The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, better known as the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), passed the US House back in July 2025 and cleared the Senate Banking Committee with a 15-9 bipartisan vote on May 14, 2026. As of late July 2026, the bill is positioned for a full Senate vote once bipartisan negotiators iron out remaining sticking points, primarily around ethics provisions.
What the CLARITY Act actually does The CLARITY Act tries to fix jurisdictional ambiguity by drawing definitive lines. Digital commodities would fall under CFTC oversight. Investment contracts would stay in the SEC’s lane. Beyond jurisdiction, the bill proposes comprehensive rules for token classification, disclosure requirements, trading platform regulations, custody standards, and even provisions addressing decentralized finance.
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The bipartisan support is notable. Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks voted in favor during the Banking Committee markup, joining their Republican colleagues.
Why Grayscale cares this much Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, has framed the CLARITY Act as the key that unlocks institutional investment at scale. His argument is straightforward: pension funds, endowments, and asset managers won’t meaningfully allocate to digital assets until the regulatory framework is settled.
Pandl has identified specific networks that stand to benefit most from institutional inflows once the bill passes. His shortlist includes Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Canton Network.
The odds and the obstacles Polymarket odds as of May 2026 placed the probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 at roughly 67%. Senate Republicans have indicated they’re preparing updated bill text with essential ethics provisions, a concession apparently needed to secure enough Democratic votes for passage. The ethics language reportedly addresses concerns about conflicts of interest among officials who might hold or trade digital assets while overseeing their regulation.
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Graco NYSE: GGG reported record second-quarter sales and earnings for fiscal 2026, with management pointing to improving order trends, stronger backlog and growth across all three business segments as reasons for confidence in the second half of the year.
President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Sheahan said the company delivered second-quarter sales of $591 million, reflecting growth across Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets, along with margin expansion driven by “disciplined expense management and operational execution.” Organic orders rose 5% during the quarter, while the most recent six-week booking average was up 14% from a year earlier. Backlog as of July 17, excluding acquisitions, was up $57 million, or 28%, from the beginning of the year.
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“Together, these positive trends give us confidence in a stronger second half,” Sheahan said.
Adjusted Earnings Rise 17% Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Sanjiv Gupta said reported second-quarter sales increased 3% from the prior year to $591 million. Acquisitions contributed 3 percentage points of growth and currency translation added 1 point, partially offset by a 1% decline in organic sales. Gupta attributed the organic decline primarily to the timing of finishing systems revenue in the Industrial segment.
Reported net earnings were $145 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, up 14% from the prior-year period. Adjusted earnings per share, excluding acquisition-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets and certain tax items, were $0.91, up 17% year over year.
Gross margin increased 130 basis points from the year-ago quarter. Gupta said the improvement reflected price realization, better manufacturing performance and the favorable impact of $9 million in tariff refunds, net of related surcharges. Operating expenses were “essentially flat” despite inflation and the addition of acquired businesses, helping operating earnings rise 11% and lifting operating margin to 30% of sales from 26% a year earlier.
Through the first six months of the year, Graco generated $298 million in operating cash flow. The company repurchased 4.2 million shares for approximately $331 million, paid $98 million in dividends and invested $29 million in capital expenditures, including strategic facility expansion projects.
Contractor Segment Sees Broad-Based Improvement Graco’s Contractor segment posted record sales and earnings in the quarter, with revenue up 4%. Sheahan said organic sales were higher across both paint and home center markets in the Americas for the first time in nearly two years.
The improvement was supported by greater stability in core markets, including North American residential repaint and remodel activity, better channel sell-through, stronger customer engagement and targeted commercial programs. Sheahan also highlighted continued demand in protective coatings and foam, which he described as more global and application-driven parts of the business. Those areas benefited from commercial construction, infrastructure and industrial projects, including investments tied to data centers, energy and manufacturing.
New product introductions also remained a focus. Sheahan cited the next generation of QuickShot, the ProReach extension system and autonomous and semi-autonomous striping solutions as products aimed at improving productivity, reducing labor needs, minimizing material waste and delivering more consistent results.
In response to an analyst question, Sheahan said he was “hopeful that we’ve kind of seen the worst” of the macro conditions facing the Contractor business in recent years, though he added that it was still early.
Industrial Demand Improves, With Powder Timing Still a Factor Industrial segment sales increased 3% in the quarter. Sheahan said the segment benefited from better activity in process manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, general industrial applications, semiconductor-related investment and continued adoption of electrified product platforms. He also cited healthy demand in day-to-day industrial applications, including maintenance, repair and operations channels.
The segment faced anticipated headwinds from lower organic powder finishing systems sales due to the timing of order acceptance, which management expects to occur in the second half. Asia was slower to start the year, with China affected by prior-year pull-forward activity ahead of tariff-related pricing actions and softer automotive demand.
Organic orders in Industrial improved through the quarter, with bookings up 3% year to date through July 17 and up 11% over the most recent six-week period from the prior year. Sheahan said easier comparisons in powder finishing and healthy backlog support expectations for stronger performance in the back half of the year.
Asked about general industrial conditions, Sheahan said growth in the legacy Graco Industrial business was broad-based and in line with the company’s low-single-digit organic growth guide for the full year. He said any first-half organic pressure was tied mainly to powder, where comparisons should ease.
Expansion Markets Led by Semiconductor Demand Expansion Markets sales grew 3%, with growth across all key businesses. Semiconductor demand remained a major driver, particularly in Asia-Pacific, supported by ongoing investment in semiconductor manufacturing capacity.
Bookings in Expansion Markets increased 58% in the quarter and were up 33% year to date. The most recent six-week average was up 36%, and backlogs remained strong.
Sheahan said semiconductor can be a “pretty lumpy end market,” but current signs suggest the strength is sustainable in the near term. He said momentum should last through the end of the year and likely into next year, supported by investment tied to artificial intelligence and semiconductor capacity.
Valco Melton Acquisition and Outlook In May, Graco announced the acquisition of Valco Melton, which Sheahan described as one of the company’s largest acquisitions in more than a decade. He said Valco Melton adds complementary technology, products and customer relationships in the packaging dispense market.
During the question-and-answer session, Sheahan said Valco Melton has gross margins of 50% or more and that more than half of its business is parts and accessories. Chris Knutson, vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, said Valco Melton’s referenced 9% revenue compound annual growth rate was organic. Knutson also said the company has about five manufacturing locations, with the rest of its 27-location footprint consisting of sales and service offices.
Graco maintained its full-year outlook and introduced third-quarter revenue guidance of $580 million to $600 million, excluding Valco Melton, which is expected to close during the third quarter. Sheahan said the decision to provide quarterly sales guidance reflected improved visibility and was intended to be an ongoing practice rather than a one-quarter change.
Gupta said currency is expected to provide approximately a 1% favorable impact on both full-year sales and earnings at current exchange rates. The company now expects unallocated corporate expenses of $39 million to $42 million, capital expenditures of $90 million to $100 million and an adjusted effective tax rate of 20% to 21% for the full year.
On pricing, Gupta said Graco’s price-cost position remains positive and that the company plans to stick with its historical cadence of introducing price increases at the beginning of the year. He said realized pricing this year has been roughly 1.5% to 2%.
Management also reiterated its balanced capital allocation strategy. Gupta said Graco will prioritize organic growth, strategic acquisitions that meet financial and strategic thresholds, and returns to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.
About Graco (NYSE:GGG)Graco Inc is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1926, the company has built a reputation for innovation in spray finishing, lubrication, and fluid management technologies. Graco's solutions are designed to address the needs of paint and coatings applicators, general industry, and process fluids in a variety of end markets.
The company's product portfolio includes airless and air-assisted spray equipment, pumps for oil and gas applications, industrial lubrication systems, and automated dispensing equipment.
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Albertsons Companies experienced a sharp share price drop after Q1 2026 results showed revenue growth but significant margin contraction and declining identical sales. Despite lowered guidance and ongoing margin pressures, ACI remains highly cash generative, with moderate leverage compared to peers and an extremely cheap valuation. Management is accelerating transformation via the ACI Edge initiative, centralizing operations and investing in cost-cutting and technology to restore profitability.
Grocery chain Albertsons is predicting slightly weaker sales amid more cautious lower-income consumer spending.
The company on Thursday (July 23) released earnings showing the company lowering its guidance for the fiscal year, projecting decreases of 1.5% to 0.5%, compared to an earlier forecast of flat sales to a 1% increase. CEO Susan Morris said this is happening as shoppers switch to private label products.
“We’re seeing a shift to value packaging, trade-downs,” she said during an earnings call. “I think we’ve talked about this before in certain commodities, and again, it’s a very bifurcated situation. Lower-income customers are shifting more to cheaper proteins, as an example.”
Higher-income shoppers, meanwhile, appear more resilient, though the company is also dealing with higher supplier prices.
Research by PYMNTS Intelligence shows that while many consumers are feeling economic pressure, they aren’t always ready to cut back.
Eighty-three percent of consumers surveyed by PYMNTS say that everyday prices increased, while close two-thirds said external forces were affecting the U.S. economy a great deal or a lot.
In addition, 58% said they expect larger economic forces to impact their personal finances over the next six months, though only 38% planned to cut spending in the next three months.
“At first glance, those numbers seem difficult to reconcile. If consumers remain worried about prices and the economy, why aren’t more preparing to cut back?” PYMNTS wrote.
“The answer may be that households are not making spending decisions according to the categories used by economists, merchants or card issuers. They are making them according to their own priorities.”
Meanwhile, Albertsons said its digital efforts and loyalty programs remain important factors in driving growth and customer engagement, with digital sales up 13% for the quarter with penetration climbing to nearly 10.5%.
“Our loyalty ecosystem continues to scale personalization and we’re seeing clear behavioral benefits,” Morris said. “Engaged members shop more frequently and with higher average baskets than non-members, contributing meaningfully to both sales growth and customer lifetime value. Execution remains strong across our fulfillment network again this quarter.”
The fastest growing segment of the company’s digital business is still its flash delivery service, the CEO said, with Albertsons’ eCommerce unit profitable during the first quarter.
“This milestone demonstrates that we are successfully growing digital sales while improving the underlying economics of the platform and creating a business that can generate profitable growth over time,” Morris added.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) Q1 2027 Earnings Call July 23, 2026 8:30 AM EDT
Company Participants
Cody Perdue - Senior Vice President of Treasury, Investor Relations and Risk Management
Susan Morris - CEO & Director
Sharon McCollam - President & CFO
Conference Call Participants
Edward Kelly - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Mark Carden - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division
Thomas Palmer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Leah Jordan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Erica Eiler - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Robert Ohmes - BofA Securities, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Welcome to Albertsons Company's First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded. I would like to hand the call over to Cody Perdue, Senior Vice President, Treasury, Investor Relations and Risk Management. Please go ahead.
Cody Perdue
Senior Vice President of Treasury, Investor Relations and Risk Management
Good morning, and thank you for joining us. With me today are Susan Morris, our CEO; and Sharon McCollam, our President and CFO. Today, Susan will provide an overview of our first quarter results and perspective on the current operating environment, including the actions we are taking to improve execution, strengthen our customer value proposition and position the business for stronger long-term performance. Sharon will then cover our financial results and updated outlook before we open the call for Q&A.
I would like to remind you that management may make forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal Securities Laws. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors identified in our filings with the SEC. Any
Consumer-Driven Stocks Boost Buybacks, Including Visa's $20B PlanBoyd Gaming NYSE: BYD reported comparable second-quarter growth as strength in its Midwest and South properties, online operations and managed business helped offset continued softness tied to Las Vegas destination travel and construction disruption at Suncoast.
President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith said companywide revenue rose 3% and EBITDA increased 2% in the quarter when adjusted for the impact of last year’s FanDuel transaction and tax pass-through amounts related to market access agreements. Smith said the quarter reflected “the continued benefits of our diversified business model,” ongoing capital investment and growth across customer segments.
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Could This Entertainment Stock be the Belle of the Gaming Ball?Boyd maintained property operating margins of 40%, which Smith said was consistent with recent years. He added that trends from the second quarter had continued into the first three weeks of July.
Midwest and South Segment Leads Growth Boyd’s Midwest and South segment delivered one of the strongest performances in the quarter. Smith said revenue in the segment grew 3%, led by gaming revenue, while EBITDA increased 4%. Property margins expanded to nearly 38%, the segment’s highest level in almost two years.
Boyd Gaming stock: All signs point to a significant break higherSmith attributed the performance to growth from both core and retail customers, saying guests “continue to stay and spend closer to home.” He also pointed to recent hotel renovations, new food and beverage offerings and larger investments at properties such as Treasure Chest and Ameristar St. Charles.
During the question-and-answer session, Smith said Boyd has seen customers spending closer to home for several quarters, particularly in the Midwest and South portfolio. He cited a mix of possible consumer factors, including airfares, inflation, gas prices, tax refunds and stock market gains, but said Boyd could only report that it was seeing growth from core and retail customers in that segment.
Las Vegas Locals Mixed as Suncoast Renovations Continue Boyd’s Las Vegas Locals segment remained pressured by two factors: softer destination business, primarily affecting the Orleans, and ongoing construction at Suncoast. Overall gaming revenue in the segment was even with the prior year, with stable play from core and retail customers.
Excluding the Orleans and Suncoast, Smith said the rest of the Las Vegas Locals portfolio generated 4% revenue growth, 3% EBITDA growth and margins above 50%. He said that performance reflected “the continued strength of our local customer.”
Chief Financial Officer Josh Hirsberg said the destination-business impact was about $5 million of EBITDAR in the quarter, consistent with levels Boyd has seen since the third quarter of last year. He said the company does not expect those trends to quickly turn positive as comparisons ease, but expects the impact to become “less bad,” estimating roughly $3 million in each of the third and fourth quarters.
Hirsberg also said Suncoast construction disruption had an estimated $3 million impact in the second quarter and should be similar in the third quarter before the property begins contributing more in the fourth quarter. Smith said renovations of the Suncoast casino floor and public areas are expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter.
Boyd is also planning a refresh of the Orleans casino floor and public spaces, expected to begin in the first half of next year. Smith said the initial work would be behind walls and should not create construction disruption in 2027. He also said the company expects no construction disruption at Suncoast in 2027.
Capital Projects Remain Central to Boyd’s Strategy Smith highlighted a broad investment program across Boyd’s Las Vegas portfolio, including new restaurants at Gold Coast, Sam’s Town and Suncoast, additional food and beverage concepts planned in the coming months, hotel renovations at the Orleans and Suncoast expected to be completed by year-end, and sportsbook updates at Sam’s Town and Aliante ahead of football season.
By early next year, Smith said Boyd expects to have renovated more than 70% of its Las Vegas hotel room inventory, introduced 17 new food and beverage concepts, and expanded its Southern Nevada presence with Cadence Crossing and Suncoast improvements. He said Cadence Crossing, which opened in late March, has seen strong visitation and revenue since its debut.
Beyond Las Vegas, Boyd’s Norfolk, Virginia, resort remains on time and on budget for a late 2027 opening, according to Smith. The project is expected to include a 65,000-square-foot casino, 200-room hotel, eight food and beverage outlets, live entertainment and an outdoor amenity deck. In response to an analyst question, Hirsberg said Boyd generally targets a 15% cash-on-cash return for a project like Virginia as it ramps from the first to second year.
The company is also in the design phase for modernization of the Par-A-Dice Casino in Illinois and is planning, subject to regulatory approval, to convert Amelia Belle in Louisiana to a land-based facility with a modern casino floor and enhanced food and beverage offerings. Smith said construction on Amelia Belle is expected to begin in late 2027 after design work is complete.
Online and Managed Businesses Lift Guidance Boyd’s online segment delivered comparable revenue and EBITDA growth, supported by Boyd Interactive and consistent contributions from market access agreements. Hirsberg said the company raised its full-year 2026 online segment guidance by $5 million to a range of $35 million to $40 million.
The managed business grew EBITDA 18% year over year, driven by the first phase of the Sky River expansion, which added casino floor space and a multi-level parking structure. Boyd raised full-year managed business guidance by $3 million to a range of $113 million to $117 million. Smith said the second phase of the Sky River project has begun and will add a 300-room hotel, three food and beverage outlets, a full-service spa and an entertainment and event center, with completion expected in early 2028.
Shareholder Returns and Balance Sheet Boyd invested $142 million in capital expenditures during the quarter, bringing year-to-date spending to $297 million. Hirsberg said the company remains on track for full-year capital expenditures of $650 million to $700 million, including maintenance capital, hotel remodel spending, growth capital and $300 million for the Virginia casino resort development.
During the second quarter, Boyd paid $15 million in dividends and repurchased $156 million of stock, buying 1.9 million shares at an average price of $83.60. Hirsberg said Boyd plans to continue repurchasing approximately $150 million in shares per quarter, putting the company on pace to return more than $650 million to shareholders this year, including dividends.
Since beginning its capital return program in late 2021, Boyd has returned more than $3 billion to shareholders and reduced its share count by 35%, Hirsberg said. The company ended the quarter with traditional leverage of 2.2 times and lease-adjusted leverage of 2.7 times. Boyd’s next debt maturity is in December 2027, which Hirsberg said the company intends to refinance later this year or in the first half of 2027.
Hirsberg also noted that Boyd expects to complete the previously announced sale of its Shreveport property by the end of July. On mergers and acquisitions, Smith said Boyd remains interested in opportunities but does not need to pursue deals, adding that any acquisition would need to be strategic and involve the right asset, market and price.
About Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD)Boyd Gaming Corporation NYSE: BYD is a diversified hospitality and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company develops, owns and operates a portfolio of branded gaming and entertainment properties, including casinos, hotels, restaurants and meeting facilities. Boyd Gaming's offerings range from slot machines and table games to live entertainment, dining concepts and convention space, designed to appeal to both regional and destination visitors.
Founded in 1975 by its namesake, William S.
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Boyd Gaming (BYD - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.87 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +3.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this casino operator would post earnings of $1.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.6, delivering a surprise of -9.09%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Boyd, which belongs to the Zacks Gaming industry, posted revenues of $1.03 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.58%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.03 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Boyd shares have added about 1.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
What's Next for Boyd?While Boyd has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Boyd was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.75 on $1.01 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.23 on $4.14 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Gaming is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Wynn Resorts (WYNN - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This casino operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Wynn Resorts' revenues are expected to be $1.85 billion, up 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALRM), the leading platform for intelligently connected properties, today announced that it will report 2026 second quarter financial results after the market close on August 6, 2026. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the company's financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET that same day. To participate, please click here to pre-register for the conference call and obtain your dial-in number and individual passco.
Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq: IEP) announced today that it will discuss its second quarter 2026 results on a webcast on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations.
Icahn Enterprises L.P., a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 4, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Verra common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Verra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/verra-mobility-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 4, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, Verra minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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DAVIDSON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MakingLifeBetter--The Board of Directors of Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, declared today a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 (two cents) per share of common stock payable on September 3, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 13, 2026.About Ingersoll Rand Inc.Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to Making Life.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) (NYSE: THC) today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "Strong same-store revenue growth and effective expense management drove our fundamental outperformance in the second quarter of 2026 compared to our original assumptions," said Saum Sutaria, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tenet. "We are actively navigating current industry dynamics through excellent operational execution, investments in innov.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) securities between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2023. Primoris is an infrastructure services company that provides engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services to customers in the utilities, energy, and infrastructure markets.
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The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Primoris Service Corporation (PRIM) Misled Investors About its Ability to Properly Forecast Costs and Expected Profitability of its Renewable Energy Projects
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants recklessly disregarded that: (i) Primoris' cost estimation, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project oversight processes were deficient and failed to provide reliable estimates of the costs and expected profitability of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects; (ii) as a result, Primoris systematically underestimated the costs and risks of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects that were experiencing material cost overruns, execution problems, and schedule delays; and (iii) accordingly, defendants' statements regarding the Company's estimating processes, project execution, ability to manage project risk, financial performance, and financial guidance lacked a reasonable basis and omitted material adverse facts.
Plaintiff alleges that the truth was revealed through a series of disclosures between February 23, 2026 and June 22, 2026, culminating in Primoris' announcement that an internal review, supported by an independent third-party industry expert, had identified significant cost overruns, project delays, and execution challenges affecting six renewable energy projects. The Company sharply reduced its 2026 financial guidance and Renewables revenue outlook and announced the resignation of defendant Kinch as Chief Operating Officer. On this news, Primoris' stock price fell 21.6%, from $108.34 to $84.95.
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SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or the “Company”) announced Dominique Carrel-Billiard's resignation from its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective July 23, 2026, due to his leaving Amundi. Concurrently, the Board has appointed Nicolas Calcoen as a Director, effective the same date.Mr. Calcoen's appointment, recommended by the Board's Nominating & Governance Committee, adds a seasoned global asset management executive to Vic.
MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtriCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRC), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management and post-operative pain management, today announced second quarter 2026 financial results. “Our team delivered healthy growth and a significant step up in profitability in the second quarter,” said Michael Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our innovative technologies continue to prove their valu.
AtriCure NASDAQ: ATRC reported double-digit revenue growth and a return to GAAP profitability in the second quarter of 2026, with management pointing to strong demand across its pain management, appendage management and open ablation franchises while noting continued pressure in minimally invasive ablation.
The medical device company generated worldwide revenue of $153.6 million, up 12.8% on a reported basis and 12.4% in constant currency from the second quarter of 2025, according to Chief Financial Officer Angela Wirick. U.S. revenue rose 13.6% to $125.6 million, while international revenue increased 9.6% on a reported basis to $28 million.
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President and CEO Michael Carrel said the quarter reflected “solid” performance and highlighted improving profitability. AtriCure recorded adjusted EBITDA of $27.3 million, up 78% from $15.4 million a year earlier. Net income was $9 million, compared with a net loss of $6.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share were both $0.18, compared with a loss per share of $0.13 and an adjusted loss per share of $0.02 a year earlier.
Growth Led by Pain Management, Appendage Management and Open Ablation AtriCure’s U.S. business was supported by continued adoption of several newer devices, including CryoSphere MAX and cryoXT in pain management, AtriClip FLEX-Mini and PRO-Mini in appendage management, and the Encompass clamp in open ablation.
Pain management was the company’s fastest-growing franchise, with worldwide revenue up 27% in the quarter. U.S. pain management sales reached $27.1 million, up 27.8% year over year. Carrel said CryoSphere MAX remained a key driver, with the company continuing to add accounts while also seeing early traction in sternotomy procedures. During the question-and-answer portion of the call, Wirick said CryoSphere MAX represented about 75% of U.S. pain management revenue and that the company ended the quarter with “a little over 700 active accounts” in pain management.
Carrel also pointed to early momentum for CryoXT, which is designed for use in amputation procedures. He said the product was included in a presentation at the Society for Vascular Surgery annual meeting and that early adopters are reporting improvements in patient experience and recovery. Management said CryoXT is expected to contribute more meaningfully to revenue in the second half of the year, though from a small base.
Open ablation revenue increased 11% worldwide, led by the Encompass clamp. U.S. open ablation product sales were $40.9 million, up 12.1% year over year. Carrel said the company expects further adoption from a new Society of Thoracic Surgeons quality metric on concomitant AFib treatment, which he described as a potential long-term catalyst for surgical AFib ablation and left atrial appendage management.
Appendage management revenue grew 14% in the quarter. U.S. sales of appendage management products increased 14.4% to $51.6 million, reflecting adoption of AtriClip FLEX-Mini and PRO-Mini devices. Carrel said the mini devices now account for 45% of appendage management revenue in their respective open and minimally invasive categories.
Minimally Invasive Ablation Remains Under Pressure The company’s minimally invasive ablation business continued to decline, contributing $6 million in U.S. revenue for the quarter. Carrel said the market remains focused on treating patients with pulsed field ablation, or PFA, catheters. He added that AtriCure still believes hybrid AFib therapy has a role in patients with longstanding persistent AFib, but said broader stabilization is needed before the franchise can return to growth.
“We have seen referral patterns for hybrid procedures stabilize over the last several quarters in a small subset of accounts,” Carrel said. “However, we need to see this stabilization across a broader customer base before we can expect return to growth for this franchise.”
Clinical Trials Advance Toward Potential Label Expansion Management emphasized progress in two major clinical trials that AtriCure says could expand the market for its cardiac surgery products.
The BoxX-NoAF clinical study, which evaluates ablation and left atrial appendage management in cardiac surgery patients without a history of AFib, has surpassed 50% enrollment with more than 500 patients enrolled. AtriCure expects to complete enrollment of 960 patients by the end of 2026, ahead of its original plan, and anticipates data readouts in the first half of 2027.
