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Tue, Sep 08, 2026 - Page 9

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M US strikes Iranian oil tankers, i24news reports i24news reports the US is currently striking Iranian oil tankers. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:37 PM UTC L U.S. Treasury buybacks eyed as investors wait for details PGIM’s Robert Tipp says the U.S. Treasury will need to impress with increased long-term bond buybacks. The department will announce tomorrow morning the size of Thursday’s 10-year to 20-year bond buybacks. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:36 PM UTC H BoE Bailey pushes back on inevitable rate hike in US wrap US wrap cites reports of several explosions on Kharg Island amid widening Middle East strikes, while ECB/UK items include BoE’s Bailey pushing back on an idea that a rate hike is inevitable. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC L KVYO: AI-powered agents and multi-product adoption drive enterprise growth and customer retention AI-driven product innovation and open architecture are accelerating enterprise adoption and multi-product growth, with Composer and Customer Agent seeing strong early traction. Enhanced go-to-market discipline and a focu EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC L Lee Q. Shim raises common-share stake in Canadian North Resources Lee Q. Shim, chairman of Canadian North Resources Inc., announced he increased his percentage position of common shares held. The update also covers acquisition of a Series 1 Convertible Promissory Note from the company. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC L CTMX drug candidates Varseta-M and CX-801 show clinical progress CTMX says Varseta-M, an EpCAM-targeting ADC, is advancing in late-line colorectal cancer with FDA Fast Track status, alongside combination and expansion studies. CX-801 is also progressing in late-line settings, with dat REGULATION | Sep 08, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC L Treasuries drift lower as crude oil prices surge Treasuries weakened in the latter part of the session, with bond prices moving to the downside into the close after trading near the unchanged line earlier. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:34 PM UTC M IRM says data center, ALM and digital solutions revenue accelerating IRM reports its data center, ALM and digital solutions segments comprise 35% of revenues and are growing over 50% year-over-year, supported by cross-selling, a leasing pipeline and recurring SaaS contracts. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC H Constellation flags lackluster off-premise beer demand Constellation Brands said off-premise beer sales remain lackluster, citing higher demand for beer on premises such as bars and restaurants, per Fink at a Barclays consumer staples conference. EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC H D.C. Circuit decision on marijuana rescheduling could affect tax benefits As the D.C. Circuit prepares to decide whether the Justice Department lawfully moved state marijuana into DEA Schedule 3, experts warn billions in anticipated cannabis tax benefits could unravel. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC L US DXY 98.83 US DXY 98.83 EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC L CME warehouse stocks for platinum and palladium report Sep 08 CME Group warehouse-stock figures for the previous business day are shown in a Sep 08 update for Platinum and Palladium, with totals subject to revisions. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC L RKT: Legal wins, innovation, and emerging market growth drive optimism amid challenging developed markets Management highlighted strong legal wins, robust innovation, and high single-digit growth in emerging markets. Pricing actions are landing well in developing markets, while Europe and the U.S. remain challenging. Mead Jo EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC L FTNT: AI-driven security, new service bundles, and disciplined growth strategies fuel market leadership AI and regulatory trends are reshaping security needs, with rapid growth in AI-enabled products and demand for sovereign, on-premise solutions. New service bundles and OS features are driving higher attach rates and reve REGULATION | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC L Cboe VIX 15.57 Cboe VIX 15.57 EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC M UPST growth driven by core personal loans, tech and operations UPST says core personal loans remain its primary growth and profit driver. A renewed company-wide focus helped deliver Q2 gains, while technology and operational improvements sustained profitability despite macro headwin EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC L US Forces Hit Iranian Tanker Near Kharg Island - Tasnim US Forces Hit Iranian Tanker Near Kharg Island - Tasnim ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:32 PM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC L FCC to Unlock More Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity FCC to Unlock More Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC L Chewy set for earnings with $1 billion at stake Chewy reports second-quarter 2026 results before the open, with Wall Street looking for 36 cents a share on $3.36 billion in revenue and options pricing a 10.24% post-print move. EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC H Tasnim: U.S. missile attack hits Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island Tasnim Agency reports an American missile