition is shifting from building smarter AI to making them cheaper to run. Google has promoted lower-cost AI through Gemini Flash, while companies including OpenAI and Cursor have introduced techniques that automatically send simpler requests to lower-cost models.

Amazon's financial projections underscore why the company has devoted so much effort to this challenge.

Internal forecasts from early this year showed AWS cloud costs for the upgraded, AI-powered Alexa+ were on pace to reach roughly $1.7 billion in 2026, nearly triple the previous year.

Alexa+ was also projected to run about 60% above Amazon's target for AWS cloud cost per monthly active user. Even after identifying roughly $450 million in potential savings, internal reviews concluded the business would not hit its financial targets. Amazon declined to comment.

A costly new AlexaUnlike earlier versions of Alexa, Alexa+ generates many responses with large language models running on GPU-intensive cloud services. That turned relatively inexpensive voice requests into AI workloads that cost far more to serve.

Those costs became more important as Amazon worked through a difficult launch. Business Insider previously reported that the company delayed Alexa+ multiple times as engineers grappled with AI hallucinations and questions about whether the service was ready for customers. Alexa+ expanded its availability in the US earlier this year.

Scaling the service only increased the financial pressure, a sign of how different generative AI is from more traditional software services.

As Alexa+ rolled out to more users, Amazon projected sharply higher AWS cloud spending as demand for AI computing capacity grew.

The company even weighed delaying some of its most expensive AI initiatives. Business Insider previously reported that Project Moonraker, Amazon's effort to give Alexa more advanced AI agent capabilities, was expected to become the service's largest AI expense this year, and the company considered delaying parts of the project as it searched for savings.

Reducing unnecessary calls to Claude

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy  Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images One of Amazon's priorities was narrowing where Anthropic's Claude models would be used inside Alexa+.

Internal roadmaps called for moving specialized Alexa "Experts" from Claude Sonnet to Amazon's own AI models while reducing other use of Claude across the digital-assistant service.

Amazon also sought to avoid inference whenever possible. Inference is how AI models are run, and one way to limit the cost of this is to use caching, which stores answers to common requests so the AI doesn't have to do the same work again.

One Amazon roadmap called for Alexa+ to stop calling Claude models when suitable answers were already available in cache, and expand "deterministic" handling, which enables Alexa to answer more predictable requests without tapping a large language model.

The strategy is notable given Amazon's deep ties to Anthropic. Amazon has invested billions in the AI startup, partners closely with it, and stands to reap a significant windfall from Anthropic's IPO, if that goes ahead.

Yet the official internal documents reviewed by Business Insider show Amazon has been looking for ways to reduce how often Alexa relies on Anthropic's models.

Amazon's approach mirrors a growing trend across the AI industry. Investment firm William Blair wrote in a recent report that software companies are starting to reserve frontier models for difficult, high-stakes reasoning while routing less complex requests to cheaper models. That lowers inference costs without changing the customer experience.

"Multi-model routing is becoming standard architecture in software," analysts at William Blair wrote in the report.

Delivering more with fewer GPUsReducing model costs was only one part of the strategy. Amazon also focused on increasing how much work each GPU could perform.

Rather than simply adding more Nvidia GPUs, Amazon wanted to process more customer requests from the same computing gear. One roadmap projected software upgrades would increase available computing capacity by roughly 50% while cutting response times by about 40%. Internal planning dashboards tracked projected customer growth, GPU utilization, available capacity and inference efficiency as Amazon prepared to scale Alexa+.

Amazon's cost-saving efforts extended beyond software. Planning documents show the company evaluating both Nvidia GPUs and its own Trainium chips to further lower the cost of running Alexa+.

More broadly, the documents show Amazon treating frontier AI models and GPU capacity as expensive resources to be deployed selectively rather than by default.

That philosophy echoes a point CEO Andy Jassy has made publicly. In his shareholder letter last year, Jassy argued there's an "urgency" to make AI inference dramatically less expensive.

"Reducing the cost per unit in AI will unleash AI being used as expansively as customers desire, and also lead to more overall AI spending," Jassy wrote.

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The hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year are not names like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies, which have put on a clinic in recent years and generated phenomenal returns for shareholders. This year, parts of the AI supply chain have come into focus, propping up lesser-known companies and even some legacy tech names that had been overlooked until recently.

Two of those companies are Micron Technology (MU -1.05%) and Sandisk (SNDK +0.69%), which are up 240% and 570%, respectively, this year (as of July 22). Can the rally last through 2027?

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Why Micron and Sandisk are booming Micron and Sandisk both make different types of memory, which feed the graphics processing units (GPUs) data that makes AI reasoning possible.

Sandisk is focused on NAND flash memory, which is essentially longer-term, cheaper storage that maintains data even when an operating system's power is turned off. In AI, NAND is used to store massive data sets and AI models that can be quickly transferred to GPUs when they begin a task.

Micron makes NAND flash memory, too, but it also makes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). This type of memory is more expensive and loses data when the operating system's power turns off. But it is also the key to making AI possible. DRAM delivers data to GPUs incredibly quickly, enabling AI models to process, respond, and provide solutions in real time.

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Companies like Micron have been able to stack DRAM die vertically to create high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which makes AI workloads even faster by providing greater bandwidth.

Naturally, as GPU clusters and data centers have scaled, demand for NAND, DRAM, and HBM has surged, driving higher prices and, in turn, higher revenue and earnings for companies like Micron and Sandisk.

The interesting thing about memory stocks is that they have historically been quite cyclical.

That's because there is typically a timing imbalance between supply and demand. What often happens is that by the time memory companies catch up to demand, demand has fallen, and they overshoot, leading to a supply glut.

But the AI supercycle is unlike anything investors have ever seen, and most analysts expect it to be a while before supply catches up with demand.

On the company's most recent earnings call, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said he expects high demand to continue past 2027, due to AI demand and "structural supply constraints."

Furthermore, Micron announced 16 strategic customer agreements (SCAs), many of which are long-term, running from this year through 2030. These deals include fixed pricing, price floors, and ceilings. This is atypical for memory companies and does suggest a potentially new dynamic for these cyclical companies.

Ethan Tan, a memory consultant, is forecasting price hikes in the 40% to 45% range next year, and consumers are already feeling the impact. Apple recently announced higher prices for many of its core products due to high memory costs.

In May, Sandisk CEO David Goeckeler said he expects a supply shortage for memory "for a long period of time." He also said he wants to reduce the company's cyclicality, if possible.

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"Or at least when the cyclicality comes, have different techniques to deal with it than we have in the past," he told investors at the time.

Now, it's always dangerous for investors to think this time is different because history has a nasty way of catching up with investors, even if it doesn't always repeat itself exactly.

Investors should also remember that the market pulls growth forward, so Micron and Sandisk's prices likely reflect, at least to some extent, the massive demand expected for memory this year and in 2027.

Both companies should continue to deliver strong results in 2027, but the slightest hint that supply is catching up to demand could trigger a big sell-off in these stocks. I don't know if or when it will happen, but it's something investors should be on high alert for.

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Honda is discontinuing its Prologue. Owners noticed their recent monthly statement told them to "consider a hybrid." Honda Honda sold Prologue owners on going electric. Now, it wants them to consider a hybrid.

A blurb at the bottom of all Honda auto statements in July includes a section titled "Consider What's Next," which promotes the automaker's hybrid lineup and tells customers to "consider a hybrid" for their next vehicle.

The message landed awkwardly for Prologue owners. The SUV, Honda's only EV, was discontinued for 2027. The car company will have no fully-electric cars in its lineup next year.

Business Insider spoke with seven Prologue owners and lessees, including several who found the message frustrating — or darkly funny.

"The 'consider a hybrid' note on our statements is somewhat laughable," Oklahoma-based Benjamin Crabtree, who has owned a Prologue for a year, told Business Insider. "With very few exceptions, anyone who has gone fully electric would never want to downgrade to a gas or hybrid vehicle going forward."

Honda said the pitch was part of its effort to retain Prologue customers.

"Our focus is on Customer Lifetime Loyalty and retaining all of our existing customers by moving them into new Honda models," the company said. "We believe these would be great options for our returning Prologue customers."

The Prologue was supposed to bridge Honda into its next generation of EVs. The car was part of a joint effort with GM that also produced the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV, and Chevy Equinox EV. The automakers scrapped their EV partnership in 2023 as costs rose and EV sales failed to meet expectations.

Honda's own electric ambitions have since unraveled.

The company confirmed in mid-July that Prologue production will end after the 2026 model year, with sales continuing into early 2027 with existing inventory. In March, Honda scrapped its planned US-built 0 Series EVs, while its joint venture with Sony ended before it could build the roughly $90,000 Afeela sedan.

Instead, Honda has said it's focusing on a new lineup of hybrid vehicles, including a 15-vehicle global slate by 2030.

That pivot disappointed some Prologue drivers — including Kevin Simpson, a California-based 2025 Prologue lessee — who had expected to remain with Honda for their next EV. He called the hybrid model pitch "mildly annoying and sadly ironic."

"I was following the development of the 0 Series Honda EVs, and intended one of those to be my next car," he said. "When Honda pulled the rug out from under me and other Prologue owners, I felt very let down by a company I have long admired."

Simpson said he is now considering the Rivian R2 or one of the electric vehicles developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru.

An EV rebound?

US EV sales have had a rough go in 2026. There are signs that high gas prices are giving them new momentum.  Bloomberg/Getty Images Honda has said its broader reassessment of its electrification strategy could result in write-downs of $15.7 billion. The cancellations leave Honda without a new battery-electric model in its US lineup for 2027.

The Japanese automaker is not alone in reworking its electric ambitions. Automakers — including Jeep-maker Stellantis, Ford, Volkswagen, and General Motors — have canceled vehicles, delayed projects, or recorded billions of dollars in charges as they respond to slower demand, high development costs, and the loss of federal EV incentives. The federal tax credit of up to $7,500 was no longer available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.

However, signs indicate that the US EV market is stabilizing amid skyrocketing gas prices.

Americans bought an estimated 247,226 new EVs in the second quarter, up 14.7% from the first three months of 2026, according to Kelley Blue Book. Sales remained well below the same period last year.

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One crypto analyst says Hedera’s HBAR is approaching a critical test, with a potential $268 million token release looming in the current quarter. The figure comes from Hedera’s own Treasury Management Report. The latest forecast shows 4.07 billion HBAR scheduled for release in Q3 2026. Around 3.88 billion HBAR is tied to the ecosystem development program. This funding goes primarily to the Hedera Foundation.

The Release Story Is Not That SimpleThe analyst stressed that “released” does not mean sold. According to Hedera’s definition, tokens are considered released when they move from accounts controlled by the Hedera Council to accounts controlled by another party, often the Foundation. Those tokens can still be held for months or quarters.

The analyst also noted that Hedera does not itself define or use the term “circulating supply.” Therefore, the supply figures reported by different trackers may rely on their own definitions.