Carrel said the company sees a large unmet need in preventing post-operative AFib, noting that U.S. healthcare spending for the condition exceeds $2 billion annually. In response to an analyst question, he said the trial’s first endpoint is post-operative AFib measured 30 days after final enrollment, with a potential data presentation at a major medical meeting in 2027. He said the product is under a PMA pathway and that approval could take roughly a year after submission to the FDA.
AtriCure is also continuing follow-up of more than 6,500 patients enrolled in the LeAAPS trial, which is studying the stroke reduction benefit of left atrial appendage management in cardiac surgery patients without AFib. Carrel said LeAAPS and BoxX-NoAF provide “multiple complementary paths for label expansion” and could be catalysts in the cardiac surgery market.
Guidance Raised for Adjusted EBITDA AtriCure updated its 2026 outlook, now expecting revenue of $602 million to $610 million, representing growth of approximately 12.5% to 14% over 2025. The company expects growth to be led by pain management, appendage management and open ablation, while pressure persists in minimally invasive ablation and certain international markets.
Wirick said AtriCure expects normal seasonal patterns in the second half, with third-quarter revenue down 1% to 2% sequentially from the second quarter, followed by a rebound in the fourth quarter.
The company raised its adjusted EBITDA outlook to approximately $85 million to $89 million for 2026, implying an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 14% at the midpoint of guidance. AtriCure also reiterated its expectation for full-year net income and projected full-year earnings per share of approximately $0.05 to $0.13, with adjusted earnings per share of approximately $0.24 to $0.32.
AtriCure ended the quarter with $167.8 million in cash and investments and generated approximately $22 million in cash during the quarter. Wirick said the company expects positive cash generation through the remainder of the year.
Management Addresses Competition and International Trends During the call, analysts asked about new competitors in the appendage management market. Carrel said new entrants validate the market opportunity, but argued AtriCure has advantages in product innovation, clinical evidence and physician education. He said competitive trialing in the back half of the year is incorporated into the company’s guidance.
Internationally, Wirick said Asia-Pacific weakness discussed in the prior quarter appeared transitory, while Europe saw softness in key markets including the U.K. and Germany. She said the company’s outlook incorporates continued pressure in certain markets.
Carrel concluded that AtriCure’s double-digit revenue growth, margin improvement and profitability leave the company “well ahead” of its long-range plan, while ongoing trials could shape the company’s next decade.
About AtriCure (NASDAQ:ATRC)AtriCure, Inc is a medical device company focused on the development, manufacture and marketing of innovative therapies to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) and related conditions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, AtriCure has established itself as a leader in surgical ablation devices designed to interrupt the errant electrical pathways that cause AF. The company's solutions are used by cardiac surgeons and electrophysiologists to reduce the risk of stroke and improve patient outcomes in the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent AF.
The company's product portfolio centers on its Synergy Surgical Ablation System, which delivers controlled radiofrequency energy in a minimally invasive format, and the cryoICE Cryoablation System, which offers an alternative ablation modality using precise freezing techniques.
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Highlights Q2 sales grew 13.6% to $1.74 billion1, constant currency2 sales grew 12.5% Q2 TAVR sales grew 11.3% to $1.26 billion1; constant currency2 sales grew 10.5% Q2 TMTT sales were $195.9 million1,3, driven by portfolio of repair and replacement therapies Q2 EPS of $0.421; adjusted2 EPS of $0.781 Recent clinical data at New York Valves reinforce best-in-clas.
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The medical-technology company said it now expects sales of $6.6 billion to $6.9 billion for the full year, raising the bottom end of its prior range of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion.
CompaniesJuly 23 (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences (EW.N), opens new tab beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its artificial heart valves used in complex cardiac procedures, sending its shares up nearly 7% in extended trading.
Medical technology firms are seeing increased demand for surgical and procedural devices as population ages and healthcare needs grow.
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Sales of Edwards' transcatheter aortic valve replacement device (TAVR) rose 11.3% over the year earlier to $1.26 billion during the quarter. Analysts on average estimated $1.23 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
TAVR is used to treat severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow from the heart.
Edwards raised the lower end of 2026 sales growth forecast for TAVR devices to 8% from 7% earlier, while keeping the upper end intact at 9%.
The company maintained annual adjusted profit expectations in the range of $2.95 to $3.05 per share.
The California-based company reported quarterly revenue of $1.74 billion, while analysts estimated $1.70 billion.
On an adjusted basis, Edwards earned 78 cents per share, compared with the estimate of 74 cents.
Reporting by Padmanabhan Ananthan in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar
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July 23, 2026 17:00 ET | Source: Getty Images, Inc.
NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“Getty Images”) (NYSE: GETY) a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, announced today that the Company intends to release its second quarter 2026 results after market close on Monday, August 10, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) that same day. The call will consist of prepared remarks only.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-833-309-3473, or for international callers, 1-785-838-9251. The conference ID for the call is GETTY. An audio replay will be available for two weeks following the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 11162213.
A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.gettyimages.com/. The webcast will also be available for replay shortly following the call.
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Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer around the globe, no matter their size. Through its Getty Images, iStock and Unsplash brands, websites and APIs, Getty Images serves customers in almost every country in the world and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. Getty Images works with over 600,000 content creators and over 360 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content. Each year Getty Images covers more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events providing depth and breadth of coverage that is unmatched. Getty Images maintains one of the largest and best privately-owned photographic archives in the world with millions of images dating back to the beginning of photography.
Through its best-in-class creative library and Custom Content solutions, Getty Images helps customers elevate their creativity and entire end-to-end creative process to find the right visual for any need. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technologies and tools trained on permissioned content that include indemnification and perpetual, worldwide usage rights, Getty Images and iStock customers can use text to image generation to ideate and create commercially safe compelling visuals, further expanding Getty Images capabilities to deliver exactly what customers are looking for.
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Bitcoin Collateral Meets Institutional Credit@Lombard_Finance has launched its Bitcoin Onchain Credit Strategy, opening a new route for institutional players to access stablecoin liquidity using Bitcoin as collateral. The product lets $LBTC and native $BTC holders earn fixed premiums by providing collateral that backs institutional stablecoin credit facilities. The strategy gives regulated firms a way to post Bitcoin as collateral and borrow stablecoins through a private underwriting structure on Cap, an automated credit marketplace.
The strategy uses @Chainlink CCIP to accept $BTC.b deposits from @Avax into a vault operating on Ethereum, reducing the need for investors to manually bridge, exchange, or reissue their Bitcoin-linked assets before entering the strategy. Lombard had already selected CCIP as the exclusive interoperability system for more than $1 billion of Bitcoin-backed assets, including $LBTC and BTC.b.
Flow Traders Steps Onchain as Inaugural CounterpartyFlow Traders, one of the more recognizable names in institutional digital asset trading, serves as the pilot partner for the rollout. Established in 2004, Flow Traders is a leading multi-asset market maker and liquidity provider that has been publicly listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange since 2015. The firm handles billions of dollars in daily trading volume and is one of the main market makers in ETFs, ETPs, equities, fixed income, commodities, and crypto.
The partnership allows a regulated institution to access decentralized capital in a functional, traceable, and automatically secured manner, marking a real shift as institutions move from viewing DeFi from the outside to using it for concrete financial operations.
Founded in 2024, Lombard pioneered Bitcoin's integration into DeFi with $LBTC, the leading yield-bearing Bitcoin asset secured by a consortium of 14 digital asset institutions. LBTC reached $1 billion in TVL in just 92 days and became the first Bitcoin LST trusted by blue-chip protocols including Aave, Spark, and EigenLayer. The protocol operates across Ethereum, Base, and Solana, which matters because institutional allocators increasingly want cross-chain exposure without managing the operational complexity of bridging assets themselves.
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Wireless carrier captured premier network accolades from multiple testing firms.
Share price declined 6.13% following the quarterly earnings announcement.
T-Mobile US delivered its second-quarter 2026 financial performance featuring enhanced service revenue figures, expanded profitability margins, and strengthened cash generation capabilities. The telecommunications provider simultaneously increased specific cash flow targets while maintaining its subscriber growth projections. Nevertheless, TMUS stock experienced a 6.13% decline to $179.24 despite the positive quarterly metrics.
Postpaid segment drives revenue expansion and earnings momentum T-Mobile advanced its postpaid operations through consistent account additions and enhanced customer monetization. The wireless provider secured 277,000 net postpaid account additions throughout the second quarter. This figure represented a decrease from the 318,000 net additions reported in the comparable period last year.
Average revenue per postpaid account climbed to $152.91 during the three-month period. This metric showed a 2% year-over-year increase. Total postpaid accounts concluded the quarter at 34.7 million following standard base reconciliations.
Service revenue demonstrated robust growth trends throughout the organization. Aggregate service revenue rose 9% compared to the prior year, reaching $19.0 billion. Meanwhile, postpaid service revenue jumped 13% to $15.9 billion, driven by ongoing subscriber base expansion and improved account economics.
Net income totaled $3.2 billion for the quarter even with merger-related charges associated with the UScellular acquisition. Diluted earnings per share grew 5% to $2.99. Core Adjusted EBITDA posted a 12% year-over-year gain, reaching $9.5 billion.
Operating cash flow similarly strengthened during the quarter. Net cash generated from operating activities rose 7% to $7.5 billion. Concurrently, Adjusted Free Cash Flow increased 4% to $4.8 billion despite elevated capital expenditure levels.
Capital investments grew 13% to $2.7 billion as infrastructure enhancement efforts progressed. The telecommunications company distributed $3.3 billion to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks. Additionally, it executed another $392 million in stock repurchases during the third quarter through mid-July.
Industry-leading network quality and customer satisfaction metrics persist T-Mobile advanced its market positioning through superior network capabilities and customer satisfaction levels. The carrier achieved a record wireless Net Promoter Score of 46 during the second quarter. This achievement marked its highest rating among the top three wireless providers in the United States.
Third-party testing authorities validated T-Mobile’s network excellence across numerous metrics. Ookla designated the company as the Best Mobile Network for three consecutive reporting cycles. Furthermore, Opensignal recognized T-Mobile throughout quality, network performance, and 5G experience categories.
P3 additionally crowned T-Mobile as its Test Champion for the second quarter evaluation period. The carrier swept all 13 available award categories, including the AI Services Champion designation. These accolades reinforced management’s strategy of expanding wireless and broadband service offerings.
T-Mobile emphasized its ongoing commitment to network infrastructure modernization and technological advancement. Company leadership indicated these investments underpin sustainable growth across consumer, broadband, and developing enterprise segments. Management also referenced strengthening customer relationships through elevated service delivery standards.
The organization held steady its postpaid net account guidance range of 950,000 to 1.05 million for 2026. It similarly maintained Core Adjusted EBITDA expectations between $37.1 billion and $37.5 billion. These forecasts aligned with previously communicated targets.
Elevated cash flow outlook demonstrates operational resilience T-Mobile upgraded multiple financial guidance metrics following its second-quarter results. The carrier now anticipates operating cash flow within a range of $28.4 billion to $28.8 billion. This updated range reflects a $200 million increase from prior guidance.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow expectations similarly received a $200 million upward revision. The refreshed guidance now spans $18.4 billion to $18.8 billion. Anticipated capital expenditures remain unchanged at approximately $10.0 billion for the complete fiscal year.
The telecommunications provider preserved its effective tax rate forecast between 25% and 26%. It also sustained its profitability expectations notwithstanding integration expenses from the UScellular transaction. While these costs influenced reported earnings, they did not alter comprehensive operating projections.
T-Mobile’s quarterly financial performance showcased persistent growth in premium customer accounts and service revenue streams. Robust operating cash production additionally enabled increased capital returns to shareholders and revised financial guidance. Despite these positive developments, investors responded negatively, driving TMUS stock lower following the earnings disclosure.
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Key Takeaways Alphabet shares plummeted 7% Thursday following the company’s first-ever quarterly negative free cash flow of -$5.9 billion. Management increased its 2026 AI infrastructure spending outlook by $15 billion, now projecting $195 billion to $205 billion. Second-quarter revenue climbed 24% year-over-year to $119.8 billion, while Google Cloud revenue skyrocketed 82% to $24.8 billion. The tech giant secured $85 billion through debt and equity offerings in June to finance AI expenditures through 2027. Market analysts remain divided — some view the decline as an attractive entry point, while others caution about mounting capital demands. Alphabet delivered impressive second-quarter results — yet its shares tumbled 7%. That was Thursday’s paradox on Wall Street.
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GOOGL shares declined to as low as $314.91, trading around $316.99 by mid-morning hours, marking what could be the company’s biggest single-session market capitalization decline ever, based on Dow Jones Market Data. The stock led losses in the Dow Jones Industrial Average during Thursday’s session.
The quarterly performance itself was undeniably strong. The company generated $119.8 billion in revenue, representing 24% growth compared to the prior year. Google Cloud posted an extraordinary 82% surge to $24.8 billion. Cloud operating margins nearly doubled, reaching 35.6%. Search revenue increased 17%. Every major metric exceeded Wall Street expectations.
What triggered the sharp decline?
Alphabet Records First-Ever Negative Free Cash Flow The metric that spooked the market was free cash flow: a negative $5.9 billion for the second quarter. This marks an unprecedented milestone for Alphabet — its first quarterly negative free cash flow reading in company history, based on LSEG data.
Simultaneously, executives boosted their full-year capital expenditure forecast by $15 billion, establishing a new range of $195 billion to $205 billion. The company anticipates even greater spending throughout 2027.
Alphabet completed an $85 billion capital raise through combined debt and equity offerings in June, earmarked exclusively for its AI infrastructure expansion through 2026 and 2027. That represents substantial capital outflows.
“GOOGL serves as the primary example for exercising caution with hyperscalers,” noted Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes. He suggested that free cash flow might remain in negative territory through 2027, and projected continued debt and equity issuances ahead.
The anxiety extends beyond spending magnitude — it centers on investment returns. Can Alphabet monetize this infrastructure buildout quickly enough to justify the expenditure?
Wall Street Remains Divided on Outlook Not every analyst is turning bearish.
J.P. Morgan’s Doug Anmuth reduced his price target from $460 to $420 while maintaining an Overweight rating. He stated his team “would be buyers of Google on the pullback,” highlighting accelerating Cloud infrastructure deployment and robust demand indicators.
Roth Capital’s Rohit Kulkarni similarly recommended “buy on weakness,” while recognizing mounting questions about sustained capital requirements needed to maintain Google’s AI competitiveness.
Morgan Stanley’s Brian Nowak highlighted Alphabet’s “disciplined budgeting” approach and noted management’s increased optimism compared to twelve months ago regarding AI prospects across both enterprise and consumer segments.
The demand environment validates the aggressive spending. Close to 500 enterprise Gemini AI customers each processed more than one trillion tokens over the past twelve months. The Cloud backlog totals $514 billion. Alphabet has even leased third-party computing capacity from SpaceX to address immediate capacity constraints.
The forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 21.3x — relatively modest for a company achieving 24% revenue growth.
Alphabet’s 52-week trading range spans from $187.82 to $408.61. Thursday’s selloff returned the stock to price levels last seen in mid-April.
Ripple has announced a strategic investment in Notabene, a regulated on-chain transaction network, as part of efforts to promote the adoption of RLUSD in institutional stablecoin payments.
Partnership aims for compliance and scaleThrough this collaboration, Ripple will integrate RLUSD, its dollar-backed stablecoin, into Notabene Flow, Notabene’s dedicated B2B stablecoin payments platform. Notabene’s system focuses on providing regulated transaction infrastructure and compliance tools to financial institutions.
By integrating RLUSD within Notabene Flow, both companies intend to streamline stablecoin-based payments for enterprises while addressing regulatory requirements and risk controls.
Ripple, best known for its global payments and blockchain solutions, developed RLUSD to offer financial institutions a compliant and efficient stablecoin option for business transactions.
Mini dictionary: Notabene, a Swiss-based company, connects regulated financial institutions and digital asset platforms worldwide with a focus on on-chain transaction compliance and verification.
Infrastructure and regulatory obligationsNotabene operates a network that enables regulated digital asset transactions, connecting over 2,300 institutions across more than 100 jurisdictions. The platform reportedly supports $2 trillion in annualized transaction volume and offers comprehensive compliance, identity verification, and transaction authorization tools required by financial institutions.
As more financial entities explore stablecoins for payments, they face increasing challenges related to regulatory standards, compliance, and verification of transaction parties. Notabene’s solution seeks to address these hurdles before any fund transfers take place.
