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According to Zhitong Finance, Huacan Smart Energy (01083) released H1 2026 results on August 17, reporting revenue of HK$11.328 billion, up 8.54% year-over-year. Shareholders' profit reached HK$690 million with earnings per share of 18.8 HK cents; interim dividend of 5 HK cents per share was declared. In mainland gas operations, the company grew profits through improving price differentials—city gas comprehensive spreads rose 0.02 yuan to 0.59 yuan per cubic meter—and expanding integrated energy

According to Smart Finance, Far East Holdings (00036) reported interim profit of approximately HK$14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with a loss of HK$18 million in the same period a year earlier. The profit swing was mainly driven by fair value gains on investment properties.

According to its announcement, Tai Sheng Property (00089) reported consolidated profit of approximately HK$58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with consolidated loss of HK$205 million in the same period of 2025. The turnaround was driven primarily by gains from fair value changes in investment properties, which recorded losses in the prior-year period. Core profit reached HK$1 million versus a loss of HK$8.9 million year-over-year, benefiting from reduced interest expense

According to Hisense Home Appliances (00921), the company reported mid-year 2026 revenue of 467.66 billion yuan, down 5.22% year-over-year, with net profit attributable to parent company shareholders of 16.58 billion yuan, down 20.16% YoY. Earnings per share stood at 1.21 yuan. The company maintained a 26.6% market share in China's multi-connected air conditioning systems market during the period.

According to its official H1 2026 earnings disclosure, Siasun Intelligence posted revenue of RMB 264 million for the period ended June 30, up 67.5% year-over-year, with net loss narrowing 25.1% to RMB 37.894 million. The company achieved an overall gross margin of 46.6%, with its "robot brain" core technology segment maintaining approximately 80% gross margin. Overseas business emerged as a key growth driver. The company received new overseas orders totaling over RMB 124.4 million, surging over

According to an announcement, Hua Sheng Energy (1083) will distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.05 per share on October 16, 2026, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

According to Gate data, gold (XAUUSD) broke through 4,400 USD per ounce, trading at 4,399.90 USD/oz in latest trading, up 0.5% from the previous session close.

According to ChainCatcher, DGrid AI opened its $DGAI token airdrop claim channel today, August 17, 2026. Eligible users can check airdrop eligibility and claim tokens through the official platform until August 22 at 4:00 PM UTC. Tokens will be distributed directly to users' linked exchange accounts on the TGE (Token Generation Event) date.

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Renaissance Technologies recently purchased 422,881 shares of Strategy valued at $40.1 million. The firm's total stake in Strategy rose to 2.55 million shares, worth $242.3 million, representing a 20% increase in holdings.

According to Jin10 Data, on August 17, the equatorial central and eastern Pacific Ocean sea temperatures are approaching a peak of 3.5°C amid ongoing El Niño development, potentially breaking historical records. The current sea temperature anomaly intensity has already surpassed levels recorded during the 1997–1998 and 2015–2016 super El Niño events, according to China's National Ocean Environment Forecasting Center.

According to BlockBeats, BitMart founder Sheldon announced on August 17 that he has collected evidence regarding false statements posted by a BitMart employee through the platform's official X account. Sheldon stated he plans to file a police report during U.S. business hours and send cease-and-desist letters to X, requesting technical and data verification of the content. He reiterated that employee assets do not have priority over customer assets, with all parties treated equally.

According to Goldman Sachs analysts Chris Po and Danny Suwanprutti, the bank downgraded Thailand's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8% from 1.9% on August 17, citing sharp economic weakness in the second quarter. Private and public sector consumption both declined significantly, with private consumption falling for the first time since Q3 2021, dragging down overall domestic demand.

According to Austria's Federal Institute of Geology, Geophysics, Climatology and Meteorology, the past 12 months marked the driest period on record since 1850, the agency announced on August 17. From February 23 to August 9, the eastern region received only 210.9 millimeters of precipitation, significantly below the historical average of 405 millimeters for the same period and the lowest on record since at least 1961.

According to BlockBeats, on Aug 17, SK Hynix began offering original-price refunds instead of warranty replacements for failed SSDs when replacement inventory is unavailable, joining Samsung, Western Digital, and Toshiba in this approach. A Reddit user reported receiving a refund at the original purchase price rather than a replacement for a Platinum P41 or P51 unit. The policy creates a challenge for consumers: some SK Hynix SSD models have doubled in price since launch, meaning the original re

Higgsfield, an AI video generation platform, announced on Monday, August 17 that it completed a $400 million funding round at a post-money valuation of $5.4 billion. The round was led by DST Global, Goldman Sachs (via its Equity Growth fund), Liberty Global, and Intel, with participation from Tribe Capital, Smash Capital, Fifth Wall, and Valor Capital. Funds will be directed toward enterprise-grade product development, security systems, and compute capacity reservations. This marks the company's

Per official announcement, Qibaidu (01028) reported expected net profit attributable to equity holders of approximately RMB 7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of approximately RMB 142 million for the same period in 2025. The return to profitability was primarily attributed to the company's restructuring of its footwear business operations and closure or adjustment of underperforming stores.

According to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei, on August 17, the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman has caused trillions of dollars in environmental damage over approximately 50 years through advanced weapons use, military exercises, and regional conflicts. Baghaei stated that damage has intensified over the past two years due to strikes by the U.S. and Israel on coastal facilities. Iran will prioritize seeking compensation for these damages.

According to BlockBeats, Huobi HTX's 24-hour net inflows reached $11.82 million on August 17, ranking first among major CEX platforms globally, according to DefiLlama data. The platform's 13th-anniversary celebration is currently underway, with participation exceeding 20,000 users and over 30,000 rewards distributed to date. The surge in capital flows reflects sustained market confidence in HTX's liquidity and platform operations.

According to Lookonchain, on August 17, Xinxin Storage surged above $9, causing a whale holding 2.9 million short positions to accumulate losses exceeding $11 million. The whale's position is valued at $26.13 million, with losses comprising $3.82 million in funding fees and $7.26 million in unrealized losses.

According to its official announcement, Ronyi Culture Group (00419) subsidiary Aino-bot (Chengdu) Technology and Longhu Property Services signed a five-year agreement to co-build and operate a robot management platform powered by the AIROBO operating system. The platform will enable multi-brand and multi-category robot integration and unified operations across residential and property management scenarios. Longhu Property Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Longhu Group (stoc