The latest forecast would represent the second-largest quarterly release in Hedera’s history, behind Q1 2023. However, past forecasts have not always matched actual movements. A projected 4 billion HBAR release in Q2 ultimately saw only 186 million HBAR move. The previous quarter forecast 3.72 billion HBAR, while actual movement was around 383 million.

The analyst says this leaves two possibilities: the Foundation may be deliberately slowing distribution, which could reduce immediate selling pressure. Alternatively, the forecast column may be unreliable.

Treasury Is Nearly SpentIf the latest forecast is completed, around 47.5 billion of the 50 billion pre-mined HBAR would be distributed. This would leave just 2.4 billion, or less than 5%, unreleased. However, the original distribution schedule runs until roughly 2033. Moreover, Hedera only publishes one forecast quarter at a time.

The analyst also challenged claims that a previous HBAR release triggered a 700% rally. HBAR rose from roughly $0.05 to $0.39 between September and December 2024, but the 3.97 billion HBAR release came afterward in Q1 2025, followed by an 83% decline to around $0.0612.

The Bigger Question Is Network RevenueThe analyst’s biggest concern is whether Hedera can eventually fund itself through network fees. Current fees were around $1,354 per day, or roughly $1.5 million annually, against a market capitalization near $3 billion.

Fees are not burned. They are distributed to staking rewards, node rewards and the network treasury. Hedera also raised a major transaction fee from 0.1 to 0.8 in January to improve long-term sustainability.

Overall, the analyst remains open to the bullish case, noting that released tokens are not automatically sold and fees could grow rapidly. But the core takeaway is clear: after eight years of Treasury-funded operations, Hedera must increasingly prove that its network activity can pay the bills itself.

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Cinemark (NYSE:CNK – Get Free Report) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Cinemark to post earnings of $0.99 per share and revenue of $1.0279 billion for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Cinemark (NYSE:CNK – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by ($0.01). Cinemark had a net margin of 5.31% and a return on equity of 41.31%. The business had revenue of $643.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $632.74 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.32) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Cinemark to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Cinemark Price Performance NYSE CNK opened at $32.24 on Thursday. Cinemark has a twelve month low of $21.60 and a twelve month high of $34.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.03, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.77 billion, a PE ratio of 28.53 and a beta of 0.98. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $30.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $27.98.

Cinemark Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 11th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 28th were issued a $0.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 28th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Cinemark’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.86%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cinemark Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its holdings in shares of Cinemark by 17.8% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 17,683 shares of the company’s stock worth $411,000 after purchasing an additional 2,674 shares in the last quarter. Delta Global Management LP increased its position in shares of Cinemark by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Delta Global Management LP now owns 92,928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,160,000 after purchasing an additional 2,381 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd raised its stake in shares of Cinemark by 1,056.3% in the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 105,383 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,449,000 after purchasing an additional 96,269 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in shares of Cinemark by 8.4% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 9,536,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $221,638,000 after purchasing an additional 742,307 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sora Investors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cinemark in the fourth quarter valued at $1,234,000.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth CNK has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Benchmark upped their price target on Cinemark from $35.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Cinemark from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, May 31st. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $31.00 target price (down from $36.00) on shares of Cinemark in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Cinemark in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price target on shares of Cinemark in a report on Monday, May 4th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.58.

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Cinemark Holdings, Inc (NYSE: CNK) is a leading theatrical exhibitor that acquires, develops and operates motion picture theatres under the Cinemark® brand in the United States and Latin America. The company’s core business involves the presentation of first-run feature films coupled with an array of in‐theatre services, including concessions, premium auditoriums and loyalty programs. Cinemark’s exhibition portfolio encompasses both corporate‐owned and franchised complexes, offering moviegoers a range of experiences from standard screens to large‐format halls.

The company’s product offerings extend beyond ticket sales to include an assortment of concession items, such as popcorn, fountain beverages, candy and specialty snacks, as well as bar and lounge concepts in select locations.

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Berkshire Builds a Moat Around HomebuildersTaylor Morrison Home NYSE: TMHC stockholders approved the company’s proposed merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. during a special meeting held at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to remarks from company executives at the meeting.

Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison’s chairman and chief executive officer, called the 2026 special meeting of stockholders to order and outlined the proposals presented for a vote. The primary item was the adoption of the agreement and plan of merger dated May 31, 2026, among Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and WXYZ Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

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Taylor Morrison: A Home Building Stock You Can Buy at a DiscountUnder the agreement described at the meeting, WXYZ Merger Sub Inc. will merge with and into Taylor Morrison, with Taylor Morrison surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Palmer said the company’s board of directors unanimously recommended that stockholders vote in favor of the merger proposal.

Stockholders Approve Merger Proposal Todd Merrill, Taylor Morrison’s chief legal officer and secretary, served as secretary and inspector of election for the meeting. Merrill said the board had fixed June 22, 2026, as the record date for stockholders entitled to vote. As of that date, Taylor Morrison had 91,999,956 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.

KB Home: Building on Strong Foundations During Volatile TimesMerrill also said Broadridge, the company’s mailing and tabulation agent, informed Taylor Morrison that a majority of the voting power of outstanding common stock entitled to vote was present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting.

After the polls closed at 8:07 a.m. Pacific Time, Merrill reported that stockholders had voted in favor of the agreement and plan of merger. Palmer then declared the merger agreement approved.

Executive Compensation Vote Also Passes Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation that may be paid or become payable to Taylor Morrison’s named executive officers in connection with the merger.

Palmer said the board unanimously recommended that stockholders vote for the advisory compensation proposal. Merrill reported that holders of a majority of shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on the matter had voted in favor of the advisory executive compensation proposal.

A third proposal, which would have allowed the company to adjourn the meeting under certain circumstances, was not considered. Palmer said it would not be necessary to take up that proposal.

No Stockholder Questions Submitted During the meeting, stockholders were given the opportunity to submit questions through the web portal regarding the proposals. Palmer said there were no questions on the proposals and no further business before the meeting before moving to the final vote.

The meeting was attended by several members of Taylor Morrison’s board of directors, including Peter Lane, Anne Mariucci, Heather Ostis, Andrea Owen, Denise Warren, Amanda Whalen and Christopher Yip. Curt VanHyfte, the company’s chief financial officer, also attended.

Palmer said the company would report the final vote results in a Form 8-K filing within four business days. The meeting was adjourned following the vote announcements.

About Taylor Morrison Home (NYSE:TMHC)Taylor Morrison Home Corporation NYSE: TMHC is a leading national homebuilder and developer specializing in the design, construction and sale of single-family detached and attached homes. The company's portfolio spans entry-level, first-time, move-up and active-adult segments, offering buyers a diverse array of architectural styles, floor plans and personalized design options. Through its vertically integrated model, Taylor Morrison manages land acquisition, community development, construction and sales to deliver quality homes and customer-focused experiences across its markets.

The company's heritage traces back to Morrison Homes, founded in 1977, and Taylor Woodrow, established in 1921 in the United Kingdom.

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Shares of Arista Networks (ANET +0.28%) charged sharply higher in the first half of 2026, gaining 29.6%, according to data supplied by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's more than three times the roughly 10% gains of the S&P 500.

The network specialist released back-to-back strong quarterly reports, and strong adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) sent its stock to new all-time highs.

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Second verse, same as the first Arista Networks delivered its fourth-quarter report in early February, and the results were impressive. The company generated record quarterly revenue of $2.49 billion, which grew 29% year over year and 8% quarter over quarter. This drove adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82 up 24%. Furthermore, Airsta's strong operating margin -- at 47.5% -- helped the company surpass $1 billion in quarterly net income for the first time.

Management suggested its growth streak would continue, increasing its 2026 revenue outlook to $11.25 billion or 25% growth, fueled by an operating margin of 46%.

When Arista reported its first-quarter results just three months later, its growth accelerated. Record revenue of $2.7 billion climbed 35% year over year and 9% quarter over quarter, while adjusted EPS of $0.87 rose 32%. The company also delivered operating cash flow of $1.69 billion, the highest in its history. Arista said it expects its AI-related sales to more than double to $3.25 billion over the next year.

For the second time in as many quarters, management increased its full-year forecast, now guiding for revenue of $11.5 billion or 28% growth, with its operating margin potentially inching higher at 46% to 47%.

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During the Q1 earnings call, CEO Jayshree Ullal said that, in addition to two existing customers that generate 10% or more of revenue -- Microsoft and Meta Platforms -- Arista expects to add "at least one, maybe two" new 10% plus customers before the year is over. That suggests significant upside to the company's already rapid growth.

Arista has an almost unanimous blessing from Wall Street, as 97% of the analysts who cover the stock rate it a buy or strong buy, and none recommend selling. Furthermore, the average price target of $192 implies additional upside of 10%.

Moreover, Arista is a leader in the field of networking, but don't take my word for it. The company has made frequent appearances in Gartner's vaunted Magic Quadrant for data center switching, enterprise wired and wireless local area networks (LAN), and software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN).

Given the company's crucial role in the data center industry, its continuing history of innovation, and its accelerating growth, I believe Arista Networks is an unqualified buy.

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DigitalOcean (DOCN +4.80%) is currently building artificial intelligence (AI) data centers as fast as it can to meet soaring demand for computing capacity from its customers, many of which are small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's revenue growth is accelerating, which has fueled a staggering 360% increase in its stock over the last 12 months.

DigitalOcean will release its operating results for the second quarter on Aug. 4, and they could determine whether the stock's upward momentum continues. Should investors be buying at the current price?

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Demand is off the charts for DigitalOcean's AI data centers The cloud computing industry is dominated by trillion-dollar companies like Amazon and Microsoft, but those giants typically chase the customers with the highest spending potential. That leaves SMBs somewhat underserved, but DigitalOcean has filled this gap in the market by offering those smaller companies affordable cloud services with highly personalized support and a simple interface for ease of use.

It is applying that same blueprint to its new platform, which it calls AI-Native Cloud. It features five distinct layers to help DigitalOcean customers develop and deploy AI software. The foundational layer is infrastructure, which includes 20 data centers (and growing) housing thousands of the latest chips from suppliers like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices.

Businesses can rent computing capacity from those data centers through AI-Native Cloud, and the platform's other four layers provide the tools to develop usable AI software. Those tools include ready-made large language models (LLMs) from companies like Anthropic, which can serve as the foundation for powerful AI chatbots and AI agents.

On July 7, DigitalOcean announced that it ended Q2 with a whopping $800 million in remaining performance obligations (RPO), which was a tenfold increase from the year-ago period. RPO is usually defined as the value of signed contracts for services that haven't been delivered yet, so this metric can be a good predictor of future revenue. Simply put, it appears several DigitalOcean customers are lining up to rent more data center capacity from the company once it comes online.

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The upcoming Aug. 4 report could be another blockbuster DigitalOcean generated $257.9 million in revenue during Q1, which was a 22% increase from the prior-year period. It was the third straight quarter in which that growth rate accelerated, and based on the company's July 7 update, revenue apparently soared at an even faster rate of 29% during Q2.

DigitalOcean also ended Q1 with a record $1.03 billion in annual run-rate revenue (ARR). AI customers accounted for $170 million of that total, up by a staggering 221% year over year. I would expect the company to report a similarly strong AI result on Aug. 4.

Guidance will be another key point of focus for Wall Street. The company previously said it expects to deliver overall revenue growth of 50% during 2027, but in its recent update, management told investors it plans to revise that forecast higher in the Q2 report because the business is carrying so much momentum.

Should investors buy DigitalOcean stock right now? DigitalOcean is firing on all cylinders right now, but there is a hitch for investors considering adding this stock to their portfolio today. It's trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 15.4, which is significantly higher than its long-term average of 8.5 since going public in 2021.

However, based on DigitalOcean's 2027 revenue guidance, its forward P/S ratio is just 8.1. This is where the Aug. 4 report could be important. If management meaningfully revises the company's 2027 revenue growth forecast higher, then its forward P/S ratio might actually be much lower than 8.1. If that's the case, the stock might actually be cheap right now for any investors willing to hold it for at least the next 18 months.

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DigitalOcean stock may be up by 360% over the last 12 months, but it's down 25% from its recent peak. This dip might be a good buying opportunity heading into the Aug. 4 report, but investors who add it now must be willing to hold the stock over at least the medium term -- but the longer the better -- to maximize their chances of positive returns.

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 22, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Darren Yip - Head of Investor Relations
William McDermott - Chairman & CEO
Gina Mastantuono - President & CFO
Amit Zavery - President, Chief Product Officer & COO

Conference Call Participants

Gabriela Borges - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Michael Turrin - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Tal Liani - BofA Securities, Research Division
Samik Chatterjee - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Tyler Radke - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Matthew Hedberg - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Samad Samana - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Brad Zelnick - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Keith Bachman - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Gregg Moskowitz - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division
Adam Wood - Morgan Stanley, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the ServiceNow Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] We will now turn the conference over to Darren Yip, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Insights. Darren, please go ahead.

Darren Yip
Head of Investor Relations

Good afternoon, and thank you for joining ServiceNow's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Joining me are Bill McDermott, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Gina Mastantuono, our President and Chief Financial Officer; and Amit Zavery, President, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

During today's call, we will review our second quarter results and discuss our guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. Before we get started, we want to emphasize that the information discussed on this call, including our guidance, is based on information as of today and contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We undertake no duty or obligation to update such statements as a result

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026

Net Revenue $3.15 billion Net Income $373 million Diluted Earnings per Share $0.53 per Share  Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA $1.12 billion LVS Repurchased $787 million of Common Stock during the quarter LVS Board of Directors Increased Stock Repurchase Authorization to $6.0 billion , /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), the leading global developer and operator of Integrated Resorts, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

"We continued to execute our strategic objectives during the quarter in both Singapore and Macao while continuing to increase the return of capital to shareholders," said Patrick Dumont, chairman and chief executive officer.

"In Macao, our ongoing investments in enhanced service and hospitality offerings contributed to growth in volumes across all gaming segments as compared to the prior year, although unusually low hold in rolling play negatively impacted our reported financial results for the quarter.

"At Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, we continued to deliver industry-leading financial performance. 

"Looking ahead, we remain confident that our people, our products and our focus on delivering outstanding service, hospitality and entertainment experiences to our customers will drive growth for the company and deliver strong returns to our shareholders in the years ahead."

Net revenue was $3.15 billion, compared to $3.18 billion in the prior year quarter.  Operating income was $618 million, compared to $783 million in the prior year quarter.  Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was $373 million, compared to $519 million in the second quarter of 2025. 

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA was $1.12 billion, compared to $1.33 billion in the prior year quarter.

Sands China Ltd. Consolidated Financial Results
On a GAAP basis, total net revenues for SCL decreased 0.8% to $1.78 billion, compared to the second quarter of 2025.  Net income for SCL decreased 50.0% to $107 million, compared to $214 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $189 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $194 million in the prior year quarter.  Our weighted average debt balance was $16.06 billion during the second quarter of 2026, compared to $15.85 billion during the second quarter of 2025.  Our weighted average borrowing cost was 4.6% during the second quarter of 2026, compared to 4.8% during the second quarter of 2025.

Our effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 19.1%, compared to 14.8% in the prior year quarter.  The income tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was primarily driven by a 17% statutory rate on our Singapore operations.

Stockholder Returns
During the second quarter of 2026, we repurchased $787 million of our common stock (approximately 15 million shares at a weighted average price of $52.37).  The remaining amount authorized under our share repurchase program was $29 million as of June 30, 2026.  Subsequently, on July 21, 2026, the company's Board of Directors authorized increasing the remaining share repurchase amount to $6.0 billion and extending the expiration date of the authorization to July 21, 2029.  Since the resumption of our share repurchase program in the fourth quarter of 2023 through June 30, 2026, we have repurchased 16.3% of our outstanding shares, approximately 124 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $48.49, for a total investment of $6.03 billion.  The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the company's financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions.

We paid a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share during the quarter.  Our next quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share will be paid on August 12, 2026, to Las Vegas Sands stockholders of record on August 4, 2026.

Balance Sheet Items
Unrestricted cash balances as of June 30, 2026 were $3.38 billion.

In May 2026, the company received $1.26 billion of proceeds from the repayment in full of the seller financing loan related to the sale of the Las Vegas real property and operations.

The company has access to $4.26 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., SCL and Singapore revolving credit facilities, net of outstanding letters of credit, and $4.68 billion available under a delayed draw term loan facility that may be used to finance development and construction costs, expenses, fees and other payments related to the MBS Expansion Project.  As of June 30, 2026, total debt outstanding, net of deferred offering costs and original issue discounts, excluding finance leases, was $15.11 billion.

Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures during the second quarter totaled $332 million, including construction, development and maintenance activities of $215 million at Marina Bay Sands, $86 million in Macao and $31 million in corporate and other.

Conference Call Information
The company will host a conference call to discuss the company's results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.  Interested parties may listen to the conference call through a webcast available on the company's website at www.sands.com.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS) 
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts.  The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd. 

Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet.  The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.  To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include the discussions of our business strategies and expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources.  In addition, in certain portions included in this press release, the words "anticipates," "believes," "can," "continues," "estimates," "expects," "goals," "intends," "looks forward to," "may," "opportunities," "plans," "positions," "remains," "seeks," "should," "targets," "will," "would" and similar expressions, as they relate to our company or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.  These statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events that, by their nature, involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or other expectations to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or other expectations expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with: our gaming license in Singapore and concession in Macao and amendments to Macao's gaming laws; general economic conditions; disruptions or reductions in travel and our operations due to natural or man-made disasters, pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks of infectious or contagious diseases; our ability to invest in future growth opportunities, or attempt to expand our business in new markets and new ventures, execute our capital expenditure programs at our existing properties and produce future returns; government regulation; the extent to which the laws and regulations of mainland China become applicable to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong; the possibility that economic, political and legal developments in Macao adversely affect our Macao operations, or that there is a change in the manner in which regulatory oversight is conducted in Macao; our subsidiaries' ability to make distribution payments to us; substantial leverage and debt service; fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates; our ability to collect gaming receivables; win rates for our gaming operations; risk of fraud and cheating; competition; tax law changes; political instability, civil unrest, terrorist acts or war; legalization of gaming; insurance; limitations on the transfers of cash to and from our subsidiaries; limitations of the pataca exchange markets; restrictions on the export of the renminbi; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statement is made.  Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements and information.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Second Quarter 2026 Results
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Within the company's second quarter 2026 press release, the company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures that supplement the company's consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP including "adjusted net income (loss)," "adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share" and "consolidated adjusted property EBITDA," which have directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  The company believes these measures represent important internal measures of financial performance.  Set forth in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and presentations included on the company's website are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  The non-GAAP financial measure disclosure by the company has limitations and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and the specific reasons why the company's management believes the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are presented below.

The following non-GAAP financial measures are used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate the company's operations and operating performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures are presented so investors have the same financial data management uses in evaluating financial performance with the belief it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying financial performance of the company on a year-over-year and a quarter sequential basis.

Adjusted net income (loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands excluding pre-opening expense, development expense, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt, other income or expense and certain nonrecurring corporate expenses, net of income tax.  Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share are presented as supplemental disclosures as management believes they are (1) each widely used measures of performance by industry analysts and investors and (2) a principal basis for valuation of Integrated Resort companies, as these non-GAAP financial measures are considered by many as alternative measures on which to base expectations for future results.  These measures also form the basis of certain internal management performance expectations.

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income (loss) before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes.  Management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation.  Integrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands, have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures.  In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, Integrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands, have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations.  Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income (loss) from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP.  The company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest payments, debt principal repayments, share repurchases and income tax payments, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA.  Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner.  As a result, consolidated adjusted property EBITDA as presented by Las Vegas Sands may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

Exhibit 1

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues:

  Casino

$        2,341

$        2,415

$        5,080

$        4,542

  Rooms

359

345

736

669

  Food and beverage

168

147

344

288

  Mall

198

187

402

373

  Convention, retail and other

88

81

177

165

Net revenues

3,154

3,175

6,739

6,037

Operating expenses:

  Resort operations

2,041

1,846

4,208

3,569

  Corporate

74

69

157

142

  Pre-opening

5

9

9

13

  Development

43

69

84

138

  Depreciation and amortization

350

371

707

733

  Amortization of leasehold interests in land

21

20

42

35

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

2

8

10

15

2,536

2,392

5,217

4,645

Operating income

618

783

1,522

1,392

Other income (expense):

  Interest income

31

42

66

84

  Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

(189)

(194)

(377)

(368)

Other income (expense)

1

(22)

(2)

(23)

Loss on modification or early retirement of debt

—

—

—

(5)

Income before income taxes

461

609

1,209

1,080

Income tax expense

(88)

(90)

(195)

(153)

Net income

373

519

1,014

927

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(27)

(58)

(101)

(114)

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

$           346

$           461

$           913

$           813

Earnings per share:

Basic

$          0.53

$          0.66

$          1.38

$          1.15

Diluted

$          0.53

$          0.66

$          1.38

$          1.15

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  Basic

654

695

661

704

  Diluted

656

696

663

704

Exhibit 2

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Net Revenues and Adjusted Property EBITDA

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net Revenues

The Venetian Macao

$        591

$        663

$     1,301

$     1,301

The Londoner Macao

710

642

1,464

1,171

The Parisian Macao

218

194

447

421

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

137

194

427

402

Sands Macao

95

71

188

146

Ferry Operations and Other

39

33

77

65

  Macao Operations

1,790

1,797

3,904

3,506

Marina Bay Sands

1,380

1,388

2,867

2,551

Intercompany Royalties

83

67

170

128

Intersegment Eliminations(1)

(99)

(77)

(202)

(148)

$     3,154

$     3,175

$     6,739

$     6,037

Adjusted Property EBITDA

The Venetian Macao

$        165

$        236

$        403

$        461

The Londoner Macao

192

205

415

358

The Parisian Macao

38

44

84

110

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

20

66

134

140

Sands Macao

11

9

20

19

Ferry Operations and Other

4

6

7

13

  Macao Operations

430

566

1,063

1,101

Marina Bay Sands

689

768

1,477

1,373

$     1,119

$     1,334

$     2,540

$     2,474

Adjusted Property EBITDA as a Percentage of Net Revenues

The Venetian Macao

27.9 %

35.6 %

31.0 %

35.4 %

The Londoner Macao

27.0 %

31.9 %

28.3 %

30.6 %

The Parisian Macao

17.4 %

22.7 %

18.8 %

26.1 %

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

14.6 %

34.0 %

31.4 %

34.8 %

Sands Macao

11.6 %

12.7 %

10.6 %

13.0 %

Ferry Operations and Other

10.3 %

18.2 %

9.1 %

20.0 %

  Macao Operations

24.0 %

31.5 %

27.2 %

31.4 %

Marina Bay Sands

49.9 %

55.3 %

51.5 %

53.8 %

Total

35.5 %

42.0 %

37.7 %

41.0 %

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(1)

Intersegment eliminations include royalties and other intercompany services.

