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• S&P downgrades Alberta rating; cites fiscal uncertainty, debt

  20-05-2016 00:32 via news.yahoo.com
  By Eric M. Johnson CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - S&P lowered its debt rating for Alberta To 'AA' From 'AA+' on Thursday, the latest ratings agency to downgrade the Canadian province that has struggled with the impact of tumbling oil prices. The agency, which kept its negative outlook on Alberta, said the downgrade reflects the province's very weak budgetary performance and high debt burden, which it expects to "increase rapidly" over the next three fiscal years. "The negative outlook reflects
  
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• Situational Awareness hedge fund meltdown was a warning shot for leveraged markets, BofA CEO says

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan described the near-failure of prominent artificial intelligence hedge fund Situational Awareness as a warning for financial markets characterized by high valuations and significant use of borrowed capital. Moynihan made the remarks during an interview, noting that elevated leverage and asset prices warrant careful monitoring by financial institutions.
  Situational Awareness, operating under the leadership of Leopold Aschenbrenner, was compelled to s
  
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• JPMorgan’s $1.5 Trillion Initiative to Finance U.S. Shipbuilding and Defense Could Be a Tailwind for Industrial and Defense Stocks

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  JPMorgan Chase announced a 10-year, $1.5 trillion Security and Resilience Initiative designed to finance and invest in sectors deemed essential to U.S. national security, supply chain independence, and infrastructure development. The initiative encompasses investment across multiple industries, including critical minerals, robotics, energy, and defense. CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the commitment reflects concerns about American reliance on foreign sources for critical materials and manufacturin
  
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• How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Disney’s experiences division, which encompasses theme parks, cruise lines, resorts and consumer products, achieved record quarterly revenue during fiscal third quarter results announced Wednesday. The segment generated nearly $10 billion in revenue, representing a 10% increase compared to the same quarter one year prior. Operating income for the division surpassed $3 billion, climbing 20% from the prior year period. The company has now recorded record revenue for six consecutive quarters
  
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• Grindr’s AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Grindr announced second-quarter results showing strong revenue performance alongside significant progress in its artificial intelligence strategy. The dating platform reported quarterly revenue of $138 million, representing a 33% increase compared to the prior year period. The company also raised its expectations for the full year, now projecting approximately $540 million in revenue and roughly $232 million in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
  CEO George
  
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• fuboTV Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  fuboTV Inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results reflecting its second full quarter as a combined entity with Hulu + Live TV. The company highlighted subscriber gains driven by major live sports events, early improvements in advertising monetization, and an increased full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. North American subscribers reached 5.75 million, representing a 2% increase year over year, while rest-of-world subscribers rose 2% to 356,000.
  Management attributed subscriber growth to pro
  
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• E.l.f. Beauty sees $50 million windfall in tariff refunds as profits surge 100%

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  E.l.f. Beauty reported substantially elevated profits in its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, attributing much of the gain to federal tariff refunds totaling roughly $50 million plus associated interest payments stemming from duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court. The company’s net income reached $66.6 million, or $1.12 per share, compared with $33.3 million, or 58 cents per share, in the prior year period. On an adjusted basis excluding non-recurring tax-related charges an
  
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• Disney weighs free, ad-supported streaming, says it has sold out Super Bowl ad spots

  09-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Disney disclosed plans to investigate launching a free, ad-supported streaming product during an earnings call with investors on Wednesday. Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro characterized the initiative as a strategy to penetrate a more price-sensitive customer segment while advancing the company’s objective of expanding market reach. D’Amaro emphasized that Disney possesses greater advertising inventory compared to numerous competitors in the ad-supported streaming space,
  
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• Geo Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

  09-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Geo Group Inc reported strong second-quarter results driven by contracts awarded during 2025. Revenue reached approximately $732.1 million, representing a 15% increase from $636.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income attributable to company operations rose 63% to approximately $47.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with $29.1 million, or $0.21 per share a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% to approximately $142 million.
  The company’s immigration and customs
  
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• SpaceX stock falls 13% as AI spending surge rattles investors and massive share unlock looms

  08-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  SpaceX shares declined sharply following the release of the company’s first earnings report as a publicly traded entity. The space exploration firm disclosed that capital expenditures had surged sixfold to $18.4 billion during the second quarter, exceeding analyst projections. The majority of this spending was allocated toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and development.
  The stock’s decline occurred despite SpaceX reporting improved financial metrics in other areas. The c
  
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• SentinelOne’s Chief Accountant Sold Shares. Here’s What Investors Should Know

  08-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Robin Tomasello, chief accounting officer of SentinelOne, Inc., disposed of 5,467 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 6, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction generated proceeds of $109,777 based on a weighted average sale price of $20.08 per share. Following the sale, Tomasello retained direct ownership of 439,863 shares valued at approximately $9.1 million as of the market close on August 6.
  The share sale was characterized as non-discretionary and executed to satisfy tax li
  
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• Novo Nordisk CEO defends economics of Wegovy pill as lower prices weigh on sales; shares fall 5%

  08-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Novo Nordisk reported better-than-expected adjusted sales and operating profit in the second quarter, prompting the Danish pharmaceutical company to raise its full-year guidance. The firm now expects adjusted sales and operating profit to decline between 6% and flat at constant exchange rates, an improvement from prior guidance of a decline ranging from 4% to 12% for both metrics.
  Despite the improved outlook, investor sentiment remained cautious. Adjusted sales rose 7% at constant exchange rat
  
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• Lisa Su brushes off Musk’s Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings

  08-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Advanced Micro Devices experienced a significant decline in its share price following the release of second-quarter earnings results, even as the company demonstrated solid financial performance. CEO Lisa Su addressed investor concerns during an appearance on CNBC, responding to recent statements from Elon Musk regarding SpaceX’s chip procurement strategy. Musk had indicated on a company earnings call that SpaceX would prioritize Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, citing superior archi
  
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• Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett’s massive cash hoard

  08-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Berkshire Hathaway reported operating earnings of $12.98 billion in the second quarter, up 16% from $11.16 billion in the prior-year period. The improvement was driven by strong performance across multiple business segments, with manufacturing, service and retailing earnings jumping 24% to $4.47 billion and Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s profit surging 27% to $891 million. The railroad division BNSF posted a 6% increase to $1.56 billion. Insurance operations represented a weaker area, with u
  
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• Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The cryptocurrency market experienced a modest downturn on Friday, with the aggregate value of all digital coins hovering near $2.17 trillion. The market fell as much as 0.38% during the session before largely stabilizing to trade with minimal net movement. Analysts attributed the cautious positioning to two concurrent events: the anticipated release of employment data and the expiration of a substantial quantity of Bitcoin derivatives contracts.
  Market participants were bracing for the July jo
  
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• US Dollar Price Forecast: NFP Countdown Keeps DXY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD in Focus

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Foreign exchange markets maintained focus on forthcoming U.S. employment data, which traders viewed as a critical indicator for Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions later in the year. The anticipated nonfarm payrolls report was positioned as the primary market catalyst following the previous week’s central bank meetings across major economies.
  The European Central Bank maintained its key interest rate on overnight deposits at 2.25% and reiterated its data-dependent approach. Market p
  
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• Global equity funds draw inflows for 11th week as upbeat earnings lift sentiment

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Global equity funds attracted net inflows of $21.15 billion during the week ended August 5, marking the 11th straight week of positive flows into the asset class. The inflows followed roughly $27.72 billion in net purchases the previous week, according to data from LSEG Lipper. Market sentiment was bolstered by positive developments in the earnings season, including Amazon’s strongest cloud growth performance in more than four years and strong results from industrial bellwether Caterpilla
  
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• Current price of oil as of August 7, 2026

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Brent crude oil closed at $86.04 per barrel in early trading, representing a gain of $2.40 from the previous session. The price represented an increase of approximately 28.43% compared to one year earlier and was up 18.47% from one month prior.
  Oil prices are primarily driven by supply and demand dynamics, with major geopolitical events, economic concerns, and large-scale disruptions capable of causing rapid shifts in the market. Retail gasoline prices do not directly mirror crude oil movements
  
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• Bitcoin Bulls Go Missing as BTC Upside Volatility Sinks to All-Time Low: Glassnode

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bitcoin failed to participate in a broader rally that saw major equity indices and gold reach record levels following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates steady on July 29. The cryptocurrency remained slightly below levels recorded one week prior and trailed the S&P 500 by more than four percentage points. Oil similarly moved lower as geopolitical tensions eased, but Bitcoin’s stagnation persisted despite significant market activity elsewhere.
  A major secur
  
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• Big Tech is borrowing its way through the AI boom: Chart of the Day

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Large technology companies are accessing debt markets at unprecedented levels to fund their artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts. Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle collectively issued roughly $194 billion in bonds during the year, representing nearly twice their combined bond issuances from 2025. Alphabet’s latest bond offering attracted substantial investor interest, with the company receiving approximately $115 billion in orders for a potential $25 billion deal, significant
  
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• Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Walt Disney Stock?

