Heidi Cuthbert

The Bank of Russia said its digital ruble central bank digital currency will launch on Sept. 1, with Governor Elvira Nabiullina stating the country's financial system is ready for the rollout.

Horizon Oil (ASX:HZN) completed its off-market takeover of Cue Energy Resources (ASX:CUE) to acquire a 57.03% controlling interest.

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) placed its FY27 reinsurance programme, establishing a five-year aggregate arrangement worth $2.4 billion.

The Solana Foundation launched the Solana Governance Proposals framework, allowing validators with at least 100,000 delegated Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) to submit protocol-level governance proposals and vote onchain.

Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) achieved its full-year production guidance after generating 89,338 gold ounces during the fourth quarter.

Ford (NYSE:F) reported a 10.3% decline in U.S. vehicle sales in the second quarter as tighter F-150 pickup inventory weighed on performance.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) said it produced 12,613 vehicles and delivered 12,194 vehicles in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

APi Group (NYSE:APG) said it has closed its acquisition of WTech Fire Group, a European provider of fire sprinkler, suppression, and detection systems.

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ:VRXA) said it has begun cell line development for its lead BiTAC T-cell engager (BiTAC-TCE) candidate.

United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR) acquired Thymmune Therapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company focused on regenerative thymic cell therapies for immune-related diseases.