Thu, Aug 13, 2026 - Page 16
1869 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 1801-1869.
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Copper slips below $6.55 amid softer China demand
Copper futures fall below $6.55 per pound to an over one-week low as elevated prices weaken demand in China and the Yangshan premium eases to $96/ton from $115/ton last month.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. reports 71% revenue growth for first half 2026
AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (ASFH) reports 71% revenue growth for the first half of 2026, with no additional financial line items or guidance details provided.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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TAIEX rises to 5-week high as tech leads gains
Taiwan’s TAIEX climbed 471 points (1.0%) to 45,989 in Thursday morning trade, extending gains to four sessions, led by electronic technology and TSMC-linked strength.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge higher; WTI falls
US index futures show S&P 500 up 0.04% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.07%, while WTI drops to 82.07, down 1.44% in the Asian session.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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RBNZ survey shows NZ Q3 1-year inflation expectations at 2.6%
The RBNZ survey reports NZ Q3 average 1-year inflation expectations at 2.6%.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian session mixed: US futures steady, WTI falls
Asian trading shows S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slightly higher, Dow futures slightly lower, USD/JPY marginally higher, and WTI crude down 1.25 percent.
ENERGY | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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South Korea July foreign net bond outflows -$0.96 billion
South Korea’s foreign net investment in local bonds in July fell to -$0.96 billion, compared with $1.65 billion in June, according to the central bank.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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South Korea: July foreign net stock outflows widen to $-20.70 bln
South Korea’s central bank says foreign net investment in local stocks in July totaled $-20.70 bln versus $-32.37 bln in June.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Barnwell Industries clarifies Hawaii transaction disclosure in earnings release
Barnwell Industries (BRN) clarifies its Hawaii transaction disclosure in its August 11, 2026 earnings release, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Corn futures stay near two-week highs above $4.50
Corn futures trade above $4.5 per bushel near a two-week high after USDA lifts 2025/26 and 2026/27 export forecasts by 75 million bushels each, while cutting 2026 yield to 180.7 bpa.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Putin visits contested Kuril Islands, TASS reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the contested Kuril Islands, according to a report by TASS news agency, with no additional details provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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U.S.-China biotech rivalry drives pharma dealmaking, policy scrutiny
China has pulled ahead of the United States in two of six domains in a June Cure Innovation Index survey, while U.S. agencies and lawmakers move to screen biotech ties and licensing deals continue.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Indonesia stocks slide after MSCI August review removes shares
Indonesian equities fall 58 points (0.9%) to 6,318 in Thursday morning trade after MSCI’s August review confirms no new inclusions and 11 removals from key indices, effective after market close Aug. 31, 2026.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Soybeans trade sideways near multi-week lows amid USDA yield cut
Soybean futures hover below $1,160 per bushel in a sideways range near multi-week lows as a USDA cut to the 2026 yield is weighed against a record crop and higher ending stocks, plus a China demand sale.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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European gas falls below €60, stays elevated on supply risks
European natural gas prices fell below €60 per MWh on Thursday but are more than 8% higher so far this week as LNG supply concerns persist amid Middle East and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.
ENERGY | Aug 13, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Flat as Softer US Inflation Lifts Asia
The Hang Seng Index is little changed around 25,400 as softer US inflation supports a more accommodative Fed outlook, while technology weakness and geopolitical risks limit gains.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Dogecoin fall as CPI eases hike odds
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin trade lower as July CPI matches expectations, core inflation eases to 2.5%, and September hike odds fall to 40% from 48%.