attack on an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC L Constellation CEO says World Cup drove near full-point share gain Constellation Brands Chief Executive Nick Fink said the company was the biggest share gainer among beer companies during the World Cup, adding nearly a full point of share, per remarks at a Barclays consumer staples conf EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC L SAP cites AI platform launch, cloud migration to support growth SAP says AI and cloud migration are driving transformation, including a major platform launch and 400 agents arriving in the fall. It also expects its consumption-based, model-agnostic AI approach to sustain growth and m EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC L Fetch Strategies and Caprae Capital Partner to Bring Live Deal Sourcing Into the ETA Hub Ten-week core cohort led by Searchfunder co-founder Karen Spencer adds a live proprietary search, with fellows building buy boxes, contacting real business owners and working alongside acquisition entrepreneurs Kevin Hon MNA | Sep 08, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC M Professional-services shares slip on Middle East tensions, inflation fears Professional-services shares are trading lower, with markets citing Middle East tensions and renewed inflation concerns that may shift the Fed toward a rate hike. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC L RLAY zovegalisib progress targets breast cancer and vascular anomalies milestones Updates cite robust progress in breast cancer and vascular anomalies programs, with zovegalisib showing strong efficacy and safety. Regulatory milestones and data readouts are expected by year-end, with a significant com EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC L GCVC launches with backing from general counsels for legal tech A new venture capital fund, GCVC, launched on Tuesday with backing from corporate general counsels and law firm Wilson Sonsini. More than 50 general counsels have invested; the fund plans early-stage legal, regulatory an EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC L 22-year-old Singaporean crypto ringleader pleads guilty to $245 million scheme A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday for leading an international “social engineering” scheme that stole and laundered more than $245 million worth of cryptocurrency. Malone Lam, 22, is a Singapore citizen who lived CRYPTO | Sep 08, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC L Canola futures rise on Prairies weather concerns and crude spillover ICE Futures canola settled just short of contract highs. November canola was up C$16.60 to C$839.10 per tonne, supported by Prairie weather concerns and strength in crude oil. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:25 PM UTC L EXLS: AI-led services and proprietary IP fuel rapid growth, margin expansion, and strong client outcomes The company has evolved into a data and AI leader, driving strong growth through proprietary IP, outcome-based pricing, and deep domain expertise. AI integration is expanding across operations, with high client success r MNA | Sep 08, 2026, 07:25 PM UTC M Netflix to report box office grosses for six upcoming films Netflix will report box office grosses for six upcoming films as it expands theatrical runs for several releases, according to a Variety report. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC H CSCO sees AI-driven network demand and integrated security growth TradingView News says CSCO’s AI-driven agentic traffic is fueling a multi-year networking super cycle, with high-performance, secure infrastructure demand accelerating and security and observability integrated. Orders an EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC M Beam Therapeutics shares retreat after updated trial data disappoints Beam Therapeutics shares fell 9% to $26.88 after the company shared updated trial data for BEAM-302 in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC M Software shares slide as Middle East tensions, inflation worries resurface Software shares are trading lower on escalating Middle East tensions and renewed inflation concerns tied to Fed rate-hike risk. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC H Valero to host Q3 2026 earnings call Oct 22, 2026 Valero Energy will host a conference call on Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss Q3 2026 results. The earnings release will be issued earlier that morning. EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC H Copper hits fresh record on tariff fears, supply challenges Copper prices climbed to fresh records on U.S. and UK exchanges. Three-month copper futures rose 1.5% to $14,728/metric ton on the London Metal Exchange as tariff-trade distortions concerns met mine supply challenges wor COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC L Cycurion announces about $800,000 in annual contract spend Cycurion said it secured approximately $800,000 in annual contract spend from new pharmaceutical, NACCHO and other commercial and public-health engagements. REGULATION | Sep 08, 2026, 07:24 PM UTC M Sigma Lithium shares drop after Brazil ruling on environmental licenses Sigma Lithium said a preliminary judicial ruling in Brazil purported to suspend its environmental licenses. Shares fell 15% to $10.54 as of Tuesday afternoon, down 20% this year, while the company vowed to fight the ruli EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:23 PM UTC L ARVN outlines clinical pipeline readouts across four programs ARVN said key data readouts are expected for four programs over the next 15 months. It highlighted ARV-393 and ARV-102 nearing pivotal milestones, plus biomarker-driven progress for SBMA and HPK1. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:22 PM UTC L Wednesday FX Options Expiries Wednesday FX Options Expiries FX | Sep 08, 2026, 07:22 PM UTC H VRT raised growth targets, citing solutions expansion and margin gains VRT said it has raised revenue growth targets on strong global demand and an expanding solutions portfolio, supported by power and cooling innovation, acquisitions, and operational improvements. The company is allocating EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC L North American box office on track to set summer record Domestic ticket sales are estimated at $4.761 billion to $4.762 billion for summer, with final Labor Day weekend numbers expected later today. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC L Nike shareholders reject climate proposal backed by Norway wealth fund Nike NYSE:NKE shareholders rejected a proposal seeking more transparency on the sportswear maker’s climate goals, including disclosure on how it plans to reach emissions-reduction targets, the company said Tuesday. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC H SNOW: AI and automation are transforming data migration, product adoption, and platform innovation AI-driven automation accelerates data migrations and outcome-based adoption. New products like CoCo deepen engagement and drive innovation. The platform evolves for modular, skill-based apps and cross-cloud use, focusing EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC L HEIA: EverGreen 2030 strategy, digital innovation, and premiumization fuel global growth and resilience Execution of the EverGreen 2030 strategy is driving global growth, with digital innovation, premiumization, and multi-category expansion supporting performance across key markets. Regional adaptation, disciplined capital EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:20 PM UTC L EBAY: AI-driven innovation and focus categories power robust growth and engagement across the platform Strong Q2 growth is driven by focus categories, C2C, and recommerce, with AI and trust-based innovations fueling engagement and platform differentiation. New growth vectors like eBay Live and vehicles, expanding advertis EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:20 PM UTC L STLN: Rapidly scaling oncology VBC platform with strong growth, profitability, and clinical outcomes A national oncology VBC platform is achieving rapid revenue growth, expanding its patient reach, and maintaining strong profitability through a balanced business model, proprietary technology, and industry-leading clinic EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:19 PM UTC M Torrent Gas files updated IPO draft as parent to sell up to 335 million shares Torrent Gas has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus for its initial public offering. Under the filing, its parent will sell up to 335 million shares, the company said late Tuesday. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:19 PM UTC M U.S. natural gas futures slip as late-September weather cools U.S. natural gas futures start the week lower as the market braces for cooler late-September weather. Cooling power-sector demand is expected to step down steadily through the second half of September, supporting the ear COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:18 PM UTC M Report says US forces struck Iranian oil tankers off the coast I24 News, citing two US officials, says American drones targeted Iranian oil tankers off Iran’s southern coast. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:18 PM UTC L CELH flags 2027 priorities: margin and international expansion CELH says portfolio integration and innovation are driving growth. It cites a portfolio approach across Alani, Celsius and Rockstar, leveraging PepsiCo distribution, with margin and international expansion as 2027 priori EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:18 PM UTC L US July revolving credit +$2.8B US July revolving credit increased by +$2.8B, per TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC L PKE declares quarterly cash dividend Park Aerospace Corp. declares a quarterly cash dividend. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC L Constellation Brands Sees Strength in Some Hispanic Communities — Market Talk Constellation Brands says its Hispanic consumers are bifurcated. Some shoppers in New York and California are buying beer more regularly again, while those in Florida and Texas have continued to cut back on drinking and EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:15 PM UTC L NEXN expects margins to expand on AI agents, platform strategy NEXN says a unified platform and exclusive data partnerships drove enterprise and CTV growth. It says AI-powered agentic solutions accelerate onboarding and campaign optimization. It expects infrastructure investment and EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 07:14 PM UTC H WSJ flags Anthropic planned IPO this fall, size and valuation WSJ reports Anthropic’s initial public offering is expected this fall, potentially raising up to $100 billion and valuing the AI firm around $2 trillion. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:13 PM UTC M Citigroup raises Zscaler price target to $205 Citigroup raised its Zscaler price target to $205.00 per share from $175.00 and maintained a Buy rating. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:13 PM UTC H Oil futures extend gains to multimonth highs on Middle East escalation WTI crude oil futures extend gains on Middle East escalation, with Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC M US Attacking Iranian Oil Tankers - I24, Via DBnews.com READ HERE ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC L Kennametal VP Michelle R Keating sells $610,720 of shares Michelle R Keating, Kennametal vice president, reported selling common stock on 2026-09-04. The weighted average price was $30.536 per share, with individual prices $30.485 to $30.64. Total reported proceeds: $610,720 fo EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC L Citigroup keeps BRP at Buy; raises price target to $77 Citigroup maintained BRP at Buy and raised its price target to $77.00 per share from $74.00, per TradingView News via Benzinga ratings actions. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC L Soy and corn basis bids steady to weaker across U.S. Midwest Cash basis bids for soybeans in the U.S. Midwest were steady to weaker on Tuesday. The harvest has launched in some areas, while hot and dry weather this week is limiting delays, and soybean futures rose. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC L ER/Studio 21.1 Turns Enterprise Data Models into Semantic Layers New semantic generators in Data Architect transform business definitions and relationships already captured in enterprise data models into semantic models and layers for AI, Microsoft Power BI, dbt, governance platforms EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:10 PM UTC M PEGA targets growth with AI product releases and new outbound strategy PEGA said AI-native product releases and a new outbound sales strategy are intended to accelerate ACV growth and reduce implementation time. It projected 10% ACV growth for the year, below initial targets. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:10 PM UTC L US Treasury Investor Flows US Treasury Investor Flows RATES | Sep 08, 2026, 07:09 PM UTC L WGS reports Q2 volume growth of 32% WGS said Q2 volume grew 32%, with initiatives underway to expand and improve margins. Management cited core-market strength while targeting additional potential in geneticists, pediatric neurology and NICU. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:08 PM UTC L Toll Brothers releases new Iron Creek townhomes in Charlotte Toll Brothers announced a new building release at Iron Creek, with new four-story luxury townhomes and rooftop terraces now available in Charlotte, North Carolina. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC L KULR Technology Group kept at Buy by Litchfield Hills Litchfield Hills maintains a Buy rating on KULR Technology Group. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC L SpaceX shares jump as Pivotal starts coverage with $220 target SpaceX (SPCX) shares rose 1.5% Tuesday after Pivotal Research Group began coverage with a Buy rating and a $220 year-end 2027 target. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC M Samsung slips 0.9% as Korea’s AI expansion calls for more power Samsung Electronics closed 0.9% lower at 269,500 won as South Korea’s AI buildout disclosed another 25 to 30 gigawatts of electricity demand. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC L Bitcoin holds $78,000-$79,000 as S&P 500 consolidates ahead of Fed Bitcoin is holding the $78,000-$79,000 range after sliding from highs near $82,000. The S&P 500 is consolidating between 7,700 and 7,718 as markets wait for inflation clarity ahead of the Fed’s September 16 rate decision CRYPTO | Sep 08, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC H US consumer credit +$18.1B in July vs +$11.0B expected US consumer credit rose by +$18.1B in July from June, versus +$11.0B markets expected. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC M CTMX Varseta-M and CX-801 progress in phase I oncology trials Varseta-M, an EpCAM-targeting ADC, is advancing in phase I for late-line colorectal cancer with Fast Track status and plans for pivotal studies and expansion. CX-801, a masked interferon alfa-2b, is progressing in phase EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC L SOFI: Sustained high growth, dynamic capital management, and expanding product innovation drive momentum Strong revenue and membership growth continues, with robust cross-buy and expanding product lines. Capital and funding flexibility support dynamic risk management and future growth. Brand awareness and customer engagemen EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC L Table: US July consumer credit data from Federal Reserve The U.S. Federal Reserve reported seasonally adjusted consumer credit outstanding for July, showing percent changes from the prior month at an annual rate. Data is in millions. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC M Argentina industrial output drops 4.9% in July y/y Argentina industrial output fell 4.9% in July versus the same month last year in non-seasonally adjusted terms, according to INDEC. July output was down 5.0% versus June in seasonally adjusted terms. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC L US Consumer Credit Report for July US Consumer Credit Report for July is released. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC L Germany’s Wadephul Suddenly Puts Pressure On Zelenskyy — Bild READ HERE EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC L Investment funds bought $49.590 bln of 2-year notes at August auction U.S. Treasury data released Tuesday showed large investment managers bought $49.590 billion at a 2-year note auction held in August. That compares with $54.107 billion purchased the previous month. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC L Meta to release AI assistant for personal tasks on Tuesday Meta announced an AI assistant for personal tasks and organization, with release planned for US-based users on Tuesday. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC L BEAM base editing platform advances toward commercialization BEAM says its base editing platform enables precise, durable genetic corrections across multiple diseases, citing strong efficacy and safety data in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and noting regulatory alignment for acce EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC L Meta Announces AI Assistant For Personal Tasks And Organization Muse Agent To Have Free And Paid Versions - Muse Agent Will Be Released To US-Based Users On Tuesday READ HERE EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC L Meta’s Muse agent to launch free and paid versions Meta’s Muse agent is set to have both free and paid versions. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC L Hitachi launches HMAX Cyber operational resilience service for business continuity Hitachi announced the launch of HMAX Cyber, an operational resilience service aimed at protecting enterprise systems from sophisticated cyberattacks and supporting business continuity. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC M RDDT cites feed and AI-driven retention as momentum builds RDDT says product innovation is focused on improving the feed and user retention, leveraging AI for personalization and moderation, alongside its unique human content and commercial conversations. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC L Meta announces AI assistant for personal tasks, US release Tuesday Meta Platforms said it will release an AI assistant for personal tasks and organization to US-based users on Tuesday. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:02 PM UTC L U.S. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SAYS IT IS "DEEPLY ALARMED" BY FORD'S RELIANCE ON CHINESE BATTERY MAKER CATL -LETTER U.S. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SAYS IT IS "DEEPLY ALARMED" BY FORD'S RELIANCE ON CHINESE BATTERY MAKER CATL -LETTER EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC M P - Everpure to Join the S&P 500 Everpure is set to join the S&P 500. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC M Everpure to join the S&P 500 effective Sept. 21 Everpure (NYSE:P) said it will join the S&P 500, effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 21, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC L TOL - Toll Brothers Announces New Building Release at Iron Creek Luxury Townhome Community in Charlotte, North Carolina TOL - Toll Brothers Announces New Building Release at Iron Creek Luxury Townhome Community in Charlotte, North Carolina EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC M Consumer Credit: actual $18.06B vs $11.9B expected Consumer Credit posted an actual $18.06B compared with $11.9B expected. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC L LDOS - Leidos autonomy earns its place at RIMPAC and with carrier strike group LDOS - Leidos autonomy earns its place at RIMPAC and with carrier strike group EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC L Bank Preferred Stocks Are Sending a Warning About Interest Rates — Barrons.com By Doug BuschPreferred shares issued by major U.S. banks such as Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. differ sharply from their common stock. They typically carry a fixed dividend that must be paid before any comm EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC M Meta unveils personal AI agent to help with authorized tasks Meta Platforms announced a personal AI agent that can buy goods online, respond to emails, and complete other tasks users authorize it to do, as the company targets mainstream consumer adoption. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC L Jefferies raises Tarsus Pharmaceuticals price target to $105, keeps Buy Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals while raising its price target to $105.00 per share from $88.00, according to Benzinga ratings actions. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC M US consumer credit at 18.062B vs prior 14.17B US consumer credit reported at 18.062B. Forecast was 11.34B and previous was 14.17B. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC H Wheat futures rise as Black Sea fighting continues Wheat futures are higher Tuesday, with the Russia-Ukraine war and continued Black Sea fighting cited as the chief support, despite White House envoys’ recent visits to Russia. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 06:59 PM UTC H NTAP raises fiscal 2027 guidance on AI and cloud strength NTAP raised fiscal 2027 guidance, citing strong broad-based growth focused on AI and cloud. The company pointed to AI adoption driving upgrades and new use cases, with improving margins and public sector demand. EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 06:59 PM UTC L KVYO says AI agents and multi-product adoption are accelerating growth KVYO says AI-driven agents and multi-product innovation are fueling adoption, especially among enterprise customers, alongside disciplined go-to-market execution and expanded real-time infrastructure support. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:58 PM UTC M Privia stake disclosure: Schedule 13D filed after open-market buys Adam Boehler, through entities he controls, acquired a 5.07% stake in Privia Health Group, Inc. common stock. A Schedule 13D was filed on Sep. 08, 2026 after open-market trades in July through September. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:58 PM UTC L Several Explosions Were Heard On Kharg Island — Mehr Several Explosions Were Heard On Kharg Island — Mehr EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:58 PM UTC H Treasury yields edge higher ahead of key inflation data U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as traders awaited key inflation data later this week for clues on whether the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates at its Sept. 15-16 meeting. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 06:57 PM UTC H US Commerce CHIPS deals lift QBTS and RGTI as D-Wave gets $100M D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) rose 5.73% premarket and Rigetti (RGTI) gained 6.78% after both signed definitive agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act. D-Wave gets access to up to $100 mi EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC H Qualcomm shares jump after multi-generation Amazon customized AI silicon deal Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) rose 6.02% intraday after announcing a multi-generation collaboration with Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) on customized silicon for large-scale AI data centers focused on inference. The firms also plan optic EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC M Axon projects 32%-34% full-year revenue growth amid AI and international momentum Axon discussion cites robust product-line growth, with AI and international markets driving momentum. New metrics clarify bookings growth, while TASER, counter-drone and 911 solutions innovation expands market reach. Ful EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC L Defense Production Act delegation adjustments announced Adjustments to certain delegations under the Defense Production Act have been announced. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC L MIST’s CARDAMYST launch gains momentum on adoption and coverage CARDAMYST’s launch is seeing strong adoption by electrophysiologists and positive payer coverage, with efforts shifting to cardiologist awareness. Revenue per script is expected to rise as coverage expands and free drug EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC H Explosions Reported Near Iran’s Jask Coast - Fars Explosions Reported Near Iran’s Jask Coast - Fars GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC L Peloton under pressure as viewers shift toward strength workouts Morgan Stanley analysts say consumers are increasingly choosing dumbbells and strength workouts over straight cardio, a trend they believe will continue to weigh on Peloton. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC H Blasts heard near Iran's Southern Jask coast - FARS Blasts heard near Iran's Southern Jask coast - FARS GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC H An increase in oil prices sent stocks lower, raising concerns about higher interest rates just days before key inflation data on Friday. [14 An increase in oil prices sent stocks lower, raising concerns about higher interest rates just days before key inflation data on Friday. [14:47 ET] Explosions heard on Iran's Kharg Island - Mehr [US Dollar & WTI Crude St MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC L Tradr, ProShares and REX launch leveraged semiconductor ETFs Tradr launched a 2x long MRAM daily ETF, ProShares rolled out Ultra SK Hynix and REX introduced 3x long and 3x short semiconductor ETNs. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC L EXLS says data and AI strategy lifts AI-led services share EXLS says 61% of its portfolio is in AI-led services and it reports a 94% enterprise AI success rate, citing AI integration for operational transformation, margin gains and outcome-based pricing. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 06:53 PM UTC L Stocks slip as oil rises on inflation and Middle East worries U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil continued higher, while all three major U.S. indices dipped to start a holiday-shortened week. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC M Crude oil jumps as Strait of Hormuz reopening expectations fade Crude oil prices rose Tuesday, reversing Friday’s dip, as expectations of a Strait of Hormuz reopening faded amid continued U.S.-Iran attacks. Markets were closed Monday for Labor Day. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC M UBS upgrades EchoStar on view SpaceX stake drives value UBS analysts upgraded EchoStar to buy, saying its SpaceX stake will drive most of its value. EchoStar would hold a 2% stake once its pending spectrum transaction closes, expected in November 2027. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC L Explosions reportedly heard near Kharg Island in Persian Gulf Fars News said explosions were heard near Kharg Island from the Persian Gulf direction, with no smoke or fire observed at sea. No official confirmation yet. EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC L Brent crude futures settle $97.92, up 92 cents Brent crude futures settled at $97.92/Bbl, up 92 cents. COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 06:50 PM UTC H Explosion sounds heard in Iran's Kharg Island, no official announcement yet - Iran's Mehr News Agency Explosion sounds heard in Iran's Kharg Island, no official announcement yet - Iran's Mehr News Agency GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 06:50 PM UTC