π Newsmakers 1:30p ET β new news β 2026-08-04
π Newsmakers β 1:30p ET, 2026-08-04 β new since last alert
π° NEW MARKET THEMES: β’ Energy Transfer Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on NGL Growth, View Up ET's second-quarter earnings beat estimates as record NGL volumes and stronger crude activity drive growth, prompting a higher 2026 EBITDA outlook. β zacks.com Β· 08/04 1:10p https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2967791/energy-transfer-q2-earnings-beat-estimates-on-ngl-growth-view-up?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_article-2967791 β’ Market Midday: Stocks Soar on Hope Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen β’ 8/4/26 The CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger features market numbers & news with CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business names. Updated throughout the business day. β youtube.com Β· 08/04 12:58p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-3JW6ovfk β’ Fintech Billionaire Sued Over $400 Million Superyacht Deal Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky allegedly went behind his yacht broker's back to avoid paying around $20 million in commission. β wsj.com Β· 08/04 12:54p https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/fintech-billionaire-sued-over-400-million-superyacht-deal-d12d926d β’ 155 Is the Yen's Next Big Test, Englander Says Japan's historic joint intervention with the US is shifting market focus to whether the yen can strengthen beyond 155 per dollar, a threshold strategists view as a key test for the rally's staying power. The level carries significance far beyond standard technicals. β youtube.com Β· 08/04 12:43p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRIpLF60Nxk β’ Japan's Equities Risk Tactical Correction: Goldman's Moe Goldman Sachs Chief APAC Regional Equity Strategist Timothy Moe discusses Japan's macroeconomic environment following recent currency market intervention, warning that Japanese stocks risk a tactical pullback. However, he notes corporate earnings will likely remain intact and maβ¦ β youtube.com Β· 08/04 12:38p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKTLov8AAg
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PLTR +29% $162.40 (373B cap) Palantir: Buy The Growth The Market Still Underestimates Palantir Technologies Inc. delivered a standout Q2 with 93% revenue growth and substantial beats on all key metrics, reinforcing its AI leadership. PLTR's U.S. commercial revenue surged 149% year-over-year, with record contract value and strong government growth, validating itsβ¦ β seekingalpha.com Β· 08/04 12:54p https://seekingalpha.com/article/4930017-palantir-buy-the-growth-the-market-still-underestimates
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AMRC +27% $28.83 (1.5B cap) Why This Niche Energy Stock Delivered A Major Price Surge Post Earnings Energy stocks: Ameresco (AMRC) seemed to be circling the drain before its Q2 earnings. Now it's surging. β investors.com Β· 08/04 12:30p https://www.investors.com/news/energy-stocks-why-amrc-is-delivering-a-major-price-surge-post-earnings/
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ZBRA +23% $358.22 (17B cap) ZBRA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Sales Growth, Outlook Raised Zebra Technologies tops second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as broad-based growth and acquisitions fuel sales, prompting higher full-year 2026 guidance. β zacks.com Β· 08/04 1:01p https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2967765/zbra-q2-earnings-beat-estimates-on-sales-growth-outlook-raised?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_article-2967765
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