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Crypto PACs spend $1.5M on four races in three states after primary loss

After a $2M primary loss in Michigan, Fairshake affiliates Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress put $1.5M behind candidates in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming.

Crypto25d ago

Galaxy Digital posts $85M Q2 loss; AI lease revenue set for Q3

Galaxy Digital lost $85M in Q2; Phase I CoreWeave lease operational, set to generate ~$80M quarterly revenue from Q3. Phase II financed with $3.5B notes.

Stocks25d ago

US Trade-Fraud Crackdown Puts Payments in Enforcement Crosshairs

The DOJ's Trade Fraud Task Force recovered $1 billion in penalties, signaling that customs violations are now treated as economic crimes. Banks processing trade payments face new scrutiny.

Commodities25d ago

Natural Gas Breaks Below $2.635, Flag Targets $2.495

Front-month natural gas broke below $2.635, exposing the April low of $2.495. The bear flag measured move targets $2.595, with resistance at $2.79 and $2.82.

Stocks25d ago

BCI Sees Q3 Sales Steady, Margins Squeezed by Input Costs

Polyurethane led BCI's Q2, up 40% QoQ; CEO sees Q3 volumes steady, margins squeezed by input, freight, insurance costs. H2 rebound hinges on supply chains.

Crypto25d ago

Binance Delists COS, D, HIGH, MBOX – What Holders Need to Know

Binance is removing Contentos, Dar Open Network, Highstreet, and MOBOX from its platform. Holders must withdraw before the delisting to avoid forced conversion or loss of access.

Commodities25d ago

Vaalco Energy Declares 19th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Vaalco Energy declared a $0.0625 quarterly dividend, its 19th consecutive payout. The Sept. 22 payment is set, but future dividends depend on oil prices and board approval.

Commodities25d ago

Valhi net income jumps to $22.3M in Q2 on chemical strength

Chemicals segment operating income quadrupled to $40.4M on higher volumes and lower raw material costs. Currency headwinds, a German tax audit charge and rising interest expense trimmed gains.

Commodities25d ago

Mercer International Posts Negative EBITDA, Debt Talks Underway

Mercer International reported Q2 Operating EBITDA of -$21M, a net loss of $76M, and is in discussions with bondholders on financing. The pulp producer took a $29M impairment and is pursuing $100M in cost savings.

Stocks25d ago

AMD to Acquire AI Chip Startup Taalas

AMD acquires Taalas, a Toronto startup that hardwires AI models into custom silicon, claiming chips in two months and 1,000x efficiency gains.

Earnings25d ago

AIG Beats Q2 Profit Estimates on Strong Underwriting

AIG beat Q2 profit estimates on strong underwriting, earning $2 per share vs. $1.92 consensus. Premiums rose 9%, combined ratio improved. Alpha Score 46.

Macro25d ago

Mexico GDP Surges 6.1% in Q2 as Broad-Based Recovery Takes Hold

GDP surged 6.1% annualized in Q2 after a 2.4% Q1 contraction, driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Inflation slowed, but Banxico held rates at 6.5%.