CRYPTO | Aug 13, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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Yen stays near intervention watch as USD/JPY hovers 160
The Japanese yen trades around 159.3 per dollar, hovering near 160, while traders watch for further intervention amid persistent weakness and rate-differential pressures.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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China Stocks Rise as AI Rally Lifts Tech Shares
The Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% to 3,957 and the Shenzhen Component climbed 1% to 14,554 as Chinese tech stocks tracked a broader Asian AI-driven rally.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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Australian dollar holds above $0.705 as RBA stays restrictive
The Australian dollar remains above $0.705 near multi-week highs after RBA remarks emphasized restrictive policy and slower housing credit growth, while the RBA keeps the cash rate at 4.35%.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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Cisco, SpaceX, Cerebras, Infleqtion, Coherent draw trading focus
Cisco, SpaceX, Cerebras, Infleqtion and Coherent were active in trading after Cisco, Cerebras, Infleqtion and Coherent reported quarterly results, while SpaceX disclosed Starlink subscriber growth.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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Outlook Therapeutics prices $55.0 million common stock and warrants offering
Outlook Therapeutics announces the pricing of a $55.0 million public offering of common stock and warrants, selling $55.0 million total under the priced terms.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Belite Bio (BLTE) reports unaudited Q2 2026 results and corporate update
Belite Bio (BLTE) reports unaudited second quarter 2026 financial results and provides a corporate update, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Dollar steadies near 99.9 ahead of July PPI
The dollar index steadies around 99.9 after prior-session volatility, as investors await July producer inflation data for clues on price trends.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC
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Willamette Valley Vineyards reports Q2 2026 results
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) posts results for Q2 2026, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk feed.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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South Korean KOSPI nears 3-week high on chip rally
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI rose nearly 4% to around 6,830, its highest level in almost three weeks, as chipmakers rallied and softer-than-expected US inflation supported risk appetite.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 01:37 AM UTC
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NZ dollar holds near two-week low around $0.585
The New Zealand dollar hovers around $0.585, its lowest level in two weeks, as the greenback firms and market pricing shifts after a subdued US consumer inflation report.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 01:36 AM UTC
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China central bank shows 7-day reverse repo volume at zero for third day
China’s central bank says 7-day reverse repo volume stays at zero for the third day on Thursday, based on primary dealer demand, per a statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Australian shares fall further in early trade
Australian stocks drop 39 points, or 0.4%, to 9,170 in early trading, extending losses as U.S. equity futures edge lower and domestic inflation caution persists after the RBA held rates steady at 4.35%.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says inflation fall needs aligned factors
RBA Board member Andrew Kent says the Board is aware that a few factors must align for inflation to fall, without specifying any catalysts or figures.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says trimmed-mean data needed for a few years
RBA policymaker Philip Kent says trimmed-mean data are needed for a few years, possibly three years.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says focus should shift to monthly CPI report
RBA official Kent says the bank needs a history on trimmed mean inflation to focus on the monthly CPI report instead of quarterly.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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Nikkei 225 rises as soft US CPI lifts risk sentiment
Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.1% to above 68,000 and Topix rose 1% to 4,180, with fresh record highs as subdued US inflation eased pressure on the Fed to hike soon.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says no urgent need to shift reserves
RBA official Kent states there is no urgent need to shift reserves into other currencies.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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Platinum futures rise above $1,770 to fresh eight-week high
Platinum futures climb above $1,770 an ounce to an eight-week high as precious metals broadly advance following a subdued US inflation report, with July CPI slowing for the second straight month to 3.4%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says valuations in some equity markets look high
RBA policymaker Dr Luci Kent says valuations in certain equity markets appear quite high, without providing any figures, timeframe, or catalyst in the supplied material.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says more rate increases possible if risks emerge
RBA Governor Michele Bullock’s predecessor/representative?—RBA’s Kent says further rate increases are possible if risks emerge, without providing specific figures or timing.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says productivity disappointment worsens inflation challenge
RBA official Kent says productivity has been very disappointing, making the inflation challenge tougher.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC
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RBA’s Bullock Flags Inflation Uncertainty and Upside Risks
RBA Governor Bullock says inflation carries uncertainty and upside risks, according to comments highlighted by Kent.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Kent says board will weigh broad financial factors
RBA Governor Philip Kent says the Board will carefully weigh broad factors influencing financial conditions.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent: Data-centre and AI investment supports demand growth
RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Kent says significant investment in data centres and AI infrastructure supports aggregate demand growth.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says federal tax changes likely curbed housing demand
RBA Deputy Governor Christopher Kent says tax changes in the federal budget likely curbed demand in Australia’s established housing market, without supplying further figures or timing details.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says housing market conditions have softened
