Natural, a startup founded in 2025, has raised $30 million to develop a new payment infrastructure designed for autonomous AI agents. Unlike traditional payment systems that require human authorization, Natural aims to enable AI agents to make payments, collect funds, and transact independently. Backed by Forerunner Ventures, the company plans to compete with established players like Stripe by offering faster, AI-optimized financial rails that support both traditional bank payments and stablecoins. This innovation could significantly increase the volume of transactions by enabling payments at computer speed rather than human speed.
A new study found that adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who started treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide had significantly fewer alcohol-related hospitalizations compared to those on other diabetes or obesity ...
D.R. Horton reported Q3 earnings per share of $3.20, beating estimates, and revenues of $9.23 billion, slightly above expectations. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $190 and maintained a "Buy" rating, signaling strong growth potential. Despit...
Interactive Brokers reported a strong Q2 with diluted EPS of $0.69 and net revenues of $1.90 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations. The company saw a 34% increase in client accounts and a 40% rise in client equity, driven by higher trading act...
United Rentals is set to report its Q2 2026 earnings on July 22, with analysts forecasting an 11.5% rise in earnings per share to $11.67 and a 7.3% increase in revenue to $4.23 billion. The growth is driven by strong rental demand and efficient equip...
Paladin Energy successfully completed the ramp-up of its Langer Heinrich Mine, producing 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide (U₃O₈) in FY2026, exceeding guidance. Sales totaled 4.35 million pounds at an average price of $70.6/lb. The Patterson Lake ...
