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How Bi-Modality Is Percolating Up Into Macro Markets

How Bi-Modality Is Percolating Up Into Macro Markets

Last month in this forum I alluded to “canaries” in the coalmine (see here) , referring to the high implied volatility on options of stocks like Micron (MU) and SpaceX (SPCX). One working hypothesis was that assisted by leverage (both direct and via ETFs that provide this leverage) the market is currently amplifying “bi-modality”, which basically means a schizophrenic pricing of return outcomes that differ significantly from each other- akin to the outcomes of a coin flip.

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Celestica Announces $3 Billion Equity Offering to Accelerate Growth Across Global AI Infrastructure

Celestica Announces $3 Billion Equity Offering to Accelerate Growth Across Global AI Infrastructure

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS) (TSX: CLS) (“Celestica” or the “Company”), a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, today announced an equity offering totaling $3 billion, in order to fund investments in its business to support unprecedented multi-year demand from its customer base. Proposed Offering Celestica today announced a $3 billion treasury offering of common shares. The Company intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option.

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Darling Ingredients' Board of Directors Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Darling Ingredients' Board of Directors Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DAR--Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced that the Board of Directors has refreshed and increased its share repurchase program to $1 billion. “As our balance sheet continues to strengthen and cash generation accelerates, we have the flexibility to invest in our business, pursue attractive organic growth opportunities and return capital to our shareholders,” said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This share repurchase program ref.

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GlobeNewsWire News Agency
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Ring Energy Releases Second Quarter 2026 Results, Advances Development Program and Provides Initial 2027 Outlook

Ring Energy Releases Second Quarter 2026 Results, Advances Development Program and Provides Initial 2027 Outlook

Strengthened Balance Sheet, Operational Progress and Encouraging Well Results Support Ring's Transition to Its Next Phase of Value Creation Strengthened Balance Sheet, Operational Progress and Encouraging Well Results Support Ring's Transition to Its Next Phase of Value Creation

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GlobeNewsWire News Agency
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W&T Offshore Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Dividend for Third Quarter of 2026

W&T Offshore Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Dividend for Third Quarter of 2026

HOUSTON, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (“W&T,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) today reported operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.01 per share.

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Broadcom: Big, Bad News When Compute Leaders Need Optical Advantage (Upgrade)

Broadcom: Big, Bad News When Compute Leaders Need Optical Advantage (Upgrade)

Broadcom Inc. is upgraded to Buy, driven by its AI compute leadership and robust supply-chain positioning via the OpenAI Jalapeño processor and $200B Samsung HBM/foundry lock-in. AVGO's transition to an infrastructure-as-a-service revenue model, underpinned by multi-generational tech roadmaps, supports long-term premium valuations and a potential $4.3T market cap by FY2030. Key risks include potential U.S. bans on Chinese optical transceivers, which could disrupt the silicon photonics supply chain and pressure margins and deployment timelines.

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AppLovin reports second quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates

AppLovin reports second quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates

AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP) shares plunged more than 24% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the mobile advertising and marketing platform reported second quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, despite posting strong year-over-year growth and earnings in line with estimates. AppLovin reported revenue of $1.924 billion for the quarter ended June 30, up 53% from $1.259 billion a year earlier but below the $1.94 billion consensus estimate.

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Newsfile Corp News Agency
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ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Wise Group plc Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - WSE

ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Wise Group plc Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - WSE

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Wise Group plc (NASDAQ: WSE) between May 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed.

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Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. Announces June 30, 2026 Financial Results

Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. Announces June 30, 2026 Financial Results

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE: OTF) ("OTF" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. SECOND QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS  Second quarter GAAP net investment income ("NII") per share of $0.30 Second quarter adjusted NII per share(1) increased to $0.30, as compared to the prior quarter of $0.29 Dividends totaled $0.40 per share, including a base dividend of $0.35 per share and a special dividend of $0.05 per share that was declared in connection with the listing, representing an annualized dividend yield of 9.7%(2) Net asset value ("NAV") per share was stable at $16.48, as compared to $16.49 as of March 31, 2026 New investment commitments were $852 million and sales and repayments were $222 million Net debt-to-equity ended at 0.93x, as compared with 0.85x as of March 31, 2026 Investments on non-accrual represented 0.6% and 0.1% of the portfolio at cost and fair value, respectively, as compared to 0.3% and 0.1% as of March 31, 2026 Repurchased $55 million of common stock during the quarter, which was accretive to NAV per share in the second quarter Enhanced funding flexibility through an amended and extended revolving credit facility with all banking partners renewing commitments, the issuance of $500 million of unsecured debt and the addition of $150 million through a secured financing On June 12, 2026, all remaining pre-listing share lock-ups expired, resulting in 100% of OTF's float being available for trading "OTF's second quarter stability reflected the strong credit quality of our portfolio, with non-accruals among the lowest in the industry and borrower fundamentals remaining strong," said Craig W.

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Kitco News Agency
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Gold's rally has further to run as debt, de-dollarization fuel secular bull market: Gabelli's Mancini

Gold's rally has further to run as debt, de-dollarization fuel secular bull market: Gabelli's Mancini

Gold is attracting renewed investor interest as prices climbed above $4,250 an ounce on Wednesday, marking a seven-week high. While the precious metal still faces short-term headwinds from monetary policy uncertainty, one fund manager argues that the powerful forces underpinning gold's secular bull market remain firmly in place.

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