, /PRNewswire/ -- InMode Ltd. (NASDAQ: INMD), a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies, announced today that it expects to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the Nasdaq market opens on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
InMode is currently finalizing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. While complete financial information and operating data are not yet available, set forth below are certain preliminary results such period, subject to final adjustments and other developments that may arise between now and the time such financial results are finalized. Based on preliminary results, management expects:
Revenue for the second quarter of 2026 to be in the range of $95.2 million to $95.4 million Full year 2026 revenue to be in the range of $365 million to $375 million As the Company's Special Committee continues its evaluation of strategic proposals, the Company will not host an investor conference call or webcast in connection with this earnings release and will not be conducting investor meetings at this time.
About InMode
InMode is a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies. InMode develops, manufactures, and markets devices harnessing novel radio frequency ("RF") technology. InMode strives to enable emerging surgical procedures as well as improve existing treatments. InMode has leveraged its medically accepted minimally invasive RF technologies to offer a comprehensive line of products across several categories for plastic surgery, gynecology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology. For more information about InMode, please visit www.inmodemd.com.
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First Hawaiian se dohodla na převzetí TriCo v čistě akciové transakci; kombinovaná banka bude mít zhruba 34 miliard USD aktiv a vznikne 6. největší banka se sídlem na západě USA.
HONOLULU and CHICO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) ("First Hawaiian"), parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, and TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) ("TriCo"), parent company of Tri Counties Bank, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First Hawaiian will acquire TriCo in an all-stock transaction.
This partnership combines two culturally aligned, relationship-driven banking franchises with attractive deposit bases, disciplined credit cultures and deep local market positions. On a combined basis, the company will have approximately $34 billion of assets and be the 6th largest bank headquartered in the Western U.S. This partnership will increase First Hawaiian’s presence on the mainland and offer customers the full suite of banking capabilities and expand the combined bank’s market areas to include a more diverse geography. The combined bank is expected to leverage its strong capital position, liquidity profile and credit quality to deliver enhanced earnings and generate long-term value to shareholders.
“This partnership creates a broader platform for long-term growth,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President and CEO of First Hawaiian. “TriCo is an ideal partner to execute this next phase of our growth: a well-managed, relationship-focused bank in California with a strong deposit franchise, disciplined credit culture, experienced local leadership and deep commitment to its communities. Together, we will preserve what has made both companies successful while creating a stronger and more diversified bank. I could not be more excited to partner with TriCo.”
“TriCo has built its franchise around long-term customer relationships, local decision-making and a commitment to the communities we serve,” said Rick Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of TriCo. “First Hawaiian shares those values and brings the scale, capital strength and broader product capabilities to help us do even more for our customers and communities. We are excited for our employees and shareholders to participate in the future of the combined company, and we look forward to working closely with Bob and the First Hawaiian team.”
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, TriCo’s shareholders will receive 2.095 First Hawaiian shares for each TriCo share, representing $63.12 per share as of First Hawaiian’s closing stock price on July 10, 2026. Upon closing of the transaction, First Hawaiian and TriCo shareholders are expected to own approximately 65% and 35%, respectively, of the combined company. Four current TriCo directors, including Rick Smith, will join the First Hawaiian and First Hawaiian Bank Boards of Directors, with the remaining three to be mutually agreed upon by First Hawaiian and TriCo prior to the closing. To ensure business and client continuity, leadership will include representation from both organizations and First Hawaiian will retain Tri Counties Bank branding on the mainland. There are no expected branch closings associated with the transaction and TriCo’s commitment to its communities is not expected to change.
The Boards of Directors of First Hawaiian and TriCo unanimously approved the definitive agreement and the parties expect to close the transaction by the end of 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals, approval by First Hawaiian and TriCo shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
The announcement precedes First Hawaiian’s release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The following are key highlights of the results the company expects to report on July 24, 2026:
Continued earnings growth, with net income of $73.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.60, compared to net income of $67.8 million and diluted EPS of $0.55 in the prior quarterCost of deposits improved 2 basis points to 1.20% from 1.22% in the prior quarterNet interest margin expanded by 6 bps QoQ to 3.25%Return on average assets improved to 1.23%, up 9 bps from 1.14% in the prior quarterReturn on average tangible common equity of 16.3%, compared to 15.3% in the prior quarter*Gross loans increased to $14.6 billion, compared to $14.4 billion in the prior quarterBook value per share increased to $23.22, up from $22.75 in the prior quarterTangible book value per share of $15.04, reflecting 3% QoQ growth* * Return on average tangible common equity and tangible book value per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the appendix to the investor presentation furnished by FHI as an exhibit to Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this release for further information, including a reconciliation of those measures to the comparable GAAP measurements.
These preliminary results are estimates based on information available to management of FHI as of the date of this release and are subject to change upon completion of FHI's standard closing procedures and review by its independent registered public accounting firm. As a result, there can be no assurance that FHI's final results will not differ from these preliminary estimates.
Advisors
Evercore served as financial advisor and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal counsel to First Hawaiian.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company served as financial advisor and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to TriCo.
Conference Call Information
First Hawaiian and TriCo will host a conference call today to discuss the transaction at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time and 2:30 a.m. Hawaii Time.
To access the call by phone, please register via the following link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI2891c10b1f314068b969f7a768bfea65, and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
A live webcast of the conference call, including a slide presentation, will be available at the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zk2u4mjj. The archive of the webcast will be available at the same location.
First Hawaiian, Inc.
First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858 under the name Bishop & Company, is Hawaii’s oldest and largest financial institution with branch locations throughout Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to consumer and commercial customers including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing services. Customers may also access their accounts through ATMs, online and mobile banking channels. For more information about First Hawaiian, Inc., visit the Company’s website, www.fhb.com.
TriCo Bancshares
Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, providing services in traditional stand-alone and in-store bank branches and loan production offices in communities throughout California. Tri Counties Bank provides an extensive and competitive breadth of consumer, small business and commercial banking financial services, along with convenient around-the-clock ATMs, online and mobile banking access. Brokerage services are provided by Tri Counties Advisors through affiliation with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Visit www.TriCountiesBank.com to learn more.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, among others, statements regarding the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed business combination transaction between First Hawaiian, Inc. (“FHI”) and TriCo Bancshares (“TriCo”) (the “Transaction”), and the plans, objectives, expectations and intentions of FHI and TriCo. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “annualized,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature.
FHI and TriCo caution that the forward-looking statements in this communication are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to assess and are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond FHI’s and TriCo’s control. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements, including the following: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions, and in conditions impacting the banking industry specifically; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal, monetary and trade policy, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board or the effects of any declines in housing and commercial real estate prices, high or increasing unemployment rates, continued or renewed inflation, the impact of proposed or imposed tariffs by the U.S. government or retaliatory tariffs proposed or imposed by U.S. trading partners that could have an adverse impact on customers or any recession or slowdown in economic growth particularly in the markets in which FHI and TriCo conduct business, including Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and California; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks; changes in interest rates that could significantly reduce net interest income and negatively affect asset yields and valuations and funding sources, including impacts on prepayment speeds; competitive pressures among financial institutions and nontraditional providers of financial services, including on product pricing and services; concentrations within FHI’s or TriCo’s loan portfolio (including commercial real estate loans) or other asset classes, and the parties’ ability to attract and retain customer deposits, large loans to certain borrowers, access liquidity and capital, and manage deposit costs and funding sources; the success, impact, and timing of FHI’s and TriCo’s respective business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services and FHI’s and TriCo’s ability to successfully implement strategic, operational, technology and integration initiatives; the failure to properly use and protect customer and employee information and data; cybersecurity risks, including the occurrence of fraudulent activity or a material breach of, or disruption to, the security of FHI’s, TriCo’s or their vendors’ systems; risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies; the effects of failures or interruptions of information, communications or third-party service-provider systems; the nature, extent, timing, and results of governmental actions, examinations, reviews, reforms, regulations, and interpretations; changes in laws or regulations; adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and other catastrophic events such as wildfires; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement to which FHI and TriCo are parties; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FHI or TriCo, including potential litigation relating to the Transaction; delays in completing the Transaction; the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the Transaction); the failure to obtain stockholder or shareholder approvals, as applicable, or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the closing of the Transaction on a timely basis or at all; changes in FHI’s or TriCo’s share price before closing, including as a result of the financial performance of the other party prior to closing, or more generally due to broader stock market movements, and the performance of financial companies and peer group companies; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the Transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where FHI and TriCo do business; certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed Transaction that may impact the parties’ ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic Transactions; the possibility that the Transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; the ability to complete the Transaction and integration of FHI and TriCo promptly and successfully; the dilution caused by FHI’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the Transaction; and other factors that may affect the future results of FHI and TriCo.
The foregoing factors should not be considered an exhaustive list and should be read together with the other cautionary statements set forth in FHI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available on FHI’s investor relations website, https://ir.fhb.com, under the heading “SEC Filings,” and in other documents FHI files with the SEC, and in TriCo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the SEC and available on TriCo’s website, www.tcbk.com, under the “About” tab and the “Investor Relations” link and then under the heading “SEC Filings” and in other documents TriCo files with the SEC. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and neither FHI nor TriCo undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Important Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Transaction, FHI will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a Joint Proxy Statement of FHI and TriCo and a Prospectus of FHI, as well as other relevant documents concerning the Transaction. Certain matters in respect of the Transaction involving FHI and TriCo will be submitted to FHI’s stockholders and TriCo’s shareholders, as applicable, for their consideration.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. INVESTORS, FHI STOCKHOLDERS AND TRICO SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Stockholders or shareholders, as applicable, will be able to obtain a free copy of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about the Transaction, FHI and TriCo, without charge, at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to First Hawaiian, Inc., Attention: Secretary, 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 525-7000 or to TriCo Bancshares, Attention: Shareholder Services, 63 Constitution Drive, Chico, CA 95973, (530) 898-0300.
Participants in the Solicitation
FHI, TriCo, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from FHI stockholders or TriCo shareholders in connection with the Transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding FHI's directors and executive officers is available in the sections entitled “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in FHI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/36377/000110465926021544/fhb-20251231x10k.htm); in the sections entitled “Corporate Governance and Board Matters,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Compensation Tables,” “Biographies of Executive Officers” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors and Management” in FHI's definitive proxy statement relating to its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 12, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/36377/000110465926026700/tm2532317-1_def14a.htm); and other documents filed by FHI with the SEC. Information regarding TriCo's directors and executive officers is available in the sections entitled “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters;” in TriCo's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/356171/000035617126000010/tcbk-20251231.htm); in the sections entitled “Board of Directors,” “Corporate Governance, Board Nominations and Board Committees,” “Compensation of Directors,” “Ownership of Voting Securities,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Compensation of Named Executive Officers” in TriCo's definitive proxy statement relating to its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 17, 2026 (available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/356171/000035617126000033/tcbk-20260417.htm); and other documents filed by TriCo with the SEC. To the extent holdings of FHI common stock by the directors and executive officers of FHI or holdings of TriCo common stock by directors and executive officers of TriCo have changed from the amounts held by such persons as reflected in the documents described above, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Transaction. Free copies of this document, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.
Contacts
First Hawaiian Investor Relations: Kevin Haseyama, CFA, (808) 525-6268, [email protected]
First Hawaiian Media Relations: Bill Weeshoff, (808) 525-6229, [email protected]
TriCo Investor Contact: Peter G. Wiese, (530) 898-0300 [email protected]
Curaleaf jako první získala ve Španělsku registraci pro dva standardizované konopné přípravky podle nového rámce. Přípravky s THC a CBD mohou být dodávány do nemocničních lékáren.
Milestone reinforces Curaleaf's leadership in bringing pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products to emerging international markets
, /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced that the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices ("AEMPS") has formally approved the registration of two standardized cannabis preparations (THC-dominant and CBD-dominant) developed by Curaleaf's Spanish manufacturing subsidiary. These registrations clear the regulatory pathway for the supply of preparations to hospital pharmacies, where they can be used in the production of magistral formulas pursuant to medical prescription. Based on the official registry numbering (CAN-1 and CAN-2), Curaleaf is the first company to register standardized cannabis preparations in Spain under the country's new regulatory framework, Royal Decree 903/2025.
Approved by Spain's Council of Ministers on October 7, 2025, Royal Decree 903/2025 establishes Spain's regulatory framework for the medicinal use of standardized cannabis preparations, setting out the requirements for their production, quality standards, and registration with AEMPS. It provides, for the first time, a clear national pathway for patients to access standardized cannabis preparations through the healthcare system. Curaleaf's registrations under this new framework mark one of the first steps in bringing that pathway to life.
The registrations build on Curaleaf's long-established presence in Spain, where the Company operates an EU-GMP certified manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory in Alicante. In May 2020, Curaleaf's EU-GMP laboratory, Medalchemy SL, secured the first-ever license granted by AEMPS to process medicinal cannabis derivatives for commercial distribution, an early milestone that laid the foundation for today's achievement.
'Spain, a country of nearly 50 million people, has always been central to Curaleaf's vision for Europe, and this registration is a defining moment for us," said Boris Jordan, CEO and Chairman of Curaleaf. "We were the first company to be licensed here in 2020, and we believe we are the first to register under this new framework today. This achievement reflects the strength of our team, our sustained investment in science, and our conviction that patients deserve access to standardized, high-quality cannabis medicines."
The standardized preparations are expected to become available to patients through hospital pharmacies in due course, in line with the requirements of the new framework. Curaleaf will continue to work alongside healthcare professionals and partners to support access as Spain's regulated system takes shape.
About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, Dark Heart, and Anthem, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward–looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "proposed", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning the expected availability of the Company's standardized cannabis preparations to patients through hospital pharmacies in Spain, the timing thereof, the anticipated implementation and rollout of Spain's regulatory framework for the medicinal use of standardized cannabis preparations under Royal Decree 903/2025, and the Company's ability to support patient access as that framework takes shape. The availability of these preparations is subject to the requirements of the new regulatory framework, the discretion of Spanish health authorities, and the pace at which the regulated system is implemented and may be delayed or may not occur as anticipated. There can be no assurance that any of these potential effects will be realized within the expected timeframe or at all, as implementation depends on regulatory action and other factors outside the Company's control. Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company with respect to the matter described in this news release. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's latest annual information form filed on February 26, 2026, which is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
Payoneer otevřel v Gurugramu nové inovační centrum, které má posílit vývoj AI a globální platformu firmy. Centrum bude sloužit jako klíčové technologické a provozní centrum pro růst v Indii i po celém světě.
Strategic investment positions India as both growth market and critical R&D center for AI-
powered fintech transformation
, /PRNewswire/ -- Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the global financial technology company powering business growth across borders, today announced the opening of its new innovation hub in Gurugram, serving as a key center for technology development and business operations. The Gurugram hub is currently home to teams spanning engineering, go-to-market, and Workforce Management, with plans to continue growing as Payoneer invests in innovation and global growth.
The Gurugram hub will play a central role in advancing Payoneer's AI capabilities, bringing together engineering, product, data, AI, compliance technology, workforce management, commercial, and operational teams to accelerate innovation and build core platform capabilities and AI-enabled experiences. This work will strengthen Payoneer's global enterprise marketplaces payout capabilities while supporting the cross-border payments and operational needs of businesses operating in India and around the world.
Payoneer chose Gurugram for its exceptional engineering and AI talent, as well as its ability to enable seamless collaboration across time zones and with teams around the globe. The hub will support around-the-clock product development, helping to accelerate innovation for customers worldwide.
Oren Ryngler, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Payoneer, said, "India is central to how we're building Payoneer's future. As we work towards becoming an AI-native company, the work happening in Gurugram will directly shape our global platform. This hub is where we're building key capabilities for our enterprise marketplace clients, financial services and workforce management, and expanding the next generation of our core capabilities. Gurugram is central to our worldwide innovation strategy - not a support site - and I'm excited about what our teams will build here."
Gaurav Gupta, SVP and Platform Site Leader – India, Payoneer, added, "India is both a critical growth market and where we're building core Platform capabilities that serve our customers globally. India today combines one of the world's deepest pools of fintech and AI engineering talent, making it uniquely positioned for this moment as AI moves from experimentation to enterprise deployment. We're attracting elite AI and engineering experts here to solve complex problems at scale, allowing us to stay close to our customers while accelerating innovation for businesses around the world."
Payoneer continues to expand its presence in one of the world's fastest growing business ecosystems. As Indian entrepreneurs and businesses increasingly operate across multiple markets, currencies and regulatory environments, they need financial infrastructure built for global growth. With its in-principle authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Payment Aggregator and recent acquisitions, including Skuad (now Payoneer Workforce Management), Payoneer is positioned to support businesses with localized offerings backed by global capabilities and deep market understanding.
Payoneer will officially celebrate the hub's opening at the Sector 42 office on July 13, 2026.
About Payoneer
Payoneer is the financial platform for cross-border business and global payments. Payoneer empowers millions of businesses with the financial tools and services they need to grow and transact globally with confidence. We make it easier for businesses, particularly in emerging markets, to connect to the global economy, pay and get paid across borders, manage their funds across multiple currencies, and grow their businesses.
For more information, visit www.payoneer.com.
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This press release includes, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Payoneer, may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Payoneer's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue," or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Payoneer and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) our ability to complete our merger with Nuvei on the expected terms or according to the anticipated timeline; (2) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (3) the possibility that Payoneer may be adversely affected by geopolitical events and conflicts, such as Israel's and the United States' conflicts in the Middle East, and other economic, business and/or competitive factors, such as changes in global trade policies (including the imposition of tariffs); (4) changes in the assumptions underlying our financial estimates; (5) the outcome of any known and/or unknown legal or regulatory proceedings; and (6) other risks and uncertainties set forth in Payoneer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 and future reports that Payoneer may file with the SEC from time to time. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Payoneer does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Alcoa zveřejní hospodářské výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí po uzavření trhu ve čtvrtek 16. července. Analytici čekají zisk 2,24 USD na akcii a tržby 4,12 miliardy USD.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Thursday, July 16.
Analysts expect the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company to report quarterly earnings of $2.24 per share, up from 39 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Alcoa’s quarterly revenue is $4.12 billion. It reported $3.02 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 30, Alcoa announced it will acquire South32’s interest in bauxite mine, alumina refinery and aluminum smelter operations.
Alcoa shares fell 0.1% to close at $48.68 on Friday.
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Růst cen ropy a plynu po eskalaci na Blízkém východě podporuje dolar a tlačí EUR/USD dolů. Pár může v nejbližších dnech a týdnech mířit k 1.1350 až 1.1300.
Energy prices are once again setting the tone for currency markets, with the renewed tensions in the Middle East reinforcing the dollar’s appeal while weighing on low-yielding and energy-importing currencies. As oil and natural gas prices climb, investors are becoming increasingly reluctant to price out further Fed tightening, providing the greenback with another tailwind. This is keeping the near-term EUR/USD forecast tilted to the downside.
Dollar remains bid as oil climbs on fresh escalation At the weekend, the US launched fresh strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets after Iran attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Targets reportedly included air-defense systems, radar installations, missile and drone capabilities, and naval assets. In retaliation, Iran said it targeted US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, as well as radar systems in Oman.
The latest exchanges mark a significant intensification of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Last week, US President Donald Trump declared that the US-Iran ceasefire was “over” and sharply criticized Iran’s leadership. What it means for the markets is that the re-escalation has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. No commercial vessels have transited the waterway since Sunday evening, according to reports tracking shipping data. In turn, oil prices have surged higher again.
With crude oil rising once again, the obvious question is: what does this mean for the US dollar?
Given that the Fed’s new chairman has made it clear that he wants to keep inflation under control, another spike in oil prices is likely to reinforce expectations that US interest rates will stay higher for longer. Even if some of the near-term economic data softens, persistently high energy prices would make it difficult for the Fed to adopt a more dovish stance.
That is one of the reasons why we’re seeing the US dollar regain momentum, particularly against currencies whose economies are heavily reliant on imported energy, such as the euro and the Japanese yen.
Should Iran succeed in disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for al lengthy period of time once again, the US is likely to be viewed as relatively insulated thanks to its energy independence. At the same time, higher oil prices would add to inflationary pressures, making it harder for the Fed not to signal intentions of policy tightening.
US CPI and Warsh testimony in focus The focus now turns to a busy week for US economic data and Federal Reserve officials. Tuesday’s inflation report will be closely watched, with headline CPI expected to ease 0.1% on a monthly basis, lowering the year-over-year rate to 3.8% from 4.2%. However, firmer energy prices and sticky core inflation, still hovering around 2.9% year-on-year, suggest it remains premature to rule out at least one rate increase before the end of the year.
Markets will also hear from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh as he begins two days of testimony before Congress. Investors will be looking for any clues on the policy outlook. With energy prices firming and little evidence that the US economy is slowing enough to offset inflation risks, Warsh is unlikely to sound dovish at all. So, the fundamental backdrop continues to favour the dollar.
That leaves low-yielding, energy-dependent currencies such as the euro and the yen particularly vulnerable, meaning that the EUR/USD forecast is tilted to the downside. Of particular concern for Europe is the renewed strength in natural gas prices, especially with inventories still relatively low and demand rising (for air cooling systems) amid elevated summer temperatures.
Technical EUR/USD forecast and key levels to watch That combination leaves the euro exposed. In the near term, the EUR/USD could drift back towards the 1.1350 region, with a follow-up move into the 1.1300 area looking increasingly plausible over the coming days and weeks.
Source: TradingView.com There is also a bearish flag pattern to consider, too. If there EUR/USD breaks below the support trend of the pattern, which is what I expect, then at the very least I’d anticipate a retest of the recent lows around 1.1324.
Below that the 1.1300 area would come into focus. This level also lines up with the 127.2% Fibonacci extension of the major advance we saw between March and April. Given what’s happening in the oil market, together with the prospect of a more hawkish Fed, the path of least resistance for EUR/USD still appears to be to the downside.
Resistance is seen around 1.1450, followed by the 1.1480-1.1500 region.
Meanwhile, the European data calendar is relatively quiet this week, meaning short-term moves in the euro are likely to be driven more by developments in energy markets and shifts in US rate expectations than by domestic fundamentals.
Resideo na Investor Day uvedla, že se po oddělení ADI Global Distribution zaměří na budování pozice čistě technologické firmy pro budovy. Cílí na růst tržeb o 4 % až 5 % ročně od roku 2025 do roku 2030 a expanzi marže upravené EBITDA na 23 % až 25 % do konce roku 2030.
Significant Opportunity To Leverage Distinct Value Proposition to Generate Above Market Growth and Expand Margins
, /PRNewswire/ -- Resideo Technologies (NYSE: REZI) ("Resideo") a leading global manufacturer, developer and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end markets, will host its Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City today, ahead of the planned spin-off of ADI Global Distribution.
"We are beginning Resideo's next phase as a pure play building technologies company with differentiated products and trusted brands, deep relationships with professional installers ("Pros") and a clear opportunity to grow the top and bottom line," said Tom Surran, incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Resideo. "As a more focused company, every decision, every investment and every strategic initiative we make will now be evaluated through a single lens of creating value within our core residential sensing and control business. We have an extraordinary team aligned to a shared mission and we are ready to capture the opportunities ahead and continue delivering for our stakeholders."
A Focused Building Technologies Company with Strong Track Record and Clear Strategy to Accelerate Value Creation
Accelerated Development of Differentiated Solutions: Resideo intends to leverage its market leadership in sensing and controls, differentiated products, trusted brands and vast installed base of over 150 million locations to continue building its leadership position in a core serviceable addressable market exceeding $40 billion. By accelerating differentiated innovation, expanding into adjacent categories and increasing content per home, Resideo believes it is positioned to convert demand into profitable growth, margin expansion and robust cash generation. Continued Focus on the Pro: Resideo intends to continue deepening its relationships with over 100,000 global Pros who have built their businesses around Resideo's products. Supported by more than 15 million installations annually, the Company's professional ecosystem represents a powerful competitive advantage with a platform to introduce new products, enter adjacent markets and expand customer reach. Geographic Expansion: There are meaningful opportunities for strategic international expansion, leveraging Resideo's scale and highly efficient global manufacturing footprint. Expansion initiatives are expected to drive incremental growth above Resideo's baseline revenue targets, while strengthening the Company's ecosystem and creating long-term demand for Pros. Leverage Scale to Provide Superior Value: Maximize the advantages of Resideo's scale, including its installed base, manufacturing footprint, supply chain capabilities and relationships across the Pro ecosystem to invest more in innovation, operate more efficiently and drive financial growth. Introducing Financial Goals
Resideo's recent financial performance, including 12 consecutive quarters of gross margin expansion and over 85% free cash flow conversion in each of the last three years, demonstrates the meaningful revenue growth and margin improvement the business has achieved and expects to expand upon as a standalone company. This strong financial profile is expected to provide significant cash flow to de-leverage the balance sheet and deploy across compelling organic and inorganic opportunities in line with Resideo's rigorous returns-based capital allocation approach.
Resideo is introducing the following medium-term financial framework:
Targeting revenue compound annual growth rate of 4% to 5% from 2025 through 2030 Gross margin expansion of approximately 400 basis points from 2025 through 2030 and targeting to be in the range of 43%-45% by the end of 2030 Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of approximately 400 basis points from 2025 through 2030 and targeting to be in the range of 23%-25% by the end of 2030 Webcast Information
The live webcast will begin at 12:00 p.m. EDT, today, July 13, 2026, at https://investor.resideo.com, where the webcast link and related materials will be posted.
Additional Information
Resideo is expected to complete its spin-off of ADI Global Distribution on August 3, 2026, and ADI common stock is expected to begin "regular-way" trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "ADIG" on August 4, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent to the spin-off. The spin-off is expected to be tax-free to Resideo shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except for cash that shareholders may receive in lieu of fractional shares.
About Resideo
Resideo is a leading global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end markets. We are a leader in the home heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls markets, smoke and carbon monoxide detection home safety and fire suppression products markets, and security products markets. Our solutions and services can be found in over 150 million residential and commercial spaces globally, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually.
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Graphic Packaging vstupuje na trh neobalovaného recyklovaného papírového kartonu s novým produktem PaceSetter Ridgeline. Materiál je ze 100% recyklovaných vláken, s nejméně 45 % postconsumer recyklovaného obsahu, a má rozšířit nabídku pro více zákazníků a použití.
New grade expands customers and markets served across coated and uncoated recycled paperboard applications
, /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today announced the launch of PaceSetter RidgelineTM, marking the company's entry into the uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) market. The URB offering — a high-performing solution for folding cartons, laminations, edge protectors, tubes and cores, and other specialty purposes — positions Graphic Packaging to serve a broader spectrum of paperboard and consumer packaging customers.
"PaceSetter Ridgeline extends our recycled paperboard platform to new markets and customers, further diversifying our portfolio to include industrial applications," said Robbert Rietbroek, president and chief executive officer at Graphic Packaging. "This new uncoated grade gives customers a fit-for-purpose recycled paperboard option backed by the scale, reliability and manufacturing capability they expect from Graphic Packaging."
Made from 100% recycled fiber, with at least 45% post-consumer recycled content, PaceSetter Ridgeline is available in 12- to 30-point calipers and produced at Graphic Packaging's state-of-the-art Waco, Texas, paperboard mill. The Waco facility enables seamless transitions between coated and uncoated recycled paperboard, giving the company flexibility to respond quickly to shifts in customer demand. Its advanced technology also supports sheet squareness, color consistency, quality assurance and converting performance across high-volume applications.
About Graphic Packaging Holding Company
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, designs and produces consumer packaging made primarily from renewable or recycled materials. An industry leader in innovation, the company is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging. Graphic Packaging operates a global network of design and manufacturing facilities serving many of the world's leading brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household and other consumer products. Learn more at graphicpkg.com.
Premier American Uranium dokončila vrtací program na projektu Cebolleta v Novém Mexiku a předala 77 vzorků do Hazen Research pro metalurgické testy. Cílem je optimalizovat výtěžnost uranu a podklady pro budoucí ekonomické studie.
TORONTO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its drilling program at the Company's wholly owned Cebolleta Uranium Project (“Cebolleta” or the “Project”) in New Mexico. As announced in a press release on May 12, 2026, the program was designed to recover representative samples from the underground resource area to support advanced technical studies as part of the Company’s 2026 work program focused on advancing process optimization and Project economics. The recovered samples have now been delivered to Hazen Research, Inc. (“Hazen Research”), the Company’s contracted metallurgical laboratory in Golden, Colorado, where they will support a planned comprehensive metallurgical testing program aimed at optimizing heap-leach uranium recovery and informing key assumptions for future economic studies including a planned update to the Company’s current Preliminary Economic Assessment with respect to the Project (the “2025 PEA”) targeted for completion in 2027.
Highlights
Representative Drill Program Successfully Completed: Completion of a 6,030-foot PQ-core drilling program. Core drilling occurred at four locations targeting mineralization representative of the underground mining portion of the Company’s current Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for the Project included in the 2025 PEA. To obtain sufficient sample volume for metallurgical tests, mineralized core was collected from a total of 18 vertical holes (4 to 6 per location) with results summarized in Table 1. Downhole gamma results are generally consistent with historic drilling and the Company’s 2023 confirmation drilling program and will be added to the drilling database for the planned updated MRE in the 2027 PEA.
Metallurgical Samples Delivered to Hazen Research: Delivery of 77 core samples to Hazen Research. Combined mineralized PQ-core samples totaled 282.6 feet (85.9 m) and 2,124 pounds (963.3 kg). Selection of core samples was guided by handheld scintillometer readings in a sterile background combined with downhole gamma results, utilizing a cutoff grade of 0.06% eU3O8, the underground mining cut-off grade used in the 2025 PEA.
High Sample Recovery Enables Expanded Metallurgical Testing Program: Drilling conditions achieved 97% footage recovery in mineralized zones and an overall mass recovery of 90%, exceeding the target sample mass of 800 kg by 20%. The recovered material provided representative samples for the planned metallurgical test program. Sample preparation by Hazen Research is underway, and the Company anticipates the extra sample material will facilitate additional laboratory tests including density, chemical disequilibrium, and a larger suite of geochemical analyses. Colin Healey, CEO of PUR commented, “We are pleased with the progress being made to advance and optimize Cebolleta. With representative underground and open-pit samples now with Hazen Research, our comprehensive metallurgical program is underway with the goal of optimizing uranium recoveries and refining processing assumptions for future engineering and economic studies. As demonstrated in our 2025 PEA, increasing metallurgical recovery from 80% to 90% has the potential to increase the after-tax NPV (8%) by approximately 90%, from US$84 million to US$159 million, if test work can successfully validate this potential. This program is designed to evaluate those opportunities and support the continued advancement of the Cebolleta Project.”
The results of the 2025 PEA are included in a Technical Report (the “Technical Report”) prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 by SLR International Corporation (“SLR”), an independent consulting firm with extensive experience in mining and mineral processing, including uranium operations in the United States. The 2025 PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the 2025 PEA will be realized.
Metallurgical Testing
Under the guidance of Dr. Terence (“Terry”) McNulty, P.E., of T.P. McNulty and Associates, a metallurgical consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), Hazen Research has commenced a metallurgical testing program including mineralogical characterization, bottle roll recovery testing, and long-term column leach tests to simulate heap leaching utilizing both the underground core samples referenced herein and the open-pit bulk sample delivered in March 2026.
Bottle roll and column leach tests will examine multiple oxidants, lixiviants, and application rates to assess uranium recovery characteristics and support future engineering and economic studies. The Company expects to report key findings as the metallurgical testing progresses.
Table 1. 2026 Drilling Results and Core Sampling Summary
2026 drill hole IDs are from the current core drilling program. 2023 Twin drill hole IDs are from the Company's 2023 confirmation drilling program. Historic drill hole IDs are historic drill holes completed by Sohio Western Mining Co. Historical and twin holes are presented for comparison purposes.All drill holes were vertical (90 degrees) through flat lying strata. Measured and reported intercepts represent true thicknesses.Downhole geophysical surveys included natural gamma, self-potential (SP) and single point resistivity (SPR) measurements and were completed by the Company with direct oversight by management with 20 years’ experience performing downhole gamma surveys in connection with uranium exploration.Natural gamma, SP and SPR were measured using a 40LGR-1000 downhole gamma probe manufactured in 2024 by Mount Sopris Instrument Company.Contemporaneous gamma calibration of the 40LGR-1000 probe was completed by the Company at the U.S. Department of Energy's calibration facility in Grand Junction, Colorado on March 18, 2026, measuring a Dead Time (DT) of 2.89 microseconds and K Factor of 5.93×10-6. A Mud Factor (MF) of 1.18 was derived from Century Geophysical LLC’s Mud Factor Correction Chart using the true measured hole diameter of 5.0 inches and true measured drilling mud weight of 8.4 pounds per gallon (ppg). Pipe Factor (PF) was calculated comparing downhole gamma results at 465 identical 0.1-foot intervals measured within and without the core drill pipe through the mineralized zone of LJ-25 2026 A, yielding a no-pipe:pipe mean ratio of 1.52, median ratio of 1.52, with low skew of 0.15 (PF only applicable for RLB-83 2026 F and LJ-25 2026 D).Calibration factor summary: Dead Time (DT) 2.89 ; K Factor (K) 5.93×10-6; Mud Factor (MF) 1.18; Pipe Factor (PF) 1.52;Grade (% eU3O8) calculated using standard 2KN formula with natural gamma results expressed in counts per second (CPS) at 0.1-foot intervals:
2026 results are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.06% eU3O8 in conformance with the underground mining cut-off grade utilized to calculate the MRE in the 2025 PEA.eU₃O₈ grades are equivalent uranium grades derived from calibrated downhole natural gamma surveys and have not been verified by chemical assays. Numerous historical comparisons of eU₃O₈ and chemical assays of core samples from the Project indicate that eU₃O₈ is a reasonable indicator of the actual uranium assay.Numbers in table may not add due to rounding and 3% footage recovery loss. About the Cebolleta Uranium Project and Mineral Resources
Located in New Mexico, the Project is a past-producing property with extensive historical work and infrastructure. Its location in one of the U.S.’s premier uranium districts provides strategic advantages, including proximity to utilities and existing processing facilities.
Figure 1: Plan View Map of the Cebolleta Uranium Project and Uranium Deposits. See Qualified Person Statement for additional details.
Qualified Person Statement
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to the 2026 drilling program were reviewed and approved by Mike Thompson, C.P.G., who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101), a consultant to the Company, and the Company’s Project Manager for the Cebolleta Project.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to the 2025 PEA and the MRE was reviewed and approved by Mr. Mark B. Mathisen, C.P.G. for SLR, the lead author of the Technical Report, who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101).
Mr. Mathisen has verified the exploration, sampling, analytical, and testing data supporting the MRE and the 2025 PEA through a review and audit of historical and recent databases, comparisons with original geophysical logs and assay records, and inspections of drill hole collar, interval, and grade data for completeness and accuracy. Verification included a site visit on September 12, 2023, a review of drilling and downhole logging procedures, and an evaluation of the 2023 twin-hole and 2025 Willie P database audits, which confirmed a strong correlation with historical results and overall data reliability. Although no historical core or quality assurance/quality control reference materials are available, and most legacy holes lack deviation surveys, no limitations were placed upon the QP during the verification process, and the QP considers the verification methods and resulting database adequate for mineral resource estimation and compliant with NI 43-101 requirements.
For additional information regarding the Project, including the 2025 PEA and the MRE, please refer to the Technical Report, available under PUR’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Additional scientific and technical information in this news release not specific to the 2025 PEA and MRE and relating to the 2026 work program has been reviewed and approved by Terry McNulty, PE, a consultant of Premier American Uranium, who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101).
About Premier American Uranium Inc.
Premier American Uranium is focused on consolidating, exploring, and developing uranium projects across the United States to strengthen domestic energy security and advance the transition to clean energy. The Company’s extensive land position spans five of the nation’s top uranium districts, with active work programs underway in New Mexico’s Grants Mineral Belt and Wyoming’s Great Divide and Powder River Basins.
Backed by strategic partners including Sachem Cove Partners, IsoEnergy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., and other leading institutional investors, PUR is advancing a portfolio supported by defined resources and high-priority exploration and development targets. Led by a distinguished team with deep expertise in uranium exploration, development, permitting, operations, and uranium-focused M&A, the Company is well positioned as a key player in advancing the U.S. uranium sector.
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This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS“). Such non-GAAP performance measures, including operating costs and free cash flow, are included because it understands that investors use this information to determine the Company’s ability to generate earnings and cash flows. The Company believes that conventional measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS do not fully illustrate the ability of mines to generate cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and are not necessarily indicative of cash flows presented under IFRS. These measures have no standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to, the planned metallurgical testing and the anticipated results thereof and the expected timing thereof; economic and scoping-level parameters of the 2025 PEA and the Project; the potential impact of increased metallurgical recovery on the results of the 2025 PEA; the planned update to the 2025 PEA and the expected timing thereof; mineral resource estimates; the NPV of the Project; the uranium industry and uranium prices; expectations with respect to project development and permitting, construction and operational processes; availability of services to be provided by third parties; future development methods and plans; and other activities, events or developments that are expected, anticipated or may occur in the future. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.
Forward-looking information and statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about PUR’s business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Such forward-information and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including among others, assumptions that the results of planned metallurgical testing activities are as planned and will be reported when anticipated; that changes to metallurgical recovery rates will have the anticipated impact on the results of the 2025 PEA; that updates to the 2025 PEA will be completed and on the timing anticipated; general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company’s planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by PUR in providing forward-looking information or making forward-looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: risks related to the inherent uncertainties regarding cost estimates; changes in commodity and metal prices; results of future exploration activities; cost overruns; the limited operating history of the Company; negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing; uncertainty of additional financing; delays or failure to obtain required permits and regulatory approvals; changes in mineral resources; no known mineral reserves; aboriginal title and consultation issues; reliance on key management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; changes in laws and regulation, competition, and uninsurable risks and the risk factors with respect to Premier American Uranium set out in the documents of PUR filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under PUR’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although PUR has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. PUR undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities law.
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PancakeSwap nativně integroval 95 tokenizovaných akcií a dalších aktiv vydaných na Robinhood Chain a zpřístupnil tak decentralizovaným obchodníkům široký výběr akcií přes své rozhraní. Nabídka zahrnuje i ETF a další tradiční cenné papíry.
@PancakeSwap has officially integrated 95 tokenized assets natively issued on the @RobinhoodCrypto Chain, opening up a broad catalog of traditional equities to decentralized traders directly through the PancakeSwap interface. The listed assets span tech giants, semiconductor companies, space exploration firms, quantum computing plays, nuclear energy stocks, and conventional ETFs.
Robinhood Chain: The Infrastructure Behind the Listings The integration builds on Robinhood's broader push into on-chain finance. Robinhood launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain on July 1, 2026, an Arbitrum-based Ethereum Layer 2 with 24/7 tokenized stocks that plug into DeFi as collateral. Robinhood Chain is a permissionless, AI-native Layer 2 blockchain built for financial services and real-world assets. Robinhood Chain has adopted Chainlink as its official data and cross-chain oracle infrastructure, with Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Data Streams, and Data Feeds live on mainnet from day one, delivering verifiable data for tokenized RWAs and unlocking secure interoperability across the multi-chain ecosystem.
With the new Stock Tokens, eligible individuals can unlock 24/7 trading directly on Robinhood Chain, including deploying tokens into lending pools and utilizing them as trading collateral across the broader DeFi ecosystem. Access runs through Robinhood Wallet in more than 120 countries, though availability varies by jurisdiction.
PancakeSwap's Growing RWA Ambitions The Robinhood Chain integration is consistent with PancakeSwap's broader real-world asset strategy. In April 2026, PancakeSwap added 60-plus new tokenized stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain, bringing the total to over 260 tradeable RWAs. The DEX has been one of the more active venues for tokenized equities in the DeFi space, having crossed $50 million in cumulative tokenized asset trading volume as of May 2026, growth triggered by a partnership with Ondo Finance in late October 2025 that brought tokenized US stocks and ETFs to the $BNB Chain ecosystem.
The broader market backdrop supports the push. The RWA tokenization market grew by 30 to 38 percent in a single quarter, from approximately $21 billion to nearly $29 billion excluding stablecoins during Q1 2026. By connecting on-chain liquidity to sectors that have historically been inaccessible through decentralized venues, the PancakeSwap and Robinhood Chain integration represents another step in the convergence of traditional finance and DeFi. For DeFi participants, the expansion of tokenized assets creates new yield and trading strategies, with liquidity providers now able to earn fees from pools that track real-world equities, blending traditional market exposure with DeFi mechanics.
Sources:
Robinhood: Robinhood Chain Mainnet and Stock Tokens Launch
Forbes: Robinhood Launches Its Own Blockchain
CryptoNews: PancakeSwap Hits $50M in Tokenized Assets Trading
Fulton Financial Corporation sloučila Blue Foundry Bank do Fulton Bank, N.A. a bývalí klienti získali přístup k celé nabídce produktů, služeb a více než 215 finančním centrům.
Former Blue Foundry Bank customers now have access to full suite of Fulton Bank products, services and financial centers
, /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) ("Fulton") announced the merger of Blue Foundry Bank with and into Fulton Bank, N.A. ("Fulton Bank"), effective July 11, 2026, and the subsequent conversion of Blue Foundry Bank's systems onto Fulton Bank's banking platforms.
"We are excited to welcome Blue Foundry Bank customers to Fulton Bank and to provide access to our full suite of products, services, digital platforms and more than 215 financial centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region," said Fulton's Curt Myers, Chairman, CEO, and President. "This milestone reflects the tremendous work of our teams who remain deeply committed to maintaining a personalized, relationship-based approach to banking. By combining our strengths, we are better positioned to serve our customers, support our communities, and drive long-term growth in New Jersey."
Fulton Bank has established dedicated support resources to assist customers during the transition and address any questions. Customers are encouraged to visit their local financial center or contact Fulton Bank's Customer Care Center at 1-800-385-8664 for assistance. More details are available at www.FultonBank.com/WelcomeBlueFoundry.
As previously announced, in conjunction with its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp on April 1, 2026, Fulton made a $1.5 million contribution to the Fulton Forward® Foundation—designated to provide impact gifts to nonprofit community organizations in New Jersey.
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Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Fulton Financial Corporation is a premier community banking organization and a $34 billion asset financial holding company providing a variety of financial services through its subsidiary bank, Fulton Bank, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia. At Fulton Financial Corporation, we seek to change lives for the better by building strong customer relationships, providing significant community support and empowering more than 3,300 employees to do the same. Through the Fulton Forward® initiative, we're helping build vibrant communities. Learn more at www.FultonBank.com. Member FDIC.
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Progmat přesunul všechny spravované projekty security tokenů na Avalanche a zpřístupnil více než 452 miliard ¥ v podkladových aktivech a vydaných cenných papírech jako EVM-kompatibilní.
Progmat has completed the migration of its security-token platform from Corda 5 to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1.
Summary
Progmat migrated every managed security-token project to Avalanche while preserving existing functions and institutional controls. Rights transfers run three to five times faster, according to Progmat’s internal tests and estimates. Crypto.news coverage shows Avalanche’s tokenized asset market expanding across funds, stocks, treasuries, and credit products. The company said every active project on the platform moved to the new network. Those projects represent more than ¥452 billion in underlying assets and issued securities. The migration makes the platform’s security tokens compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, or EVM. Progmat describes itself as Japan’s leading security-token platform by domestic market share.
The company carried out the work under Project Keystone. Progmat redesigned the system so its business functions no longer depend on one blockchain. It added a mediator layer between applications and the ledger. The structure allows the platform to connect with other chains later while keeping its existing issuance, ownership and transfer processes. A dedicated Avalanche L1 can also use rules tailored to regulated financial products.
Progmat, Japan's largest STO platform, is now live on @avax
"All ST projects (over 452 billion yen) are now EVM-compatible, achieving both financial institution-level requirements and the utilization of public chains.
Rights transfers are accelerated 3-5 times faster than… https://t.co/xeMVc8EM8e
— Justin Kim (@justinkim415) July 13, 2026 Rights transfers become faster Progmat said the new setup processes rights transfers three to five times faster than the earlier system. Avalanche transactions reach finality in less than two seconds, according to the company.
“Rights transfers are accelerated three to five times faster,” Progmat said.
The speed figure comes from Progmat’s internal testing and has not been independently verified. Finality records a completed network transaction, but it does not cover every banking or administrative step around a trade.
The company also moved its smart contracts from Java-based Corda code to Solidity-based EVM contracts. Progmat said it kept current functions and service requirements during the switch. It also said the migration caused minimal disruption for issuers. Existing users did not need to rebuild their products. EVM support gives developers access to Ethereum-based tools, but it does not make regulated securities freely available to public wallets.
AvaCloud supports institutional controls AvaCloud supplies the dedicated Avalanche network and operating services. Progmat said the setup meets SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II assurance standards. Progmat and Ava Labs also created a response system for outages during nights and holidays.
The firms aim to meet the control and availability standards used by regulated financial companies. The network remains application-specific rather than operating as an unrestricted retail trading venue.
AvaCloud chief executive Nick Mussallem called the transfer of more than ¥452 billion in regulated securities a test for institutional infrastructure. However, that assessment came from a company involved in the migration.
Progmat has not released public transaction data showing how the new network performs during peak demand or across a large investor base. The company also has not announced new trading volumes tied directly to the change.
Progmat prepares for cross-chain settlement The migration gives Progmat a base for planned links between security tokens, stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits. Datachain said in February that the partners plan cross-chain services for delivery-versus-payment and payment-versus-payment transactions.
These systems would exchange assets and payments across different networks in one coordinated process. Progmat said its revised design can support more than one chain when asset features or investor needs differ.
Elsrwhere, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund reached about $900 million on the network, while Avalanche’s distributed real-world assets stood near $2.10 billion.
As crypto.news reported, Progmat will support a Metaplanet and JPYC study into Bitcoin-backed digital credit. That project remains under review, with no issued product or fixed terms. Securitize also placed its listed shares on Avalanche and Solana in July.
SBI Holdings a Solana Foundation uzavřely strategické partnerství na vývoji on-chain finančního trhu v Japonsku. Solana Foundation získá podíl v SBI R3 Japan, která se má přejmenovat na SBI Solana Global Co., Ltd.
SBI and Solana Foundation Join Forces on On-Chain FinanceJapanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation to jointly develop an on-chain financial market in Japan. The collaboration will see the Solana Foundation join SBI R3 Japan, working alongside existing shareholders SBI Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) to pursue a new growth strategy.
As part of the agreement, the Solana Foundation will acquire a stake in SBI R3 Japan, and the company plans to change its name to SBI Solana Global Co., Ltd.
SBI highlighted the rapid global expansion of stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, describing on-chain finance as the next generation of financial infrastructure, where the issuance, distribution, and settlement of financial assets all occur on the blockchain. The firm cited Solana's appeal directly: "Solana is regarded as one of the core infrastructures for on-chain finance, based on its high processing performance, low costs, and global ecosystem," adding that its goal is "to connect Japan's financial assets and institutional foundation with Solana's global network."
Scope of the Deal: Stablecoins, RWAs, and Cross-Border PaymentsThe partnership combines SBI's experience in operating permissioned networks through its R3 Corda platform with Solana's high-performance blockchain technology, with the main objective being to accelerate blockchain adoption among traditional financial institutions and facilitate the onboarding of tokenized real assets.
Specific focus areas include yen-backed stablecoins, the tokenization of bonds, funds, and real estate as real-world assets, cross-border payment infrastructure, and on-chain financial services for institutional investors. The two parties aim to expand products developed in Japan first across Asia, and then into global markets.
The announcement is the latest in a series of moves by SBI to deepen its presence in the digital asset space. SBI Holdings' subsidiary B2C2, a core market maker for firms including Robinhood, recently designated Solana as its primary network for routing and settling large-scale stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. SBI Holdings took a majority ownership position in B2C2 in 2020.
The deal also reflects Japan's broader push to position itself as a hub for on-chain finance in Asia, with government support playing a role. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a policy to expand funding from the government and financial institutions for startups, including those in the Web3 sector, introducing a Total Support Package for Startups established in May 2025 at the WebX 2026 conference.
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CoinNess: SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Strategic Partnership
The Block: SBI Holdings' B2C2 Designates Solana as Primary Stablecoin Network
OKX 14. července od 14:30 UTC+8 dočasně pozastaví vklady a výběry USDC na síti Solana kvůli plánované údržbě peněženek. Obchodování zůstane beze změny.
OKX will temporarily suspend USDC deposits and withdrawals on the Solana network on July 14 while it completes scheduled wallet maintenance.
Summary
OKX will pause Solana USDC deposits and withdrawals while keeping related trading services fully operational. The suspension begins July 14 at 14:30 UTC+8 and resumes after maintenance without separate announcement. Solana remains a major USDC settlement network despite this short exchange-level maintenance window for users. The pause will begin at 14:30 UTC+8, equal to 06:30 UTC and 09:30 East Africa Time. OKX published the notice on July 13 and did not provide a fixed completion time. The exchange said it will restore the two services after the work ends.
The change applies only to deposits and withdrawals of USDC through Solana. OKX said users who already hold the token in their accounts do not need to take action. Trading for related assets will continue during the maintenance period. Other supported USDC networks were not included in the notice, so the announcement does not describe a platform-wide USDC suspension.
— OKX中文 (@okxchinese) July 13, 2026 OKX also advised traders to consider risks in margin and derivatives markets and add margin early where needed. That guidance matters for users who move USDC through Solana to fund positions. The notice does not promise that deposit networks will remain available in every region, so customers should rely on the options shown in their accounts.
Users should avoid transfers during the pause OKX asked customers not to send or withdraw Solana-based USDC after the maintenance window opens. The exchange warned that transfers made during the pause could create a risk of lost funds. Users should check the selected network before confirming any transaction, because USDC exists on several blockchains and each network uses a different deposit route.
Users should allow time for blockchain confirmations before the cutoff, since a transfer initiated earlier may arrive after the suspension begins.
The company described the work only as “wallet maintenance.” It did not report a hack, a Solana network outage, or a problem with USDC. OKX also said “trading will not be affected,” although that statement covers exchange trading rather than external transfers. The exchange did not explain whether pending transactions submitted before the cutoff could face delays.
Solana remains a major USDC settlement network USDC on Solana is a native version of Circle’s dollar-backed stablecoin rather than a wrapped token issued by another bridge provider. Circle lists Solana among the networks where it directly issues USDC. Its cross-chain tools can also burn native USDC on one supported network and mint the same amount on another, without using wrapped copies or outside liquidity pools.
As crypto.news reported earlier in 2026, Circle minted more than $10.5 billion in USDC on Solana within roughly one month. The same coverage cited about $650 billion in Solana stablecoin settlement volume during February. Those figures show the network’s large role in dollar-denominated transfers, but they do not indicate that OKX’s maintenance pause resulted from higher usage.
Exchange notice does not signal a Solana shutdown Solana has also attracted more payment and financial infrastructure. As previously reported, the Solana Foundation launched an institutional developer platform with Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay as early users. The tools cover stablecoin issuance, payments and trading services. That expansion increases the need for exchanges and custodians to maintain reliable wallet systems as transaction routes grow.
The OKX notice remains an exchange-level service update, not a suspension of USDC on the Solana blockchain. Users can still trade supported assets inside OKX, but they should avoid Solana USDC deposits and withdrawals until the exchange restores access.
OKX said it may resume the services without another announcement, making the platform’s deposit page and status tools the main places to check before sending funds.
Sanctum (@sanctumso), a Solana-native liquid staking protocol, has demonstrated notable resilience amid the ongoing bear market by achieving a 10% increase in its Total Value Locked (TVL) over the past month. This growth, reported by @SolanaFloor, positions Sanctum as the strongest performer among Solana’s top five protocols in terms of TVL. The protocol now ranks second on Solana by TVL, contributing over 20% of the chain’s total decentralized finance (DeFi) TVL. This development appears to reflect strong capital retention and increased demand for liquid staking tokens (LSTs) within Solana’s DeFi ecosystem.
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Key Takeaways Sanctum’s TVL growth appears consistent with increased demand for LST liquidity, despite broader market challenges. The protocol’s performance suggests a potential positive sentiment shift for Solana within the DeFi sector. The 10% TVL increase could indicate a favorable outlook for Solana’s ecosystem resilience and growth prospects. What to Watch Market participants may observe whether Sanctum’s growth influences broader confidence in Solana’s DeFi landscape. Key indicators to monitor include potential upgrades or innovations within Solana, such as the Alpenglow upgrade, and macroeconomic factors like ETF inflows and interest rate changes. Additionally, closely following Solana’s price movements and any regulatory developments could provide further context to Sanctum’s impact on the market.
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AECOM byla vybrána jako nezávislý certifikátor projektu The Wave – Stage 1 v Queenslandu ve společném podniku s Bureau Veritas. Po dobu příštích šesti let bude dohlížet na návrh a výstavbu nové dvoukolejné trati Beerwah–Caloundra.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected as Independent Certifier for the design and construction of The Wave – Stage 1, with joint venture partner Bureau Veritas. As Queensland’s next major rail project, The Wave will enhance regional connectivity, reduce road congestion, improve accessibility, and support population growth as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
For the next six years, the joint venture will certify the design and construction of a new dual-track rail line from Beerwah to Caloundra that includes new and upgraded stations along the line. Through this work, the joint venture will ensure the project meets its safety, operational and regulatory objectives.
"The Wave represents a transformative step forward for South East Queensland, connecting the eastern communities of the Sunshine Coast to the passenger rail network and making travel simpler for thousands of residents across the region,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region. “As Independent Certifier, we are focused on giving the Queensland Government, communities and future users confidence that the project meets the standards expected of infrastructure that will serve the region for generations.”
AECOM brings deep, multidisciplinary expertise across rail, transport and major infrastructure, with a proven track record of delivering Independent Assurance on some of Australia's most complex and high-profile projects, including Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney Metro Brownfields and the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace.
“We continue to win premier roles on a robust pipeline of major transportation opportunities in Australia,” said Russell Jackson, interim chief executive of AECOM’s global Transportation business. “Our advantage is the result of decades-long investment in trusted, local teams backed by the technical knowledge of the #1 Transportation design firm in the world, as ranked by Engineering-News Record. We’re proud to support Australia’s federal, state and local governments as they continue to prioritize transportation modernization and capacity upgrades, particularly ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
The Wave is a key component of the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan and infrastructure program for the Games. Beyond the Games, the project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity across the Sunshine Coast, improving access to employment hubs, social infrastructure and tourist destinations throughout the region.
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AECOM (NYSE:ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams’ partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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WOO X a Payward Services, firma stojící za Krakenem, podepsaly MOU o spuštění spotového obchodování pro evropské uživatele WOO X. Služba má běžet na regulované evropské infrastruktuře Payward.
WOO X Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Payward Services
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – 11 JULY, 2026 – WOO X, a leading global centralized digital asset exchange, and Payward Services, the B2B infrastructure platform from Payward, the company behind global crypto platform Kraken, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to bring crypto trading to WOO X's European users through Payward Services’ trading-as-a-service offering.
Under the agreement, the companies intend to enable spot crypto trading for WOO X’s EU users powered by Payward's regulated European infrastructure and licensing. WOO X would join a growing roster of financial institutions using Payward Services’ trading-as-a-service offering, including bunq, one of Europe's leading neobanks.
"We're excited to bring WOO X the power of fifteen years of Payward's regulated infrastructure, creating an easy path to meet customer demand with an expanded trading offering and the right licenses to unlock crypto trading across the EU. When partners work with Payward Services, they can launch crypto trading in a few weeks without building complex in-house infrastructure," said Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Payward Services.The MOU serves as a foundational framework for future cooperation. Both entities will share further details and operational updates as specific initiatives are finalized.
About WOO X
WOO X is a leading global centralized digital asset exchange built by traders, for traders. Engineered by a premier team of quantitative traders, engineers, and technologists originating from top-tier Web2 and Web3 projects, WOO X delivers a elite trading environment tailored for both retail and institutional investors. The platform is globally recognized for its superior trade execution, offering deep aggregated liquidity, ultra-tight spreads, and zero-slippage execution.Prioritizing user trust and platform integrity, WOO X features an industry-first, live-updating Proof of Reserves and Liabilities transparency dashboard. The exchange offers advanced trading architecture, fully customizable workspaces, and professional-grade infrastructure that supports flexible, professional withdrawal standards alongside top-tier asset custody solutions. Driven by a corporate culture of compliance, technical excellence, and relentless innovation, WOO X continues to pioneer transparent, high-performance trading environments for the global digital asset ecosystem.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq, TSX: HUT) ("Hut 8" or the "Company"), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive technologies, today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the market opens on August 4, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive technologies such as AI, high-performance computing, and ASIC compute. The Company develops, commercializes, and operates industrial-scale energy and data center infrastructure through a power-first, innovation-driven approach. For more information, visit hut8.com.
Meta rozšiřuje projekt datového centra Hyperion v Louisianě na 5 GW a náklady přesáhnou 50 miliard USD. Firma uvedla, že jde o její největší datové centrum.
Meta's massive Hyperion data center project in rural Louisiana is getting much bigger and costlier, with a big assist from the state's government.
The company said in a blog post on Monday that the site in Richland Parish, Louisiana — home to what will be Meta's largest data center — will be a 5GW facility and cost over $50 billion. That's higher than the $27 billion figure that was revealed in October, when Meta and Blue Owl Capital formed a joint venture to help with the buildout and management of the facility, originally planned as a 2GW data center.
As Meta pursues its multi-hundred-billion-dollar buildout artificial intelligence buildout, the company and hyperscaler rivals Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are taking advantage of tax rebates and energy deals being offered by states that are fighting to get a piece of the AI boom.
In late 2024, Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed into law a 20-year sales tax exemption for data centers built before 2029 as part of an effort to court Meta in the state, CNBC previously reported. Landry is set to host a press event on Monday in Baton Rouge.
"I'm a business guy," Landry told CNBC in an interview last year. "What we know is when you look at the overall comprehensive package here, it's in the black. For local government, and the state, and how you get to the bottom line is irrespective to me."
Meta is expanding the project as it seeks to build out enough AI infrastructure to meet demand. The announcement comes after Meta had its best week on the stock market since early 2024 following the release of two major AI models under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang, head of Meta Superintelligence Labs. Investors have been looking for the company to start showing returns on its outsized AI investments.
Meta said in Monday's post that the company "pays the full costs of the energy, water, and related infrastructure the data center uses so consumers aren't paying the cost." Since construction of the Louisiana data center began in December 2024, local businesses have received over $1.6 billion in contracts from Meta, the company said.
"With this expansion, we will be investing over $1 billion in local infrastructure improvements, including roads, water and wastewater systems," Meta said in the post. The company didn't announce a financial partner for the expansion.
When the project began, the estimated price tag was $10 billion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post roughly six months later that the supercluster, named Hyperion, would be "able to scale up to 5GW over several years." Unlike traditional data centers, superclusters are packed with graphics processing units and related cutting-edge hardware tailored for AI workloads.
"Meta Superintelligence Labs will have industry-leading levels of compute and by far the greatest compute per researcher," Zuckerberg wrote.
A Meta spokesperson told CNBC that the Hyperion project should reach 2GW by 2030, but there's no timeline for when the full 5GW project will be completed.
Nvidia stock's NASDAQ:NVDA latest movement has little evidence that the AI infrastructure boom is losing momentum.
NVDA jumped 4% on Friday to close at $210.96, extending their weekly gain to about 8.3% as investors returned to the AI-chip leader following a period of relative underperformance.
The advance left the stock roughly 13% higher in 2026, based on its adjusted year-end close of $186.27.
Yet a warning from Taiwan has drawn attention to the financial conditions supporting that growth.
Central bank governor Yang Chin-long told lawmakers on July 9 that AI was driving genuine economic expansion, but excessive borrowing could encourage speculative investment and overbuilding.
Taiwan matters because TSMC sits at the centre of the supply chain, serving Nvidia and other global technology companies.
Yang did not declare that AI demand was about to collapse, nor did he single out Nvidia’s valuation.
His concern was that technology companies could borrow too aggressively and expand before the financial returns from their investments were fully established.
“AI is driven by real growth potential,” Yang said at the parliamentary hearing, while warning about over-expansion caused by excessive leverage.
That distinction goes directly to Nvidia’s business model. The company supplies the processors, networking equipment and complete systems used to build AI data centres.
Large cloud operators must spend heavily on chips, buildings, electricity and cooling before those assets produce meaningful revenue.
For Nvidia, greater hyperscaler spending supports near-term sales.
But if that expenditure creates weaker cash flow, rising debt or disappointing returns, customers could eventually delay data-centre projects, keep existing hardware running for longer or increase their use of cheaper custom processors.
Taiwan has therefore highlighted a financial-cycle risk rather than a product weakness.
Nvidia could remain the dominant AI-chip supplier and still suffer if the overall infrastructure budget grows more slowly.
Bank of America remains firmly bullish. Analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating and $350 price target, arguing that investors are undervaluing Nvidia’s pricing power.
Nvidia can “sustain” roughly 65% to 70% of AI capital spending over the long term, Arya said in a research note.
He expects the Rubin platform to command higher prices than Blackwell, helping Nvidia maintain gross margins in the mid-70% range despite rising memory costs.
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider has also maintained a Buy rating, with a $285 target.
Schneider noted that Nvidia traded at less than 14 times his forecast for 2027 earnings, a valuation he considers compelling given the company’s growth.
Even after allowing for market-share gains by custom AI chips and rival processors, Goldman expects Nvidia’s revenue to climb about 55% to $635 billion next year.
The message from both banks is that competition is real, but Nvidia’s valuation already reflects a considerable amount of anxiety about it.
Netflix potřebuje více hodin sledovanosti, aby podpořil reklamní byznys, který má letos zdvojnásobit tržby na zhruba 3 miliardy USD. V USA jeho podíl na sledovanosti klesl z 8,8 % v lednu na 7,9 % v dubnu.
On Thursday afternoon, Netflix will report second quarter earnings. Its next Engagement Report, covering the first half of 2026, matters more than the earnings print.
The reason is a scoreboard Netflix once dominated. YouTube captured 13.4% of all television viewing in the United States in April, according to Nielsen's Gauge. Netflix has slipped from 8.8% in January to 7.9% in April. The company that taught Wall Street to worship engagement is no longer winning at it.
That gap explains a run of announcements that has puzzled much of the industry. In recent weeks Netflix has signed the Stokes twins, YouTube creators with 160 million subscribers. It has brought over food creator Meredith Hayden and Sean Evans's Hot Ones, and struck partnerships with publishers including Condé Nast, Hearst and People Inc., for exactly the kind of short, inexpensive video those brands usually post to YouTube.
The prevailing read is that Netflix is having an identity crisis, chasing YouTube downmarket and diluting the most valuable brand in premium streaming. That read misses the mechanism. Netflix is not chasing YouTube's audience. It is chasing YouTube's ad load.
The Arithmetic Has No Slack In ItNetflix expects advertising revenue to double this year to roughly $3 billion, a target management reaffirmed in its first quarter shareholder letter and again at its May Upfront, where the company said Netflix with ads now reaches more than 250 million global monthly active viewers, up from 190 million only months earlier. That is a reach figure, based on members who watch at least 1 minute of ads on Netflix each month and Netflix's estimate of the number of people watching in each household, not a count of subscriptions. As I wrote in May, the burden is on Netflix to convert reach into impressions advertisers will pay a premium for.
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Advertising revenue is a simple chain. Revenue requires impressions. Impressions require time spent. And the viewing concentrated around Netflix's biggest titles is showing signs of strain. Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw found that second-season viewing fell more than 50% for Running Point and The Four Seasons, and more than 70% for Beef, comparing the first four weeks of each season using Netflix's own viewing data.
Meanwhile the cost of that slate keeps rising. Netflix has guided to content amortization growth of roughly 10% in 2026, weighted toward the first half of the year. Netflix is absorbing faster content amortization at the exact moment its advertising business needs more viewing hours.
Creator content, podcasts and magazine-brand clips offer one answer to that tension. They are cheap, they are abundant, and every additional hour of viewing is an hour that can carry commercials. This is not simply programming strategy. It is inventory manufacturing.
The Measurement WarWatch the language on Thursday as closely as the numbers. Expect a version of the argument that not all engagement is created equal, and that the passive scroll of a YouTube or an Instagram should count for less than intentional Netflix viewing. The groundwork is already laid: in the first quarter, management pointed to a member-quality metric at an all-time high rather than raw hours.
There is real irony here. That is the argument linear television networks made for two decades as their audiences leaked away, and Netflix built its empire dismantling it. When a company starts redefining the scoreboard, it is usually because the score has turned against it. Nielsen itself is recalibrating its methodology this year, so even the scoreboard is contested.
What To Watch Thursday Three things will tell the story. First, the next Engagement Report's total view hours against the first half of 2025, whether it lands Thursday or shortly after. Management said in April that hours were growing at a rate similar to last year. If the report leans on quality-weighted language instead of raw totals, that is a tell.
Second, the advertising commentary. Any hedging on the $3 billion figure changes the investment case, because ad growth is the narrative supporting a stock down roughly 40% from its 2025 high. The company guided to $12.57 billion in second quarter revenue, up 13.5%, on a 32.6% operating margin. Netflix beat its own first quarter forecast, but shares fell roughly 10% when that second quarter guidance came in below Wall Street expectations. This print carries more weight than usual.
Third, funnel language. A growing warehouse of low-cost video makes a free tier easier to imagine. Pluto TV proved the free-to-paid pipeline for Paramount+, and the market has already voted for ads: ad plans accounted for 78% of net additions at streaming services that offer them over the past nine quarters, according to Antenna. Netflix is building the shelf space to sell against, whether or not the gate ever opens fully.
The Cost Of More InventoryNone of this means the strategy is wrong. Netflix's churn was back to 2% by May 2025 after briefly rising following a price increase, according to Antenna, and its subscribers have proved unusually patient. Diversifying away from expensive originals could free capital for international programming and sports, categories Netflix increasingly uses to drive acquisition.
But there is a cost. Netflix has been called the Costco of streamers, premium in a curated, warehouse-scale way. Stocking the shelves with creator clips and magazine video moves it toward something closer to Walmart. Netflix is the only major streamer with no parent company to subsidize that transition. Amazon sells goods, Apple sells hardware, YouTube has Google. Netflix has only the subscription and the ad unit.
Thursday's earnings, and the Engagement Report that follows, will show whether the inventory strategy is producing the hours the ad business requires. The identity question can wait. The arithmetic cannot.
Mastercard is reportedly considering a sale of its U.K. retail payments business Vocalink.
That’s according to a report Monday (July 13) from the Financial Times (FT), which says this move comes as Mastercard fields concerns about a “strategically critical” asset being under American ownership.
These discussions, the report added, come at a pivotal moment for Vocalink, which provides the systems upholding key parts of the British financial infrastructure. The company is readying itself to seek a contract to build a new payments platform for the U.K..
The report cites two sources briefed on the discussions, who say talks are at a very early stage. A spokesperson for Mastercard declined to comment when reached by PYMNTS.
Mastercard acquired a majority stake in Vocalink from a group of 18 British banks in 2016 for 700 million pounds. One source told the FT that a deal for a 51% stake in the company could be worth roughly 400 million pounds ($535 million).
According to the report, one potential buyer could be DeliveryCo, a new company backed by many of the U.K.’s top banks and payment firms that was established to handle the procurement and funding of the next iteration of the country’s retail payment system.
However, the sources told the FT DeliveryCo is still setting up its funding and governance arrangements, meaning a deal with Mastercard is unlikely to happen before next year.
The FT notes that the potential sale is happening amid concerns by England’s government and central bank about the lack of competition for Mastercard and Visa, which handle the wide majority of retail payments in the U.K.
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority in May announced it had launched an investigation into PayPal, Mastercard and Visa to determine whether the three companies engaged in what it called “anti-competitive conduct linked to the funding and usage of PayPal’s digital wallet.”
All three companies have said they would cooperate with the FCA’s probe.
Another source of unease is President Donald Trump’s willingness to intervene in the overseas operations of U.S. companies, the FT report added, citing the example of the White House’s recent export controls on artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.
PYMNTS Intelligence has collaborated with Mastercard on research reports, including the recent “The Cross-Border Opportunity: What Global Sourcing by US SMBs Means for Payment Providers.” It found that the wall between corporate operations and small and medium-sized business (SMB) workflows has begun to grow more porous.
“As international sourcing becomes routine rather than exceptional, America’s small businesses are inheriting enterprise finance responsibilities ranging from foreign exchange management to supplier liquidity and cross-border cash flow,” PYMNTS wrote earlier this month.
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM 0.55%), the world's largest contract chipmaker, builds the most advanced processors on the planet for nearly everyone that matters, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Apple. So when it reports second-quarter results this week, its numbers will say as much about those customers as about TSMC itself.
Here's what I'll be watching, and why each figure matters well beyond Taiwan.
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Why one company's report moves the whole complex Because TSMC manufactures the chips its customers design, its revenue is a direct measure of how many high-end processors are actually getting built, not just ordered. If Nvidia's accelerators and AMD's chips are flying out the door, it tends to show up in TSMC's factories first.
The setup is strong. In the first quarter of 2026, TSMC's revenue rose about 41% year over year to $35.9 billion, and its gross margin reached an impressive 66.2%.
Management then guided for second-quarter revenue of $39 billion to $40.2 billion, which would be roughly 32% growth from a year earlier. It has also said it expects full-year 2026 revenue to grow more than 30% in dollar terms, driven by AI and high-performance computing.
So TSMC heads into this report with real momentum. Is the AI build-out still accelerating, or is it finally starting to cool?
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3 numbers to watch on July 16 First, revenue and the next forecast. Watch whether second-quarter revenue lands at the high end of guidance, and pay even closer attention to the outlook for the third quarter. A strong forecast would signal that AI-chip demand is holding up into the second half of the year. A cautious one could be the first real crack. TSMC's forecasts have been reliable, so its own view of the next quarter carries real weight.
Second, gross margin. A 66% margin is remarkable for a company that runs factories, and it reflects genuine pricing power. But TSMC is ramping its cutting-edge 2-nanometer process, and brand-new manufacturing nodes are expensive early on. If margins hold near current levels, it tells you TSMC can manage early node costs without much margin pressure. Apple is reportedly expected to have its next iPHone chips built on that 2-nanometer process.
Third, the 2026 capital-spending plan. This may be the most important number of all. TSMC spent about $11 billion on capital expenditures in the first quarter alone, and its full-year plan is the industry's clearest signal of how much AI capacity is on the way.
That budget now runs into the tens of billions of dollars a year, rivaling the biggest spenders in all of tech. If management raises the outlook again, it is effectively betting that demand keeps climbing for years to come. If it holds the line, that caution would ripple across every AI chip stock.
Put it together, and TSMC's report is really a status check on the entire AI trade. Nvidia and AMD can't sell chips TSMC doesn't build, and Apple's next iPhone reportedly leans on TSMC's newest process. So, in a very real sense, TSMC's factories are the bottleneck for the whole AI hardware supply chain.
Strong numbers and a confident spending plan would reassure investors that the boom has room to run. Weak ones would land on the whole group at once.
So how should investors approach the stock heading into the report? Carefully. I wouldn't buy or sell TSMC on a two-day move around an earnings report, and predicting which way a single quarter breaks is a losing game.
But there's a bigger picture worth keeping in mind. At about $437 as of this writing, roughly 22 times expected earnings over the next 12 months, TSMC isn't valued nearly as aggressively as some of the AI names that depend on it. And it even pays a modest dividend, a rarity among AI-exposed chip stocks.