RBA official Kent says conditions in the housing market have softened noticeably in recent months, citing an apparent change in the housing-side backdrop.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent flags significant uncertainty in neutral rate estimates
RBA Governor Michele Kent says neutral rate estimates have significant uncertainty.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent: Cash rate near top of neutral range estimates
RBA Deputy Governor? Kent says the cash rate is near the top of the central estimates of the neutral rate drawn from various models.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC
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Mexico presses US to cut auto tariffs in USMCA talks
WSJ, citing people familiar with talks, reports Mexico is pressing the US to lower North American auto tariffs in discussions to revise the US—Mexico—Canada Agreement.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC
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PBOC yuan midpoint seen near 6.7470 per dollar: estimate
An estimate says China PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7470 per dollar, signaling the central bank’s reference-rate stance for the next fixing.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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Japan and South Korea stocks eye fourth straight gain
Japan and South Korea shares are set to extend a rebound after US AI chip gains lift semiconductor sentiment, with KOSPI up ~4% and a run of four straight sessions in focus.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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Ukraine reports fire at Izmail port infrastructure after Russian attack
Ukrainian authorities report a fire in the infrastructure of the port of Izmail following a Russian attack, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent: higher exchange rate helps curb inflation
RBA Governor Michele Bullock’s remarks reported as RBA’s Kent say an elevated exchange rate aids in curbing inflation by reducing domestic import prices.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent says cash rate hikes are achieving intended impact
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Kent says cash rate hikes are achieving their intended impact.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 13, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC
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Silver edges higher near seven-week highs after tame US inflation
Silver rises to around $66 an ounce near seven-week highs after US consumer inflation slows to 3.4% in July and increases 0.1% month-on-month, with markets awaiting producer inflation later.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Mexico urges reduction of auto tariffs in trade talks — WSJ
Mexico is urging the reduction of auto tariffs as part of ongoing trade negotiations, according to WSJ, with no additional figures or specific tariff details provided in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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Asian stocks advance as softer US inflation eases Fed hike concerns
MSCI Asia Pacific gained 0.6% as Japan and South Korea rose after softer-than-feared US inflation reduced concerns about an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike, following Wall Street gains.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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Ark Inv Moves for 8/12
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EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Gold stays firm above $4,400 as US inflation cools
Gold holds above $4,400/oz near ten-week highs after US consumer inflation slowed for a second straight month to 3.4% in July.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Mexico plan proposes U.S. tariffs only on non-North America vehicle parts value
WSJ reports that under Mexico’s plan, the U.S. would apply tariffs only on the value of vehicle parts made outside North America.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Izmail port infrastructure burns after Russian strike, local authorities say
Local authorities report that the Izmail port infrastructure is ablaze following a Russian strike; no further details, casualty figures, or damage estimates are provided in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Izmail port, local authorities say
Local authorities say Russia struck Ukraine’s Izmail port, but no details on damage, casualties, or broader market impact were provided in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
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Pershing Square USA, Ltd. releases 2026 semi-annual report
Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (PSUS) releases its 2026 semi-annual report, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC
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Tokio Marine reports EPS 138.25 JPY, above 94.16 JPY expectations
Tokio Marine says it posted earnings per share of 138.25 JPY versus market expectations of 94.16 JPY.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Tencent earnings top expectations at 7.43 CNY EPS
Tencent Holdings (700) reports EPS of 7.43 CNY, exceeding market expectations of 7.39 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Coherent EPS tops expectations at $1.74 vs $1.62
Coherent (IIVI) reports earnings per share of $1.74, compared with market expectations of $1.62.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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Planet Fitness investor deadline set for lead plaintiff role
Planet Fitness, Inc. investors have until September 14, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff role, per a TradeXchange Newsdesk investor reminder.
REGULATION | Aug 13, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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HUBG investors face action deadline of Aug. 28, 2026
TradeXchange Newsdesk says HUBG investors with significant losses must act by August 28, 2026, with no further magnitude, mechanism, or catalyst provided.
REGULATION | Aug 13, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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GPGI - GPGI INVESTOR REMINDER: GPGI, Inc. Investors Have Until September 14, 2026 to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role - Contact Kirby McInerney LLP
GPGI - GPGI INVESTOR REMINDER: GPGI, Inc. Investors Have Until September 14, 2026 to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role - Contact Kirby McInerney LLP
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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Unisound AI Technology Co launches U2-Radimed medical imaging multi-modal large model
Unisound AI Technology Co launches U2-Radimed medical imaging multi-modal large model
EQUITY | Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Global markets mixed as S&P futures edge lower
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures are lower, while Dow and Russell futures are slightly higher; the dollar index is down 0.06% and WTI crude is down 0.72% at 82.67.
MACRO | Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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GWRS reports Second Quarter 2026 results
Global Water Resources (GWRS) reports Second Quarter 2026 results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC