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BEAT continues to be highly volatile, skyrocketing by over 18% in the past 24 hours.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of ADMA Biologics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADMA) between August 9, 2024 and March 25, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased ADMA Biologics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ: EMBC) between November 25, 2025 and May 4, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Embecta common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
Shopify said AI-referred traffic to its merchants' storefronts tripled year over year in the second quarter. Orders that began with an AI search tripled as well.
Grok AI predicts substantial growth for XRP by 2026, driven by legislation. Find out how far it could climb.
Ethereum trades near $1,903 with heavy $8.2B daily volume. Read our latest technical analysis on key support and resistance zones for ETH.
Microsoft Corporation remains a strong buy, especially on modest pullbacks, given its history of growth and cash flow generation. Microsoft's recent rally followed an earnings call that dispelled over-pessimism, with the stock outperforming the market by approximately 14% since the last upgrade. Cloud revenue acceleration and an overlooked gaming segment are driving near-term upside, while valuation remains attractive relative to historical highs.
AI-driven financial innovation could reshape corporate strategies, but heavy reliance on volatile assets like Bitcoin poses significant risks. Strategy raises $15B using AI-designed financing tools to fuel Bitcoin buying spree.
Institutional investors continued to favor Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds during the August 3-7 trading week, directing more than $1.1 billion into the two largest digital assets while newer crypto ETFs tied to Solana, XRP and Hyperliquid struggled to attract meaningful capital.
Ford Motor Company is working on turning itself around. It's embracing hybrid vehicles and investing in other new technologies.
Globus Medical NYSE: GMED reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $789.6 million, up 6% from a year earlier, as growth in its spine and trauma businesses helped offset declines in enabling technologies and Nevro sales. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook while raising its adjusted earnings forecast, citing margin expansion and operating leverage in the first half.
Genie Energy NYSE: GNE reported higher second-quarter profitability as normalized wholesale energy market conditions restored margins at its retail energy business, while its growth segment reached positive EBITDA.
Genco Shipping & Trading NYSE: GNK reported stronger second-quarter results as dry bulk freight rates rose, supported by higher earnings from its expanded fleet and a continued focus on low leverage and shareholder dividends.
Global Net Lease NYSE: GNL reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $112.5 million, a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.5 million and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $45.7 million, or $0.22 per share. AFFO per share increased from $0.21 in the first quarter, while the company raised its full-year outlook following its pending acquisition of Modiv Industrial.
Genworth Financial NYSE: GNW reported second-quarter net income of $47 million, or $0.12 per share, while adjusted operating income excluding its closed block business totaled $112 million, or $0.29 per share. The company's results were led by mortgage insurance subsidiary Enact, while losses in the closed block and continued investment in CareScout weighed on overall performance.
