AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced that it has entered into a committed borrowing facility to provide the Company with immediate access to $25 million in USD for share repurchases. Drawdowns on the facility are at the sole option of Empery Digital, providing management the flexibility to act decisively if the market presents an opportunity to repurchase shares below net asset value (NAV). The Company also antici.

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New Jersey's Largest Health Network – and Home of the #1 Hospital in the NY/NJ Metro Area according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025-26 – Becomes First in Tri-State to Deploy CLEAR for Seamless Appointment Check-In and Medical Record Access New Jersey's Largest Health Network – and Home of the #1 Hospital in the NY/NJ Metro Area according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025-26 – Becomes First in Tri-State to Deploy CLEAR for Seamless Appointment Check-In and Medical Record Access

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced an advance in the company's sustainability objectives to further reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 20% by 2030, from a 2016 baseline, which is one of the company's sustainability goals. Westlake recently entered into an agreement with a solar renewable-energy three-farm project that generates approximately 160,000 megawatt-hours per year of renewable energy and purchased the associated renewable energy certificate.

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Soho House & Co Inc. Signs Definitive Take-Private Agreement — Neutral

SHCO   Business Wire — August 18, 2025

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soho House & Co Inc. (NYSE: SHCO) (“SHCO”, “Company”, “we” or “our"), the global membership platform that connects a vibrant, diverse, and international group of members, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements pursuant to which an investor group led by MCR and its Chairman and CEO Tyler Morse will acquire the outstanding shares of Soho House not held by certain significant shareholders. SHCO Executive Chairman Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa Compa.

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– Credit demand slows as affordability and inflation concerns persist – Equifax Canada® Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New insights from Equifax® Canada Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends and Insights show early signs of stabilization in consumer credit performance in the second quarter of 2025. The improvements in credit health were more visible for mortgage holders while those with no mortgage, especially younger Canadians, continued to struggle with financial pressures.

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Lebensburger, Former Ashley Furniture President, Succeeds Retiring Director Lorri Kelley Lebensburger, Former Ashley Furniture President, Succeeds Retiring Director Lorri Kelley

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, announced agenda topics for its in-person R&D Day in conjunction with the company's 10-Year Anniversary on September 8, 2025 in New York from 8:00-10:30am EST.

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First Breakthrough Therapy Designation in the U.S. for SystImmune and Bristol Myers Squibb's Izalontamab brengitecan (Iza-bren) based on data from the BL-B01D1-101 (CN), BL-B01D1-203 (CN), and BL-B01D1-LUNG-101 (U.S.,/EU) studies REDMOND, Wash. and PRINCETON, N.J.

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NESR to Release Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 20th — Neutral

NESR   Accesswire — August 18, 2025

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2025 / National Energy Services Reunited Corp. ("NESR" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NESR) an international, industry-leading provider of integrated energy services in the Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on August 20, 2025, to discuss the financial results.

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Initial Drill Holes Confirm High-Quality Lithium Mineralization Near Surface, Positioning Salinas as Company's Next Growth Frontier Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) ("Atlas Lithium" or "Company"), a leading lithium development company, is pleased to announce exceptional exploration results from its 100%-owned Salinas Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley. The Company has completed initial exploratory drilling with drill holes confirming spodumene-rich lithium mineralization near the surface, marking a significant milestone in establishing Salinas as the Company's next expansion frontier while maintaining focus on bringing Atlas Lithium's flagship Neves Project to production.

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Buy, Sell or Hold Monday.com Stock? — Negative

MNDY   Forbes — August 18, 2025

Monday.com Ltd (NASDAQ: MNDY), which provides cloud-based work operating systems for project management, CRM, marketing, and software development, witnessed its shares plummet by 30% over the last five days. This decline occurred despite a positive earnings report, as forward-looking indicators did not align with what investors anticipated.

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Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (INR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

INR   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David J. Sproule - Senior EVP, CFO & Director Gregory Pipkin - Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy Zack Arnold - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Kaleinoheaokealaula Scott Akamine - BofA Securities, Research Division Michael Stephen Scialla - Stephens Inc., Research Division Paul Michael Diamond - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Scott Michael Hanold - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Timothy A.

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InterContinental Hotels Group: Gains Can Still Be Accommodated — Positive

IHG   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

IHG demonstrates robust topline growth and margin expansion, driven by its asset-light, fee-based model and global diversification, despite macroeconomic headwinds. Strong free cash flow, prudent debt management, and a healthy balance sheet support dividend longevity and provide a solid liquidity buffer. Valuation metrics (P/E, P/S, P/FCF, DDM) indicate IHG is trading at a discount, offering reasonable upside potential from current levels.

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Garmin: AI-Powered Connect+ Could Drive Future Growth; Initiate At Buy — Positive

GRMN   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

I rate Garmin a buy with a $294 fair value, driven by strong AI investments and the launch of Connect+ subscription services. Garmin's robust product pipeline, especially in wearables, positions it to capitalize on the healthy living trend and expand market share. The company boasts a strong balance sheet, zero debt, and consistent free cash flow, supporting ongoing innovation and shareholder returns.

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Green Brick Partners, Inc. delivered record volumes in Q2 2025, but margins have been impacted by lower prices and higher incentives to attract buyers. The development of new land is slowing down, albeit expansion plans into Houston are still in place. Green Brick's management is laser-focused on cost control and reducing construction cycle times.

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SCHB: A Hold Given Short- And Long-Term Risks — Negative

SCHB   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

SCHB offers broad market-cap-weighted U.S. equity exposure, making it closely correlated to the large-cap segment of the market. Given the short-term and long-term risks that traders and investors are facing right now, SCHB doesn't seem to be an appropriate vehicle right now. Risks include the interest rate path expectations in the near and medium term, market liquidity declining as a result of government borrowing, and economic growth slowing.

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Buy Nvidia Stock Ahead of Earnings? — Positive

NVDA   Forbes — August 18, 2025

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 earnings at the end of August (January fiscal year). Analysts anticipate earnings of $1 per share, an increase from $0.68 in the same quarter last year, and revenues are projected to grow by over 50% year-over-year to $45.60 billion.

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Latest stock Jim Cramer said to sell just soared 20% — Neutral

INTC   Finbold — August 18, 2025

On August 6, CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer criticized Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) for losing $18.8 billion on its foundries division last year, even with the help of government subsidies.

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Nvidia's Q2 Preview: The GB300 Surprise Few See Coming — Positive

NVDA   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

Nvidia remains a buy as three key catalysts—networking growth, hyperscaler/AI lab demand, and server shipment momentum—support continued upside. Networking revenues are surging, with Q1 up 64% sequentially and Q2 expected to deliver another standout performance, boosting Nvidia's market share. Hyperscalers and AI labs are ramping capex and GPU demand, with partners like CoreWeave and Foxconn signaling robust growth for Nvidia's products.

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