Exhibit 3

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income to Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income

$           373

$           519

$        1,014

$           927

  Add (deduct):

Income tax expense

88

90

195

153

Loss on modification or early retirement of debt

—

—

—

5

Other (income) expense

(1)

22

2

23

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

189

194

377

368

Interest income

(31)

(42)

(66)

(84)

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

2

8

10

15

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

21

20

42

35

Depreciation and amortization

350

371

707

733

Development expense

43

69

84

138

Pre-opening expense

5

9

9

13

Stock-based compensation(1)

6

5

9

6

Corporate expense

74

69

157

142

Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        1,119

$        1,334

$        2,540

$        2,474

____________________

(1)

During the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $15 million and $17 million, respectively, of which $9 million and $12 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $39 million and $26 million, respectively, of which $30 million and $20 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Exhibit 4

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to LVS to Adjusted Net Income:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income attributable to LVS

$           346

$           461

$           913

$           813

Pre-opening expense

5

9

9

13

Development expense

43

69

84

138

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

2

8

10

15

Other (income) expense

(1)

22

2

23

Loss on modification or early retirement of debt

—

—

—

5

Income tax impact on net income adjustments(1)

(11)

(14)

(20)

(28)

Noncontrolling interest impact on net income adjustments

—

(8)

(2)

(11)

Adjusted net income attributable to LVS

$           384

$           547

$           996

$           968

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Per diluted share of common stock:

Net income attributable to LVS

$          0.53

$          0.66

$          1.38

$          1.15

Pre-opening expense

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.02

Development expense

0.07

0.10

0.13

0.20

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

—

0.01

0.01

0.02

Other (income) expense

—

0.03

—

0.03

Loss on modification or early retirement of debt

—

—

—

0.01

Income tax impact on net income adjustments

(0.02)

(0.01)

(0.03)

(0.03)

Noncontrolling interest impact on net income adjustments

—

(0.01)

—

(0.02)

Adjusted earnings per diluted share

$          0.59

$          0.79

$          1.50

$          1.38

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

656

696

663

704

____________________

(1)

The income tax impact for each adjustment is derived by applying the effective tax rate, including current and deferred income tax expense, based upon the jurisdiction and the nature of the adjustment.

Exhibit 5

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

The following reflects the impact on Net Revenues for hold-adjusted win percentage:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

Macao Operations

$          147

$           (11)

Marina Bay Sands(1)

(49)

(102)

$            98

$         (113)

The following reflects the impact on Adjusted Property EBITDA for hold-adjusted win percentage:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

Macao Operations

$            87

$             (7)

Marina Bay Sands(1)

(37)

(80)

$            50

$           (87)

____________________

Note:

These amounts represent the estimated impact of the hold adjustment that would have occurred had the company's Rolling Chip win percentage for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, equaled 3.3% for the Macao operations and 4.2% and 4.1%, respectively, for Marina Bay Sands. Included are the estimated commissions paid, discounts and other incentives rebated directly or indirectly to customers, gaming taxes and bad debt expense that would have been incurred or avoided.

(1)

Beginning with the three months ended September 30, 2025, we revised our expected hold-adjusted win percentage for Marina Bay Sands to be based on the theoretical hold percentage measured by technology-enabled gaming tables.  Presentation of the prior year period has been revised to be consistent with that methodology.

Exhibit 6

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Casino Statistics:

The Venetian Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        8,819

$        9,710

$        9,688

$        9,271

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           446

$           305

$           464

$           336

Average number of table games

632

658

635

663

Average number of slot machines

1,396

1,651

1,426

1,667

The Londoner Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      14,008

$      11,904

$      14,970

$      11,194

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           718

$           591

$           673

$           506

Average number of table games

523

523

510

509

Average number of slot machines

1,380

1,566

1,418

1,562

The Parisian Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        7,819

$        6,850

$        8,403

$        7,552

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           370

$           273

$           369

$           278

Average number of table games

242

228

241

238

Average number of slot machines

1,291

1,412

1,285

1,352

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      14,081

$      19,300

$      21,781

$      20,460

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$             —

$            92

$             —

$            99

Average number of table games

116

105

114

105

Average number of slot machines(3)

—

53

2

51

Sands Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        6,665

$        5,435

$        6,191

$        5,774

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           276

$           256

$           272

$           246

Average number of table games

121

116

133

114

Average number of slot machines

1,278

761

1,233

779

Marina Bay Sands:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      20,156

$      21,003

$      22,491

$      18,928

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$        1,086

$        1,052

$        1,050

$           992

Average number of table games

564

539

566

541

Average number of slot machines

2,945

2,959

2,964

2,979

____________________

(1)

Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis.

(2)

Slot machine win per unit per day is shown before deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis.

(3)

Slot machines were relocated to other properties during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Exhibit 7

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Venetian Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$        457

$        524

$       (67)

Rooms

43

50

(7)

Food and beverage

15

15

—

Mall

62

62

—

Convention, retail and other

14

12

2

Net revenues

$        591

$        663

$       (72)

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        165

$        236

$       (71)

EBITDA Margin %

27.9 %

35.6 %

       (7.7) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$     1,028

$        859

$      169

Rolling Chip win %(1)

0.62 %

3.57 %

         (2.95) pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$     2,452

$     2,348

$      104

Non-Rolling Chip win %

20.4 %

23.5 %

       (3.1) pts

Slot handle

$     1,399

$     1,372

$        27

Slot hold %

4.1 %

3.3 %

      0.8 pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

98.2 %

98.6 %

       (0.4) pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        197

$        195

$          2

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        194

$        192

$          2

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.3% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Londoner Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$        548

$        495

$        53

Rooms

100

95

5

Food and beverage

31

27

4

Mall

23

21

2

Convention, retail and other

8

4

4

Net revenues

$        710

$        642

$        68

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        192

$        205

$       (13)

EBITDA Margin %

27.0 %

31.9 %

       (4.9) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$     3,523

$     2,090

$   1,433

Rolling Chip win %(1)

3.67 %

4.09 %

         (0.42) pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$     2,584

$     2,196

$      388

Non-Rolling Chip win %

20.8 %

21.9 %

       (1.1) pts

Slot handle

$     2,227

$     2,114

$      113

Slot hold %

4.0 %

4.0 %

     — pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

96.7 %

93.3 %

      3.4 pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        262

$        259

$          3

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        254

$        242

$        12

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.3% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Parisian Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$        165

$        143

$        22

Rooms

32

34

(2)

Food and beverage

14

11

3

Mall

5

5

—

Convention, retail and other

2

1

1

Net revenues

$        218

$        194

$        24

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$         38

$          44

$         (6)

EBITDA Margin %

17.4 %

22.7 %

       (5.3) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$        169

$          —

$      169

Rolling Chip win %(1)

(2.26) %

— %

     — pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$        816

$        663

$      153

Non-Rolling Chip win %

21.6 %

21.4 %

      0.2 pts

Slot handle

$     1,302

$        872

$      430

Slot hold %

3.3 %

4.0 %

       (0.7) pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

97.4 %

99.2 %

       (1.8) pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        141

$        147

$        (6)

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        138

$        146

$        (8)

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.3% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$         59

$        122

$       (63)

Rooms

28

28

—

Food and beverage

8

7

1

Mall

41

37

4

Convention, retail and other

1

—

1

Net revenues

$        137

$        194

$       (57)

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$         20

$         66

$       (46)

EBITDA Margin %

14.6 %

34.0 %

         (19.4) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$     2,824

$     1,399

$   1,425

Rolling Chip win %(1)

(1.15) %

2.72 %

         (3.87) pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$        839

$        655

$      184

Non-Rolling Chip win %

21.6 %

22.3 %

       (0.7) pts

Slot handle

$          —

$         19

$       (19)

Slot hold %

— %

2.3 %

     — pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

95.1 %

92.1 %

      3.0 pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        507

$        502

$          5

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        482

$        462

$        20

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.3% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Sands Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$         88

$         63

$        25

Rooms

5

4

1

Food and beverage

2

3

(1)

Convention, retail and other

—

1

(1)

Net revenues

$         95

$         71

$        24

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$         11

$           9

$          2

EBITDA Margin %

11.6 %

12.7 %

       (1.1) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$         26

$         23

$          3

Rolling Chip win %(1)

11.78 %

5.60 %

        6.18 pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$        497

$        389

$      108

Non-Rolling Chip win %

14.2 %

14.4 %

       (0.2) pts

Slot handle

$     1,526

$        589

$      937

Slot hold %

2.1 %

3.0 %

       (0.9) pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

99.4 %

99.4 %

     — pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        162

$        176

$       (14)

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        161

$        175

$       (14)

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.3% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Marina Bay Sands

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2026

2025

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$     1,024

$     1,068

$       (44)

Rooms

151

134

17

Food and beverage

98

84

14

Mall

67

62

5

Convention, retail and other

40

40

—

Net revenues

$     1,380

$     1,388

$         (8)

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        689

$        768

$       (79)

EBITDA Margin %

49.9 %

55.3 %

       (5.4) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip volume

$     9,269

$     8,945

$      324

Rolling Chip win %(1)

4.74 %

5.26 %

         (0.52) pts

Non-Rolling Chip drop

$     2,597

$     2,360

$      237

Non-Rolling Chip win %

22.9 %

23.7 %

       (0.8) pts

Slot handle

$     6,382

$     6,192

$      190

Slot hold %

4.6 %

4.6 %

     — pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

95.6 %

95.0 %

      0.6 pts

Average daily room rate (ADR)

$        982

$        888

$        94

Revenue per available room (RevPAR)

$        939

$        844

$        95

____________________

(1)

This compares to our theoretical Rolling Chip win percentage of 4.2% and 4.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Beginning with the three months ended September 30, 2025, we revised our expected hold-adjusted win percentage for Marina Bay Sands to be based on the theoretical hold percentage measured by technology-enabled gaming tables.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data - Asian Retail Mall Operations

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

TTM

June 30,
2026

(Dollars in millions except per square foot data)

Gross
Revenue(1)

Operating
Profit

Operating
Profit
Margin

Gross
Leasable
Area (sq. ft.)

