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Scottish Pharmacy Groups Enter Administration as Buyers Sought for 22 Stores
Scotpharm and MSLNA have entered administration, but their 22 pharmacies continue trading while BDO seeks buyers. Suppliers are being paid normally.
Cambium Networks UK Arm Enters Administration, Workforce Slashed by Half
Cambium Networks' UK operating subsidiary has entered administration, triggering a 53.6% global workforce reduction. The company seeks buyers for business lines, leaving CMBMF shareholders with uncertain recovery prospects.
RETO's 676% Surge Masks Dilution Risk Tied to 180-Day Low
ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) surged 676% without operational news, but its financing agreement allows share issuance at half a 180-day low, raising dilution concerns.
London Mansion Tax Looms as House Prices Slide 3.3%
London house prices dropped 3.3% in July, and four boroughs could supply £275M of the planned mansion tax. The levy, starting 2028, adds pressure on luxury market.
Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed's Likely Rate Hike
U.S. equity futures edged up 0.2% ahead of the Fed decision, with a quarter-point rate hike nearly fully priced in. The 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.98% after briefly topping 5%.
Wells Fargo Trims S&P 500 Target to 7,700, Raises EPS Forecasts
Wells Fargo lowers its S&P 500 year-end target to 7,700, citing valuation concerns, while boosting EPS estimates for 2027-28.
Porter's Fuel Loan: A Tale of Two Figures
Porter Airlines' emergency fuel loan is reported at C$125 million or C$150 million, a discrepancy that underscores fuel cost pressure on Canadian carriers. Investors see wider divergence between Transat and Air Canada.
Gas Prices Surge Past $4.30: Murphy USA's Margin Outlook in Focus
U.S. gas prices surge past $4.30 as AAA and GasBuddy report differing averages. Murphy USA (MUSA) faces a margin test as fuel costs rise.
CBO: Iran Conflict Costs $38B, Inflation and Rates Rise
CBO estimates $38B in Iran combat costs, with $2-3B monthly tail. Inflation and Treasury rates rise. Defense stocks LMT, RTX see modest gains.
Datavault's $100M Order Sparks Skepticism as Shares Slide 19%
Datavault AI's $100M purchase order for QEST tokenization services fails to impress investors, as shares tumble 19% on concerns over revenue recognition and lack of specifics.