Key Takeaways What Happened? Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot has announced it will target a $6 billion valuation in its next funding round, a move that would double the $3 billion valuation it secured in a recently closed Series B+ round. The company, based in Beijing and known for building highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoid platforms, disclosed the plan in a statement covered by Reuters, …
Quick Verdict: Tyson Foods’ Q2 FY 2026 sales rose 4.4% to $13.65 billion, essentially in line with expectations, while GAAP EPS climbed to $0.73 and adjusted EPS of $0.87 beat consensus in the mid‑$0.70s. Chicken and Prepared Foods drove the improvement, but management kept a cautious tone on beef as full‑year guidance still assumes a sizable beef segment loss. Coverage framed the …
Key Takeaways What Happened? After several weeks widely described as being on “life support,” LIV Golf has lost the financial backing of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, marking the effective end of the upstart league’s current model. The Wall Street Journal reported that PIF will no longer fund the Saudi‑backed golf tour after the 2026 season, leaving organizers scrambling …
Quick Verdict: Cboe delivered record Q1 2026 net revenue of $728.9 million, up 29% year over year, with diluted EPS surging 54% to $3.66 and adjusted EPS up 48% to $3.70, beating estimates by about 10%. Broad strength across Options, cash equities, global FX and Data Vantage plus a raised 2026 growth outlook offset concerns around a planned ~20% workforce reduction under its strategic …