Occupancy
% at End
of Period

Tenant Sales
Per Sq. Ft.(2)

Shoppes at Venetian

$           62

$         55

88.7 %

829,874

89.3 %

$          2,161

Shoppes at Four Seasons

Luxury Retail

29

27

93.1 %

161,025

100.0 %

5,670

Other Stores

12

11

91.7 %

94,292

78.7 %

2,115

41

38

92.7 %

255,317

92.1 %

4,650

Shoppes at Londoner

23

19

82.6 %

518,122

75.9 %

1,886

Shoppes at Parisian

5

3

60.0 %

253,784

66.4 %

428

Total Cotai Strip in Macao

131

115

87.8 %

1,857,097

82.8 %

2,331

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

67

61

91.0 %

616,028

100.0 %

3,279

Total

$         198

$       176

88.9 %

2,473,125

87.1 %

$          2,608

____________________

Note:

This table excludes the results of our retail outlets at Sands Macao.

(1)

Gross revenue figures are net of intersegment revenue eliminations.

(2)

Tenant sales per square foot reflect sales from tenants only after the tenant has been open for a period of 12 months.

SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Litecoin [LTC] is preparing to introduce smart contracts through LitVM, an EVM-compatible layer-2 that extends the network without changing its base layer.

Rather than modifying Litecoin’s base layer, LitVM will be executing transactions off-chain before settling them back on Layer-1. As a result, it will be preserving the network’s established security model.

Meanwhile, the LiteForge public testnet has already processed over 140 million transactions across 11 million addresses. The milestone suggests that the developers have been actively exploring the network.

Source: X Still, according to DeFiLlama data, Litecoin’s DeFi ecosystem holds only $700,000 in total value locked. This implies that the application growth is yet to match technical progress.

That gap indicates LitVM’s architecture expands Litecoin’s capabilities. Even though broader ecosystem activity must grow before those technical advantages translate into meaningful network utility.

LiteForge gains traction before mainnet As the LitVM mainnet launch closes in, attention is now shifting to LiteForge’s testnet. Since April 2026, LiteForge has attracted over 4.4 million wallets and processed well over 63 million transactions.

Source: Business Insider Those figures indicate strong participation, although testnets often experience elevated activity from experimentation and incentives. Moreover, DeFi applications, AI agents, and cross-chain tools show developers are testing Litecoin’s expanded functionality.

Can LitVM deliver for Litecoin? As LitVM moves closer to mainnet, attention shifts from early participation to its potential impact on Litecoin’s broader economy. If deployment succeeds, LTC could expand beyond payments by serving as a gas token, collateral asset, liquidity source, settlement layer, and yield-generating asset.

Those additional functions would diversify network demand instead of relying mainly on transaction payments. However, the Q4 2026 launch remains a development target rather than a fixed milestone.

Moreover, smart contracts and cross-chain bridges introduce new security risks that require rigorous audits before large-scale adoption. Even then, technical readiness alone may not sustain growth without active developers, committed liquidity, and consistent user participation.

Investors should therefore monitor mainnet progress, bridge security, and ecosystem capital after launch. Together, those indicators will better reveal whether LitVM creates lasting economic value for Litecoin rather than simply adding new technical features.

Final Summary Litecoin expands beyond payments through LitVM, strengthening its long-term utility. However, LTC faced its biggest test as LitVmoved toward their mainnet.

July 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

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It was billed as cryptocurrency’s big moment, President Donald Trump’s first legislative victory in his drive to make the US the “crypto capital of the world.”

Surrounded by lawmakers and industry executives in the East Room of the White House, Trump signed the Genius Act into law a year ago this month, celebrating it as a step toward bringing digital assets into the mainstream of American finance.

By providing the first set of federal rules for a type of crypto known as stablecoins, the legislation aimed to inspire public confidence in a $300 billion marketplace. It promised protections against fraud by forcing companies to open their books. And it gave Congress a chance to follow through on attempts to address one of crypto’s most longstanding concerns — the persistent use of stablecoins among criminals, terrorists and sanctions evaders — by bringing companies under the watch of US regulators, whether they’re based in the US or not.

But in interviews and a court filing, an inside account of the negotiations surrounding the law has emerged: In the months before and after Trump took office, his advisers Howard Lutnick and Bo Hines worked behind the scenes to loosen those safeguards and shape the law in ways that benefited the world’s dominant stablecoin issuer, Tether. Among Trump’s advisers, Lutnick and Hines played the most formative roles in a legislative process that ultimately included measures favorable to Tether, according to people familiar with the discussions. The people, like dozens of others who provided details of negotiations surrounding the Genius Act for this story — crypto industry executives, lobbyists and current and former US government officials — requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the talks.

US President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act in the White House on July 18, 2025. He hailed the bill as a “giant step to cement American dominance of global finance and crypto technology.” Photographer: Al Drago/BloombergBefore Lutnick became Trump’s commerce secretary, he was chairman and chief executive officer of the Wall Street investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, which manages Tether’s assets. From that position, he acted as a crisis manager throughout 2024, countering bad publicity about Tether and seeking to influence lawmakers on legislation the company opposed, according to congressional lobbying records, allegations contained in a federal court filing and one person who was briefed on those efforts.

After Trump took office, Hines was the closer. The then-29-year-old White House aide, a North Carolina entrepreneur and crypto investor who ran unsuccessful congressional campaigns as a Republican in 2022 and 2024, became the administration’s self-described “bully” on the bill. As negotiations neared the finish line, Hines said that a provision Tether wanted was a “red line” for the White House, according to three other people familiar with the matter.

This account of how the legislation took shape shows the previously unreported steps that first Lutnick, then Hines took that benefited Tether, which controls about 60% of the global stablecoin market. And it sheds new light on the ways that the administration’s policymaking has aligned with its appointees’ financial interests. Both Hines and Lutnick have received significant benefits from the company.

Over an 18-month period that began in 2024 and ended shortly after the passage of the Genius Act, Tether executives:

Sold the rights to a multibillion-dollar stake in their company to Lutnick’s financial services firm in April 2024 for $600 million, a price that Tether’s chairman described to a business associate as “bloody cheap.”

Invested $775 million in December 2024 in Rumble Inc., a money-losing technology company that has a partnership agreement with the unprofitable firm that runs Trump’s Truth Social platform and counts several Trump associates as investors.

Hired Hines for an executive position in August 2025, roughly one month after the bill was signed.

Made a loan to a trust benefiting Lutnick’s children as they were purchasing their father’s multibillion-dollar business interests in October 2025.

As part of a federal ethics agreement required of cabinet appointees, Lutnick had pledged to sell his stake in Cantor Fitzgerald and to recuse himself from matters that might present a conflict of interest. A spokesperson for the Commerce Department did not answer detailed questions for this story but said Lutnick complied with the terms of that agreement; divested from his holdings, including Tether; and “was not involved in any matters relating to the Genius Act’s stablecoin provisions.”

Hines didn’t respond to detailed requests for comment. Neither did the White House.

Tether said in a statement that the company “strongly rejects any suggestion that its engagement with policymakers regarding stablecoin legislation was improper” and that it regularly interacts with regulators, legislators and law enforcement officials “lawfully, transparently, and alongside a broad range of market participants.” The company also said the Genius Act provides no “special advantages to Tether,” arguing that the new US regulatory plans will “apply across the industry to any issuer seeking to operate under the framework.”

The bill drew intense lobbying from all corners of finance, including crypto exchanges, credit card companies and community banks. But Tether is by far the industry’s dominant issuer — its biggest competitor is half its size — and it had the most at stake during the 2025 discussions.

Since the law was signed, Tether, which operates from El Salvador, has continued to grow. It launched a new US token to reach American consumers and comply with the rules. Yet its core product remains the world’s most widely used stablecoin — and a go-to currency for terrorists, North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities in both Iran and Russia, according to reports compiled by industry researchers and government officials. Under the Genius Act’s provisions, that coin, known as USDT, may never be subject to regulation by US authorities.

The Genius Act’s final form contained provisions that benefited Tether and differed from federal lawmakers’ previous attempts to regulate stablecoins, which offer users convenience and pseudo-anonymity — meaning their actual identities are hidden even though their alphanumeric wallet addresses remain permanently public on the blockchain.

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In 2023 and 2024, members of Congress proposed bipartisan legislation that aimed to push foreign companies such as Tether to submit to US regulatory scrutiny — including anti-money-laundering rules — if they wanted to sell stablecoins in the US.

The Genius Act relaxed that requirement. A provision that critics call the “reciprocity loophole” would allow Tether’s USDT to be regulated by El Salvador, where the company is building a new headquarters, if the US Treasury secretary determines the Salvadoran regulatory scheme is comparable to the US approach. Rules governing such determinations are still being drafted.

Another change limited stablecoin issuers’ responsibility for ensuring that their tokens aren’t misused by criminals, terrorists or sanctions evaders. That language, known as the “defi loophole,” means that companies like Tether aren’t responsible for tracking their products on secondary markets known as decentralized finance, or “defi,” platforms. Unlike those who buy tokens through banks or exchanges, such users can trade directly on the blockchain without identifying who they are or how they intend to use the funds.

The legislation also created a three-year grace period for selling stablecoins in the US before their issuers have to comply with its terms. As lawmakers negotiated the bill’s final details, some Democrats proposed a tighter time frame, 18 months, but Tether wanted three years, according to people familiar with its position. At that point, Hines stepped in.

In negotiations, he told people that Tether was important to the White House and Republicans should stand firm. Keeping the three-year grace period was a “red line,” Hines said, according to three people familiar with his conversations.

Bo Hines, whom Trump named executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, took a leadership role in pushing the Genius Act through Congress. Photographer: Tierney L. Cross/BloombergSome financial experts warn that these provisions may undermine US attempts to fight money laundering by criminals and sanctioned entities while complicating Trump’s stated goal of making the US the world’s leader in digital currencies.

Timothy Massad, a former assistant secretary at the US Treasury Department during President Barack Obama’s administration, said the failure to close these so-called loopholes might put US crypto companies at a competitive disadvantage by allowing foreign issuers to sidestep costly anti-money-laundering regulations. It could also weaken the dollar, he said.

“If we want the dollar to remain the strong reserve currency of the world, we shouldn’t enable terrorists and sanctioned individuals and criminals to move dollars anonymously,” said Massad, who also served as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2014 to 2017.

Every form of currency is vulnerable to misuse for illicit transactions. But since it introduced USDT in 2014, Tether has faced regular questions about the scrutiny it brings to its customers. In response, the company had argued that its location overseas meant it could resist what it described as US regulatory overreach. But that position evolved over time, and in December 2023, Tether announced a policy of voluntarily freezing wallets of any people or entities sanctioned by the US Treasury.

Investigators continued to find evidence that USDT was being used for such activities as the fentanyl trade in Mexico and Russian sanctions evasion. A January 2024 UN report called USDT “a preferred choice” for crypto money launderers in Southeast Asia. That year, President Joe Biden’s National Security Council debated whether to ban Tether from selling its token in the US, according to two people familiar with the talks, who asked not to be named to discuss a sensitive matter.

