Heidi Cuthbert

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become a major catalyst for prediction markets, with Coinbase and Robinhood positioned to benefit from billions of dollars in new trading activity, according to Bernstein.

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) announced an expansion of its flagship Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project in Salta Province, Argentina.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) reported an unexpected rise in profit margins and its first quarterly top-line expansion in over four years, signaling that its comprehensive brand overhaul is beginning to resonate with retail consumers.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ:DRVN) reported a rise in profit and revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by robust performance in its quick-lube business even as the company navigates elevated corporate expenses stemming from its recent financial restatements.

Parsons (NYSE:PSN) has secured a $22 million contract amendment from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to expand infrastructure and transit enhancements along the Interstate 605 corridor.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) announced the delivery of a $12.3 million multi-mission DHC-6-300 Twin Otter aircraft to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), providing specialized airborne data gathering capabilities just as the region enters its peak summer wildfire cycle.

Nigeria's Senate has advanced legislation that would establish a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual asset service providers operating in one of the world's most active crypto markets.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) has secured commitments to raise a total of $11.4 million to accelerate its Formentera Lithium Project.

XRP remained above the US$1.10 level during the past 24 hours as institutional inflows continued, although the token underperformed Bitcoin and much of the broader cryptocurrency market.

Alcoa (ASX:AAI) shares plummeted after a double blow from Cyclone Narelle and Middle East conflict threatened to drag its key alumina division into unprofitability.