For long-term investors, TSMC looks like one of the more reasonable ways to own the AI build-out. July 16 is simply a chance to check whether the thesis is still on track, and I'll be watching the capital-spending line first.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (“CoreCivic”) announced today that it is delivering an irrevocable notice to the holders of all of CoreCivic’s previously issued $250,000,000 original aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) that CoreCivic has elected to redeem in full the 2027 Notes that remain outstanding on August 12, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”). The 2027 Notes were otherwise scheduled to mature on October 15, 2027. The 2027 Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the then outstanding 2027 Notes, plus the applicable “make-whole” premium specified in the indenture, as supplemented, governing the 2027 Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). As of July 13, 2026, the principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes was $238,468,000. CoreCivic intends to use cash on hand to fund the Redemption Price.
This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption of the 2027 Notes.
About CoreCivic
CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. CoreCivic provides a broad range of solutions to government partners that help build safer, healthier, and more productive communities one person at a time through residential corrections, detention and reentry management, adjacent service offerings that include pharmaceutical, transportation, and alternatives to incarceration, and government real estate solutions. CoreCivic is the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and one of the largest operators of such facilities in the United States. CoreCivic has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. CoreCivic’s employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.
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Plug Power prodává projekt v Grahamu v Texasu a upravil dohodu o Gateway v New Yorku se Stream Data Centers. Očekává z toho až přibližně 90,5 milionu USD krátkodobé likvidity.
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) today announced two transactions with Stream US Data Centers, LLC ("Stream"), advancing the Company’s previously announced strategic infrastructure optimization initiatives, which collectively target more than $275 million in liquidity improvement through a combination of asset monetization, release of restricted cash, and reduced maintenance expenses. In addition, Stream and Plug Power are now also actively exploring other opportunities for Plug to deploy its products into the data center industry. Plug previously announced in February 2026 that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in the New York Gateway Project to Stream. As the parties continued to work toward satisfaction of the transaction's closing conditions, including applicable regulatory and project-related approvals, the parties agreed to restructure the transaction into a staged closing and to enter into a definitive agreement for the sale of Plug’s Graham, Texas Project.
Texas
Plug has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Graham, Texas Project, comprised of land and associated 164 MW of grid interconnection assets, to Stream for up to $76.5 million, with $50 million to be paid at closing and up to $26.5 million based on the load capacity that will be confirmed in the final interconnection agreement with the Texas utility. The closing is expected on or about July 31, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions. The sale is also expected to enable the release of approximately $14 million of cash collateral currently supporting letters of credit/security payments, following the transfer of the applicable interconnection-related obligations and security arrangements to Stream. In total, this transaction is expected to provide up to approximately $90.5 million of total liquidity.
New York
Plug and Stream have amended the purchase and sale agreement for the Gateway Project as follows: (i) Stream's prior $6.5 million escrow deposit will be promptly released to Plug; (ii) Stream will make a new $10 million escrow deposit toward its purchase of land at the Gateway site; (iii) the closing provisions have been amended to enable the near-term sale of the land; and (iv) the long-stop closing date for the sale of non-land assets has been extended to March 31, 2027 to afford additional time for completion of the applicable New York State environmental and regulatory review processes and satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions. As amended, the purchase price is fixed at $142 million. Combined with a $5 million advance received earlier this year, Stream will have paid $21.5 million to Plug against the purchase price upon release of the escrow deposits described above. Plug will retain ownership of the substation and interconnection assets, along with a repurchase right over the land, until the second closing.
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2026, Plug held approximately $162 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, before giving effect to any proceeds from the transactions announced today. Together, the initial New York closing and the Texas transaction represent additional progress under Plug’s previously announced strategic infrastructure optimization initiative and are expected to deliver more than $80 million of near-term incremental liquidity. Additional initiatives under Plug’s previously announced strategic infrastructure optimization initiative, including further anticipated releases of restricted cash, are advancing and are expected to bring aggregate liquidity improvement of more than $275 million.
"Plug is appreciative of the continued collaboration and partnership with Stream Data Centers and is excited to position for closing in the near term. Monetizing these assets was a key part of our strategy this year, coupled with the continued improvements in margin and cash flows to fund the business. We look forward to sharing our results for the second quarter shortly and believe that we are on track with our financial goals for 2026. The improvement in margins, effective management of our liquidity, and the growth of our sales pipeline remain our critical focus." said Jose Luis Crespo, Chief Executive Officer and President of Plug Power.
About Plug Power
Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to industries such as material handling, industrial applications, and energy producers, advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale.
With electrolyzers deployed across six continents, Plug leads in hydrogen production, delivering large-scale projects that redefine industrial power. The company has deployed more than 74,000 fuel cell systems and over 280 fueling stations and is the largest user of liquid hydrogen. Plug is rapidly expanding its generation network to ensure reliable, domestically produced supply, with hydrogen plants currently operational in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, capable of producing up to 40 tons per day.
Headquartered in Slingerlands, New York, Plug is driving innovation, strengthening American manufacturing, and creating high-quality jobs across the country. The company employs more than 730 people in New York, supporting approximately $69 million in annual payroll, and nearly 200 employees in Texas, representing more than $18 million in annual payroll. Across New York and Texas, Plug has deployed more than 6,200 GenDrive fuel cell-powered forklifts at 31 customer facilities, helping customers reduce electricity demand, avoid nearly 95,000 MWh of annual electricity consumption, prevent more than 33,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year, and eliminate approximately $164 million in electric infrastructure investments that would otherwise have been borne by utility customers and ratepayers. With employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the globe, Plug powers industry leaders including Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BP.
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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations, goals, plans, outlook or prospects, including expected gross proceeds and total proceeds from the transactions, the timing and likelihood of each closing, the anticipated receipt and amount of contingent consideration, the anticipated release of cash collateral, the anticipated aggregate liquidity improvement under the Company's strategic infrastructure optimization initiative, the Company's ability to execute its business strategy and achieve its financial goals for 2026, the Company's ability to pursue additional opportunities with Stream in the data center industry, the timing and outcome of New York State's environmental and regulatory review processes, the Company's preliminary and unaudited cash position as of second quarter of 2026, and other statements regarding future operating results, financial condition, performance, prospects, and opportunities, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections and the beliefs and assumptions of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the Company's ability to satisfy closing conditions and complete each transaction on the anticipated terms or at all; the risk that the New York State environmental and regulatory review process applicable to the Gateway Project site is delayed or does not result in the determinations necessary to permit the second closing; the risk that the final interconnection agreement with the Texas utility is not executed or does not confirm the anticipated load capacity, which could reduce or eliminate the contingent consideration payable under the Graham, Texas Project transaction; the risk that escrow deposits are not released on the anticipated timeline or at all; general market, economic, competitive, and regulatory conditions; the effectiveness of the Company's strategic initiatives, including the infrastructure optimization initiative; risks associated with the data center market and demand for power solutions; the Company's ability to manage costs and liquidity; risks related to the Company's future capital requirements and liquidity needs; and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
The GEO Group uzavřela pětiletou smlouvu s ICE na spuštění federálního imigračního centra v zařízení Big Horn Facility v Hudsonu v Coloradu s kapacitou 1 188 lůžek. V prvním plném roce má přinést asi 85 milionů USD ročních tržeb bez dopravy.
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company has entered into a five-year support services contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) for the activation of a federal immigration processing center at the 1,188-bed Big Horn Facility (the “Facility”) in Hudson, Colorado. GEO has entered into a lease agreement with the Facility owner.
The support services contract is expected to generate approximately $85 million in annual revenues in the first full year of operations, excluding transportation revenue. GEO’s support services are expected to include the exclusive use of the Facility by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel.
George C. Zoley, GEO's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, said, “We expect that our company-leased Big Horn Facility in Colorado will play an important role in helping meet the need for increased federal immigration processing center bedspace. We are proud of our 40-year public-private partnership with ICE, and we stand ready to continue to assist the federal government in meeting its immigration enforcement priorities.”
About The GEO Group
The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 97 facilities totaling approximately 76,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 20,000 employees.
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Ocugen podepsal závazný term sheet s Roots Pharmaceutical pro exkluzivní licenci na OCU400 v regionu MENA. Firma může získat až 4 miliony USD předem a krátkodobě, plus až 255 milionů USD na milnících a 22% royalty z čistých tržeb.
Cumulative sales milestones up to $255 million and modest upfront/near-term development milestonesRoyalties equaling 22% of net salesOcugen to manufacture and supply OCU400 MALVERN, Pa., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced the signing of a binding term sheet to negotiate and enter into a license agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical, and its strategic partner Al-Dhow International Holding, for the exclusive rights to OCU400, Ocugen's novel modifier gene therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Pursuant to the term sheet, under the license agreement, Ocugen is expected to receive upfront license fees and near-term development milestone payments totaling up to $4 million. The Company would be entitled to sales milestone payments up to $255 million, in addition to a 22% royalty on net sales of OCU400 generated by Ocugen's partner. Additionally, Ocugen would manufacture commercial supply of OCU400 under the terms of a related supply agreement.
RP is a leading cause of inherited vision loss globally, with notable prevalence across the MENA region, underscoring the significant unmet need OCU400 is positioned to address through this partnership.
"This step forward represents an important milestone in our effort to advance OCU400 regional partnership strategy," said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of Ocugen. "By partnering with an established leader with strong reach across the Middle East and North Africa, we are expanding our ability to bring this one-time potential treatment for life to a region where RP is highly prevalent with a significant unmet medical need where patients are desperately looking for rescue from blindness. This agreement underscores the momentum behind OCU400 and our continued commitment to patients."
“Bringing innovative gene therapies to patients across the MENA region is a strategic imperative for Roots Pharmaceutical and its strategic partner Al-Dhow International Holding,” said Dr. Islam Zayed, CEO & Co founder of Roots Pharmaceutical. Dr.Zayed emphasized that “ OCU400 built on our legacy of bringing Rare Disease therapies to patients in MENA and enables our combined teams to decrease disease burden in the region. Importantly, Roots is dedicated to bringing OCU400 to patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and creating a new treatment paradigm. We are excited to partner with the Ocugen team.”
Additional details will be available once the definitive agreement between the parties is executed, which is expected to occur within the next 90 days.
Ocugen continues to advance OCU400 through its Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical development with a topline readout expected in 1Q 2027 and BLA submission to follow.
About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Unlike traditional gene therapies and gene editing, Ocugen’s modifier gene therapies address the entire disease—complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently we have programs in development for inherited retinal diseases and blindness diseases affecting millions across the globe, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy—late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the terms of the definitive license and supply agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical, the timing of entering into such definitive agreement or whether such definitive agreement will be executed at all, the anticipated benefits to Ocugen of such definitive agreement, qualitative assessments of available data, potential benefits, expectations for ongoing clinical trials, anticipated regulatory filings and anticipated development timelines, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, including, but not limited to, the risks that the definitive license and supply agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical will be delayed or not executed at all, or that, if executed, it will not be on terms described above, the risk that such definitive agreement, if executed, will not lead to the currently anticipated benefits to Ocugen, the risks that preliminary, interim and top-line clinical trial results may not be indicative of, and may differ from, final clinical data; that unfavorable new clinical trial data may emerge in ongoing clinical trials or through further analyses of existing clinical trial data; that earlier non-clinical and clinical data and testing may not be predictive of the results or success of later clinical trials; and that that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments, including by regulatory authorities. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
Elevance Health a UnitedHealth tento týden zveřejní výsledky, které ukážou, zda se po období vyšších nákladů na zdravotní péči daří pojišťovnám držet náklady na uzdě. Sledují se hlavně plány Medicare Advantage.
This week’s Elevance Health and UnitedHealth Group quarterly earnings are much anticipated for signs these companies’ health insurance businesses and their rivals are keeping a handle on rising costs. In this photo, UnitedHealthcare health insurance company signage is displayed on an office building in Phoenix, Arizona on July 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
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This week’s Elevance Health and UnitedHealth Group quarterly earnings are much anticipated for signs these companies’ health insurance businesses and that of their rivals are keeping a handle on rising costs.
Elevance, which owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in 14 states, and UnitedHealth, which owns the nation’s largest health insurer in UnitedHealthcare, will be the first health insurers to report second quarter earnings as the industry works to exit a period of higher-than-expected medical costs.
These insurers’ earnings reports report will offer clues as to whether the sector may finally be turning the corner after most health plans reported medical loss ratios north of 90% until the trend was interrupted with lower costs in the first quarter of this year. Such a ratio, which is the percentage of premium revenue that goes toward medical costs, was above 90% for much of 2025 for many insurers.
In the first quarter of this year, however, Elevance, which is the nation’s second-largest health insurer behind UnitedHealthcare, reported a benefit expense ratio eclipsing 86%. Elevance manages Medicaid coverage for poor Americans via contracts with multiple states, sells Medicare Advantage for older adults and markets commercial health insurance including individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The company also has a growing Carelon healthcare services business.
“The benefit expense ratio was 86.8 percent, an increase of 40 basis points, reflecting expected elevated medical cost trend in our Medicaid business, partially offset by improved performance in Medicare,” Elevance Health said in its first quarter earnings statement.
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Analysts who follow the industry say they expect second quarter earnings reports to show that companies have maintained their handle on medical cost trends, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans contract with the federal government to provide coverage available in traditional Medicare plus extra benefits and services to seniors, such as disease management and nurse help hotlines with some also offering vision, dental care and wellness programs.
UnitedHealth said in its first quarter report that its “medical cost ratio was 83.9% for the first quarter 2026, down 90 basis points from the first quarter 2025.”
Elevance reports Wednesday, July 15 and UnitedHealth reports Thursday, July 16.
Zlato po pondělním gapu dolů o 20 USD zůstává pod tlakem a trh sleduje klíčovou podporu 4 000 USD. Její proražení by potvrdilo pokračování medvědího trendu.
Gold edged lower after opening with $20 gap lower on Monday, following the latest escalation in the Middle East that fueled inflationary risk and added to expectations that the Fed will keep higher interest rates or possibly opt for rate hikes, providing support to US dollar.
Markets also focus on this week’s key economic data – release of US June inflation report and Fed Chair Warsh’s semiannual testimony on economy, inflation and monetary policy that will add fresh details on overall outlook.
Technical studies on daily chart remain in mainly bearish configuration, following several death-crosses formed during June (20; 30; 55 / 200DMAs), 14-d momentum holding in negative zone and RSI below 50).
Fresh weakness after recent recovery stall, shifts near-term focus to the downside, with initial requirement on weekly close below Fibo support at $4076 (where bears were rejected four times) guarding key supports at $4000/$3950 (psychological / recent spikes below $4K), with firm break here (after a multiple failure) to generate bearish continuation signal of larger downtrend from new historical high.
At the upside, falling 20DMA marks first significant resistance ($4118), ahead of pivotal barrier at $4203 (July 6 recovery peak).
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Bloom Energy rozšířila s Brookfield Asset Management financování na nasazení palivových článků z 5 miliard USD na 25 miliard USD. Jde o rámec financování pro AI datová centra, ne o okamžité tržby.
Take a second and imagine the nearly 3,000 data centers currently under construction or planned in the U.S. all being finished at about, or nearly about, the same time. What a great day for artificial intelligence (AI) companies that will be, right? Yes, but only if they can solve a pesky bottleneck that threatens to derail their plans: power supply.
Let me rephrase the problem like this (and then we'll get to the stock under consideration): A hyperscale data center can take about two to three years to finish, yet it can take anywhere from four to five years or more to connect that center to the electric grid.
Those aren't numbers I pulled out of my head. They come from a recent article published in Energy Reports, which also adds this as a solution: "To address this challenge, scalable transmission switchyards and on-site power generation solutions are critical."
I don't write much about "scalable transmission switchyards" (yet), but one company I cover has been supplying "on-site power generation" to customers for years. That stock is Bloom Energy (BE 4.74%), and the rampant data center build-out mentioned above has just helped them expand a multibillion-dollar agreement fivefold.
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A financing framework that removes a major hurdle Bloom Energy sells solid oxide fuel-cell systems -- essentially modular boxes that produce on-site power. These boxes, or servers, essentially convert fuel such as natural gas into electricity without combustion. The company has already deployed servers at over a thousand sites in nine countries, and, as its recent deals suggest, deployments could accelerate considerably.
Last October, Bloom announced a partnership with Brookfield Asset Management (BAM +1.19%). Under the terms of this agreement, Brookfield committed up to $5 billion to finance deployments of Bloom's fuel cell technology and named Bloom its preferred provider of on-site power for AI infrastructure.
Recently, at the end of June, Brookfield decided that demand for data centers wasn't weakening and expanded the original financing deal to $25 billion.
Obviously, $25 billion sounds like a lot. But don't overlook that important qualifier. This deal is a financing framework, not a commitment to revenue. Bloom isn't getting $25 billion upfront from Brookfield. Instead, it's getting a promise that Brookfield will help potential customers of Bloom finance the fuel cell maker's servers, which aren't cheap.
That financing can turn into revenue over time, but it's important that investors don't mistake it for sales yet.
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Bloom stock has fallen about 29% since the news broke, mainly due to general market volatility and a recent short-seller report. As such, Bloom currently trades around its level at the beginning of June, just before it climbed 40%.
For long-term investors, now might be a good time to buy Bloom. The demand for on-site power generation isn't going away anytime soon, and the Brookfield financing is making it easier for potential customers to adopt Bloom's technology. Expect short-term volatility, but over the long run, this energy stock is poised for growth.
Binance pozastaví vklady a výběry na síti Moonbeam (GLMR) kvůli upgradu sítě, obchodování zůstane beze změny. Po stabilizaci sítě budou vklady a výběry obnoveny.
This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Starting at approximately 2026-07-13 12:00 (UTC), Binance will suspend the deposits and withdrawals of token(s) on the Moonbeam (GLMR) network to support its network upgrade to ensure the best user experience. The network upgrade will take place at the block height of 16,427,124, or approximately at 2026-07-13 13:00 (UTC). Please note: The trading of token(s) on the aforementioned network will not be impacted.Binance will handle all technical requirements involved for all users.Deposits and withdrawals for token(s) on the aforementioned network will be reopened once the upgraded network is deemed to be stable. No further announcement will be posted.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. For more information, please refer to the announcement from the project team. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2026-07-13
Elevion Group podepsal kupní smlouvu na akvizici 100% podílu v italské společnosti BTS Biogas. Posílí tak v sektoru bioplynových a biometanových stanic.
