Category: Top Story
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PayPal Beats Second-Quarter Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Profit Forecast
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, exceeding Wall Street forecasts for both earnings and revenue while increasing its profit outlook for the full year. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.38, comfortably ahead of analysts’ expectations of $1.28. Revenue reached $8.68 billion, representing 3% growth on a currency-neutral basis and surpassing the consensus forecast…
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US Markets Await Key Earnings and Federal Reserve Decision as AI Spending Faces Fresh Scrutiny: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
US equity futures traded without a clear direction on Tuesday as investors prepared for a pivotal week of corporate earnings, while attention also turned to the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. By 07:43 GMT, Dow Jones futures were up 41 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures slipped…
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Delta Gold Technologies Looks Beyond Conventional Quantum Computing With a Distinctive Research Strategy
As investment pours into quantum computing, much of the industry’s attention has centred on making today’s technologies bigger and faster. Delta Gold Technologies(USOTC:DGQTF)(AQSE:DGQ)(FRA:02J) is taking a different route. During a recent fireside discussion, CEO and Co-founder Mike Jones was joined by Professor Harry Ruda from the University of Toronto and Professor Ken Knappenberger from Penn…
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Dow Climbs as Middle East Calm Sinks Oil, While an Nvidia-Led Tech Slide Caps the Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Monday as an easing of Middle East tensions sent oil prices tumbling and lifted much of the broader market, even as renewed worries about heavy spending on artificial intelligence dragged technology shares lower. The split left blue-chip stocks higher and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slightly in the red, a familiar tug-of-war…
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Amazon Leo seeks FCC approval for more than 5,100 direct-to-device satellites
Amazon Leo (NASDAQ:AMZN) has submitted an application to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites capable of delivering voice, messaging, data and emergency connectivity directly to mobile devices. According to the company, the proposed direct-to-device (D2D) network would expand its satellite communications…
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The Odyssey reaches $140 million in global IMAX box office
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) announced that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has generated $140 million in worldwide IMAX ticket sales, following a record-breaking second weekend that further strengthened the film’s performance in premium cinemas. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the film delivered $48 million in global IMAX box office revenue during its second weekend, making it the highest-grossing…
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AMC reports record IMAX ticket sales following strong opening for The Odyssey
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) announced that The Odyssey has delivered the highest IMAX box office revenue ever recorded at its cinemas during the first two weekends of a film’s release. The record covers the period from July 16 through July 26 and highlights strong demand for premium large-format screenings. Blockbuster opening drives IMAX performance The Odyssey…
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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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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…