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Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Page 6

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M VivoPower approves independent listing of 2.2GW AI infrastructure platform VivoPower (VIVO) approves an independent listing of a 2.2GW non-Nordic AI infrastructure platform, transferring capital expenditure requirements while retaining de facto control. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC M Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) initiates review of strategic alternatives Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) initiates a review of strategic alternatives, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk update, with no further details or catalyst provided. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC L Trump lists Monday schedule; Oval Office events closed to press TradeXchange Newsdesk reports President Trump’s Monday schedule for August 17 includes executive time, an intelligence briefing, a greeting with Lifeguard Ryder Williams, and a policy meeting, with all listed events clos GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC H Nasus Pharma (NSRX) reports First Half 2026 results, gives business update Nasus Pharma (NSRX) reports its First Half 2026 financial results and provides a business update, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC L Alibaba’s open-weight AI models top 3B global downloads Alibaba says its open-weight AI models have accumulated more than 3 billion global downloads in the past six months, ranking them No. 1 and eclipsing Meta, Alphabet, and domestic peers. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC H US Navy awards $22.9B Raytheon Tomahawk missile contract The US Navy awards Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract for Tomahawk missiles. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC L TSLA lows pm TSLA lows pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC H Bitcoin ETFs record $389.7m weekly outflow since late June U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs logged a $389.7 million weekly outflow the week of Aug. 10, reversing a $853.5 million prior-week outflow, per SoSoValue data. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC M Raytheon awarded seven-year Tomahawk cruise missile contract RTX’s Raytheon is awarded a seven-year contract for Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC L HTB news pend halt HTB news pend halt EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC M Algoma Steel reports unplanned outage at Lake Superior power plant Algoma Steel Group Inc. reports an unplanned outage at its Lake Superior power plant, according to the company disclosure in the provided alert. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC L ENDRA Life Sciences reports Q2 2026 financial results; provides business update ENDRA Life Sciences (ASPI) reports second quarter 2026 financial results and provides a business update, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk release. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC L LOGI - THE BOSS BATTLE WENT CORPORATE: Logitech Study Finds Gamers Are Built to Solve Business’s Toughest Challenges LOGI - THE BOSS BATTLE WENT CORPORATE: Logitech Study Finds Gamers Are Built to Solve Business’s Toughest Challenges EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC L SMWB - Similarweb Unlocks the Black Box of AI Ad Placements Across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and AI Mode SMWB - Similarweb Unlocks the Black Box of AI Ad Placements Across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and AI Mode EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC L McGraw Hill (MH) to Participate in Goldman Sachs Investor Call McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH) is scheduled to participate in an investor call hosted by Goldman Sachs, per TradeXchange Newsdesk; no additional event details or figures were provided. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC L ScanSource (SCSC) announces Peter Browning retirement from board ScanSource (SCSC) announces the retirement of Peter Browning from its board of directors. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC L Centuri announces more than $475 million in customer awards Centuri (CTRI) announces more than $475 million in customer awards, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk item. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC M Chevron discovery advances exploration in Angola’s Block 0 Chevron (CVX) says it advances its strategic exploration program with a discovery in Angola’s Block 0, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC M UFI to sell non-strategic U.S. real estate for $60m proceeds UNIFI (UFI) announces an agreement to sell non-strategic real estate in the U.S., expecting gross proceeds of $60 million to deleverage and transform its balance sheet. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC H Concentra acquisition strengthens workforce health access in Minnesota Concentra (CON) says it strengthens workforce health access in Minnesota through an acquisition, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no deal terms were provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC M Sinovac (SVA) reports unaudited first-half 2026 financial results Sinovac (SVA) reports unaudited first half of 2026 financial results, with no further figures or commentary provided in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC L Serve Robotics starts rolling out Moxi 2.0 SERV Diligent Robotics, a Serve Robotics company, begins rolling out Moxi 2.0, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC H Target to report Q2 earnings Aug. 19 pre-bell Target Corp (TGT) will release its second-quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with consensus EPS of $2.30 and revenue of $26.08B. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC L MicroStrategy reports no BTC purchases; sales made Aug. 10-16 MicroStrategy (MSTR) says no Bitcoin purchases occurred and that Bitcoin sales were made during Aug. 10-16, according to the reported strategy statement. CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC L Genpact named TIME one of World’s Most Sustainable Companies Genpact (G) is named one of TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies for a second consecutive year, according to the provided notice. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC L RKT - Housing and Childcare Consume More Than Half of the Typical U.S. Family's Income--But Costs Vary Widely by Metro RKT - Housing and Childcare Consume More Than Half of the Typical U.S. Family's Income--But Costs Vary Widely by Metro EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC M Viasat awards Rocket Lab satellite bus work for Space Force program Viasat says Rocket Lab will build a GEO configuration of its Lightning spacecraft platform for a U.S. Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global satellite, with terms not disclosed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC L Evolution Metals sales miss analyst estimate in Q2 Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp reported second-quarter loss of 2 cents per share, beating the 3-cent loss estimate, while quarterly sales of $1.636 million missed the $2.100 million consensus. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC L GCTK Glucotrack Achieves Key Compliance Milestone and Advances Strategic Transformation GCTK Glucotrack Achieves Key Compliance Milestone and Advances Strategic Transformation EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC L Morning Juice - US Session Prep (17th August) Morning Juice - US Session Prep (17th August) EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC H Chevron reports exploration discovery in Angola’s Block 0 Chevron is advancing exploration and reports a discovery in Angola’s Block 0, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC M MSTR sells shares, nets $333.7M and repurchases $132.2M STRC stock MicroStrategy (MSTR) sells 3.46M Class A shares for $333.7M net proceeds and repurchases $132.2M of STRC stock, per an SEC filing that also cites strategy holdings as of Aug. 16. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC L Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rises 0.52% to 2,878 The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose 0.52% to 2,878 points, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC L Acurx Pharmaceuticals gets FDA conditional acceptance and USPTO trademark allowance Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP) receives FDA conditional acceptance and a USPTO trademark allowance for its Ibezapolstat brand name. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC L NEXGEL (NXGLW) reports Second Quarter 2026 financial results NEXGEL (NXGLW) reports its Second Quarter 2026 financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC M Sunrun to Supply Voltus Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements Sunrun (RUN) says it will supply Voltus with energy capacity for AI hyperscaler agreements; no contract size, timing, or commercial terms were provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Anavex Life Sciences mails stockholder letter on six director nominees Anavex Life Sciences (AVXL) mails a letter to stockholders reinforcing the relevant experience of all six director nominees, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Rhythm Pharmaceuticals appoints Manher (AJ) Joshi as CMO Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) announces the appointment of Manher (AJ) Joshi as Chief Medical Officer. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC M Intuitive Machines selected for multi-satellite communications infrastructure program Intuitive Machines (LUNRW) has been selected for a multi-satellite communications infrastructure program, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no further program terms or timeline provided. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L AMASS Brands Inc. reports second-quarter 2026 results AMASS Brands Inc. (AMSS) reports its second quarter 2026 results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L WhiteFiber to acquire two North Carolina data center development sites WhiteFiber (WYFI) agrees to acquire two new development sites to expand its North Carolina data center footprint. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Miller Value Partners Appreciation ETF to transfer primary listing to NYSE Miller Value Partners Appreciation ETF (MVPA) will transfer its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange, according to the provided release text. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L GO - Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4 Million for Local Food Banks Through Sixteenth Annual Independence from Hunger® Campaign - Click For GO - Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4 Million for Local Food Banks Through Sixteenth Annual Independence from Hunger® Campaign EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Labcorp (LH) to Host Investor Day on September 10, 2026 Labcorp (LH) will host an investor day on September 10, 2026, according to the company’s announcement; no additional agenda, guidance, or catalyst details were supplied. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC H BorgWarner upsizes cash tender offers for senior notes BorgWarner (BWA) announces final results and an upsizing of its cash tender offers for its senior notes. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Callan JMB (CJMB) regains Nasdaq minimum bid compliance Callan JMB Inc. (CJMB) regains compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk item. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L SPAI - Safe Pro Group to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Monday, August 24, 2026 Celebrating American AI and Recent Government Contracts - C SPAI - Safe Pro Group to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Monday, August 24, 2026 Celebrating American AI and Recent Government Contracts GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Bakkt appoints Matt White as Chief Financial Officer Bakkt appoints Matt White as Chief Financial Officer for the next phase of global growth, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L DUK - Duke Energy's resource plan builds on work already underway that supports South Carolina's growth while delivering value to customers DUK - Duke Energy's resource plan builds on work already underway that supports South Carolina's growth while delivering value to customers EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L Starling Oncology launches Starling Nexus™ technology platform Starling Oncology launches Starling Nexus™, a technology platform intended to optimize oncology provider engagement and accelerate high-quality care at scale. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC L MBGL - CARFAX: Which Vehicles are the Most Reliable? MBGL - CARFAX: Which Vehicles are the Most Reliable? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Serve launches robot delivery with Wonder; adds Grubhub Serve (SERV) launches robot delivery with Wonder and expands its delivery network by adding Grubhub, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L BHC - Bausch Health Announces 2026 Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program Winners BHC - Bausch Health Announces 2026 Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program Winners EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L TTEC Digital study flags AI adoption without ROI readiness TTEC Digital reports a new study saying AI adoption is nearly universal, but most models, processes, and teams are not ready to realize ROI. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Nano Dimension appoints Nadav Kidron to board, chairs strategy committee Nano Dimension (NNDM) appoints Nadav Kidron to its board of directors and names him chair of the Strategy and Capital Allocation Committee. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Procept BioRobotics to attend Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference Procept BioRobotics will attend the Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference on September 15, 2026, per the company announcement. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H Onemeta OTCQB ONEI reports 500%+ Verbum call consumption increase Onemeta OTCQB (ONEI) reports over a 500% increase in Verbum call consumption, attributing it to new client intake, and reports $2.4M positive cash flow during H1 2026. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Abundia Global Impact Group secures $10M shareholder credit facility Abundia Global Impact Group (AGIG) secures a $10M credit facility from its largest shareholder, with the company citing strengthening of its capital structure. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Kratos, GE win Air Force EMD contract for GEK800 engine Kratos and GE were awarded a U.S. Air Force Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract for their joint GEK800 turbofan engine, designated F143-ZZ-100 for the JASSM program. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L 5AR1 AIFC - AI Financial Corporation Congratulates World Liberty Financial on OCC Preliminary Conditional Approval for National Trust Bank 5AR1 AIFC - AI Financial Corporation Congratulates World Liberty Financial on OCC Preliminary Conditional Approval for National Trust Bank EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Oxford Lane Capital issues July 2026 NAV update Oxford Lane Capital Corp. provides a July 2026 net asset value update for OXLC and related securities, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H Bonk, Inc. (BNKK) Reports First Six Months 2026 Financial Results Bonk, Inc. (BNKK) reports first six months of 2026 financial results, citing strong top-line expansion and accelerated balance sheet de-risking. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Viasat selects Rocket Lab for GEO Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Viasat (VSAT) selects Rocket Lab to build a GEO satellite for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Evaxion expands R&D pipeline with AI-designed EVX-05 vaccine program Evaxion says it expands and refocuses its R&D pipeline with EVX-05, described as an AI-designed off-the-shelf brain cancer vaccine program. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Orogen Royalties and Aurum Discovery form generative alliance in Norway Orogen Royalties and Aurum Discovery form a generative alliance in Norway, as reported for OGNNF. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L GRLF - Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. Updates Shareholders on Strategic Expansion: Launching New Luxury Cigar Brand, Comprehensive Accessory L GRLF - Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. Updates Shareholders on Strategic Expansion: Launching New Luxury Cigar Brand, Comprehensive Accessory Lines and New E-Commerce VIP Member Club. Following Recent DURTEQ Letter of Inten EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L GameSquare unit FaZe Esports wins Rainbow Six at 2026 Esports World Cup FaZe Esports, identified as a GameSquare company, wins the Rainbow Six championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Siebert Financial expands FusionIQ partnership via added investment Siebert Financial (SIEB) expands its strategic partnership with FusionIQ through an additional investment and a long-term transformation agreement. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L STMicroelectronics (STM) announces status of share repurchase program STMicroelectronics (STM) announces the status of its common share repurchase program, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing figures or timing in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Smith+Nephew launches FLOW FLEXTEND COBLATION Wand for complex hip Smith+Nephew (SNN) is promoting its new FLOW FLEXTEND™ COBLATION™ Wand, saying it improves access and resection efficiency for complex hip procedures versus fixed-angle options, without supplying quantitative results or EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L SOFR holds at 3.62% for Aug 14 vs Aug 13 Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) stays at 3.62% on August 14 versus 3.62% on August 13. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC M INTC SPCX NVDA Nvidia Has $21 Billion SpaceX Stake, $30 Billion in Intel Shares INTC SPCX NVDA Nvidia Has $21 Billion SpaceX Stake, $30 Billion in Intel Shares - BBG EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Astera Labs: Northland Capital Markets cuts rating to Market Perform ALAB Northland Capital Markets upgrades Astera Labs to Market Perform from Outperform and sets a PT of $350, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC L QUCY - Quantum Cyber to Participate in Invitation-Only 1640 Society Hamptons Family Office Wealth Forum 2026 QUCY - Quantum Cyber to Participate in Invitation-Only 1640 Society Hamptons Family Office Wealth Forum 2026 EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC L YES 68K CTRNF - CHAR Tech Reports Elimination of PFAS in Biochar from HTP Testing YES 68K CTRNF - CHAR Tech Reports Elimination of PFAS in Biochar from HTP Testing EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC L CMG - CHIPOTLE CELEBRATES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT BOGO AND CHIPOTLE SUNDAYS DEAL CMG - CHIPOTLE CELEBRATES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT BOGO AND CHIPOTLE SUNDAYS DEAL EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC H Houthis attack Saudi landing ship and four escorts near Mocha Pro reports Yemen’s Houthis attacked a Saudi military landing ship and four escort vessels off the Mocha coast in the Red Sea using ballistic missiles, with no Saudi confirmation. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC M Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex sign Thailand regulatory MOU Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex sign an MOU to advance an urban air mobility regulatory framework in Thailand. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC M OS Therapies reports Q2 2026 financials; shares business and regulatory updates OS Therapies (OSTX) reports its second-quarter 2026 financials and provides accompanying business and regulatory updates. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC M Rakuten partners with Helsing on AI defense drones Rakuten says it will partner with German AI defense drone startup Helsing, with the collaboration potentially expanding into Japanese production of autonomous equipment; no timing or financial terms were provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC H US natural gas falls more than 3% toward $2.64 US natural gas prices drop more than 3% to around $2.64 per million British thermal units, nearing mid-April lows as production stays robust and inventories remain comfortable. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC L ZTEK Zentek Files Provisional Patent Application for Absorption-Based EMI Shielding Coating Made from Albany Graphite ZTEK Zentek Files Provisional Patent Application for Absorption-Based EMI Shielding Coating Made from Albany Graphite EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC M DraftKings launches $600m Term Loan B syndication with $750m revolver DraftKings (DKNG) launched syndication of a $600 million senior secured Term Loan B credit facility on August 17, 2026, alongside a new $750 million revolving credit facility. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC H L3Harris affirms FY2026 sales guidance $23.2B–$23.7B L3Harris Technologies (LHX) affirms its FY2026 sales outlook at $23.200B–$23.700B versus a $23.579B estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC H LVMH shares hit 13-week low at €449.45 LVMH shares fall to €449.45, the lowest since May 2026, down 7.55% over the past four weeks and 5.41% over the last 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC H U.S.-Iran deadline expires without final deal The 60-day deadline for a U.S.-Iran agreement has expired without a final deal, with the sides still divided over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC L H World Group shares rise after Q2 results beat, FY26 sales guidance raised H World Group shares trade higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC L TD Cowen raises CRWD price target to $235 TD Cowen raises its price target on CRWD to $235 from $175, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC L MRVL price target lowered to $300 from $340 at UBS MRVL price target lowered to $300 from $340 at UBS EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC M JPMorgan raises Riot Platforms price target to $22, keeps Overweight JPMorgan raised its price target on Riot Platforms to $22 from $20 and keeps an Overweight rating, citing momentum from an Anthropic lease and stating AMD lease execution remains on track. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC L LHX down pm LHX down pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC H BofA’s Hartnett backs long gold on dollar and bond risks Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett says gold remains the best hedge against dollar weakness, bond losses and asset inflation, after gold funds attracted $6.3B last week. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC H L3Harris appoints Sam Mehta as President and CEO L3Harris Technologies (LHX) appoints Sam Mehta as President and Chief Executive Officer, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC M Almonty (ALM) announces new share repurchase program up to $300 million Almonty (ALM) announces a new share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of up to US$300,000,000. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC H L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik steps down amid conduct review L3Harris says CEO Christopher Kubasik steps down as the company conducts a review into conduct, according to the wire alert. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC H Trump tells Iran to “raise the white flag of surrender” TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Fox News aired a statement attributed to Trump urging Iran to “raise the white flag of surrender.” GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC M Advasa Holdings’ ADBT registration effective; Nasdaq listing approved Advasa Holdings, Inc. (ADBT) announces the effectiveness of its registration statement and approval to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC H Gett Realty, Healthpeak and Omega get price-target raises Benzinga reports analyst upgrades/price-target increases for Getty Realty (GTY), Healthpeak Properties (DOC) and Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), each tied to high dividend yields and recent earnings news. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC M American Water (WTRG) HSR waiting period expires for proposed merger American Water and Essential Utilities announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for their proposed merger, with no additional catalyst or terms provided in the release. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC M UCL announces US$2,000,000 share repurchase program UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (UCL) announces a US$2,000,000 share repurchase program, with no additional details or catalyst provided in the source. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC L VVX - V2X Congratulates Chief Growth Officer Roger Mason on Confirmation as Director of the National Reconnaissance Office - Click For Relea VVX - V2X Congratulates Chief Growth Officer Roger Mason on Confirmation as Director of the National Reconnaissance Office EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC M Taiwan President cites record defense spending as peace investment Reuters reports Taiwan’s president says record defence spending is an investment in peace, without providing further figures or policy details in the supplied item. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC M ZenaTech flags ZenaDrone edge after U.S. drone tariffs up to 100% ZenaTech (ZENA) anticipates a competitive advantage for its ZenaDrone after the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L TLRY - Montauk Brewing Company Expands Its Coastal Footprint with New North Shore Brewpub TLRY - Montauk Brewing Company Expands Its Coastal Footprint with New North Shore Brewpub EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC H Devon Energy reaches final investment decision on Solitude pipeline system Devon Energy (DVN) says it reaches a final investment decision on the Solitude pipeline system as part of integrating the Delaware Basin. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC M Brandywine Realty Trust announces cash tender offers Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) announces cash tender offers, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no terms, pricing, or offer size were provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L DFLI DFLIW - Dragonfly Energy Partners with Sphere Energy to Develop Next-Generation AI -Enhanced Battery Technology DFLI DFLIW - Dragonfly Energy Partners with Sphere Energy to Develop Next-Generation AI -Enhanced Battery Technology EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L BFH - Bread Financial Provides Performance Update for July 2026 BFH - Bread Financial Provides Performance Update for July 2026 EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC H RADX to meet U.S. FDA on RAD 101 Phase 3 trial design Radiopharm Theranostics (RADX) says it will meet with the U.S. FDA to align on pivotal Phase 3 trial design for RAD 101 in the diagnosis of brain metastases. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L OLLI: PT cut to $100 from $115 by Wells Fargo OLLI: PT cut to $100 from $115 by Wells Fargo EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC L DEFSEC Technologies announces CDN$5.54M private placement DEFSEC Technologies Inc. (DFSCW) announces a CDN$5.54 million private placement, per TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional terms or tranche details provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC H Devon Energy price target cut to $58 from $62 Barclays cut its price target on Devon Energy (DVN) to $58 from $62, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC M Barclays cuts COP price target to $150 from $155 Barclays cuts its price target on COP to $150 from $155, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional rationale provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC L ZS price targets raised by TD Cowen and Wells Fargo Zscaler (ZS) analysts TD Cowen raised its price target to $200 from $180 and Wells Fargo raised its price target to $210 from $180, according to TradeXchange. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC L Azerbaijan oil output declines 3% y/y in January–July Azerbaijan’s oil production fell 3% year-over-year in January–July, according to Pro. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC M Snowflake price target raised to $385 from $310 by Jefferies Jefferies raises its price target on Snowflake to $385 from $310, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without any additional catalyst or figures provided. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC L SAIL price target raised to $22 from $19 by Wells Fargo Wells Fargo raised its price target for SAIL to $22 from $19, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC L Rigel PT raised to $49 from $40 by Piper Sandler Piper Sandler raised its price target on Rigel (RIGL) to $49 from $40, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC