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Live NewsArchive2026-08-24

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 - Page 11

1506 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 1201-1319.

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L Xiaomi buys back 1.8 million Class B shares for HK$50.8 million Xiaomi bought back 1.8 million Class B shares for HK$50.8 million on Aug. 24, according to an HKEX filing. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC L Week Ahead - Economic Indicators (Europe) Week Ahead - Economic Indicators (Europe) EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC M Braskem files for out-of-court debt restructuring Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem has filed for an out-of-court debt restructuring, according to an O Globo report cited by Hammerstone MarketTalk. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC L Xpeng guides Q3 deliveries to 115,000-121,000 units Xpeng guides third-quarter deliveries to be between 115,000 and 121,000 units, implying an average of about 38,487 to 41,487 units per month in August and September. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC L Other Key Events: • Piper 2026 Chicago Summer Trading Tour, 8/24-8/25 (virtual) Other Key Events: • Piper 2026 Chicago Summer Trading Tour, 8/24-8/25 (virtual) EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC L July National Activity Index due at 8:30 AM ET The National Activity Index for July is scheduled for release at 8:30 AM ET. MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC L Protiviti professionals named 2026 top consultants RHI unit Protiviti says its professionals were named 2026 Top Consultants by Consulting Magazine. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC M Silver Bow Mining signs $28.60M deal for Montana metallurgical complex Silver Bow Mining Corp signs a definitive agreement to acquire the Jefferson County metallurgical complex in Montana for $28.60M cash to creditors, with additional royalty and profit-interest terms included. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC M Braskem files for out-of-court restructuring, local media says Braskem files for out-of-court restructuring, according to local media, with no additional details or catalyst supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC L NVDA red pm NVDA red pm EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC L ANI Pharmaceuticals appoints Henry Gosebruch to board ANI Pharmaceuticals says it has appointed Henry Gosebruch to its board of directors. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC M Martin Marietta completes combination with Lhoist North America Martin Marietta says it has completed its combination with Lhoist North America, with no further catalyst or transaction terms supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC L SDOT near highs pm SDOT near highs pm EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC L Gogoro affirms FY2026 sales guidance of $285M-$305M Gogoro affirms FY2026 sales outlook at $285.000 million-$305.000 million for FY2026, versus a $292.836 million estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC L Memory names lead lower this morning SNDK, MU, STX, WDC and SKHY are leading lower this morning, with the alert showing declines of -5.1%, -3.5%, -3.4%, -3.35% and -3.3%. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC L Gogoro reports Q2 operating revenue $70.62M, EPS -$0.24 Gogoro reported second-quarter operating revenue of $70.62M, gross profit of $15.964M, income from operations of -$3.083M, net income of -$4.884M and EPS of -$0.24. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC L Gogoro releases second-quarter financial results Gogoro releases second-quarter financial results and says it continues to focus on sustainable growth. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC M Bessent warns of major U.S. financial offensive against Iran U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent wrote in the Financial Times that an economic D-Day is coming for Iran and said the U.S. would deliver a major financial offensive, while warning nations courting reprieve from Tehran. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC L Baird, WFC, UBS, JP and RJ issue multiple stock downgrades Several brokers cut or reiterated cautious ratings on BRCB, CMG, DPZ, GOOS, KLAR, MAX and WEAV, with no catalyst or price targets supplied. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC L Analysts raise ratings on ALGT, CLS, DRI, JANX and PHM A wire item says analysts upgraded ALGT to Strong Buy at Raymond James, CLS to Buy at UBS, and DRI, JANX and PHM to Outperform at Baird or Wolfe. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC L Electric Metals launches program to strengthen North Star manganese economics Electric Metals launches a multi-workstream program aimed at strengthening the economics of its US$1.39 billion North Star manganese project. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC L US dollar index holds near 99.00 The US dollar index is at 99.00, with no additional catalyst, move size, or timing supplied in the alert. FX | Aug 24, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC L Cboe VIX holds at 15.94 Cboe VIX is at 15.94, indicating the market’s implied near-term volatility level. MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC M Shell draws Exxon interest in $8B US chemical assets sale Shell is drawing Exxon interest in the planned $8B sale of its US chemical assets, according to FT. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC M China opens applications for 800B yuan financing tool China has opened applications for an 800B yuan ($119B) policy-based financing tool for local government projects to shore up slowing economic growth, with one securities firm saying later roll-out could limit its impact MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 24, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC L QXO appoints Ken West as President and COO effective Sep. 1, 2026 QXO, Inc. appoints Ken West as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026, with reporting lines to CEO Brad Jacobs and responsibility for day-to-day operations. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC L Alibaba launches HK$80 billion share placement for AI investments Alibaba Group Holding launches an HK$80 billion, or $10.2 billion, share placement of 710 million shares at HK$112.70 each to fund AI investments, according to the report. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC L SPY futures slip 0.2% in overnight trade SPY futures are down 0.2% at 7,675, with an overnight high of 7,703.25 and low of 7,668.75. MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC H Xi says China backs political, diplomatic dispute resolution China's Xi says China consistently advocates resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, according to state radio. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC L CALIFORNIA CANCELS MONDAY TALKS WITH PARAMOUNT: NYT CALIFORNIA CANCELS MONDAY TALKS WITH PARAMOUNT: NYT EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC M GE Vernova introduces medium-voltage UPS for AI factories GE Vernova says it is introducing a medium-voltage UPS to help accelerate buildout of AI factories and energy-intensive industries, with shipments to begin mid-2027 and first project energization late 2027. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC L WTI crude falls 2.22% to $85.14 per barrel WTI crude falls $1.93, or 2.22%, to $85.14 per barrel, with an overnight low of $84.69. COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC L XPEV falls premarket after quarterly revenue miss XPEV falls 2% premarket after the company misses quarterly revenue estimates. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC L Shell CEO says oil market shock absorber is weakening Shell CEO says the oil market’s “shock absorber” is weakening, without supplying a catalyst or magnitude. ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC M Canadian Pacific Kansas City, IBEW agree to binding arbitration Canadian Pacific Kansas City and IBEW agree to binding arbitration, ending the strike and sending employees back to work beginning Aug. 24. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC M AAOI enters $600 million equity distribution agreement AAOI shares are down 12% premarket after the company enters an equity distribution agreement with Raymond James and Needham & Company and may issue and sell up to $600M of common stock through sales agents. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC M Amazon robotaxis begin charging for rides Amazon’s autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, dashboard or pedals is the first to charge for rides, according to the report. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC M Burry exits Alibaba, builds large JD stake as BABA plans share issue Michael Burry said he exited Alibaba (BABA) and built a large position in Jd.com (JD), citing concern over Alibaba’s planned share issuance as Alibaba seeks about $10.2B in a discounted stock offering for AI expansion. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC M Takeda's Orzeyful gets Japan approval for narcolepsy type 1 Takeda Pharmaceutical's Orzeyful (oveporexton) is approved in Japan as the first and only medicine to treat the underlying cause of narcolepsy type 1, marking its third major regulatory approval worldwide. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC H Intuit readies fiscal Q4 earnings after close on Tuesday Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) is set to release fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with analysts expecting $3.59 a share and $4.27 billion in revenue. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC M Hugging Face fields M&A interest, deal said worth at least $13B Hugging Face has been fielding M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13B, according to the raw item. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC M Precision Bio doses first patient in Phase 1/2 FUNCTION-DMD trial DTIL Precision Biosciences dosed the first patient in August in its Phase 1/2 FUNCTION-DMD trial of PBGENE-DMD for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, targeting up to 60% of patients. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC M Oil market's 'shock absorber’ is weakening - Shell CEO Oil market's 'shock absorber’ is weakening - Shell CEO ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC L Ecovyst appoints Laurie Bergman as chief financial officer Ecovyst says it will appoint Laurie Bergman as chief financial officer effective August 24, 2026, replacing Michael Feehan, who will remain an employee until September 30, 2026 for transition. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC H PDD 2Q revenue misses estimates, adjusted EPS tops PDD reports 2Q revenue of 112.36B yuan versus 115.2B yuan estimated, while adjusted earnings per ADS are 19.33 yuan versus 18.51 yuan estimated. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC M European Commission expands Trodelvy use in metastatic breast cancer The European Commission expands the role of Gilead’s Trodelvy in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer across PD-L1 status. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC M GSK wins Japan approval for Hibsago hepatitis B treatment GSK Plc said Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Hibsago, bepirovirsen, as a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B virus infections in adult patients who have received at least six months of prior n REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC M Xpeng Robotics raises over $900M at over $6.3B valuation Xpeng said its Robotics business raised over $900M at a post-money valuation of over $6.3B, and the funding will accelerate humanoid robotics mass production and its physical AI model. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC M Live Nation faces antitrust backdrop after reported DOJ deal Live Nation Entertainment is cited in a WSJ.com report saying an antitrust case initially aimed to force a Ticketmaster sale, but two White House meetings led to a deal that kept the company intact. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC H PDD Holdings reports 19.33 CNY EPS above expectations PDD Holdings (PDD) reports earnings per share of 19.33 CNY versus market expectations of 18.73 CNY. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC L XPEV lows pm XPEV lows pm EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC M GSK Jemperli wins FDA priority review for rectal cancer GSK says the U.S. regulator has accepted Jemperli, or dostarlimab, for priority review to treat a subtype of rectal cancer and set a February assessment deadline. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC M EU expands Gilead Trodelvy role in metastatic breast cancer The European Commission grants marketing authorization for Gilead’s Trodelvy with Keytruda in first-line PD-L1-positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and expands its role across PD-L1 status. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC H Scott Bessent expected to announce fresh Iran economic measures TradeXchange Newsdesk says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce new economic measures against Iran as Washington shifts from strike threats toward tougher sanctions to end the war. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC M Parsons secures $514M missile defense agency contract option Parsons Corp says it secures a $514 million two-year contract option from a missile defense agency. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC L Xpeng posts Q2 revenue of RMB 19.740B, net income RMB -1.340B Xpeng reports Q2 revenue of RMB 19.740B, net income of RMB -1.340B, and net income attributable of RMB -1,337.064M. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC H PDD Holdings reports Q2 revenue, net income and adjusted EBIT PDD Holdings reports Q2 revenue of RMB 112.400B, net income of RMB 27.200B, adjusted net income of RMB 28.500B, adjusted earnings per ADS of RMB 19.33 and adjusted EBIT of RMB 29.100B. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC L nVent Electric to buy Maverick Power for $1.75B nVent Electric says it will acquire Maverick Power for $1.75 billion, expects the deal to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year, and will fund it with cash and new debt. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC L Vision Marine says combined shares intended to remain listed on Nasdaq Vision Marine Technologies says the combined company shares are intended to remain listed on Nasdaq, subject to approval, and contingent consideration could increase Vision Marine securityholders' interest to 5.7%. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC H China urges immediate talks as US-Iran Gulf tensions rise China calls for immediate dialogue as US-Iran tensions intensify, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying de-escalation must be the priority. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Vision Marine signs LOI for proposed business combination Vision Marine Technologies signs a letter of intent for a proposed business combination with an undisclosed counterparty, with the deal subject to financing of at least $25 million. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Vision Marine Technologies signs LOI for proposed business combination Vision Marine Technologies says it has signed a letter of intent for a proposed business combination with an undisclosed counterparty. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M XPENG robotics unit raises over US$900 million at over US$6.3 billion valuation XPENG says its robotics business has raised over US$900 million at a post-money valuation of over US$6.3 billion. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Extra Space Storage announces executive leadership transition Extra Space Storage announces an executive leadership transition, according to the company, with no further details on the change or catalyst supplied in the wire. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L XPeng reports second-quarter 2026 unaudited financial results XPeng reports second-quarter 2026 unaudited financial results, with the release identifying the period but providing no figures in the raw item. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Coffee price outlook mixed in Reuters poll Reuters poll sees ICE robusta coffee ending 2026 at $3,900 a metric ton, arabica at $3.00 per lb, and the global coffee surplus at 8.2M 60-kg bags in 2026/2027 versus 1.7M bags in 2025/2026. COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L SENSEX Index closes 0.22% lower on Monday The SENSEX Index fell 172 points, or 0.22%, to close at 77369 points on Monday, with Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Motors among the biggest decliners. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M TotalEnergies plans Abu Dhabi investment to expand Fujairah pipeline TotalEnergies CEO says the company will invest in Abu Dhabi to expand the Fujairah export pipeline, while also saying crude oil is bearish and oil products are bullish. ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L PDD Holdings announces second-quarter 2026 unaudited financial results PDD Holdings announces second-quarter 2026 unaudited financial results. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L nVent to acquire Maverick Power nVent says it will acquire Maverick Power; no deal value, timing, or catalyst was supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Parsons secures $514 million Missile Defense Agency contract option Parsons says it has secured a $514 million Missile Defense Agency contract option, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video model after $10B share sale Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video model after a $10B share sale, according to the Reuters-sourced alert. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC M U.S. tariffs boost steel producers after Canada talks break down U.S. steel producers Nucor, Steel Dynamics and Cleveland-Cliffs rise after U.S.-Canada trade talks break down, new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are imposed, and Mark Carney suspends negotiations and vows like-for-like GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC L Barrick Gold reports Q2 2026 results, $4 billion Newmont agreement Barrick Gold said it reached a $4 billion agreement with Newmont and reported Q2 gold production of 796,000 ounces, copper production of 56,000 tonnes and adjusted EPS of $0.82. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC M Deere workers reject contract extension offer, UAW sets up 2027 talks Deere workers reject the company’s contract extension offer, and UAW President Shawn Fain says it was an effort to avoid the usual bargaining process. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC L Plug Power raises full-year revenue growth guidance to 15%-16% Plug Power reported Q2 2026 revenue of $178.3 million, said gross margin improved to breakeven, and raised full-year revenue growth guidance to 15%-16% from 13%-15%. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC M EWJ and FXI track mixed Asian and European index moves EWJ and FXI are referenced alongside a mixed session in which the Nikkei fell 488 points to 65,528, the Shanghai Index fell 23 points to 3,882, and the Hang Seng dropped 492 points to 25,517, while the DAX and FTSE 100 r FX | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC L Barrick Mining says Q2 production beat guidance, cost guidance met Barrick Mining said in its second-quarter 2026 earnings call that gold production came in above guidance, cost guidance was met, and major IPO preparation milestones were achieved. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC L Burger King U.S. same-store sales rise 8.5% on Whopper revamp Restaurant Brands' Burger King says work to revamp its signature Whopper burger helped drive an 8.5% increase in domestic U.S. same-store sales for the three months ended June 30. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC L Shimmick reports Q2 2026 revenue, backlog growth, guidance reaffirmed Shimmick reported Q2 2026 consolidated revenue of $107 million, gross margin of 12% and adjusted EBITDA of $4 million, while backlog rose to a record $991 million and full-year guidance was reaffirmed. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC M NVIDIA in talks to invest in Perplexity funding round NVIDIA is in talks to invest in Perplexity as part of an equity funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30B, The Information reports. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley initiates QTTB at Overweight, sets $34 target Morgan Stanley initiates QTTB with an Overweight rating and a $34 price target. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC M Alibaba prices HK$80B equity placement of 710M shares Alibaba Group Holding Limited prices a HK$80B equity placement of 710M newly issued ordinary shares at HK$112.70 each, with closing expected on August 26, 2026, subject to customary conditions. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees oil spike as biggest risk for US stocks Morgan Stanley's Wilson says an oil spike is the biggest risk for US stocks. MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC L Marvell raised to 310 at Wells Fargo from 240 Wells Fargo raises its price target on Marvell to 310 from 240, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC L XPEV up pm XPEV up pm EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC M SPY: Treasury Secretary Bessent set to introduce new Iran sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to introduce new economic sanctions on Iran as Washington shifts from attack threats to stronger measures to resolve the conflict. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC H Trump’s Monday August 24 schedule includes policy meetings and tele-rallies TradeXchange Newsdesk reports a Monday, August 24 White House schedule for closed executive and policy meetings plus Rose Garden and televised tele-rallies for specified candidates. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC H SOC Sable Offshore Court imposes $1.45M penalty, shifts regulators A court imposes a $1.45M penalty on SOC Sable Offshore Corp for a consent decree violation, declines to order shutdown of onshore “SYPS” segments, substitutes PHMSA as regulator, and dismisses Plains All American from th REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC M Analysts raise price targets on DE, EMR, EOG, others Multiple brokers raised price targets on DE, EMR, EOG, EL, FIVN, NDSN, OXY, QTWO, RBRK, S and VLO, with no catalyst supplied in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC L Jefferies, JPM and others raise targets on A, ALKT, APA, BJ, LNG, CHRD, CRWD Several brokers raised price targets on A, ALKT, APA, BJ, LNG, CHRD and CRWD, with multiple upgrades also noted for BJ. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC L Comstock closes $45M+ asset sale to Mackay Comstock says it has closed the sale of its mineral, mining, processing and related real estate entities to Mackay, receiving $20 million cash and 2 million Mackay Gold & Silver shares valued at about $4.5 million. EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC L Jefferies and JPMorgan cut targets on COTY, CMI, DKS, GPOR, INTU, WMT, WEC Jefferies cuts price targets on COTY to $2.40 from $2.80, CMI to $675 from $775, GPOR to $239 from $260, INTU to $500 from $550, WMT to $120 from $150 and WEC to $120 from $123, while JPMorgan cuts DKS to $245 from $270. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC H WEAV downgraded to Market Perform by Raymond James Raymond James downgraded WEAV from Outperform to Market Perform, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC H DPZ downgraded to Neutral from Baird; PT set at $350 Baird downgrades DPZ from Outperform to Neutral and sets a $350 price target, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC L Baird downgrades CMG to Neutral, cuts price target to $40 Baird downgrades CMG to Neutral from Outperform and cuts its price target to $40 from $44. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC M BRCB downgraded to Neutral by Baird; PT cut to $10 Baird downgrades BRCB from Outperform to Neutral and cuts its price target to $10 from $12, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC M BofA Securities upgrades Suzano to Buy, raises target to $13 BofA Securities upgrades Suzano to Buy from Neutral and raises its price target to $13 from $10. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC M PulteGroup upgraded to Outperform at Wolfe Research, PT $129 PulteGroup (PHM) is upgraded to Outperform from Peer Perform by Wolfe Research, which sets a $129 price target. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC L Wolfe Research upgrades JANX to Outperform, sets $23 target Wolfe Research upgrades JANX to Outperform from Peerperform and sets a $23 price target. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC H Raymond James upgrades ALGT to Strong Buy, cuts target to $116 Raymond James upgrades ALGT to Strong Buy from Outperform and cuts its price target to $116 from $138. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC M Darden upgraded to Outperform as Baird raises target Baird upgrades DRI to Outperform from Neutral and raises its price target to $250 from $220. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC M Comstock closes $20 million sale of legacy mining assets Comstock receives $20 million and closes the sale of legacy mining assets to Mackay Precious Metals Inc. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC M Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming buys 350,000 Hong Kong-listed shares Alibaba director and chief executive officer Wu Yongming acquired 350,000 Hong Kong-listed shares of 09988.HK at an average price of about HK$111.60 each. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC L Total CEO says oil market is bearish for crude, bullish for products Total CEO says the oil market is bearish for crude and bullish for products, with no further catalyst or magnitude supplied. ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC M Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming buys 350,000 shares Alibaba director and Chief Executive Officer Wu Yongming buys 350,000 shares at an average price of $14.24, for about $5 million. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC L SHEL - Transaction in Own Shares SHEL - Transaction in Own Shares EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC L QXO appoints Ken West as president and chief operating officer QXO says it has appointed Ken West as president and chief operating officer. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC H Elon Musk Reacts To Wernher Von Braun’s Strange Mars ‘Prediction,’ Joking ‘As Foretold In The Prophecy’ About a Leader Called ‘Elon’ Elon Musk leaned into one of space history’s strangest coincidences, joking "As foretold in the prophecy" after a passage from rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun’s late-1940s Mars fiction resurfaced online describing the e GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC L UK PM Burnham vows to continue support for Ukraine UK Prime Minister Burnham says Britain will continue its support for Ukraine against Russia, with no further details or catalyst supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC M Precision BioSciences begins dosing in Phase 1/2 FUNCTION-DMD study Precision BioSciences says it has commenced dosing in its Phase 1/2 FUNCTION-DMD study. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC M Ecovyst announces chief financial officer transition Ecovyst announces a chief financial officer transition, according to the raw alert; no catalyst, timing, or successor details were supplied. EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC L SU Group (SUGP) secures exclusive Macao rights for robotic inspection solution SU Group (SUGP) says it has secured exclusive Macao rights for an award-winning robotic infrastructure inspection solution, with no other deal terms or figures provided. MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Ecovyst announces chief financial officer transition Ecovyst announces a chief financial officer transition; no catalyst, timing, or additional terms were supplied in the wire item. REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L AIIO - Robo. ai Inc. Reports First Half 2026 Financial Results AIIO - Robo. ai Inc. Reports First Half 2026 Financial Results EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L KBR PureSAF technology selected for first Kazakhstan SAF plant KBR says its PureSAF technology was selected by KMG-Aero and KFP for the first sustainable aviation fuel plant in Kazakhstan. ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H Rising long-term yields could pressure AI spending, Wolfe warns Wolfe Research warns that rising long-term interest rates could pressure AI investment and highly leveraged stocks, citing hyperscalers’ reliance on debt financing for AI spending. MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC