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Baker Hughes tops second-quarter expectations as strong cash flow lifts shares
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Monday, sending its shares about 2% higher in premarket trading as investors welcomed stronger earnings and solid operational performance. The energy technology and oilfield services company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.64, comfortably ahead of analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.49. Revenue totaled $6.74 billion, exceeding expectations…
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CoreWeave and Nebius gain after report links Nvidia to major OpenAI infrastructure financing
Shares of CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) and Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS) moved higher on Monday after a report suggested Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is considering a substantial financing package to support OpenAI’s next-generation data center expansion. CoreWeave shares advanced 4%, while Nebius climbed 6% following a Wall Street Journal report that Nvidia is in discussions to provide approximately $250 billion…
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Ensign Group tops second-quarter forecasts and lifts full-year outlook
The Ensign Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on Monday, prompting the healthcare operator to raise its financial guidance for the full year. Shares of the skilled nursing and senior living provider gained 1.65% in pre-market trading following the earnings announcement. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.92, ahead…
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Bank of Hawaii posts stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings
Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE:BOH) reported second-quarter earnings that slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations, with higher net income and continued improvement in net interest margin supporting quarterly performance. The lender posted diluted earnings per share of $1.47 for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.46 by one cent. Shares were little changed in after-hours…
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U.S. durable goods orders post modest gain but fall short of expectations
New data showed that U.S. durable goods orders increased modestly in the latest reporting period, although the pace of growth was weaker than economists had anticipated. Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods, including transportation equipment, rose by 0.3%, marking a return to positive territory after the sharp decline recorded in the previous month. Growth misses market…
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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…