Ultimately, that proposal was disregarded after law enforcement officials argued that they could track illicit finance through USDT transactions. Over time, federal law enforcement officials have praised Tether for becoming more helpful in freezing tokens used by bad actors.

“The company has built one of the most effective law enforcement cooperation programs in global finance,” Tether’s spokesman said in response to questions. The company said it’s committed to deterring financial crime, and the Genius Act will strengthen such efforts.

Even so, throughout the debates over the Genius Act — and since then — USDT has remained a frequent choice for illicit users.

Throughout 2025, the sanctioned Central Bank of Iran purchased $507 million of Tether’s USDT, according to Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm widely used by leading digital assets companies and traditional banks. That July, the same month Trump signed the act, Elliptic found that almost $2.5 billion worth of Tether’s USDT was received by wallets linked to Russian companies that, according to the Treasury Department, provide “cross-border settlement platforms for sanctions evasion.”

This year alone, more than $4 billion worth of the token was used in illicit marketplaces favored by Chinese scam networks — which perpetrate crimes including crypto cons known as pig butchering, impersonation frauds and sextortion — according to data by Elliptic.

And in the US, federal prosecutors across the country have filed scores of claims since July 2025 seeking to seize at least $172 million worth of USDT that they said was used unlawfully, according to court records.

Tether has more than twice as many tokens in circulation as its biggest competitor, Circle Internet Group Inc., but has fewer than half as many employees and uses contractors to conduct some of its analysis of suspicious transactions. Tether declined to answer specific questions about the size of its compliance department. But the company said it “works directly and regularly with over 340 law enforcement agencies across 67 jurisdictions to identify, freeze, and help recover assets linked to illicit activity.”

“This is not theoretical compliance but measurable, operational cooperation that no financial institution, including many traditional banks, can match,” said the company spokesman.

Lutnick’s CampaignsWhen Lutnick’s firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, began managing Tether’s reserves in 2021, the investment banker had already known Trump for decades. By that time, Trump was a one-term president, seeking a return to the White House. Tether was a hugely profitable company with an image problem. In 2024, Lutnick campaigned hard for them both.

Despite the importance of assuring buyers that its tokens are backed by safe assets, Tether has never published an independent audit detailing its reserves. In 2021, the company and a related exchange paid $61 million to settle claims brought by federal regulators and New York State (where it is banned from operating) that Tether misled investors about its reserves. Tether acknowledged no wrongdoing in the settlements. As written, the Genius Act will require stablecoin issuers to publish annual audits. Tether announced this year that it had hired an auditor, though it hasn’t disclosed any plans for releasing an audit.

Howard Lutnick, who was chairman and chief executive officer of Cantor Fitzgerald at the time, at the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2024. Source: BloombergAmid questions about Tether’s reserves, Lutnick came to the company’s public defense. In January 2024, he traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and declared on Bloomberg TV: “They have the money they say they have.”

The following month, Lutnick traveled to El Salvador, where he met with Tether’s chairman, Giancarlo Devasini, and the country’s crypto-friendly President Nayib Bukele, the self-styled “world’s coolest dictator.” Last year, Tether announced plans to relocate its headquarters to the country’s capital, San Salvador.

And in April 2024, Cantor Fitzgerald acquired the right to a 5% stake in Tether through a $600 million convertible bond — a transaction that wasn’t publicly reported until November, after Trump won the presidency. The price was a remarkable discount, based on Tether’s own accounting: In 2024, it reported profit of about $13 billion, which suggests the company was worth at least $130 billion, according to a benchmark of publicly listed financial firms. At that level, Cantor’s $600 million stake was worth more than $6 billion on paper.

Devasini called the price Cantor paid “bloody cheap,” according to Cory Klippsten, a Bitcoin entrepreneur who met with Tether executives and Lutnick in 2024.

Klippsten was involved in a business partnership with Tether that ultimately broke down, and the sides wound up in litigation. In court filings, Klippsten has accused Tether executives of poaching his employees, code and other trade secrets and reneging on a deal; Tether has accused Klippsten of improperly using Tether’s investment as collateral in a separate transaction. As part of the litigation, Klippsten is seeking to depose Lutnick and review documents about Cantor Fitzgerald’s relationship with Tether. An attorney for Lutnick said in court that the commerce secretary had no role in the dispute and that the request is meant to “harass and embarrass” Lutnick.

In a March court filing, Klippsten said he had taken contemporaneous notes detailing his conversations with Devasini. He recounted some of those notes in filings — including the “bloody cheap” remark. The filing describes Cantor’s convertible bond as “implicit compensation for acting as Tether’s advocate in Washington and the media.”

Stalled LegislationMembers of Congress had developed their own concerns. In late 2023, Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming co-signed a letter urging the Justice Department to determine whether Tether was “providing material support and resources” to terrorism organizations, including Hamas, during the deadly attacks that October in Israel. In April 2024, Lummis and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York introduced a bill that could have required any stablecoin issuer doing business in the US to submit to US anti-money-laundering restrictions and disclosure requirements.

At the time, Lummis made clear that to enter the US market, Tether would have to comply with US rules. “So Tether, if it chooses to remain offshore, if it’s happier with a different regulator, that’s a business choice for them,” she told CoinDesk shortly after announcing the new legislation. “But if they want the US Good Housekeeping seal of approval on their product, and we hope they will, that they’ll come into compliance in the US.”

That July, Lutnick took another opportunity to defend Tether at the 2024 Bitcoin conference in Nashville, where Trump gave the keynote address. “We would never, ever be associated with a company that has anything to do with jihad,” Lutnick said, his voice rising in anger as he reminded the audience that more than 650 Cantor employees, including his brother, had died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack on the World Trade Center. “And it disgusts me.”

Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, in July 2024. Photographer: Brett Carlsen/BloombergAfter that speech, Trump — who had pivoted from crypto skeptic to crypto supporter in 2024 as he and his family members prepared to invest in the industry — invited Lutnick to join him on his campaign plane and asked him to be co-chairman of his transition committee. They flew to Minnesota, where Lutnick warmed up the crowd on stage before then-Senator JD Vance of Ohio, another vocal crypto advocate, spoke.

Trump’s surging candidacy buoyed the mood among Tether executives, according to Klippsten. “They have HOPE right now,” his notes say. “They could fly to NYC. Go on CNBC. That’s what Trump is offering them.”

Lutnick traveled in 2024 to Washington, where Cantor Fitzgerald’s lobbyists were engaging with members of Congress on stablecoin bills circulating in the House and Senate. He had a meeting with North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry, then-chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to discuss how a new law would affect a foreign company like Tether, according to a person familiar with the talks. McHenry didn’t respond to requests for comment. Lutnick also met with Lummis in September, although a spokesperson for the senator said the discussion focused on a potential Trump transition team and only briefly touched on her concerns about Tether and financial crimes.

The spokesperson said that Lummis “was never urged to back off of her support” for her bill, “nor was she pressured in any manner by Secretary Lutnick or those around him to make changes.”

One of Klippsten’s notes, recounted in a court filing, says that Devasini, Tether’s chairman, told him: “According to Howard, he managed to kill every bill about stablecoins, crypto, etc. There’s still some days before Congress comes to a halt. Howard says don’t expect anything upsetting.”

The bills went nowhere. The next year, both Lummis and Gillibrand voted for the Genius Act, including its provision allowing for “reciprocal” regulation by foreign countries. A spokesman for Gillibrand declined to comment on her vote. A spokesperson for Lummis said it’s not unusual for senators to “vote for something that doesn’t perfectly reflect their preferred way of regulating.” This year, Lummis is leading Senate discussions on a bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the rest of the crypto industry, beyond stablecoins.

After Trump’s November 2024 victory, Cantor helped arrange a new investment for Tether that put the stablecoin issuer more firmly into Trump’s business orbit. Around Christmas, the company invested $775 million in Rumble, the conservative video streaming company that hosts Trump’s Truth Social media platform and provides it with cloud infrastructure and advertising services.

The investment came at an unusual time; Rumble had run up $338 million in losses that year. The company, which bills itself as a “freedom-first” alternative to livestreaming and video content, counted several Trump allies who eventually joined his second administration among its investors: Vice President Vance; former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino; and former White House special adviser for AI and crypto David Sacks.

Tether’s investment set off a temporary spike in Rumble’s share price, and it closed on Dec. 26 at $16.27, a 126% gain since the day of the announcement. Rumble, which has rebranded itself as RUM Group Inc., devoted almost 68% of Tether’s investment, $525 million, to share buybacks from “certain members of key management.” Since then, Tether has gradually increased its equity stake in Rumble; it now amounts to roughly $875 million.

“Tether’s investment in Rumble reflects our shared values of decentralization, transparency and fundamental right to free expression,” Tether’s chief executive officer, Paolo Ardoino, said at the time. The company said roughly $250 million of its infusion would go for “growth initiatives,” including a crypto payments platform.

As Trump’s second administration took shape, the White House handed responsibility for shepherding stablecoin legislation to a former college football player whose introduction to cryptocurrency came when he played in the 2014 Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl.

‘Hi, Bo!’As a Washington newcomer, Bo Hines didn’t have a resume to match the crypto industry leaders and congressional staffers he met with regularly. But at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, he had other attributes welcome in Trump’s White House: a camera-ready jaw line, a staunch belief in the MAGA agenda and a documented refusal to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election. Also, during the fall of 2024, a business he operated with his father donated $1 million in billboard advertising to a political action committee supporting Trump’s campaign.

As the president’s choice to head the new administration’s council on digital assets, Hines worked on a range of issues, from establishing a federal stockpile of digital currencies to recommending new guidelines for regulation of crypto. A top priority was the Genius Act.

By early February 2025, the bill was circulating in Washington. Later that month, as crypto executives and lawmakers gathered at Washington’s Willard Hotel to discuss the bill, a surprise visitor showed up, according to two people who attended: Tether’s Ardoino. He told his fellow attendees that his company was serious about deterring money laundering, the people said.

In March, Ardoino posted photos of himself at the US Capitol and the White House. He told the New York Times that he’d been careful not to speak with Lutnick after Lutnick’s February confirmation as commerce secretary, to avoid any conflicts of interest.

That same month, Tether hired a Washington lobbyist who’d been representing Cantor Fitzgerald on stablecoin-related issues since 2024: Jeff Miller. Miller served in leadership roles for both of Trump’s inauguration committees, and his firm had become one of Washington’s most successful during Trump’s first term. Throughout 2025, Miller Strategies was paid $570,000 — with $480,000 from Cantor and $90,000 from Tether. “It’s very important that our voice is properly heard,” Ardoino told Bloomberg TV.

Hines, meanwhile, settled into his job. He argued that lawmakers had no right to oppose the president’s wishes, said people familiar with the matter, and pressured them to reach speedy agreements. He also began signaling that he considered concerns about the illicit use of digital tokens to be overblown. “You’re a pretty dumb criminal if you want to use digital assets to do something nefarious because that can be traced publicly in many cases,” he said during an April interview with Bitcoin Magazine.

