Bitcoin surged nearly 24% in August, consolidating near $77,000 after a sharp rise from the low $60,000s, causing over $3.5 billion in liquidations mainly from short sellers. This move was driven by institutional demand, short covering, and clearer regulations. Meanwhile, gold climbed above $4,600 per ounce, gaining over 10% monthly due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and low real yields. Bitcoin's market reset after liquidations suggests more stable near-term trading, while gold's future depends on sustained economic conditions.
JD Sports Fashion reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter sales, especially in North America, prompting a cut in its full-year profit guidance. This led to a nearly 15% drop in its stock price. Analysts from Citigroup, UBS, and Shore Capital mai...
Jones Lang LaSalle's CEO sold 2,000 shares worth over $773,000, yet major investors like BlackRock increased holdings significantly, showing confidence. BlackRock now owns over 10% of the company after a $1.45 billion stake purchase. Other firms also...
Wedbush increased its price target for Scholar Rock to $64 from $58 and kept an "Outperform" rating ahead of the FDA's September 30 decision on Scholar Rock's investigational SMA drug, apitegromab. This drug could be the first muscle-targeted therapy...
IM Cannabis Corp., a medical cannabis company operating in Israel and Germany, will conduct a 1-for-30 reverse stock split on August 27, 2026. This move aims to increase its share price, currently at $0.11, to meet the Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum...
Buckle, Inc. reported strong Q2 earnings with an EPS of $0.87, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.81, and revenue of $319.82 million, slightly above expectations. The company saw a 4.6% increase in net sales, driven by growth in both comparable-store...
