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Atkore (NYSE:ATKR) shares climbed in early trading after the electrical products manufacturer reported second-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations and reaffirmed its annual profit targets, despite booking a heavy charge to resolve long-standing class-action litigation.
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026 that exceeded internal forecasts and market expectations, bolstered by resilient demand in its core analytical instruments market and the successful contribution of recent large-scale acquisitions.
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) reported a milestone first quarter for 2026, reaching record net production of approximately 74,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).
Tether said its tokenised gold product XAUt surpassed $3.3 billion in market capitalisation in the first quarter, as demand for bullion-backed assets increased amid macro uncertainty.
Westpac (ASX:WBC) reported a statutory net profit of $3.4 billion, a figure that represents a 3% increase on the first half of 2025.
Morgan Stanley expects Bitcoin to eventually appear on US bank balance sheets, though regulatory hurdles still prevent near-term adoption.
Marscat has partnered with XBIT DEX to integrate decentralised trading capabilities into its Web3 application engine.
Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) announced the sale of a 2.5% net smelter return royalty to Elemental Royalty Corp.
Pacgold (ASX:PGO) transitioned from exploration to production following its first gold pour at the White Dam Gold Project.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin could rally to $250,000 by 2029, but only after completing a prolonged bottoming phase that may last into late 2026.
