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Wall Street set for higher open as easing U.S.-Iran tensions boost sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
U.S. stock futures pointed to a stronger start on Monday as investors welcomed signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran, helping improve risk appetite ahead of a busy week for markets. Optimism increased after reports that President Donald Trump had paused nearly two weeks of military operations against Iran to allow additional…
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An energy company growing production and rewarding shareholders at the same time
Can an energy company grow production and reward shareholders at the same time? Hello, I’m Ricki Lee, and this is The Capital Compass. Today we’re taking a closer look at Alvopetro Energy (USOTC:ALVOF) (TSXV:ALV), a company executing a balanced capital allocation strategy that combines disciplined organic growth with meaningful shareholder returns. Operating in both Brazil…
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Perfect Corp shares gain after earnings meet expectations
Perfect Corp. (NYSE:PERF) shares rose 1.55% in pre-market trading after the artificial intelligence and augmented reality software provider reported second-quarter earnings that matched Wall Street forecasts, despite revenue coming in below expectations. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.01, in line with analyst estimates. Revenue totalled…
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GE Vernova expands Hungary manufacturing site with solar energy project
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is investing in the modernization of its Veresegyház manufacturing facility in Hungary as the site celebrates its 25th anniversary. The company said the project will include the construction of a large on-site solar installation, upgraded lean manufacturing lines and the recruitment of more than 80 additional employees over the next several…
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Robert Half shares gain after BMO upgrades the stock
Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) shares rose 1.2% in pre-market trading after BMO Capital upgraded the staffing firm’s stock to Outperform from Market Perform and increased its price target to $47 from $45. BMO said it believes the second quarter of 2026 marked the low point of the company’s business cycle, with revenue growth and improving profit…
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Outlook Therapeutics shares climb after FDA clears LYTENAVA for wet AMD
Outlook Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OTLK) shares rose approximately 8.9% in pre-market trading as investors continued to react positively to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). The FDA granted approval on July 24, two business days ahead of the scheduled July 29 PDUFA target…
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Occidental Petroleum shares decline as oil prices retreat
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) shares fell 3.8% in pre-market trading after crude oil prices dropped sharply as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced the geopolitical risk premium that has supported energy stocks in recent months. The decline followed reports that Washington and Tehran suspended military operations over the weekend while exploring renewed diplomatic…
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SK Hynix shares rally ahead of second-quarter earnings
SK hynix (NASDAQ:SKHY) shares jumped 6.2% in pre-market trading to $164.20, extending gains seen in South Korea as semiconductor stocks advanced ahead of a busy week of earnings releases. In domestic trading, Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSNHZ) rose 1.80%, while SK Hynix gained 3.24%, with both companies scheduled to publish second-quarter results later this week. AI investment…
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Exxon Mobil shares fall as oil prices tumble on easing Middle East tensions
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) shares dropped nearly 3% in pre-market trading after Brent crude fell more than 8% to around $90 per barrel, following reports that the United States and Iran had paused military operations over the weekend. The decline in oil prices came after reports indicated that President Donald Trump was open to renewed diplomatic…
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Skyward bound: ZenaTech’s scaling drone growth story
Since initial versions made their debut in World War I, including the British Aerial Target and American Kittering Bug, drones have evolved into a technology unlocking newfound efficiency across a diversity of industries, including aerial inspections, inventory tracking, precision agriculture, mapping and surveying, as well as mission-critical defense operations, where traditional methods simply can’t compare…