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Cathie Wood přes Ark Invest dál nakupuje CoreWeave, i když akcie od 18. června klesly o 23 %. ARKK už drží 1,6 milionu akcií za zhruba 146 milionů USD.
Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of Ark Invest, is loading up on an AI stock that the market has been dumping in recent weeks, CoreWeave (CRWV 0.87%).
Ark's largest exchange-traded fund (ETF), the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK 1.58%), has added more than 100,000 shares of CoreWeave in recent weeks. On July 8, Wood bought $811,600 worth of shares. That followed a $2 million purchase on July 7. Wood also purchased $6.5 million worth of shares on June 29, according to Cathie's Ark.
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ARKK now owns 1.6 million shares of CoreWeave, a roughly $146 million stake. It is the ETF's 17th-largest holding, making up 2.2% of the $6.5 billion portfolio.
Wood is going against the tide, as CoreWeave stock had been in a freefall. Since June 18, when CoreWeave was trading at $118 per share, the stock has plummeted 23% to around $90 per share. There are several reasons why the stock has dropped so sharply.
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Explosive growth CoreWeave is a cloud computing specialist that builds AI data centers. It rents out computing power to other companies to use to handle their cloud computing needs.
CoreWeave has enjoyed explosive growth, with revenue up 114% year over year in the first quarter to $2.1 billion. Demand remains high, as CoreWeave reached nearly $100 billion in backlog in Q1.
Its outlook calls for revenue of $2.45 billion to $2.6 billion and adjusted operating income of $30 million to $90 million in the second quarter. For the full year, revenue is targeted at $12 billion to $13 billion, with adjusted operating income at $900 million to $1.1 billion.
While the growth is staggering, the concern is high expenses and debt. This is an asset-heavy business that requires massive infrastructure investments. Capital expenditures (capex) were $6.8 billion in Q1, and the company guided for between $7 billion and $9 billion in the second quarter. It also raised its full-year capex forecast to $31 billion to $35 billion on higher component pricing. Previously, the guidance called for $30 billion in capex.
CEO Michael Intrator said on the fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call that it was due to "the extraordinary amount of contracted demand in front of us."
Debt and other concerns The company has accumulated a huge amount of debt -- about $35 billion, up from roughly $2 billion in 2023.
CoreWeave is also unprofitable, reporting a net loss of $740 million in the quarter, up from $315 million in Q1 2025.
Another recent concern is the news that Meta Platforms (META +5.97%), CoreWeave's largest customer, is looking to sell its excess computing power. While nothing is concrete at this point, it raises concerns that Meta's foray into cloud could essentially turn Meta into a competitor, not a partner. CoreWeave stock tanked 14% on the news.
Wood bought these CoreWeave shares after the news broke, so she's buying low and perhaps doesn't view this as a long-term threat. That gamble may work for her, but the average investor without her resources should view CoreWeave cautiously.
Nike je asi 44 % pod 52týdenním maximem a CEO Elliott Hill nakupuje akcie poblíž letošních minim. Čtvrtletní zisk ale výrazně nafoukl jednorázový refund cla.
Shares of Nike (NKE +3.72%) closed Friday at about $44, up nearly 4% and extending a rebound that began when the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter results at the end of June. Even after that bounce, the stock sits about 44% below its 52-week high of $80.17.
Adding to the intrigue is CEO Elliott Hill, who has been putting his own money into the stock near its lows. This begs the question: Is this a good time to follow the CEO into the stock?
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A profit built mostly on a refund Nike's fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 (the period ended May 31, 2026) looked, at a glance, like a breakout. Revenue came in at $11.0 billion, and net income jumped 407% year over year to $1.1 billion. Diluted earnings per share reached $0.72.
But most of that bottom-line surge traces to a single item. Of the $0.72 in earnings per share, $0.52 came from an expected recovery of import duties Nike had paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) -- a nearly $1 billion accounting benefit booked after courts struck down the tariffs. Strip it out, and the company earned about $0.20 per share from running its business.
The same distortion shows up in margins. Nike's gross margin jumped about 9 percentage points, to 49.2%. But almost all of that came from the tariff recovery. Strip it out, and the underlying gross margin was roughly flat -- near 40%, about where it sat a year earlier.
Fourth-quarter revenue fell 1% year over year, and dropped 4% on a currency-neutral basis, which strips out the effect of a weaker dollar. That currency-neutral decline widened as the year went on, from about 1% in the fiscal first quarter to 4% in the fourth. For the full year, sales were essentially flat -- a stabilization after the prior year's steep drop, not yet a recovery. So the reported steadiness owed something to currency, and the profit jump owed almost everything to a one-time refund.
North America is the part that's turning Underneath the noise, though, one figure suggests the turnaround is more than a story management is telling. Revenue in North America, Nike's largest market, rose 3% year over year to $4.83 billion in the quarter, and climbed 5% for the full fiscal year. After a long slide, Nike's home market is finally growing again, led by a rebound in its wholesale channel as the company rebuilds relationships with the retail partners it had spent years walking away from.
Meanwhile, Greater China, once one of Nike's most dependable growth drivers, fell another 12% in the quarter and 11% for the full year. And Nike Direct, the company's own stores and app, kept sliding, as management deliberately routes more sales back through wholesale partners.
In other words, North America is inflecting, but it hasn't yet pulled the whole company back to growth.
Then there's the insider buying. CEO Elliott Hill has twice put about $1 million of his own money into Nike shares on the open market -- once in late December, near $61 a share, and again in April, near $42, close to the stock's low. Other insiders bought around the same time, including board member Tim Cook -- the CEO of Apple.
Of course, insider purchases guarantee nothing about the stock's prospects. Even inside executives can misjudge their own companies. But a chief executive buying more as the price falls at least signals that the people closest to the business think it's worth more than the market does. So, it's at least worth some consideration.
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But what about the stock's valuation?
At about $44, Nike trades at about 21 times earnings. But that multiple is inflated by the one-time tariff benefit baked into the past year's profit. Strip it out, and the price-to-earnings ratio is closer to 28 -- hardly a bargain for a business whose sales are still shrinking outside North America.
So, is the stock a buy here? I'm encouraged, but I'm not buying yet. The recovery in North America and Hill's willingness to buy near the lows are the most convincing signs of a turnaround Nike has offered investors in a while. But the headline profit leans on an accounting item that won't return, and the parts of the business that most need to inflect -- Greater China and the direct-to-consumer channel -- still haven't. At this valuation, I'd want to see companywide sales turn positive on a currency-neutral basis and China stop falling before treating the turnaround as more than early. Until then, I'm content to watch a genuinely improved story get a quarter or two closer to proving itself.
Delta potvrdila výhled EPS 6,50 až 7,50 USD a volný cash flow 3 až 4 mld. USD i přes rekordní náklady na palivo. Tržby z prémiových služeb vzrostly o 17 % a z věrnostního programu o 19 %.
Key Takeaways Delta maintained 2026 EPS of $6.50-$7.50 and free cash flow of $3-$4B despite record fuel costs.DAL's premium revenues rose 17%, loyalty 19%, cargo 39% and MRO 32% as broad demand stayed intact.Delta expects 2-3% fourth-quarter capacity growth, led by larger aircraft and international expansion. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL - Free Report) used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to deliver a clear message. Pricing discipline, diversified revenues and measured capacity are helping offset a sharp fuel headwind. Management framed the quarter less as a beat and more as proof that the model is holding up.
That mattered because Delta reaffirmed its full-year earnings and free cash flow outlook even after absorbing what executives described as the highest quarterly fuel cost in company history. The call also gave investors a firmer read on industry pricing, corporate demand and 2027 setup.
DAL Leans on Revenue DurabilityChief executive officer Ed Bastian said Delta’s diversified model is gaining strength as customers keep prioritizing travel and premium experiences. He tied that resilience to loyalty, corporate share, international exposure, cargo and maintenance revenues rather than to fare increases alone.
The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.56 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51. Revenues rose 13.9% year over year to $17.67 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.76 billion by 0.53%.
Management emphasized that this performance came on roughly 1% capacity growth, reinforcing the idea that yield and mix, not aggressive expansion, are driving the current earnings profile.
Delta Keeps Full-Year Targets IntactThe clearest signal from the call was unchanged full-year guidance. Delta reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.50 to $7.50, free cash flow of $3 billion to $4 billion.
For the September quarter, management guided to mid-teens revenue growth, an operating margin of 11% to 13% and EPS of $2 to $2.50. Chief financial officer Erik Snell said that the outlook assumes an all-in fuel price of about $3.15 per gallon, including a refinery benefit of $0.05 per gallon.
Snell also said nonfuel unit cost performance should improve modestly in the third quarter and progress further in the December quarter, which he positioned as a step back toward Delta’s long-term low-single-digit CASM-ex framework.
DAL Sees Structural Change in PricingBastian was especially direct in Q&A on the industry backdrop. In response to a Deutsche Bank question, he argued that higher fuel, labor, airport and aircraft costs have forced structural changes across U.S. airlines, reducing the old low-cost carrier playbook’s ability to pressure fares.
He said Delta believes current revenue momentum can persist even if fuel moderates because fares still lag cumulative inflation since COVID, and much of the industry remains below its cost of capital. That was one of the clearest indications on the call that management sees the pricing environment as more durable than cyclical.
Joe Esposito, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, reinforced that point by saying Delta exited the quarter with a materially stronger TRASM run rate than it entered, as newer, higher-priced bookings replaced earlier sales made before the fuel recapture push took hold.
Delta Finds Strength Beyond Main CabinEsposito said broad demand strength remained intact across customer groups, with premium revenues up 17%, loyalty and related revenues up 19%, cargo up 39% and MRO revenues up 32% in the quarter. American Express remuneration rose 16% to $2.4 billion.
In prepared remarks and Q&A, management highlighted an improving balance between premium and main cabin trends. Esposito told Goldman Sachs that the main cabin unit revenues outperformed premium in the quarter as industry discount capacity came out, while premium demand still produced high-single-digit unit revenue growth.
Corporate sales also drew attention. Esposito said every sector posted double-digit growth, and he told Goldman Sachs that most of the roughly 20% increase reflected fare strength rather than a major volume rebound, leaving room for upside if volumes improve further.
DAL Uses Balance Sheet and Fleet as OffenseDelta ended the quarter with adjusted net debt of $13.6 billion and liquidity of $7.7 billion, while first-half operating cash flow reached $4.1 billion and free cash flow totaled $1.4 billion. Debt reduction remained a stated priority even as the company raised its dividend by 15%.
Management also tied future margin expansion to fleet upgauging, operational resilience and international growth. Bastian said Delta expects to return to a more normal 2% to 3% capacity growth rate in the fourth quarter, with growth centered on larger-gauge aircraft and selective international opportunities.
On execution, chief operating officer Dan Janki pointed to better baggage handling, stronger fleet reliability and further runway in TechOps. He said MRO revenues are still on track for roughly $1.2 billion this year, up nearly 50% from last year, with low-double-digit margins.
Delta’s Tone Stays Firm on the Back HalfThe call’s tone was confident but disciplined. Management did not present the quarter as a peak condition. Instead, executives repeatedly pointed to modest capacity, better unit revenue trends, cost normalization and stronger cash generation as the foundation for second-half earnings growth.
That framing left investors with a company focused on preserving pricing, expanding high-margin revenue streams and keeping leverage moving lower while still investing in product, technology and operations.
Zacks Signals for DALDAL carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), along with a Value Score of A, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of A and VGM Score of A. Within the Zacks framework, stronger Style Scores indicate more favorable value, growth or momentum characteristics, while the VGM score reflects a blended view across all three. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
A Zacks Rank #3 does not carry the same upside signal as a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), even with strong Style Scores. The current mix points to attractive value and momentum traits, but the Zacks Rank can change as earnings estimate revisions adjust after the quarter.
EUR/USD slábne, protože napětí mezi USA a Íránem zvyšuje poptávku po dolaru a tlačí výnosy amerických dluhopisů výš. Trh teď sleduje CPI v USA; nad 1,1370 je podpora, pod ní leží 1,1350.
EUR/USD has slipped as renewed US-Iran tensions strengthened safe-haven demand for the US dollar and pushed Treasury yields higher. A break below 1.1370 could expose the pair to 1.1350 and 1.1300, while recovery attempts remain capped near the 1.1475 to 1.1500 area. US inflation data is the next major catalyst, with a hotter CPI reading likely to reinforce dollar strength and increase pressure on the euro. EUR/USD came under renewed selling pressure on Monday as fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran revived demand for the US dollar and lifted global energy prices.
The pair struggled to build on last week’s recovery and moved back toward the lower end of its recent range as investors prepared for the latest US Consumer Price Index report. Higher crude oil prices have added to inflation concerns, pushing US Treasury yields higher and strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates restrictive for longer.
The Dollar Index has recovered toward the 101.00 area after ending the previous week lower. For EUR/USD, the stronger greenback has brought the 1.1370 support level back into focus, with traders assessing whether the pair can stabilize or extend its decline toward 1.1350 and 1.1300.
Why Is EUR/USD Falling Today? The latest weakness in EUR/USD reflects a combination of geopolitical risk, higher oil prices and rising US bond yields.
Fresh attacks between the US and Iran over the weekend raised concerns about the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the key waterway had been closed again, while Washington maintained that commercial traffic could continue.
The conflicting claims sent crude oil prices sharply higher and revived concerns that another energy shock could keep global inflation elevated.
Higher oil prices tend to support the US dollar during periods of market stress. They can also place additional pressure on the euro because the Eurozone relies heavily on imported energy, leaving the region more exposed to rising fuel costs.
US CPI Could Decide the Dollar’s Next Move The US inflation report is likely to become the most important driver for EUR/USD in the near term.
A stronger-than-expected CPI reading would reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain higher interest rates or consider additional tightening later this year. That outcome would likely push Treasury yields and the dollar higher, increasing the risk of EUR/USD falling through its current support zone.
A softer inflation report would create a different setup. It could reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and allow EUR/USD to recover some of its recent losses.
However, the impact of softer inflation could be limited if oil prices continue rising or geopolitical tensions worsen.
Euro Recovery Struggles Near 1.1500 EUR/USD recently recovered from lows around 1.1325 and moved above 1.1420, but the advance stalled before the pair could establish a sustained move through the 1.1475 to 1.1500 region.
That failure suggests sellers remain active whenever the euro approaches higher levels.
The pair now faces an important test around 1.1370. A clear move below that level would increase the likelihood of a decline toward 1.1350, followed by the June low near 1.1325. If selling pressure persists, the psychological 1.1300 level could become the next target.
On the upside, EUR/USD would need to recover above 1.1450 before challenging 1.1475 and 1.1500 again. A sustained break through 1.1500 would weaken the immediate bearish outlook and could support a broader recovery toward 1.1580.
ECB and Fed Policy Expectations Remain Divided Interest-rate expectations on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape the EUR/USD outlook.
The Federal Reserve remains focused on inflation after stronger energy prices complicated the outlook for consumer prices. Recent weakness in US employment reduced expectations of immediate tightening, but the latest geopolitical escalation has prevented markets from fully dismissing the possibility of another rate increase.
In Europe, softer core inflation has reduced expectations of further European Central Bank tightening. That leaves the euro with less policy support, particularly if US inflation remains elevated and Treasury yields continue climbing.
Comments from Federal Reserve and ECB officials will therefore remain important as traders look for any change in the policy outlook.
EUR/USD Outlook The near-term EUR/USD price forecast remains cautious as the pair struggles to hold its recent recovery.
The US dollar is benefiting from safe-haven demand, rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields, while the euro faces renewed pressure from Europe’s exposure to imported energy costs.
A break below 1.1370 would put 1.1350 and 1.1300 within reach. However, softer US inflation or an easing of Middle East tensions could weaken the dollar and help EUR/USD return toward 1.1450 and 1.1500.
For now, US CPI and developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are likely to determine whether the pair stabilizes or begins another leg lower.
Why is EUR/USD falling today?
EUR/USD is falling as renewed US-Iran tensions increase safe-haven demand for the US dollar. Rising oil prices and Treasury yields have also strengthened expectations that US interest rates may remain elevated.
What are the key EUR/USD levels to watch?
The main support levels are 1.1370, 1.1350 and 1.1300. Resistance is located near 1.1450, followed by 1.1475 and 1.1500.
How could US CPI affect EUR/USD?
A hotter US CPI reading could strengthen the dollar and push EUR/USD lower by increasing expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy. Softer inflation could weaken the greenback and support a euro recovery.
Incyte uvedla, že latarcibart v malé studii u von Willebrandovy choroby snížil medián roční míry krvácení o 81 % napříč všemi typy onemocnění. Léčba byla také dobře snášena a nyní se testuje v pivotální fázi 3 VIVID-6.
- Treatment with latarcibart led to an 81% median reduction in annualized bleeding rate (ABR) across all bleeding categories and patient types with von Willebrand disease (VWD)
- Latarcibart, administered via a once monthly subcutaneous dosing regimen, was shown to be safe and well tolerated over multiple doses in this study
- Pivotal Phase 3 VIVID-6 trial evaluating latarcibart’s potential to be the first targeted therapy for VWD is currently enrolling
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) today announced complete safety and efficacy data from all patients (n=16) enrolled in the Phase 1/2 multidose study of VGA039 (latarcibart), a novel, Protein S-targeting, investigational monoclonal antibody for patients with von Willebrand disease (VWD). The data are being shared in an oral presentation today at the 34th Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH 2026 Congress) in Paris.
“These results continue to build a highly consistent body of evidence supporting latarcibart as a significant potential treatment advancement for patients with VWD,” said Pablo J. Cagnoni, M.D., President, Incyte and Global Head of R&D.
Share Latarcibart modulates Protein S to improve hemostasis, potentially enhancing the body’s ability to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes. Latarcibart is in pivotal Phase 3 development for patients with VWD, the most common inherited bleeding disorder. If approved, latarcibart has the potential to be the first, once monthly subcutaneous prophylactic therapy for patients with VWD, offering an important alternative to the frequent intravenous infusions of replacement factor concentrates commonly used in the prophylactic setting today. Given its novel mechanism, latarcibart may also have potential in other bleeding disorders.