CompanyCore ServiceInstitutions ConnectedJurisdictionsAnnual Transaction VolumeNotabeneOn-chain transaction compliance2,300+100+$2 trillionRippleEnterprise payments, stablecoinsN/A (focus on global enterprise)GlobalN/AVoices from Ripple and NotabeneJack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoin at Ripple, emphasized the need for robust compliance and identity procedures, stating that technological efficiency alone is not enough for stablecoins to achieve widespread institutional adoption. He pointed to the importance of transaction authorization and ongoing compliance for enabling responsible and scalable use.
Jack McDonald explained that settlement rails must be supported by strong compliance, identity, and transaction authorization for institutional stablecoins to move fully into the mainstream.
Pelle Braendgaard, CEO of Notabene, observed that most institutions have progressed past the evaluation stage and are now focused on integrating stablecoins into their operations while fulfilling complex regulatory and compliance requirements.
Pelle Braendgaard noted that financial institutions are now focused on implementing stablecoins within their existing workflows and maintaining regulatory compliance, rather than simply assessing their utility.
Outlook and regulatory momentumThis investment by Ripple comes as regulated stablecoin infrastructure sees significant expansion, driven by new frameworks including the GENIUS Act in the United States and Europe’s MiCA rules. Both Ripple and Notabene indicated plans to continue building out Notabene Flow’s availability for financial institutions worldwide, aiming to facilitate compliant, cross-border stablecoin payments at larger scale.
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Shiba Inu's layer 2 blockchain, Shibarium, saw a 74% increase in transactions in the last 24 hours while the wider Shiba Inu ecosystem was quiet. According to Shibarium Scan data, Shibarium's daily transaction count surged from 661 on July 21 to 1,151 on July 22, a 74% increase. While the jump is small, it is nevertheless significant as the SHIB price awaits a bullish market catalyst.
The crypto market is consolidating on Thursday, with the majority of crypto assets, including SHIB, in the red. At the time of writing, SHIB was down 1.54% in the last 24 hours to $0.000004166 and is about to erase weekly gains, up just 0.51% in the last seven days. Shiba Inu is down 23% so far in July, marking negative weekly closes in the month.
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The current price action reflects a market catching its breath. After failing to surpass $0.0000043, the path of least resistance for Shiba Inu in the short term appears to be sideways rather than sharply in either direction.
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Shiba Inu’s layer 2 blockchain, Shibarium, recorded a sharp rise in daily transactions despite subdued activity across the rest of the Shiba Inu ecosystem. Shibarium Scan reported that daily transaction counts increased from 661 on July 21 to 1,151 on July 22, marking a 74% surge within just 24 hours.
Shibarium sees growth amid quiet marketThe jump in Shibarium’s transaction volume comes as the broader Shiba Inu ecosystem remained mostly inactive. This growth stands out, especially as the price of SHIB has struggled to find positive momentum in recent trading sessions.
At the same time, the general cryptocurrency market continued its consolidation phase, with many coins, including SHIB, declining. At the latest reading, SHIB fell by 1.54% over the previous 24 hours, trading at $0.000004166. SHIB’s weekly rise narrowed to just 0.51%, and the token has dropped 23% so far in July, closing each week of the month with losses.
Price struggles and low market activitySHIB’s recent price performance highlights a pattern of fading weekly gains. After failing to move beyond the $0.0000043 resistance, Shiba Inu appears poised for a period of sideways trading, with no immediate signal of a sharp move either up or down.
Santiment, a crypto analytics platform, noted in a recent report that trading volumes for large-cap cryptocurrencies have continued to decline since July 2024, reaching their lowest average levels in nearly two years.
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The platform attributed this slowdown not only to waning trader enthusiasm, but also to persistent macroeconomic challenges, lower risk appetite, and diminishing confidence in altcoin rallies following recent sell-offs.
Trading volumes for large-cap cryptocurrencies have dropped to their lowest two-year average, with reduced spot demand and traders showing less willingness to rotate into altcoins, according to Santiment.
Impact of low trading volume on future price actionSantiment’s analysis suggested that a prolonged decrease in trading volume can influence market behavior in two ways. First, insufficient demand can make upward price rallies susceptible to rapid reversals. Second, thinner liquidity might pave the way for smoother upside moves should sellers exit and spot buying return.
Because risk sentiment remains weak and few traders are chasing altcoins, there is currently little social or trading energy to drive a shift in direction. Analysts observed that, under these market conditions, even modest increases in buying activity could help prices recover relatively quickly as liquidity remains thin.
DateShibarium Daily TransactionsSHIB PriceJuly 21661$0.000004166July 221,151$0.000004166For now, Shiba Inu’s key layer 2 network remains active even as SHIB price action shows little sign of immediate recovery. The market’s attention is fixed on whether renewed interest in the network will translate into a stronger trend for the flagship token.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Wallets with tiny balances make up the clear majority of the holder base.
The most recent data show that the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer has almost 1.7 million holders. However, less than 1,000 wallets own the vast majority of the supply: a concentration hard to ignore and which raises eyebrows.
Shiba Inu’s price has been in a major decline over the past several months, yet some analysts believe a rebound could be on the way while certain factors support their bullish outlook.
How Many Whales and Shrimps? Earlier this month, the total number of SHIB addresses reached an all-time high of 1,676,535 after a sudden one-day increase of 75,000 new holders. The figure kept climbing and currently stands at 1,678,502.
According to Etherscan, nearly a million of those are investors known as shrimps: wallets holding up to $10 worth of the meme coin. The second-largest group is crabs (477,871), who own between $10 and $100 in SHIB. Coming up next are fish, dolphins, and sharks.
Interestingly enough, there are only 703 whales (addresses that hold more than $100K worth of the token each). They make up only 0.04% of the total figure but control staggering 94.5% of Shiba Inu’s supply.
Such an extreme concentration means that theoretically a small group of investors could move the market with their actions. A coordinated sell-off, for instance, could lead to a substantial price crash, while sudden accumulation might have the opposite effect.
SHIB at a ‘Critical Stage’ As of press time, the token is worth around $0.000004235 (per CoinGecko), translating into a massive 72% decline on a yearly scale. X user CRYPTO SHERIFF noted that the asset has been consolidating below a 5-year downtrend, arguing that it is in “a critical stage” which could actually be a precursor to a huge pump.
“There is an unwritten rule in crypto: the longer the consolidation lasts, the bigger the breakout! SHIB is at a critical stage! Unless there is a market downturn in the coming days, we could see a new rally for SHIB,” they stated.
The declining amount of tokens stored on exchanges reinforces the bullish scenario. According to CryptoQuant, there are now approximately 86.2 trillion SHIB held on centralized platforms, a new five-year low that typically reduces immediate selling pressure.
SHIB Exchange Reserve, Source: CryptoQuant At the same time, there are some warning signs. X user SHIBMortal said that analysts have spotted a 91% match between SHIB’s recent performance and the 2023 bearish pattern, which could lead to a 20% drop to the $0.0000032–$0.0000033 range.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that it has rescheduled the release of its second-quarter financial results and corresponding conference call.
The financial results and presentation materials will now be released at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, August 3, 2026. Whirlpool Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The schedule has been adjusted to accommodate Marc Bitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who is recovering at home from a minor bicycle accident and expected to return to the office by August 3.
To participate in the conference call, dial 1 (888) 440-4038 and Conference ID 2610251. International participants should dial 1 (646) 960-0861 and Conference ID 2610251. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call, as they may experience longer than usual wait times.
The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's website at investors.whirlpoolcorp.com and may be accessed by clicking on the "News & Events" tab located at the top of the page, and by clicking on "Events & Presentations". To listen to the live webcast, participants should visit the site at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to download any required streaming media software. Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording of the conference call will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days.
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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/27 - 05/01MaxLinear NASDAQ: MXL reported a sharp increase in second-quarter 2026 revenue and returned to GAAP profitability, as executives said demand for the company’s data center optical products is driving a new growth phase.
On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Kishore Seendripu said MaxLinear’s overall revenue grew 55% year over year, reflecting “strong execution” and accelerating adoption of its newest data center products. He said infrastructure has become MaxLinear’s largest revenue category, with revenue in that segment rising 145% year over year, driven by production ramps in optical platforms for data centers.
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MaxLinear’s Explosive 200% Rally Looks Impressive—But Can It Last?“Our Q2 financial results highlight the exciting inflection in our business trajectory and the beginning of a multiyear growth phase for MaxLinear,” Seendripu said.
Revenue rises 55%, infrastructure becomes largest category Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Strategy Officer Steve Litchfield said total revenue for the second quarter was $168.8 million, up 23% from $137.2 million in the prior quarter and up 55% from $108.8 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Silicon Motion: The Market's Best Merger Arbitrage OpportunityBy end market, Litchfield said second-quarter revenue was approximately:
Infrastructure: $85 million Broadband: $45 million Connectivity: $24 million Industrial and multi-market: $15 million GAAP gross margin was 57.8%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 59.5%. Litchfield said the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin was primarily due to $2.5 million of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization.
GAAP operating expenses were $101.8 million, compared with non-GAAP operating expenses of $62.8 million. The difference was primarily tied to stock-based compensation and performance-based equity accruals totaling $36.5 million, along with $2.2 million in acquisition-related and other costs.
MaxLinear reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.02 for the quarter, which Litchfield said marked a return to GAAP profitability. Non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.35. Operating cash flow was approximately $4.8 million, and the company ended the quarter with about $93.7 million in cash equivalents and restricted cash.
Optical data center outlook raised again Seendripu said MaxLinear is raising its expectations for 2026 optical data center revenue to a range of $210 million to $230 million, citing customer orders and stronger visibility into program ramps. He said run rates are expected to expand into 2027.
The company’s Keystone product, a 100 gigabit-per-lane, five-nanometer CMOS PAM4 DSP and SerDes technology, is ramping into high-volume production at major hyperscale customers in the U.S. and Asia for 400G and 800G deployments, Seendripu said. He said Keystone delivers “almost 40% lower consumption in power than competition” and is serving as the foundation for future customer engagements involving 1.6 terabit and 3.2 terabit architectures.
During the question-and-answer session, Seendripu said the company began the year with revenue more concentrated in 400G, but the current growth is being driven by 800G PAM4 products. He said 800G is expected to become a substantially larger portion of run-rate revenue going forward.
Asked whether the increase in the 2026 optical outlook was tied entirely to Keystone, Seendripu told Cody Acree of The Benchmark Company that it was “all driven by Keystone product family” and did not include 2026 revenue from Washington or Annapurna.
Next-generation products expected to contribute in 2027 Seendripu highlighted several products intended to extend MaxLinear’s data center portfolio. Rushmore, the company’s 1.6 terabit optical PAM4 DSP at 200 gigabit-per-lane speeds, is expected to become an important optical connectivity growth driver beginning in 2027, he said.
Washington, a standalone 200 gigabit-per-lane TIA platform, can be paired with Rushmore or deployed in LPO and NPO implementations that do not require a DSP. Annapurna, a 200 gigabit-per-lane Ethernet retimer platform, is aimed at 1.6 terabit active electrical cable and onboard retimer requirements for AI systems.
Seendripu said Rushmore, Washington and Annapurna are sampling and in customer qualification and design processes. He said the company expects revenue to begin in 2027, with one or two opportunities potentially starting in the second half of that year and layering into 2028 and 2029.
Beyond optical, Seendripu said MaxLinear’s first XGS-PON hyperscaler design win for dedicated data center control plane architectures has completed qualification for a 2027 ramp. He also said the company has secured USB bridge controller design wins at two major hyperscalers for AI rack management.
Broadband and connectivity grow; industrial recovery continues Seendripu said broadband and connectivity revenue both increased in the second quarter, supported by large-scale deployments of single-chip fiber PON and Wi-Fi 7 gateway platforms at major Tier 1 service providers in North America and Europe. He said MaxLinear is also in the early stages of Ultra DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 deployments, which are expected to provide additional stability as ramps progress through 2027 and 2028.
In response to a question from Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quattrocchi, Litchfield said there had not been significant changes in broadband demand trends. He said MaxLinear has been gaining share in PON programs and that telco capital spending remains “good.”
On the industrial and multi-market business, Litchfield told Karl Ackerman of BNP Paribas that the segment has been recovering after a weak prior year. He said the company is seeing year-over-year improvement and expects pricing, including in China, as well as new products to contribute to growth.
Third-quarter guidance points to further growth For the third quarter of 2026, MaxLinear expects revenue of $210 million to $220 million. Litchfield said the company expects growth across all four business segments, with particular strength in infrastructure from data center optical interconnects.
The company guided for GAAP gross margin of approximately 57% to 60% and non-GAAP gross margin of 58.5% to 61.5%. GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $98 million to $104 million, while non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $66 million to $71 million.
Litchfield said infrastructure products historically have carried gross margins above the corporate average, helping support the outlook. He also noted cost increases in wafers, packaging and testing, saying the company is being cautious but sees continued margin improvement potential.
Asked about longer-term profitability, Litchfield said MaxLinear’s target has not changed and that the company’s long-term goal is to reach operating margins of 30% to 35%. He said the business is “headed in that direction,” though he declined to guide beyond the current quarter.
Litchfield said visibility is strong across most of MaxLinear’s businesses, extending to about six months, supported by backlog and demand. The company has also made wafer prepayments to secure supply for rising data center product demand, which executives said is backed by customer orders extending into the second half of 2026 and 2027.
About MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL)MaxLinear, Inc is a provider of radio-frequency (RF), analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits for broadband communications, data center connectivity, and video infrastructure applications. The company's product portfolio includes high-performance RF front-end modules, broadband power amplifiers, optical and Ethernet transceivers, and network processors designed to support demanding signal processing requirements.
MaxLinear's semiconductor solutions are used by cable and satellite television operators, fiber-to-the-home service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and data center operators.
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GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories, today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company also provided an update to its financial outlook for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. “Deckers delivered a solid start to the fiscal year, surpassing $1 billion of first quarter revenue for the first time,” said Stefano Carot.
DECK stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Deckers Q1 Details Deckers Outdoor reported quarterly earnings of 94 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 87 cents by 8.05%, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Quarterly revenue came in at $1.02 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.018 billion.
Deckers reported the following first-quarter details:
“Deckers delivered a solid start to the fiscal year, surpassing $1 billion of first quarter revenue for the first time,” said CEO Stefano Caroti.
“This performance reflects the continued strength of HOKA and UGG, with growing global demand as both brands extend their reach through compelling product innovation,” Caroti added.
DECK Stock Price Activity: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Deckers stock was down 2.85% to $93.49 in Thursday’s extended trading.
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SWINDON, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.12 per share. The Company will pay this third quarter 2026 dividend on August 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2026. About Sensata Technologies Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio o.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR), a technology-enabled, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, today announced the appointment of William “Bill” Clement as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective August 1, 2026.
The Stacks ecosystem just took a meaningful step toward letting Bitcoin holders earn yield without handing over their keys. The PoX-5 public testnet is now live, giving builders and developers a sandbox to stress-test Bitcoin staking before the protocol’s mainnet hard fork, currently penciled in for around July 29, 2026.
PoX stands for Proof of Transfer, a consensus mechanism that has been running on Stacks since January 2021. Miners on Stacks spend BTC to mine blocks, and that BTC gets distributed as rewards to participants who lock up their STX tokens. The system has maintained over 99.9% uptime since launch, distributing more than 4,200 BTC in rewards over its lifetime.
PoX-5 builds on that foundation but introduces the ability to stake actual Bitcoin alongside STX. The BTC stays on Bitcoin’s own blockchain, secured by a timelock rather than a custodian. The public testnet phase follows a private testnet that kicked off on July 16, 2026. During that earlier phase, integration partners confirmed the protocol bond lifecycle worked correctly under accelerated conditions.
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The mainnet activation hinges on a Bitcoin block height target of approximately block 907,740. Two governance proposals, SIP-044 (Clarity 6) and SIP-045 (Bitcoin Staking), cleared the community vote with an approval rate exceeding 99.99%.
Bootstrap phase parameters and what comes next The initial rollout won’t be a free-for-all. Stacks is implementing a bootstrap phase with a 3,000 BTC capacity cap, a projected yield of around 3% APY paid in BTC, and a minimum STX pairing ratio of 5%.
After PoX-5 stabilizes, the roadmap points toward PoX-6, which would transition the system into a permissionless auction model. The team is also planning to release what they’re calling the Genesis Bond, described as the first Bitcoin Protocol Bond, with a target date in late August 2026.
What this means for investors The 5% minimum STX pairing ratio creates a structural demand floor. If the 3,000 BTC bootstrap cap gets filled, that implies a need for STX equivalent to at least 5% of the staked BTC value to be locked alongside it.