The earliest drafts of the Genius Act troubled Tether’s competitors and Democratic lawmakers because it walked back restrictions that had been written into the 2024 versions of stablecoin legislation.

In May, a group of Democrats — including those seen as moderates on crypto — revolted, temporarily blocking the measure from advancing. In a closed-door meeting with other Democrats, two people familiar with the matter said, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York implored his colleagues to review records the Biden administration’s National Security Council had compiled about Tether’s practices and make certain the Genius Act provided strong enough safeguards to deter money laundering by US adversaries.

That month, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren urged other Democrats to reject the latest version of the bill, which she said loosened the rules to further benefit Tether.

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned the Genius Act’s provisions. Source: Senator Elizabeth Warren/YouTubeHines brushed such concerns aside, according to people familiar with the discussions. He often invoked Trump, saying that the president wanted a deal done soon. Republican legislative leaders pressed on with the bill.

A late hurdle was the timing of the bill’s provisions. During private negotiations, Hines insisted that Republicans refuse to drop the three-year grace period — even though Democrats were seeking to cut it in half. In meetings, he said that Tether wanted three years, said three people familiar with the matter.

Ultimately, Hines prevailed. The July bill signing ceremony brought many of the bill’s important supporters together at the White House.

“Where’s Bo Hines?” Trump asked from the dais, scanning until he spotted him in the front row. “Hi, Bo! And Bo was a great football player, right? Bo was a great football player, one of the better players in college football so I know you from that also.” (Hines was a standout receiver for the North Carolina State Wolfpack in 2014; he subsequently transferred to Yale University, where shoulder injuries hampered his football career.)

Hines stood to a round of applause and sat down. To his immediate right, also in the front row, was Tether’s CEO, Ardoino. One month later, Tether announced that it was hiring Hines as an adviser. Soon thereafter, he was promoted to chief executive of Tether’s new US product called USAT. This new token accounts for just a fraction of Tether’s business, with roughly $186 million of them in circulation. Hines told a crypto conference last year that he expects both USAT and USDT to meet Genius Act standards.

Also seated in the signing ceremony’s front row, between Hines and Vice President Vance, was Lutnick. Trump called on him to stand for applause, praising his work on tariff negotiations. “You have done a great job, Howard,” the president said.

Three months later, Lutnick completed the sale of Cantor Fitzgerald to trusts benefiting his children. The day after it closed, a document was filed in New York that showed Tether had loaned one of those trusts an undisclosed sum of money.

Lutnick has declined to reveal what his children paid for his holdings or whether the loan they received from Tether was used to finance the transaction. That year, Tether had been speaking to investors about a $500 billion capital raise. At that valuation, Cantor Fitzgerald’s potential 5% stake in the company would have been worth $25 billion on paper.

(Updates to say in 15th paragraph that Tether's statement came directly from the company.)

The exploit targeted a bridge operated by derivatives exchange AFX and emptied nearly all of the USDC locked in the contract, according to security firm Blockaid. Arbitrum co-founder Steven Goldfeder said the network's native bridge was not affected.

AFX Trade, a derivatives exchange that settles trades in USDC, was exploited for approximately $24.15 million on July 22 after an attacker targeted a bridge the protocol operates on Arbitrum, according to security firm Blockaid.

Blockaid said it detected the exploit at 21:30 UTC and published the transaction on Arbiscan. "The exploit was specific to a bridge that AFX operates," the firm wrote, adding that it is working with the Arbitrum team "to respond to the incident, to engage with the affected protocol, and to help them contain the stolen funds."

The attacker moved the funds to Ethereum and swapped them for 12,467 ETH at an average price of $1,937, according to onchain analytics account Lookonchain, which linked to the exploiter's address on Arkham.

AFX had not published a statement on its X account as of the time of writing. The Defiant reached out to AFX for comment.

Arbitrum Says Native Bridge UnaffectedSteven Goldfeder, co-founder of Arbitrum developer Offchain Labs, said the exploit did not compromise Arbitrum's own infrastructure.

"We're aware of a report of a bridge hack on Arbitrum and are investigating. We can confirm that the transaction in question originated from a third party protocol, and the Arbitrum native bridge has not been hacked or exploited in any way," Goldfeder wrote. "We will coordinate with the third party team and will report more details when we have them."

Nearly All Bridge Deposits DrainedThe AFX bridge contract on Arbitrum held about $24.2 million in USDC before the attack, according to DefiLlama, meaning the exploit drained nearly all of the funds locked in the contract. Deposits in the bridge had grown from about $19.3 million in mid-June.

AFX, short for Anti-Fragile Exchange, describes itself as a sovereign Layer 1 blockchain built for decentralized derivatives, offering USDC-margined perpetuals with up to 100x leverage on crypto assets, equities, ETFs and commodities, according to its website. User deposits enter the protocol through the Arbitrum-based bridge contract that was targeted in the attack.

The attack follows a string of exploits targeting protocols on Arbitrum in July. On July 15, perpetuals exchange Ostium halted trading after an attacker manipulated its oracle system to drain up to $18 million in USDC from its liquidity vault.

Markets showed little immediate reaction. ETH was trading at about $1,928, roughly flat over 24 hours, while ARB was down 0.3% at $0.0806, according to CoinGecko. ARB set an all-time low of $0.0705 on June 26.

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SummaryCompaniesIntel, AMD seek longer China server CPU supply commitmentsAI data-centre boom strains supply beyond GPUs into mainstream processorsChina server CPU prices up more than 40% this year for some productsBEIJING, July 23 (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaking giants Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O), opens new tab are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers ‌for data-centre processors as prices surge, two people familiar with the talks said.

The move highlights a broader consequence of the AI boom: demand has spread beyond AI accelerators to memory, networking gear and server processors, giving suppliers greater leverage to seek long-term purchase ​deals.

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AI data centres require not only Nvidia-style graphics processors (GPUs) but also large numbers of central processing units (CPUs) ​to support servers, storage, networking and inference workloads.

The agreements under discussion typically lock in purchase ⁠volumes but not prices, the people said. Most cover about a year of supply, although Intel and ​AMD have discussed commitments of two years or longer from some customers, one of the people said.

The shift echoes trends in ​the memory-chip market, opens new tab, where the AI-driven shortage has pushed buyers toward longer-term supply commitments.

The sources declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Intel and AMD did not respond to requests for comment.

The talks mark a shift ​for server CPUs, which have been easier to obtain than AI accelerators or memory chips.

Tighter CPU supply could ​raise costs and slow deployment for Chinese cloud providers and internet companies expanding AI services.

Server CPU prices are still climbing in ‌China, with ⁠month-on-month increases topping 10% for some products, one of the sources said. Prices of some CPU products have risen more than 40% in China since the start of the year, the source added.

Reuters reported earlier this year that Intel and AMD had notified Chinese customers of lengthy waits for server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching ​as long as six months ​for some products.

The CPU ⁠shortage will be among the key topics likely to be addressed on Thursday when Intel reports its quarterly results.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan told analysts in April that demand "continues to ​run ahead of supply," especially for Xeon server CPUs. He also cited a ​multi-year deal with ⁠Google as one of several long-term contracts Intel signed in the first quarter.

AMD, due to report in early August, already raised its server CPU market forecast to more than $120 billion by 2030, citing strong demand related to agentic AI ⁠workloads.

China is ​one of the world's largest server markets, fuelled by rapid construction ​of data centre racks, AI computing clusters and national computing infrastructure.

The buildout has intensified competition for Intel and AMD processors, even as Chinese ​buyers face separate U.S. restrictions on access to the most advanced AI GPUs.

Editing by Miyoung Kim and Kim Coghill

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Eduardo Baptista is a Senior Correspondent for Reuters based in Beijing, covering China’s technology, space, and automotive industries. He has led enterprise and investigative reporting on China’s military-linked companies, artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, as well as macroeconomic and industrial policy. Baptista has reported from China for nearly a decade and holds a BA in History from the University of Cambridge.

Aave v4 has officially entered the big leagues, hitting a new milestone with $300 million in deposits across Ethereum and Avalanche as of mid-July 2026. This surge underscores the protocol’s accelerating adoption and market appeal in a competitive DeFi landscape.

The Details For those keeping score at home, the $300 million in deposits is complemented by $100 million in active loans, demonstrating robust user engagement and capital flow. This deposit base has ballooned by 50% over the past month alone—a clear indication that the rollout strategy following Aave v4’s Ethereum launch is paying off.

After initially setting up shop on Ethereum’s mainnet on March 30, 2026, Aave expanded its reach by crossing over to Avalanche on July 15, 2026. The protocol’s move into Avalanche territory marks a deliberate effort to tap into a broader DeFi ecosystem, aligning with Aave’s longstanding multi-chain strategy.

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Background Aave, originally known for pioneering decentralized finance lending, has been on a relentless path of innovation. The v4 upgrade isn’t merely an incremental change; it’s a reimagining of what a lending protocol can be. With features like the Reinvestment Module and hub-and-spoke architecture, this latest version aims to enhance capital efficiency and user experience.

This commitment to innovation is embodied in the activity seen beyond financial metrics. Developer engagement, a key indicator of a protocol’s health, has surged. From May to July 2026, the number of core developers grew from around 10 to 15, mirroring the uptick in GitHub output and pointing to an increasingly vibrant development community.

What This Means for Investors For investors with a keen eye on DeFi, Aave v4’s performance could signify larger shifts underway. The nearly 8% rise in the AAVE token price, from $88 to $96, post-announcement, suggests market participants are buying into the platform’s promise. It signals a vote of confidence in Aave’s capability to not only advance technologically but also sustain momentum in the DeFi space.

Moreover, Aave is doubling down on its multi-chain integration strategy. This move could attract projects focused on tokenized real-world assets, a burgeoning aspect of the DeFi arena that could lead to an influx of liquidity. Given the current trajectory, Aave might soon find itself at the epicenter of transformative developments in decentralized finance.

As Aave continues to harness its robust feature set and attract developer talent, traders should keep a close watch on its developments. The platform’s trajectory could lead to increased transaction volumes and smart contract deployments, translating into impactful market trends and investment opportunities.

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Alexis Le-Quoc, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Datadog, Inc. (DDOG -3.47%), sold 43,224 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 20, 2026, for a total value of ~$11.5 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$11.5 millionShares sold (direct)43,224Post-transaction shares (total)509,974Post-transaction shares (directly held)509,805Post-transaction shares (indirectly held)169Post-transaction value$134.23 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($265.23); post-transaction value based on July 20, 2026 market close ($263.20).