“These results continue to build a highly consistent body of evidence supporting latarcibart as a significant potential treatment advancement for patients with VWD,” said Pablo J. Cagnoni, M.D., President, Incyte and Global Head of Research and Development. “This multidose dataset underscores the potential of latarcibart to address the longstanding need for a prophylactic therapy that provides meaningful protection for patients with all types of VWD. We are continuing to enroll the Phase 3 VIVID-6 study as we work toward redefining the standard of routine prophylactic care for patients with VWD.”
As of May 5, 2026, data from all 16 patients enrolled in the Phase 1/2 multidose study were available, and all participants had completed the multidose regimen of six doses of latarcibart, with maintenance doses administered subcutaneously every four weeks. Key data highlights include:
Substantial reductions in ABR (annualized bleeding rate) were seen across study patients, including all VWD types and bleed types, such as serious GI and hemophilia-like joint and muscle bleeds. The median ABR reduction across all VWD types and bleed categories was 81%. In patients switching from prior von Willebrand factor (VWF)-containing prophylaxis (IV infusions multiple times per week), bleed reductions were 75-100%, indicating potential improvement over current standard of care. Among patients not previously receiving IV prophylaxis, 7 had historical ABRs >12, a key eligibility criterion for the Phase 3 VIVID-6 study. In this group, ABR reductions ranged from 46-100%, with nearly all patients (6/7) achieving reductions >73%. Latarcibart treatment resulted in ~86% reduction in VWF-treated breakthrough bleeds, with 70% of patients with prior VWF-treated bleeds not experiencing a VWF-treated breakthrough bleed while on treatment. All participants who entered the study with a substantial bleed burden transitioned to continue receiving latarcibart in the ongoing open-label extension study. Latarcibart once monthly subcutaneous prophylaxis was safe and well tolerated over multiple doses. Three treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to latarcibart were reported: two Grade 2 headaches in one patient and one report of Grade 1 injection site reactions. There was also one unrelated serious adverse event of severe gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in a patient with a history of frequent and severe GI bleeding. “Many people with VWD struggle with bleeding and need more effective and convenient prophylactic treatments. The study results showed treatment with latarcibart delivered consistent and clinically meaningful reductions in bleeding across a diverse group of VWD patients, including patients with all major types of the disease and individuals transitioning from intensive IV prophylaxis,” said Allison Wheeler, M.D., MSCI, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington. “Equally important, the favorable safety profile and once monthly subcutaneous dosing regimen have the potential to substantially reduce treatment burden while providing consistent bleed protection. Together, these findings provide a strong foundation for the Phase 3 study and support latarcibart’s potential as an important new treatment option for patients with VWD.”
More information regarding the ISTH 2026 Congress can be found on the ISTH website: https://www.isthcongress.org/ (Session details: Novel Therapies for Bleeding Disorders, Including VWD and Rare Bleeding Disorders – 2; Publication Number: OC 32.3).
About VGA039 (latarcibart)
VGA039 (latarcibart) is an investigational monoclonal antibody therapy with a novel mechanism of action that targets Protein S, with dual actions promoting platelet attachment and enhancing fibrin deposition to restore hemostasis. Latarcibart has the potential to be a universal prophylactic therapy for numerous bleeding disorders, starting with all types of von Willebrand disease (VWD) and bleeding sites. As a subcutaneously self-administered investigational antibody therapy with a once monthly dosing regimen, latarcibart has the potential to improve bleeding outcomes, convenience, and quality of life for patients.
Latarcibart has received Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track, orphan drug and rare pediatric disease designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Latarcibart has advanced into the Phase 3 VIVID-6 study (NCT07115004), a global single arm cross-over study to investigate safety and efficacy of the subcutaneous administration of latarcibart as prophylaxis for bleeding in patients with every type of VWD, including those with a high disease burden.
Incyte acquired VGA039 (latarcibart) in July 2026 as part of its acquisition of Vega Therapeutics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Star Therapeutics LLC.
About the VIVID Clinical Program
The VIVID multinational clinical program consists of multiple clinical trials, from Phase 1 to 3, in both a platform multi-phase protocol (VIVID-1-5) and a standalone Phase 3 protocol (VIVID-6) evaluating the safety and efficacy of VGA039 in VWD. The VIVID clinical program is active across 6 continents and designed to support future registrational filings globally.
About von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, caused by low or defective von Willebrand factor (VWF). People with VWD may experience excessive bleeding with varying severity and frequency, negatively impacting their daily lives. Current therapies for VWD prophylaxis include factor replacement therapies requiring multiple intravenous (IV) infusions every week. Approximately 135,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with von Willebrand disease.1
About Incyte®
Incyte is redefining what’s possible in biopharmaceutical innovation. Through deep scientific expertise and a relentless focus on patients, we have built an established portfolio of first-in-class medicines and an extensive portfolio of next-generation medicines across our key franchises: Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation & Autoimmunity.
To learn more, visit Incyte.com and Investor.Incyte.com. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding the data to be presented by Incyte at the ISTH 2026 Congress; Incyte’s expectations regarding VGA039’s (latarcibart’s) clinical development and regulatory approvals; the potential and promise latarcibart offers patients with bleeding disorders, including the potential to be the first once monthly subcutaneous prophylactic therapy for patients with VWD, its potential improvement over current standards of care for patients with VWD and other bleeding disorders, and its potential ability to address significant unmet need, reduce treatment burden and improve quality of life; and Incyte’s aspirations and goals as set forth under the heading “About Incyte.”
Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including results from clinical trials of and the sufficiency of clinical trial data for latarcibart, as well as Incyte’s other products and product candidates, to meet applicable regulatory standards or warrant continued development; the ability to enroll sufficient numbers of subjects in clinical trials; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials and marketing approval; Incyte’s ability to achieve commercial success for latarcibart, if approved; Incyte’s ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its products and technology; Incyte’s reliance on third parties and partners; the acceptance of Incyte’s products in the marketplace; market competition, sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution requirements; and those risks and uncertainties discussed in greater detail in Incyte’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Incyte disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
GBP/AUD začíná týden poblíž pětiměsíčních maxim kolem 1,9271. Trh sleduje britský měsíční odhad HDP za květen a čínský HDP za 2. čtvrtletí spolu s červnovými daty, která mohou určit další směr páru.
The Pound to Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate opens the new week around 1.9271 after holding close to five-month highs, with Sterling remaining well supported while the Australian Dollar faces another busy week of domestic data and renewed scrutiny over China's economic outlook.
Latest — Exchange Rates:
Pound to Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD): 1.927065 (-0.05%)
Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.339 (-0.12%)
Australian Dollar to Dollar (AUD/USD): 0.694839 (-0.07%)
WEEKLY RECAP:
GBP/AUD spent much of last week consolidating just below the 1.93 level after a strong rally through June.
The Pound continued to outperform despite evidence that the UK economy is slowing.
Markets remain reluctant to price aggressive Bank of England easing while inflation stays above target, helping Sterling retain a yield advantage over several major currencies.
In its latest monthly outlook, MUFG said the Pound was among the strongest-performing G10 currencies through June, supported by resilient investor confidence and the fading inflation shock as oil prices retreated.
The Australian Dollar struggled to generate sustained demand.
Although global risk sentiment has improved following the easing of Middle East tensions, investors remain cautious over China's economic outlook, a key driver for Australian exports.
Reuters has reported that attention is now turning to China's second-quarter GDP and June activity data, with markets expecting slower growth after softer domestic demand and weaker investment. Those figures are likely to have an important bearing on the Australian Dollar this week.
In a recent client note, ING highlighted that Sterling is increasingly being driven by domestic developments, while commodity-linked currencies remain more exposed to changes in global growth expectations.
Near-Term GBP/AUD Forecast: China GDP and UK GDP in Focus For Pound Sterling, investors will watch Thursday's monthly UK GDP estimate for May, together with industrial production and trade balance figures. Stronger-than-expected data would reinforce the view that the UK economy has remained resilient despite softer business surveys.
For the Australian Dollar, the spotlight falls on China's second-quarter GDP, June retail sales and industrial production, all due on Wednesday. Stronger Chinese data would likely support the Australian Dollar by improving confidence in Australia's export outlook, while weaker figures could renew pressure on the currency.
Markets will also continue to monitor developments in commodity markets following the recent decline in oil prices and any fresh guidance from Reserve Bank of Australia officials after last week's policy decision.
If UK GDP surprises to the upside while Chinese growth data disappoints, GBP/AUD could retest resistance around 1.94.
However, stronger Chinese activity data and firmer commodity prices could allow the Australian Dollar to recover, pulling the pair back towards 1.90.
SK Hynix na domácím trhu v Soulu zažil nejhorší den v historii, když jeho akcie spadly o více než 15 %. Výprodej přišel jen pár dní po úspěšném debutu ADR v USA, kde akcie v pátek posílily o 13 %.
Akcie jihokorejského výrobce paměťových čipů SK Hynix kótované na domácím trhu v Soulu zaznamenaly na začátku nového týdne nejhorší denní propad ve své historii, když klesly o více než 15 procent. Pondělní výprodej zasáhl celý jihokorejský trh. Třeba konkurenční Samsung Electronics ztratil bezmála 11 procent a hlavní index Kospi se propadl zhruba o devět procent.
K pádu SK Hynix došlo jen pár dní poté, co společnost vstoupila na americký trh prostřednictvím ADR, kde při svém pátečním debutu akcie posílily o 13 procent.
„Vstup na burzu ADR byl velmi úspěšný, ale velká část tohoto úspěchu již byla započítaná. Dnešní slabost zřejmě odráží typickou reakci ‚sell the news‘ a realizaci zisků spíše než jakoukoliv změnu fundamentálních ukazatelů,“ řekl agentuře Bloomberg Chan H. Lee, řídící partner hedgeového fondu Petra Capital Management v Soulu.
Nabídka akcií SK Hynix v hodnotě 26,5 miliardy dolarů byla investory i analytiky vnímána jako důležitý test chuti trhu financovat velké zahraniční emise a zároveň jako prověrka odolnosti současné AI rally. Navzdory rostoucím debatám o vysokých valuacích technologických titulů a enormních investicích do AI byla emise podle informací z trhu více než sedminásobně přeupsána.
SK Hynix se v posledních letech stal jedním z klíčových hráčů v dodavatelském řetězci AI díky dominantní pozici na trhu s HBM pamětmi (High Bandwidth Memory), které se používají v nejvýkonnějších AI akcelerátorech od Nvidie. Prudce rostoucí poptávka po těchto čipech pomohla firmě k rekordním ziskům, přičemž její akcie během posledních 12 měsíců vzrostly o více než 500 procent, připomíná Bloomberg.
Analytici z Korea Investment & Securities upozorňují, že provozní zisk SK Hynix za poslední čtvrtletí by mohl zaostat za tržním konsensem přibližně o osm procent. Důvodem je mimo jiné struktura tržeb firmy. Významný podíl pochází právě z HBM pamětí, jejichž ceny sice rostou, avšak pomaleji než u některých tradičních typů paměťových čipů. Kontrakty na dodávky HBM bývají často uzavírány na delší období a poskytují menší prostor pro rychlé promítnutí tržních cenových změn.
Na druhé straně vedení společnosti nadále zdůrazňuje, že globální nedostatek pamětí by mohl přetrvávat ještě řadu let. Generální ředitel SK Hynix Kwak Noh-Jung v nedávném rozhovoru uvedl, že napjatá situace na trhu nemusí skončit ani po roce 2030.
Od červnového historického maxima už každopádně akcie odepsaly přes 35 procent. Technické ukazatele přitom naznačují, že na titulu došlo z přehřátých úrovní z počátku tohoto roku k ochlazení. „Ještě jeden týden poklesu je možný, ale vnímáme to jako příležitost k dalšímu nákupu. Rally v Koreji by měla ADR vytlačit výše. Takže je to dobrá pozice k nákupu,“ uvedl Nico Rosti, analytik společnosti MRM Research.
Volatilita na korejské burze narůstá
Úspěch firem napojených na boom AI výrazně změnil dynamiku jihokorejského akciového trhu. Investoři, zejména ti drobní, ve velkém směřují kapitál právě do SK Hynix a Samsungu, což zvyšuje volatilitu.
K prudkým pohybům přispívá také popularita pákových ETF fondů navázaných na akcie obou výrobců pamětí. Výsledkem jsou mimořádně výrazné denní výkyvy indexu Kospi, který letos zažil již sedm obchodních přerušení kvůli extrémnímu pohybu trhu. Přitom od roku 2000 se takový zásah ze strany regulátorů uskutečnil pouze 13krát.
Rostoucí citlivost trhu se projevila i minulý týden po zveřejnění předběžných výsledků Samsungu. Přestože firma zůstává jedním z hlavních beneficientů AI trendu, investoři reagovali prodeji, které následně zasáhly širší technologický sektor.
Intuitive Surgical má ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázat zisk 2,50 USD na akcii a tržby 2,82 miliardy USD, což je více než loni. Akcie v pátek klesly o 1,2 % na 406,78 USD.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Thursday, July 16.
Analysts expect the Sunnyvale, California-based company to report quarterly earnings of $2.50 per share, up from $2.19 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Intuitive Surgical’s quarterly revenue is $2.82 billion. It reported $2.44 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On May 28, Intuitive announced the promotion of global senior vice president of Intuitive’s endoluminal business Taylor Patton to chief commercial and marketing officer.
Intuitive Surgical shares fell 1.2% to close at $406.78 on Friday.
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TSMC oznámila ve 2. čtvrtletí rekordní tržby ve výši 1,27 bilionu NT$ po meziročním růstu o 36 %, nad odhady trhu. Tahounem byl silný zájem o aplikace umělé inteligence.
The TSMC logo in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Monday second-quarter revenue that rose 36% from a year earlier to a record high on surging interest in artificial intelligence applications.
Revenue in the April-June period of this year came in at T$1.27 trillion ($39.62 billion), according to Reuters calculations, slightly above a T$1.264 trillion LSEG SmartEstimate drawn from 20 analysts.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (2330.TW), opens new tab, is a major supplier to companies including Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab and Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab.
On its last earnings call in April, the company predicted second-quarter revenue of between $39 billion and $40.2 billion. The company gives its forecast only in U.S. dollars and not Taiwan dollars.
For June alone, TSMC reported that revenue rose 67.9% year-on-year to T$442.68 billion, which was up 6.2% compared with the previous month.
The data was originally due last Friday, but it was delayed due to the impending arrival of Typhoon Bavi, which shut financial markets in Taipei that day.
TSMC, Asia's most valuable publicly listed company with a market capitalisation of $1.955 trillion, did not provide any details or forward guidance in its brief revenue statement.
It is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on Thursday, when it will also update its outlook and plans for the current quarter and the rest of the year.
TSMC is expected to report a 58.8% on-year rise in second-quarter net profit, according to an LSEG SmartEstimate.
TSMC's Taipei-listed shares closed up 1% on Monday ahead of the release of the sales data. The broader market (.TWII), opens new tab closed flat.
The company's shares have risen 57% so far this year, in line with the broader market.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 67.9% year-on-year rise in its June sales on Monday, ahead of its second-quarter earnings release later this week.
For the first half of 2026, TSMC's total revenue reached 2.4 trillion new Taiwan dollars ($74.99 billion), representing a 35.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025. TSMC reported June revenue of NT$ 442.68 billion — a 6.2% increase from the previous month.
The Taiwanese chip giant's shares were trading 1% higher Monday.
The company' growth has been boosted by demand for artificial intelligence chips and infrastructure investments.
The world's largest contract chipmaker manufactures semiconductors for a wide range of applications, spanning from smartphones to high-performance AI computing systems, with key clients including U.S. technology leaders such as AI darling Nvidia, Apple and Advanced Micro Devices.
TSMC plans to add two advanced chip packaging plants in the Chiayi Science Park in southern Taiwan, Reuters reported, citing remarks made by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen on Sunday. Wu noted that the site's first facility is already in mass production, with the second expected to begin shortly.
TSMC, which commands a 73% share of the global pure-foundry market — chips manufactured for clients — in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from Counterpoint Research, is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Thursday, July 16.
Americké spotové Bitcoin ETF zaznamenaly za týden čistý příliv 197,4 mil. USD a ukončily osm týdnů trvající sérii odlivů. Nejvíc přidal BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF s přílivem 291,9 mil. USD.
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a net inflow of $197.4 million in the week ended Friday, snapping an eight-week streak of weekly outflows dating back to May.
Data from Farside Investors shows that most of the week’s gains came from the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which recorded $291.9 million in inflows. This was offset by outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF.
The end of the outflow streak could suggest institutional demand for Bitcoin is recovering after two months of sustained selling pressure. However, analysts say it’s too early to tell.
“While one week of inflows doesn’t define a trend, it comes at a time when institutional confidence is growing around the potential passage of the CLARITY Act in the US in August next month,” Monochrome Asset Management founder and CEO Jeff Yew told Cointelegraph.
“This could be an early indication that institutions are beginning to position ahead of greater regulatory certainty, which is often what long-term capital allocators look for.”Meanwhile, 10x Research founder and CEO Markus Thielen said ETF and stablecoin outflows and seasonality in August and September remain headwinds.
“There's also been a pattern over the past few months where Bitcoin performs better in the first half of the month, then consolidates in the latter half. Without flows still pronounced and ETF flows yet to meaningfully pick up, even after Bitcoin's 9%+ jump, the headwinds remain in our view.”
The $197.4 million weekly inflow was modest compared with the $8.26 billion investors withdrew since May 11.
Total spot Bitcoin ETF net inflow. Source: SoSoValue
Last week, Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could be entering the latter stages of the bear market, based on early technical signs suggesting that selling pressure is easing.
“I think we're getting through most of the bear market action. It's still not over, clearly. But you know, I think we're approaching at least the second half,” Coutts said.
Other analysts say there could be further downsides ahead.
Russell Thompson, chief investment officer at asset manager Hilbert Capital told Cointelegraph last week that he believes Bitcoin remains in a downcycle and could hit a low around October this year.