Timelocks on Bitcoin are elegant in theory, but any mechanism that involves locking capital introduces liquidity risk. If BTC price moves sharply while tokens are locked, stakers can’t react. The 3% APY needs to compensate for that illiquidity premium.
STX price action has already shown sensitivity to Bitcoin staking narratives. The Genesis Bond release in late August could serve as the next major catalyst if the mainnet launch goes smoothly.
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New York, NY, United States, July 23rd, 2026, Chainwire
Q2 Ecosystem Report highlights institutional partnerships, ecosystem growth, and infrastructure milestones ahead of Bitcoin Staking’s Q3 launch.
Stacks (STX) today published its Q2 2026 Ecosystem Report, outlining progress toward launching Bitcoin Staking and expanding the infrastructure needed to make Bitcoin a productive capital asset. Cumulative Stacks users surpassed 1.6 million during the quarter, an 8.0% increase quarter over quarter, while new wallet creation rose nearly 53%, from 72,000 in Q1 to 110,000 in Q2.
The report highlights a quarter of steady execution. Stacks built and deployed PoX-5, the on-chain mechanism powering Bitcoin Staking, first to a private testnet for institutional partners and later to public testnet, where it is now undergoing audit ahead of mainnet launch. The quarter also marked two major institutional partnerships. Fireblocks, which facilitates the transfer and storage of more than $10 trillion in digital assets globally, joined as the institutional custody infrastructure partner, while UTXO Management – the Bitcoin-native asset management subsidiary of Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) – became the inaugural Bitcoin Staking launch partner. Alongside this, the Bitcoin-native finance ecosystem continued to grow, and the Endowment expanded its grant and Foundry programs to support new builders.
“Bitcoin has spent years establishing itself as an asset. The next chapter is making that asset productive, and Stacks made strong progress on that front in Q2 2026,” said Alex Miller, CEO of Stacks Labs. “Our thesis is clear: Stacks is the place where Bitcoin becomes productive capital. The quarter ahead is an important one for the broader Stacks ecosystem, and we are determined to capture a larger share of the Bitcoin sitting idle today.”
Among the report’s highlights:
Bitcoin Staking advanced toward launch, with PoX-5 built, deployed to private and public testnet, and now in audit ahead of mainnet in Q3. Fireblocks and UTXO Management joined as institutional partners, expanding the custody and asset-management infrastructure required for institutional participation. Zest Protocol had its biggest quarter to date: the ZEST token launched via Binance Alpha on May 19, reaching a $200 million fully diluted valuation (FDV) within hours while ranking No. 1 trending on CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap. Zest remains the top DeFi protocol on Stacks, with $70M in TVL and over 800 sBTC deposited. Stacking DAO reached an all-time high of 110M STX in TVL and announced stBTC, the first Bitcoin liquid staking token on Stacks, now in audit and targeting an August launch. BitFlow surpassed $5 billion in cumulative transaction volume and $575M in swap volume, grew to 29,677 cumulative users, and delivered an estimated average 17.9% Bitcoin APY across its two primary sBTC pools over the past 30 days. Hermetica saw continued allocator demand for BTC yield, with hBTC reaching 75 BTC in TVL and its latest capped allocation filling within 24 hours, while USDh averaged 8% APY over the quarter as Hermetica advanced its STRC integration. Network and protocol development continued, with three stable mainnet node releases and ongoing security hardening through the Immunefi bug bounty program. The Stacks Endowment expanded strategic ecosystem investment through grants and the Foundry program, completing its first Validate cohort (60 participating teams, 25 advancing toward grant applications) and preparing the next program, Onboard. The report also outlines Stacks’ priorities for Q3, including the launch of Bitcoin Staking, expansion of the liquid staking ecosystem through stBTC, onboarding additional institutional participants, and continued investment in founders building Bitcoin-native financial applications.
Read the full Q2 2026 Stacks Ecosystem Report.
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Stacks is growing Bitcoin by turning idle Bitcoin into productive capital. The network enables self-custodial Bitcoin yield and a growing ecosystem of Bitcoin-native financial applications that settle on Bitcoin. Learn more at stacks.co.
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. reports second quarter 2026 results, including quotes from Randy Chesler, President and CEO, and Ron Copher, Chief Financial Officer.
STUART, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (“Seacoast”) (NASDAQ: SBCF) announced that on July 23, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share, and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per 1/1000th share of Seacoast's Series A Non-Voting Preferred Stock. The common stock and preferred stock dividends are payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. About Seacoast Ban.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global organizational consulting firm, has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as Canada's best executive recruiter. The firm was also honored as a leading professional search firm in Canada. "Organizations need more than executives who simply adapt to change—they need leaders who create the conditions for people and organizations to thrive," said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry. "We're pleased to be recognized by Forbes as Canada's bes.
Archer Aviation (ACHR -0.87%) is an ambitious developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, also known as "flying taxis." Its flagship eVTOL craft -- Midnight -- is like a cross between a drone and a helicopter, and it could one day carry up to four passengers over traffic.
Archer has yet to certify its eVTOLs, and its stock value is a reflection of that: After flirting with a double-digit value last October, Archer's stock now trades at about $5 a share. With a market cap of $4 billion, could this be an opportunity to set you up for life, or is it a high-flying trap concealing enormous risk?
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The bull case for Archer is growing stronger -- but so is the bear The bull case for Archer rests on the fact that it no longer relies on a single narrative. Yes, it is still building -- or, rather, attempting to certify -- eVTOLs for urban mobility. But in addition to these pedestrian aims, it is also co-developing an autonomous VTOL aircraft platform with the defense company Anduril, which could open a revenue stream much sooner than passenger flights would.
Let's break the deal down. The announcement, which broke on July 20, showcased a new autonomous defense aircraft, "Thunder," which can bolster crewed aircraft to multiply combat power. Better yet, the VTOL aircraft could move forward without the same FAA certification requirements as the "civilian" Midnight. It will still require extensive testing and airworthiness approval, but its path to deployment could be faster than Midnight's.
Still, even with expanded military customers, Archer can't ignore a gaping hole in its young business: Midnight still lacks FAA type certification.
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Timelines for acquiring this required certification have slipped several times, and Archer now says it is aiming to certify its air taxis by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Given that Archer was also named the official air taxi provider for the Olympics, it will be quite the magic trick if it manages to manufacture and deliver a sufficient number of aircraft to service the Olympics in the same year it receives certification.
Archer is, of course, participating in a White House-backed program that aims to accelerate the deployment of eVTOLs in American cities in these "pre-certification" times. Whether this will actually fast-track the adoption of eVTOLs -- or lay the groundwork for infrastructure -- remains to be seen, but Archer, which has produced only a handful of Midnights to date, will certainly need to kick production into high gear regardless.
Could Archer set you up for life, or leave you empty-handed? If Archer and Anduril land a major commercial client in the upcoming weeks, with meaningful revenue attached, this stock could soar.
But don't confuse potential demand with a proven business model. Archer is still burning cash, Midnight is uncertified, and large-scale manufacturing of aircraft hasn't been shown. Even a major contract could take years to materialize in bottom- and top-line growth.
For now, I would continue to treat Archer as a speculative stock. The upside could be life-changing, but with so many pieces unproven, this is a stock for risk-tolerant investors who can afford to be patient -- or wrong.
The US Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate is trading around 1.4082, little changed on the day after easing from levels above 1.42 earlier in July. The pair reached a monthly low near 1.4004, having previously climbed to a 2026 high around 1.4248 in June.
Scotiabank believes the Canadian Dollar is largely tracking broader movements in the US currency, with USD/CAD currently trading close to the bank’s estimated fair value of 1.4013.
The bank noted that comments from US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer offered some reassurance that the latest tariff measures would not permanently damage US-Canada commercial relations.
Greer also indicated that negotiations could make progress towards a broader agreement before the end of the year, helping limit renewed pressure on the Canadian Dollar.
Domestic attention is focused on Canadian retail sales, which are expected to have risen 1.0% in May, matching the preliminary estimate published alongside April’s figures.
From a technical perspective, Scotiabank describes the outlook as neutral. USD/CAD is pivoting around its 40-day moving average at 1.4074, with neither side showing enough momentum to force a decisive break.
The bank identifies initial support at 1.4060 and resistance at 1.4125. A sustained move below support would strengthen the case for further Canadian Dollar gains, while a break above resistance would suggest the recent USD rebound has further to run.