  08-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified entertainment and media conglomerate with operations spanning film and television production, streaming services, theme parks, consumer products, and cruise vacations. The company maintains a market capitalization of $180.8 billion and controls some of the world’s most valuable intellectual property franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and ESPN.
  Disney shares have faced headwinds throughout the year. Over the past year, the
  
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• Warner Bros. Discovery reports 10% jump in streaming revenue ahead of proposed Paramount combination

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed strong performance in its streaming operations during second-quarter earnings on Thursday, with the segment generating more than $3 billion in revenue and representing a 10% increase compared to the prior year. The company reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of more than $500 million from streaming, with HBO Max serving as the primary driver of growth.
  Executive leadership attributed the streaming gains to the quality
  
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• Versant raises 2026 outlook on strength of platforms segment and advertising momentum

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Versant Media Group boosted its financial outlook for the year, citing accelerating performance across its digital business segments. The company now projects total revenue between $6.2 billion and $6.45 billion, along with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $1.9 billion to $2.05 billion.
  The guidance increase came after the company reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings metrics. This represente
  
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• Restaurant Brands Q2 2026 earnings beat on Burger King U.S. sales

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Restaurant Brands International posted second-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with adjusted earnings per share reaching $1.07 compared to expectations of $1.03. Net revenue increased 4.5% to $2.52 billion, aligning with analyst projections.
  Burger King delivered the primary driver of the company’s outperformance, with U.S. same-store sales climbing 8.5%, a substantial acceleration from 1.5% growth in the equivalent quarter a year prior. The brand’s overall comparabl
  
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• Phillips 66 net profit rises 339% to $3.8bn in Q2 2026

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Phillips 66 posted second-quarter net earnings of $3.8bn for the period ended 30 June 2026, up 339% from $877m in the comparable quarter of the previous year. The petroleum refineries company’s diluted earnings per share climbed 344% year-over-year to $9.55 from $2.15. Sales reached $51bn, a 53% increase from $33.3bn, while revenue grew 55% to $52bn from $33.5bn in the prior-year period.
  The company attributed its performance to higher margins and improved operational efficiency across it
  
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• Kenvue misses quarterly estimates as inflation, tariffs squeeze margins

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Kenvue reported second-quarter results that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations, with multiple cost pressures impacting profitability. The consumer-health company’s adjusted gross margin contracted to 60.2% from 60.9% in the year-earlier period, as inflationary pressures, tariff expenses, and currency-related headwinds outpaced gains from supply-chain efficiencies and pricing increases.
  The company posted adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share, trailing the analyst consensus
  
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• Jamie Dimon warns record margin debt could trigger market disruption

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon cautioned that leverage in financial markets has reached unprecedented levels, with substantial borrowing concealed under various designations beyond traditional margin debt. During an interview with CNBC, Dimon identified prime brokerages, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds, and Treasury arbitrage strategies as key sources of the elevated leverage across markets.
  Dimon expressed concern that such high levels of leverage increase the probabilit
  
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• Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree prices IPO at $9 billion valuation

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Unitree, a Hangzhou-based robotics company also known as Yushu Technology, completed the pricing of its Shanghai initial public offering on the STAR Market. The company set the offer price at 150.8 yuan per share, resulting in a valuation of approximately 61 billion yuan, or around 9.04 billion dollars. This pricing represents an increase from an earlier target range of up to 50 billion yuan that had been previously reported. The IPO marks a significant milestone as Unitree becomes the first ma
  
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• AMD’s Beat-and-Raise Q2 Earnings Shows Just How High the AI Bar Is

  07-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Advanced Micro Devices reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street consensus estimates on both revenue and earnings while providing third-quarter guidance above expectations. The company’s data center revenue reached $6.7 billion, representing a 107% increase year-over-year, driven by demand for EPYC server processors and Instinct AI accelerators. Total revenue came in at $11.5 billion, up 50% annually, with earnings per share of $1.66, reflecting a 246% increase.
  
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• The divide between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk is widening after their latest earnings

  07-08-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk both exceeded second-quarter expectations and raised full-year guidance, yet the market’s response to their results differed significantly, highlighting growing confidence disparities between the two obesity and diabetes drug manufacturers.
  Lilly reported revenue growth of 48% compared with the prior year, driven by demand for its Mounjaro diabetes treatment and Zepbound obesity drug. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance, demonstrating investor conf
  
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