Rockwell Automation (ROK) reported fiscal 2024 third-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.49, up 22% year over year and above expectations. Revenue rose 8% to $2.313 billion, also topping forecasts. Organic sales increased 10%, and operating cash flow and free cash flow came in at $724 million and $654 million, respectively.

Finnish quantum computing hardware maker IQM has reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook after completing its Nasdaq initial public offering. The company reported first-half revenue of €8.9 million and an operating loss of €60.5 million, with cash of €309.4 million as of July 2 and an order backlog above €102.1 million. It said the IPO proceeds will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, advance product development and grow its international operations.

Several Indian listed companies reported quarterly results, with Bharti Airtel posting EBITDA of ₹33,599 crore above market expectations. Morepen Laboratories’ shares hit a 20% upper circuit, while Greaves Cotton fell sharply. Marico reported a 27% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹652 crore, also ahead of estimates. The updates highlight earnings momentum in India’s telecom and consumer segments during the results season.

CBL International received a Nasdaq notice on August 12, 2025 after its shares closed below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, triggering a 180-day compliance window through February 9, 2026. The company carried out a 1-for-13 share consolidation on July 20, 2026, after which its Class B ordinary shares closed at $1 or higher for 10 straight sessions from July 20 to July 31. On that basis, Nasdaq confirmed the company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The development reflects a listing compliance update rather than a change in fundamentals or a direct driver of asset prices.

Cipher Digital (CIFR) reported a second-quarter net loss of 65 cents per share, wider than the consensus estimate for a 22 cent loss per share. Revenue fell 43% year over year to $24.84 million, missing forecasts of $32.52 million. The company also posted adjusted EBITDA of negative $30 million for the quarter. After the release, the stock fell 12.79% to $21.07.

Major U.S. stock indexes advanced, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and nearing its all-time closing high, while the Dow rose 658 points (1.2%) to a record and the Nasdaq gained 1.1%. Palantir surged after reporting 93% year-over-year revenue growth, and Caterpillar climbed after quarterly sales topped $20 billion for the first time and results beat expectations. The gains were driven by strong earnings among index constituents, underscoring how improving corporate fundamentals can lift broad benchmarks.

Foseco Crucible (India) Limited reported net profit of ₹1,029.23 lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 78% year on year. Revenue rose 14% to ₹4,867.79 lakhs, while EBITDA margin expanded to 37.35%, up 18.89 percentage points. The results reflect improved cost efficiency and pricing execution, supporting the listed stock ONUS.

McDonald’s reported second-quarter results showing U.S. comparable sales up just 0.8%, below the 1.06% increase analysts expected and slower than the 2.5% gain a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.38 per share, slightly ahead of forecasts. Investors focused on the softer performance in its core U.S. market, sending the stock lower.