Jon Cuthbert

Crypto startups raised $11.2 billion across 377 funding rounds during the first six months of 2026, according to NeosLegal research.

Bybit has launched pre-IPO perpetual contracts tied to Chinese robotics firm Unitree and AI startup Moonshot AI.

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) reported a FY26 underlying EBIT of $1.27 billion, driven by stronger US spreads.

• Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $8 billion, up 14%, as Coach revenue increased 24% for the year.
• Ralph Lauren is also posting double-digit growth, while Capri and LVMH’s Fashion & Leather Goods business show a more mixed sales picture.
• The sector now faces uneven consumer demand, tariffs, currency movements and pressure to protect margins while maintaining brand growth.

Outlook Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OTLK) reported a fiscal Q3 net loss of $20.3 million as it prepares to launch FDA-approved wet AMD treatment LYTENAVA.

Boost Run (NASDAQ:BRUN) reported Q2 revenue of $31.1 million, up 270%, while total long-term contracted revenue reached $1.9 billion.

Mako Mining (NASDAQ:MAKO) reported record second-quarter revenue of $62.6 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $31.7 million and net income of $13.9 million.

LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.69 per share, payable on August 31, 2026, to eligible shareholders.

RCM Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT) reported second-quarter revenue of $93.8 million, up 20%, while GAAP net income rose to $4.9 million.

MSCI proposed changes to its index eligibility rules that could affect some companies with significant Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) holdings.