Ether ETFs also break outflow streakMeanwhile, US-listed spot Ether ETFs also broke their eight-week losing streak, with $84.42 million in net inflows for the week ended Friday, led by BlackRock and Fidelity’s Ether funds.
The inflows paled in comparison with the $1.2 billion in net outflows since May 11.
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PepsiCo po slabších výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí potvrdila celoroční výhled a zvýšila dividendu už 54. rokem v řadě. Akcie se obchodují poblíž 52týdenního minima a nesou asi 4,3% výnos.
The first half of 2026 belonged to artificial intelligence. The second half, so far, has belonged to almost everything else.
In the opening stretch of July, technology has been the market's worst-performing sector. Meanwhile, cash has flowed into the corners investors ignored all year: energy, financials, healthcare, and consumer staples. A soft June jobs report, which showed the economy adding just 57,000 jobs, cooled bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike and gave the rotation a further push.
For income investors, I think a rotation into defensive, dividend-paying stocks is worth a closer look. Three names in particular stand out.
Each is a Dividend King with at least half a century of consecutive annual increases, and each sits at a very different point in this trade. Here's a look at Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and PepsiCo.
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1. Coca-Cola: quality, already rewarded Coca-Cola (KO +1.05%) is what the rotation looks like when it works. The beverage giant trades near an all-time high, and the business has earned it. First-quarter organic revenue rose 10% year over year, a strong result for a company this size and this old.
The dividend, of course, is about as secure as dividends get. Coca-Cola has raised its payout for 64 straight years, and the current $2.12 annual dividend uses up only about two-thirds of earnings.
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The one drawback is the price -- at roughly 25 times forward earnings, with a 2.5% yield, Coca-Cola is arguably priced like the defensive stalwart it is. You're buying quality here, but you're not buying it cheap.
2. Johnson & Johnson: the healthcare anchor Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 0.82%) offers a similar kind of durability from a different sector. The healthcare giant just raised its dividend for the 64th consecutive year, matching Coca-Cola for the longest streak of this trio.
Indeed, its first-quarter results gave the increase plenty of cover. Revenue rose about 10% year over year, adjusted earnings per share came to $2.70, and management lifted its full-year outlook to about $11.55 in adjusted earnings per share, helped by strong demand for cancer drug Darzalex and immunology treatment Tremfya.
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At about 22 times forward earnings and a 2.1% yield, Johnson & Johnson sits between its two peers here on valuation, though its yield is the lowest of the three. Its dividend consumes less than half of adjusted earnings, so there's ample room for more increases. Investors will get a fresh read soon, too: the company reports second-quarter results this week, on July 15.
3. PepsiCo: the cheap, out-of-favor one If Coca-Cola is the rotation's winner, PepsiCo (PEP 0.35%) is the name it has passed by so far. The snacks and beverages maker trades near a 52-week low.
Its second-quarter report on Thursday explains part of why. Organic revenue grew just 2.4%, in line with the sluggish low-single-digit pace of recent quarters, and volume in its North American beverage business fell 4%.
But there's another side to this. PepsiCo affirmed its full-year outlook, still expects core constant currency earnings per share to grow 4% to 6% for the year, and just raised its dividend for the 54th year running.
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After the sell-off, the stock now yields about 4.3% -- comfortably the highest of the three -- at roughly 16 times forward earnings, easily the cheapest. For investors who think the rotation into unloved value has further to run, that's arguably the most direct way to play it in this group.
The better way to play the rotation? So which of these three fits the moment best? It depends on what an investor is after.
The highest quality, for those willing to pay up, is Coca-Cola. The steadiest, and the one giving a fresh read on its business next, on July 15, is Johnson & Johnson. And the best value, for anyone willing to sit through some near-term softness, is PepsiCo.
Personally, in a rotation like this, I lean toward the cheapest, most out-of-favor name, which points to PepsiCo. Its U.S. business isn't at its strongest right now, but a 4.3% yield backed by 54 years of increases pays investors well to be patient.
Of course, none of these is a bargain in absolute terms. And a market that turns back toward growth could leave defensive payers behind just as fast as it found them. But if the rotation into value has staying power, these three sit squarely in its path.
TSMC přidá v Chiayi Science Park dvě další pokročilé závody na pouzdření čipů. Park má po spuštění všech čtyř továren dosáhnout roční produkce přes 300 miliard TWD a vytvořit více než 9 000 pracovních míst.
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TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (2330.TW), opens new tab will add two advanced chip packaging plants in the Chiayi Science Park, the island's science and technology minister said on Sunday.
Located in southern Taiwan, the Chiayi Science Park is being developed as one of TSMC's major advanced chip-packaging hubs.
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TSMC's first advanced chip packaging plant at the Chiayi Science Park has already entered mass production and its second plant is expected to begin mass production soon, National Science and Technology Council Minister Wu Cheng-wen said at a groundbreaking ceremony.
"Today's groundbreaking marks the start of the second phase, which will include a third and fourth plant," Wu said, adding that the park is expected to generate more than 300 billion Taiwan dollars ($9.35 billion) in annual production value and create more than 9,000 jobs once all four plants are up and running.
TSMC is rapidly expanding its advanced chip-packaging capacity, including its chip-on-wafer-on-substrate technology, as demand from artificial intelligence chip designers like Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab continues to outstrip supply.
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Allium Labs našla neobvyklé obchodování se ZEC před odhalením chyby v Orchard, což vyvolalo podezření na obchodování na základě neveřejných informací. Největší short za 34,5 milionu USD vydělal asi 998 000 USD.
Developers recently revealed that a four-year-long vulnerability in Orchard may have enabled unlimited counterfeit Zcash [ZEC] until an emergency patch was issued. However, fresh market data has raised further questions regarding events before the discovery.
Allium Labs, after reviewing trade history, identified unusual trading activity. On the 26th of May, ZEC’s trading volume surged 12–13 times above its average. Researchers privately uncovered the defect three days later, on the 29th of May.
Source: Allium Research While researchers were identifying the defect, ZEC declined from approximately $660 down to $530, indicating increasing selling pressure. The developers disabled Orchard on the 2nd of June and issued a patch on the 3rd of June, yet confidence continued fading.
By the 5th of June, ZEC had fallen by 64 percent from $685 to $247 with hourly trading at $560 million.
Early positioning fuels market suspicion The uncertainty in the aftermath of this issue also led to further review of which parties were actively trading in the market ahead of the issue becoming apparent. Allium found that traders opened the most profitable positions on the 25th and 26th of May.
This occurred days before the private discovery of the Orchard flaw. More importantly, traders opened these large positions before researchers privately disclosed the flaw on the 29th of May. Notably, the largest wallet had a short position worth $34.5 million and, as a result, made approximately $998,000 in profits.
Source: Allium Research A second short position worth $17.7 million accrued profits of approximately $724,000. These high profits raised questions about whether traders anticipated the sell‑off.
However, the data does not provide sufficient evidence to prove such claims. In futures markets, all shorts are offset by an equal number of longs. Therefore, simply showing profitable positions is insufficient to establish that those positions existed due to prior knowledge.
That balance became evident when the largest $91.5 million long position ultimately lost $6.97 million. Meanwhile, Zcash’s privacy model prevents anyone from verifying whether the flaw was ever exploited. This left markets to price on probabilities instead of certainty and kept confidence fragile despite the completed patch.
Final Summary Allium Labs flagged unusual ZEC trading before the Orchard flaw discovery, fueling suspicion of informed positioning. Profitable shorts raised questions, but lack of evidence and Zcash privacy kept confidence fragile.
Aave Labs spustila Stable Vaults, které firmám umožňují integrovat fixní výnosy ze stablecoinů bez vlastní infrastruktury. Řešení převádí kolísavé on-chain sazby na stabilní sazby a podporuje i více řetězců.
Aave Labs has rolled out Stable Vaults, a platform that enables organizations to easily incorporate fixed-rate stablecoin returns into their offerings. These smart contract vaults, which currently support the Aave mobile savings application, are now open for any business to integrate and customize. This launch marks an important advancement in bridging decentralized finance with everyday financial products.
In the past, adding DeFi yields to consumer applications required handling unpredictable interest rates, liquidity spread across various blockchains, and complex infrastructure layers connecting on-chain strategies to end users.
Drawing on years of experience tackling these issues, Aave Labs developed Stable Vaults as a streamlined answer.
The system converts fluctuating lending rates from on-chain markets into consistent fixed rates that companies can confidently advertise.
It also simplifies critical processes such as portfolio adjustments, operations spanning multiple chains, and accurate payout calculations for customers.
As a result, any enterprise can now tap into Aave-powered yields or alternative ERC-4626 compliant strategies without constructing the entire yield management system internally.
Stable Vaults function as a complete backend solution for generating on-chain stablecoin income.
Businesses retain authority over the stablecoins they accept, the yield approaches they deploy, and the specific fixed rates provided to individual users.
For instance, neobanks can embed reliable savings features powered by Aave markets directly within their applications.
Payment service providers might allow merchants to generate returns on funds sitting idle between transfers using dedicated vaults.
Wallet operators and trading platforms can introduce effortless one-click earning options supported by products like Savings GHO, bypassing the need to manage underlying infrastructure.
Similarly, fintech companies launching their own stablecoins can register them as viable assets to build enclosed earning loops for their user base through tailored ERC-4626 vaults.
Operators gain additional tools to enhance user incentives, such as granting higher returns to loyal or premium customers and launching short-term rate promotions.
Returns exceeding these commitments flow back to the business as additional revenue.
Since the deploying entity selects the assets and strategies, each implementation can be fine-tuned to align with unique product needs, local regulations, or preferred risk levels.
The technology addresses several longstanding technical obstacles at once, from managing rate variability and cross-chain liquidity fragmentation to smoothing interactions between advanced protocols and regular users.
For customers, the integrated experience proves highly convenient as deposits immediately begin generating income upon arrival.
Individuals can move funds in or out across any networks supported by the operator and using whichever approved stablecoins are available.
Integration with services like Chainlink Price Feeds ensures dependable valuation data, while Chainlink CCIP facilitates secure transfers between chains.
The Aave App itself employs both in its operational setup, underscoring the platform’s reliability.
Positioned as a mature, live system already active in the Aave ecosystem, Stable Vaults stand ready for wider industry use.
Interested parties can consult various guides, review the publicly available code, or contact the Aave Labs team for support and further discussion. This introduction lowers the hurdles for traditional finance entities to offer competitive yields, allowing them to prioritize customer engagement and innovation while relying on proven decentralized mechanisms for consistent performance in the digital economy.
TLDR: Uniswap daily fees reached about $5.2 million in 24 hours, placing the decentralized exchange near the top of current crypto fee rankings. Robinhood Chain supplied roughly $4.38 million of the total, far exceeding Ethereum and Base during the same measured period. Only about $73,454 counted as 24-hour protocol earnings, as most swap fees still flowed to liquidity providers rather than UNI holders. Governance proposals could extend protocol fees and the UNI token burn system to v4 pools and Robinhood Chain after community approval. Uniswap daily fees reached about $5.2 million in 24 hours, placing the DEX near the top of crypto fee rankings. Founder Hayden Adams highlighted the figure on X, saying only USDC and USDT generated more fees. DefiLlama recorded $5.16 million during the same period, supporting his estimate.
Robinhood Chain supplied most of that total after launching on July 1. The sharp increase shows how quickly new networks can redirect trading activity. UNI traded near $3.62, up about 35% from its early-July low near $2.70. Yet the token still sits roughly 92% below its 2021 peak.
Uniswap Daily Fees Surge as Robinhood Chain Takes Lead Robinhood Chain contributed about $4.38 million of the reported Uniswap daily fees. Ethereum produced roughly $296,000, while Base added about $288,000. That distribution marks a sudden shift from Uniswap’s traditional Ethereum-led activity.
The Arbitrum Orbit network launched with Uniswap v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX available from day one. Cumulative swap volume crossed $1 billion by July 10, according to a Uniswap governance post. The chain also recorded a 24-hour Uniswap volume peak near $500 million during its first week.
Across seven days, Robinhood Chain generated $10.98 million of Uniswap’s $20.1 million in total fees. That share made the new network Uniswap’s largest short-term fee source. It also placed Robinhood Chain above Ethereum and Base during the measured period. The fee spike shows how concentrated short-term trading activity can become.
Uniswap daily fees reflect charges paid through swaps, but they do not equal protocol income. DefiLlama listed only $73,454 in 24-hour earnings for Uniswap. Most trading fees still flow to liquidity providers instead of the treasury or UNI holders.
The distinction matters when comparing Uniswap with stablecoin issuers or centralized exchanges. Annualizing one strong day would imply almost $1.9 billion in fees. Still, that calculation does not show how much value the protocol retains.
UNI Burn Vote Tests the Value of Rising Protocol Activity Uniswap governance is now considering a wider protocol fee rollout. One proposal would activate fees across v4 pools on several supported networks. Another would extend fee collection and UNI burns to Robinhood Chain.
The Robinhood Chain temperature check runs from July 10 through July 15. It covers v2, v3, and v4 deployments on the network. On-chain votes would follow if the Snapshot proposals pass.
Under the UNIfication system, collected protocol fees move into TokenJar contracts. Searchers can claim those assets after supplying UNI of equivalent value for burning. The process permanently removes the submitted UNI from circulation.
Higher Uniswap daily fees could expand the amount available for this mechanism. Yet liquidity providers may receive slightly lower returns when protocol fees activate. That trade-off could influence where they place capital across competing pools.
Uniswap v4 adds programmable hooks that let developers customize pool logic. These tools support dynamic fees, specialized liquidity rules, and other trading features. Wider v4 adoption could increase activity across more chains.
Circle has minted an additional $250 million of USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to a report by @martypartymusic. This issuance is part of a broader trend in 2026, where USDC minting on Solana has reached approximately $64.25 billion to $64.78 billion. The increased issuance suggests sustained demand for dollar liquidity on Solana, reinforcing its competitive position as a key settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. Market participants appear to interpret this development as supportive of Solana’s price prospects, with the additional liquidity potentially influencing Solana’s ability to reach higher price targets in July.
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Key Takeaways The $250 million USDC issuance on Solana appears to suggest continued demand for stablecoin liquidity in the network. Markets seem to view the increased liquidity as consistent with a positive outlook for Solana’s price, possibly affecting its potential to reach $90 in July. The cumulative USDC issuance on Solana for 2026 highlights its growing role in stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems. What to Watch Observers are monitoring the impact of increased USDC liquidity on Solana’s price trajectory, particularly in relation to its potential to reach the $90 mark in July. Key indicators include market responses to liquidity changes and any significant price movements. Additionally, developments in the broader crypto market and macroeconomic factors could influence Solana’s price dynamics, affecting the likelihood of reaching set targets.
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KKR poskytne Ampolu financování ve výši A$400 milionů na refinancování a obecné firemní účely. Investice je podpořena jeho privátním úvěrovým a pojistným byznysem.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced its cornerstone investment in a A$400 million (US$275 million) financing solution (the "Financing") for Ampol Limited (ASX: ALD) ("Ampol"), anchored by KKR's private credit and insurance platforms. The investment will support Ampol’s refinancing initiatives and other general corporate purposes, in line with its Capital Allocation Framework.
Listed on the ASX, Ampol operates an integrated fuel supply and marketing value chain in Australia that encompasses the Lytton refinery in Queensland, an extensive national network of terminals and pipelines, and a convenience retail footprint of approximately 1,700 sites. Ampol also maintains a significant presence in New Zealand with approximately 500 retail sites and has international operations via its trading and shipping capabilities based in Singapore and the USA.
KKR’s Asia Pacific Credit platform seeks to provide, among other private credit strategies, bespoke solutions to high-quality companies, entrepreneurs and sponsors that harness the strength of KKR’s private markets investment capabilities and its expertise as one of the largest alternative credit managers globally.
Diane Raposio, Partner and Head of Asia Credit and Markets, KKR, said, “We are focused on providing flexible capital to high-quality companies as they pursue their strategic objectives. Ampol is an established, strong investment-grade business with a long operating history and a sophisticated approach to capital management. We are pleased to partner with Ampol on this financing, building on KKR's track record in the ANZ region and across Asia Pacific.”
Greg Barnes, Group Chief Financial Officer, Ampol, said, “The transaction is another example of our proactive approach to funding and capital management. We are delighted with the significant support received from KKR on this occasion, and our collaboration with Temasek-backed Clifford Capital in arranging the transaction with our advisers. We have a meaningful presence in Singapore and value the partnership with KKR and Clifford Capital.”
KKR’s investment was supported by Clifford Capital, a Temasek-backed and Singapore-headquartered global infrastructure credit platform, reflecting the firm's capability in delivering tailored capital solutions and connecting institutional investors with leading corporates across the Asia Pacific region.
Vidyasagar Pulavarti, Chief Investment Officer, Asset Management, Clifford Capital, said, “Private investment grade credit continues to present compelling opportunities for institutional investors seeking resilient, long-term returns. We are delighted to collaborate with KKR, Ampol and Barrenjoey on this transaction, which underscores Clifford Capital Asset Management’s role as a trusted partner in accessing, structuring and delivering high-quality private credit assets, underpinned by rigorous investment discipline and robust Investment Committee oversight through our Private Investment Grade strategy.”
KKR is making this investment from its Asia Pacific Credit strategy and insurance platform. In Australia, KKR has provided bespoke solutions to Family Doctor, a leading group of general practitioner clinics, DBG Health, a leading pharmaceutical company, and Lendi, a leading fintech, and financings to companies and sponsors across a range of industries and private credit strategies. Since 2019, KKR has committed more than US$9.1 billion across 63 credit investments under its Asia Pacific Credit strategy, accounting for a total transaction volume of more than US$28.4 billion.
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This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for the Financing in the United States or any other jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful. The Company has not registered, and does not intend to register, any portion of the Financing in the United States or any other jurisdiction and does not intend to conduct a public offering of securities in any of these jurisdictions.
In particular, the Financing has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. The Financing may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable state securities laws. The offering is being made only to (a) persons outside of the United States or (b) "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A"). Prospective purchasers are hereby notified that the sellers or issuer of the Financing may be relying on the exemption from registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Rule 144A or another available exemption from registration.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.