Key questionsWhat triggered this specific liquidation of equity?
The transaction was part of a structured divestment process governed by a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 13, 2025. This plan facilitated the automatic exercise of 43,224 options and their immediate sale on the open market, providing the executive with liquidity while maintaining a substantial long-term stake in Datadog.How does the current holding compare to historical equity awards?
While the sale involved ~43,000 shares, Alexis Le-Quoc continues to hold a significant portfolio of company equity. This includes 509,805 shares held directly and approximately 8.4 million derivative securities, including vested and unvested awards, held both directly and through the Alexis Le-Quoc Revocable Trust.How has the stock performed relative to the transaction price?
The disposition occurred at a weighted average price of $265.23, while the one-year total return for the stock stood at 81% as of the July 20, 2026 transaction date. Since the trade, the share price settled at $254.79 as of the July 21, 2026 market close.What is the impact on total ownership concentration?
The transaction resulted in an 8% reduction in direct holdings, leaving the insider with a total beneficial interest of 509,974 shares of Class A Common Stock. This remaining position, excluding derivatives, represents an insider ownership percentage of 0.14% and a market valuation of approximately $130 million based on recent trading levels.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-21)$254.79Market Capitalization$87.1 billionRevenue (TTM)$3.7 billionNet Income (TTM)$135.7 millionCompany SnapshotDatadog provides a comprehensive cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that delivers infrastructure monitoring, application performance management, log management, and security surveillance capabilities to enterprise customers globally.The company operates on a subscription-based business model, generating recurring revenue from customers who rely on its integrated monitoring and analytics solutions to maintain real-time visibility across their technology infrastructure.Datadog serves developers, IT operations teams, and business stakeholders across North America and internationally, with particular strength in enterprises requiring end-to-end observability and security monitoring solutions.Datadog has established itself as a leading provider of cloud-based observability and security solutions, with a market capitalization of $87.1 billion. The company's integrated platform approach — combining infrastructure monitoring, application performance tracking, log management, and security surveillance — provides a competitive advantage by delivering comprehensive visibility across complex technology environments.

With 8,100 employees and a strong presence in North America and international markets, Datadog continues to benefit from secular trends in cloud adoption and the increasing complexity of distributed systems requiring sophisticated monitoring solutions.

What this transaction means for investorsThe July 20 sale of over 40,000 Datadog shares by its co-founder and CTO Alexis Le-Quoc seems like a substantial disposition. Yet take into account that he retained over 500,000 directly-held shares post-transaction, and another 6.1 million Class B shares held indirectly via the Alexis Le-Quoc Revocable Trust, which can be converted into Class A, and the sale actually represents a small percentage of his equity stake.

In addition, this was a non-discretionary transaction executed as part of a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan. Such plans allow insiders to sell shares at predetermined times to avoid concerns of trading on non-public information. Consequently, Le-Quoc’s disposition does not appear to be a cause for investor concern.

Datadog shares are up thanks to strong business performance. In the first quarter, revenue reached $1 billion, representing outstanding 32% growth from the previous year. The company forecasted 2026 full-year sales to rise to $4.3 billion, a significant increase from 2025’s $3.4 billion.

Gold is snapping its recent recovery, struggling above $4,100 early Thursday, as both fundamental and technical factors warrant caution for buyers.  

Gold reverses from two-week highsGold is extending its pullback from two-week highs of $4,166 reached on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar (USD) remains on the backfoot.

Looming Japanese intervention risks keep Greenback traders cautious amid potential downside risk to the USD/JPY pair, which could have a ‘rub-off’ effect on the buck.

Additionally, the earnings reports from the American tech titans, Alphabet and Tesla, showed robust spending plans for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, lifting chipmakers and major Asian indices. The cautious optimism is also rendering negative for the safe-haven US Dollar.  

However, expectations of sooner (than later) interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) are back on the table, courtesy of the widening Middle East conflict-led surging Oil prices and increasing inflation fears, which continue to limit the USD downside and reinforce bearish pressure on non-yielding assets such as Gold.

Therefore, the latest leg down is sponsored by that narrative, especially after the US launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea, widening the scope of a conflict that has once again rattled global markets.

Late Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Looking ahead, Gold remains in the eye of the storm amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy decision.

Although the ECB is widely anticipated to hold key rates this Thursday, any signs of a possibility of a September rate hike could ramp up hawkish sentiment around the central bank. This could further contribute to the retracement in Gold.

Meanwhile, Gold’s daily technical setup continues to caution buyers as they keenly await confirmation of the impending Bear Cross while momentum stays neutral.

Gold price technical analysis: Daily chart

In the daily chart, XAU/USD trades at $4,117.19, holding below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $4,242.58 and well under the 100-day and 200-day SMAs clustered around $4,491, which keeps the near-term bias bearish despite the latest rebound. The metal remains above the 21-day SMA at $4,071.54, suggesting some short-term demand, while the Relative Strength Index (14) near 49 points to neutral momentum rather than a decisive recovery.

Additionally, keeping buyers defensive, the 100-day SMA has crossed the 200-day SMA from above, but a confirmation on a daily candlestick closing basis is awaited to confirm a Bear Cross.

On the topside, initial resistance is seen at the 50-day SMA at $4,242.58, followed by the 100-day SMA at $4,491.02 and the 200-day SMA at $4,495.96, where a dense supply zone could cap further gains. On the downside, immediate support emerges at the 21-day SMA at $4,071.54; a daily close below this floor would likely expose the bearish trend to renewed pressure toward lower levels not yet defined by the current moving-average structure.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)

Gold upside capped as energy and Fed expectations stay in focusAnalysts at ING highlight that gold is "likely to remain sensitive to developments in energy markets and expectations for US monetary policy," keeping the metal vulnerable to shifts in both oil prices and the Fed outlook. They add that silver "could continue to outperform if strength in industrial metals persists alongside safe-haven demand," suggesting the white metal may benefit from both industrial and defensive flows.

Echoing the cautious tone, OCBC notes that "near term, price action may remain two-way," but stresses that "a more sustained recovery likely requires oil prices to back off, some easing in real yields and Fed tightening expectations." Until those conditions materialise, OCBC warns that "upside may remain capped" for gold.

Nvidia (NVDA +2.39%) disclosed this week that it beneficially owns 9.3% of Nebius Group (NBIS +0.61%), an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud infrastructure provider that has become one of the market's hottest stocks. The disclosure came in a Schedule 13G (which Nvidia filed under the rule for passive investors) covering about 22.3 million shares.

Investors treated it as a vote of confidence. Nebius shares jumped nearly 19% on Tuesday, to close at $217.09. The stock is up more than 300% over the past year.

But the market may be reacting to the headline number rather than the fine print. What Nvidia actually owns, and why, tells a more useful story for investors.

Image source: Nvidia.

Mostly a prepaid warrant, locked up until September The 9.3% figure comes with two big qualifiers.

First, the composition. Only about 1.2 million of the shares are common stock Nvidia holds outright. The rest (roughly 21 million shares) comes from a pre-funded warrant Nvidia bought outright with its previously announced $2 billion investment in Nebius, at an exercise price of $0.0001 a share. Nebius already counts those shares as outstanding for earnings-per-share purposes. Nvidia simply can't exercise the warrant or sell the shares before Sept. 11.

Second, the intent. A Schedule 13G is a passive filing. It signals that Nvidia isn't seeking control or pushing for changes. This is a financial and strategic position, not the opening move of a takeover.

Put another way, Nvidia didn't suddenly buy a tenth of Nebius on the open market this week. The filing largely formalizes a stake investors have known about since the $2 billion investment was announced. The market's 19% response says more about sentiment toward anything Nvidia touches than about new information.

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Why Nvidia wants equity in its own customer Nebius is what the industry calls a neocloud. It buys enormous quantities of graphics processing units (GPUs), overwhelmingly Nvidia's, and turns them into rentable AI computing capacity for customers who can't build their own. Nvidia taking equity in a company like that deepens a loop that already exists: Nebius gets capital and credibility, and Nvidia strengthens a fast-growing buyer of its chips while collecting a slice of the upside.

The stake also says something about demand. Nvidia doesn't need to prop up customers if AI computing capacity is going unsold. Putting $2 billion behind a company whose business is renting out Nvidia hardware is a bet that demand for that capacity keeps outrunning supply.

And Nebius has momentum to point to. Its revenue over the trailing 12 months totals about $878 million, and the demand evidence keeps stacking up. In March, Meta Platforms signed a long-term agreement to spend up to $27 billion on Nebius' AI infrastructure.

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The stock has moved just as violently. Shares traded below $50 within the past year, peaked at $299.86, and even after Tuesday's jump still sit about 28% below that high. Swings like that are the price of admission in this corner of the AI market, and investors should expect more of them.

The problem is the price. After Tuesday's jump, Nebius commands a market capitalization of about $55 billion, which is more than 60 times its trailing sales. A multiple like that prices in years of hypergrowth and flawless execution in one of the most capital-hungry businesses in technology.

After all, building AI infrastructure requires staggering amounts of money for data centers, power, and chips, and Nebius will likely need to keep raising capital to fund its expansion. Every dollar of that spending has to earn a return in a market where the largest cloud providers are building the same capacity.

Additionally, a passive minority stake doesn't guarantee Nebius preferential access to chips. It doesn't change the company's economics or its capital needs, and it doesn't make the valuation cheaper. Nvidia's endorsement is a point in the bull case, not a substitute for one.

The stake itself, though, is a meaningful signal. The most important company in AI wants this neocloud to succeed, and it has put real money behind that preference. For Nebius shareholders, that's comforting.

But at more than 60 times sales, the growth stock already prices in an awful lot of success, and Tuesday's pop made that math harder, not easier. I'd watch this one from the sidelines and let the next few quarters show if the growth can keep pace with the expectations.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 22, 2026 5:30 PM EDT

Company Participants

Travis Axelrod - Head of Investor Relations
Elon Musk - Co-Founder, Technoking of Tesla, CEO & Director
Vaibhav Taneja - Chief Financial Officer
Ashok Elluswamy - Executive Officer
Karn Budhiraj
Lars Moravy - Vice President of Vehicle Engineering
Brandon Ehrhart

Conference Call Participants

Andrew Percoco - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Alexander Perry - BofA Securities, Research Division
Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Walter Piecyk - LightShed Partners, LLC
William Stein - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Dan Levy - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Presentation

Travis Axelrod
Head of Investor Relations

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Tesla's Second Quarter 2026 Q&A Webcast. My name is Travis Axelrod, Head of Investor Relations, and I'm joined today by Elon Musk, Vaibhav Taneja and a number of other executives.

Our Q2 results were announced at about 3:00 p.m. Central Time in the update deck we published at the same link as this webcast.

During this call, we will discuss our business outlook and make forward-looking statements. These comments are based on our predictions and expectations as of today. Actual events or results could differ materially due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those mentioned in our most recent filings with the SEC.

During the question-and-answer portion of today's call, please limit yourself to one question and one follow-up. [Operator Instructions]

Before we jump into Q&A, Elon has some opening remarks. Elon?

Elon Musk
Co-Founder, Technoking of Tesla, CEO & Director

Thank you. So, yes, it's been a great quarter. We achieved record Q2 deliveries. Model Y, I believe it is now, I think it's the best-selling car of any kind in the world and is setting records across the board. So its popularity is increasing tremendously. And we're seeing in locations that have FSD approved, we're seeing a very high take