Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Zhuang Finance, Zhuang Shang Land (00978) reported H1 2026 results with revenue of approximately 3.857 billion yuan, down 21.27% year-over-year. The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately 271 million yuan, a decrease of 1.72% compared to the same period last yea

According to Business Wire, Citi Investor Services launched Custody+ on August 18, a real-time settlement and asset custody solution suite designed to address compressed settlement cycles and perpetual trading demands. Using Single Event Processing (SEP) technology, the platform has reduced

According to Yujin Investment Securities, the brokerage maintained an overweight rating on South Korea's robotics sector on August 19, citing accelerating revenue growth among core companies following the completion of second-quarter 2026 earnings releases. The firm did not provide individual

According to Gate trading data, Baidu stock (BIDU.O) fell 7.5% in pre-market trading today.

According to Shenglong Jinxiu International's H1 2026 earnings release, the company reported revenue of 232.6 million HKD for the six months ended June 30, 2026, down 14% year-over-year. Net loss reached 10.517 million HKD compared to a profit of 19.954 million HKD in the prior-year period, with

According to an announcement, the controlling shareholder of E-Infotech Holding (02442), Tianfu International Group Limited, completed the transfer of 102 million shares (representing 25% of the company's total issued capital) to Terminus Consumer Limited on August 18, 2026 (post-trading session). I

According to CNBC on August 17, citing Korea Securities Depository and exchange data, Korean retail investors increasingly turned to U.S. stock markets to avoid domestic market adjustments. The shift mirrors investment behavior toward artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and leveraged

According to Korean Economy TV, foreign investors maintained net buying in South Korea's equity market on August 18, concentrating purchases on SK Hynix with 86 billion won in net inflows. This marked the continuation of five consecutive trading days of net buying by foreign investors, though

According to CNBC, Brunswick Corp., the parent company of Sea Ray and Boston Whaler, announced during its August investor day that it is betting on advanced AI navigation and autonomous docking technology to boost sales in a sluggish market. The company also outlined 2030 financial targets of $7–8 b

EyePoint Inc. (EYPT) faced continued stock pressure on Tuesday following Monday's announcement that its Phase 3 wet age-related macular degeneration therapy trial missed the primary endpoint. RBC Capital downgraded the company to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform' and slashed its price target to $5

On the evening of August 18 (Tuesday), Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D rose 0.37% to 955.07 yuan per gram at the opening of the evening session, while silver T+D declined 0.73% to 15,880.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to RBC Capital and H.C. Wainwright, EyePoint Inc. (EYPT) shares remained under pressure on Tuesday after the company announced its Phase 3 wet age-related macular degeneration trial missed its primary endpoint. RBC downgraded EyePoint to 'Sector Perform' from 'Outperform' and slashed its p

Yuantong International Express (06123) posted revenue of HK$2.184 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 54.4% year-over-year, according to its interim results announcement. Net loss attributable to equity holders expanded to HK$61.691 million, a 2.1% increase from the same period last y

According to BlockBeats, the crack spread between U.S. diesel and crude oil hit a record high of $102.20 per barrel on August 18, as crude prices fell while refined product prices climbed amid supply pressures from geopolitical disruptions and seasonal demand. WTI crude oil has broken through the d

According to its official announcement, Xuhui Holdings Group (00884) on August 18, 2026 announced plans to issue approximately 407.94 million shares to settle approximately 600 million yuan in domestic bond debt through a debt restructuring scheme. The company previously repurchased and

According to CCTV, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Kalibaff reiterated today (August 18) that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills the conditions outlined in its memorandum of understanding with Iran, including lifting the naval blockade and sanctions o

Energy Fuels, a Canadian company and the largest uranium producer in the United States, acquired German magnet manufacturer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) for $1.9 billion to transform from a mining company into a vertically integrated critical minerals supplier covering the entire chain from mining to magnet

Gate News message, the crypto market Fear & Greed Index has climbed to 41, marking its highest level in 97 days. Bitcoin has recovered above $64,000, while ETF inflows have returned following months of outflows. Expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike have eased during this

Energy Fuels, Canada's largest uranium producer, acquired German rare-earth magnet manufacturer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) for $1.9 billion on August 18, according to Sun Media. The acquisition positions Energy Fuels as one of the world's largest non-Chinese producers of magnets for aerospace, defense, an

Celonic Systems (00046) announced it will distribute an interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share on September 23, 2026, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, according to its official disclosure.