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Bitcoin surged into the mid-$70,000s on Friday, extending a rebound driven by renewed hopes for U.S. regulatory clarity after former President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act. The move was reinforced by an uptick in risk appetite following a U.S. Treasury announcement to double bond buybacks to address rising yields. Crypto stoc…
The U.S. dollar closed the week near three-month lows after a broad weekly decline, pressured by sustained fiscal concerns and a surprise Treasury intervention in long-dated debt markets. A temporary rally in long-term Treasuries following increased buybacks failed to hold, and investors remained cautious amid $40 trillion-plus U.S. debt figures. E…
Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) has reasserted resistance to the secular headwinds that plague the tobacco sector, with recent price action and fundamental metrics supporting a tactical long. The stock trades at $21.59 with a market cap near $86.4B, a PE of 19.3 and a 2.9% yield. Enter near current levels, place a tight stop under $20.50 and target $24.00 ov…
John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) recently slid after a tough quarter, but the underlying business still generates healthy free cash flow, carries light leverage, and pays a meaningful dividend. This trade idea argues for a disciplined long entry on weakness, with a clear stop and target and a 180-trading-day horizon to let operational momentum and s…
Gold remained firmly above $4,500 an ounce late Friday, extending a weekly advance driven by a softer U.S. dollar and Treasury buybacks aimed at lowering long-term yields. The metal is set for a third consecutive weekly rise, up about 4% this week and positioned to finish August more than 11% higher. Market attention is split between debt-managemen…
Oil prices were little changed on Friday but remained set for a second consecutive weekly increase as the unresolved U.S.-Iran war continues to curtail output from major Middle East producers. Brent traded near $93.82 a barrel and U.S. WTI around $86.78, after both benchmarks climbed in the prior session and rose strongly over the last five trading…
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive week as a deepening impasse between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz kept regional supply routes constrained. Brent settled near $94 a barrel while U.S. crude ended slightly lower; both benchmarks are up double digits over the past two weeks. Market participants awaited further…
Endeavour Silver Corp. reports that its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico remains under blockade resulting in suspended operations. The company is actively negotiating with the nearby Ejido community, with discussions described as cordial and ongoing. No material operational changes have occurred yet, and Endeavour is focused on achieving a resolut…
SK Hynix is reportedly moving ahead with plans to establish a memory semiconductor fabrication facility in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, with investments discussed at the scale of tens of trillions of won. The proposed plant would be the company’s first large-scale manufacturing investment in Japan, add overseas capacity as global memory-c…
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. has priced a secondary offering of 15 million shares of common stock by certain selling stockholders, including affiliates of J.H. Whitney Equity Partners VII, LLC and company insiders, at $11.75 per share. The company itself will not receive proceeds from the sale. The sale is expected to settle on August 24, 2026,…
Brookfield Renewable is issuing C$750 million of medium term green bonds to finance eligible green projects and refinance existing debt. The issuance includes two series notes with maturities in 2031 and 2036, rated BBB+ and BBB (high) by major agencies. The notes are fully guaranteed by Brookfield Renewable and are part of its ongoing green financ…
Alamos Gold (AGI) has been punished by a downward Q2 production revision after seismic events at Young-Davidson. The sell-off has created a tactical buying opportunity. With a $15.4B market cap, low leverage, $2.44B in cash and ongoing buybacks, the company is positioned to recover as Island Gold scales and Young-Davidson repairs are completed. We …
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Grupo Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines, vacating the U.S. Department of Transportation's order to terminate the Aeromexico-Delta joint venture and antitrust immunity. This decision allows the joint venture to continue operations, supporting enhanced connectivity and competition betw…
Parker Hannifin Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.00 per share payable September 11, 2026, marking its 305th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company has increased its annual dividends for 70 consecutive fiscal years, ranking it among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500.
HP Inc.'s gaming division, HyperX, unveiled a new lineup of gaming peripherals at Level Awakening 2026, featuring its first open-back headset Cloud Alpha Air and the ultra-light wireless Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro mouse. These products focus on delivering superior sound quality, precision, and comfort to competitive gamers and creators, complemented by …
Methanex Corporation announced that Natgasoline LLC, its 50% owned joint venture, has priced $290.95 million of new tax-exempt bonds to refinance existing municipal bonds maturing in 2031. The new bonds carry a 4.75% coupon with a 2036 mandatory tender and maturity in 2046. This refinancing defers amortization payments, improving cash flow flexibil…
Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) is trading as if the business is broken while revenue, cash generation and surgical/pharma momentum argue otherwise. The stock's current price reflects balance-sheet and event risk more than ongoing operating momentum. I recommend a mid-term long trade into $17.20 with a $21.00 target and a $15.00 stop, sized to account for leg…
Mexico's stock market closed higher Thursday, led by gains in industrials, consumer goods & services and consumer staples. The S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.55% by the close. Notable winners included Industrias Peñoles, Qualitas Controladora and Regional, while airline and industrial names posted the largest declines. Commodity markets and FX showed modest di…
Raytheon Co. has been awarded three delivery orders under a five-year basic ordering agreement with the U.S. Navy totaling $42,482,605. The contracts, issued as sole-source acquisitions, fund spare parts supply for the F/A-18 fleet with scheduled completion dates in 2028 and will be paid from Navy defense working capital funds covering fiscal 2026 …
Alpha Compute Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in AI infrastructure and confidential computing, announces that CEO Brittany Kaiser will appear on Michael Cohen’s radio program to discuss critical topics in artificial intelligence, including data center evolution, privacy, data rights, and national security implications. The company empha…
Oxford Industries, Inc. announced it will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after market close on September 3, 2026, followed by a conference call to discuss the details. The company is a leading apparel firm with several well-known brands and trades on the NYSE under the ticker OXM.
Aevex Corp. shares climbed 2.7% in after-hours trading following newsflow that reinforced the company’s role as a supplier of autonomous strike systems to U.S. government customers. A $41 million contract announced August 18 for one-way attack systems designed for contested and GPS-denied environments, together with earlier summer awards and a soli…
ArrowMark Financial Corp., a non-diversified closed-end fund listed on NASDAQ under ticker BANX, disclosed its estimated and unaudited Net Asset Value (NAV) as of July 2026 to be $21.00. The company focuses on providing current income to shareholders through investments primarily in regulatory capital securities of financial institutions. The relea…
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc., a specialty insurance provider focused on homeowners and flood insurance, has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "OIG." Orion180 is recognized as the seco…
Osisko Gold Group has successfully amended its US$450 million senior secured project loan facility with Appian Capital Advisory Limited, securing more favorable terms such as reduced interest rate margins, improved covenants, and an extension on settling accrued interest in kind. Following positive results from the Lowhee infill drilling and ore so…
