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Stock Market News for Aug 12, 2026

Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz closure weighed on market sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 and the Dow ended in negative territory. How Did the Benchmarks Perform? The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.3%, …

AppLovin Is Down Over 50% in 2026: Falling Knife or Fire Sale?

Quick Read AppLovin has crashed 52% in 2026 yet Wall Street's $559 consensus target implies 75% upside from current levels near the stock's 52-week low. Despite the headline Q2 miss, AppLovin grew revenue 53% year-over-year with 84% EBITDA margins and generated $863 million in …

Three Nexxen Executives Take New Roles Across Its Ad Platform

Nexxen (NASDAQ: NEXN) has announced key executive appointments to drive the next phase of growth for its unified, AI-driven advertising platform. Chance Johnson is now President, Kara Puccinelli is Chief Commercial Officer, and Kenneth Suh is Chief Business Officer. These changes aim to strengthen …

Noble Financial Cuts Earnings Estimates for Townsquare Media

3 Reasons to Sell RH and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

3 Reasons to Sell RH and 1 Stock to Buy Instead Over the past six months, RH's shares (currently trading at $195.93) have posted a disappointing 6.9% loss, well below the S&P 500's 11% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move. Is …

NewEdge Advisors LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Omnicom Group Inc. $OMC

NewEdge Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Omnicom Group Inc. by 27.8% in the first quarter, now holding 57,040 shares valued at $4.3 million. Despite a slight miss on EPS, Omnicom reported strong quarterly revenue growth and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 …

QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $22.00. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $0.50 EPS against an estimated $0.44 and $373.88 million in revenue compared to forecasts …

Fluent Inc: Low Valuation In A Growing Sector (NASDAQ:FLNT)

Fluent (FLNT) is rated a Buy due to strong 2Q26 results and growth in commerce media advertising, particularly its solutions segment which grew 90% year-over-year. Despite a low forward EV/Sales multiple of 0.7x compared to the sector median, management projects double-digit revenue growth and …

DoubleVerify (DV) Stock May Be 41% Undervalued After Takeover Deal

DoubleVerify (DV) stock is receiving renewed attention following Nielsen's agreement to acquire the company for $13.60 per share. While a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model suggests the stock is significantly undervalued by 41.1%, market-based multiples indicate it might be expensive on an earnings basis. …

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Stall As Traders Eye Inflation Signals

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Aug, 12 2026 US stock futures are flat to slightly weaker as investors wait for fresh inflation clues. …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Takes Position in Omnicom Group Inc. $OMC

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. has acquired a new stake in Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC), purchasing 129,043 shares valued at approximately $9.4 million during the second quarter. Omnicom Group reported strong quarterly revenue growth of 63.4% year-over-year, reaching $6.56 billion, although its EPS of $2.65 …

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $6.16 Million Stock Position in Entravision Communications Corporation $EVC

AppLovin’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

AppLovin's Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions AppLovin's second quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction as revenue and adjusted EBITDA both came in just below Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the shortfall to a slower pace of model …

Ziff Davis EVP Rossen disposes of $209,777 in company stock

Jeremy Rossen, EVP and General Counsel at Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD), sold 3,819 shares worth approximately $209,777 on August 10, 2026, retaining a direct holding of 10,643 shares and indirect ownership of 2,000 shares through a family trust. The company, trading near its 52-week high …

TJGC Group Limited Announces the Change of Authorised Share Composition and Share Redesignations

TJGC Group Limited announced that its shareholders approved a change in the composition of authorized shares, expanding from six to seven classes of shares. This restructuring includes the creation of Class A and Class B ordinary shares, with existing ordinary shares being redesignated into …

Fluent (FLNT) Stock Can CMS Growth Deliver Profitability In Time

QuinStreet (QNST) CEO logs 751,631-share sale and major stock gifts

QuinStreet, Inc. CEO Douglas Valenti reported significant stock transactions, including the sale of 751,631 shares at $20.50 each by an associated entity under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Additionally, 84,595 shares were relinquished to QuinStreet for tax obligations related to RSU vesting, and 163,310 shares …

Entravision Communications Corp (EVC) Stock News Today

Ncmi outlines Captivate deal financing with ~3.9x net leverage at close and pauses dividend

Earnings Call Insights: National CineMedia (NCMI) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * “NCM's announcement that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Captivate, the leading operator of digital video elevator and lobby advertising in North America.” (CEO & Director Thomas Lesinski) * …

DoubleVerify to be Acquired by Neptune BidCo US

DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) is set to be acquired by Neptune BidCo US Inc., parent of Nielsen Company (US), LLC, in an all-cash merger for $13.60 per share, leading to its delisting from the NYSE. The deal, unanimously approved by DoubleVerify's board, is pending shareholder …

MGNI: Magnite's exclusive CTV partnerships and AI-driven innovation fuel revenue growth and market leadership

Magnite (MGNI) has become a leading programmatic Connected TV (CTV) platform, securing exclusive partnerships with major streaming and retail brands. The company is driving innovation through AI-powered workflows and data monetization, with a focus on revenue growth, cost efficiency, and expanding market share. This …

Review & Preview: The Dog Days Aren’t Over

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6%. “The dog days of summer are here, characterized by thin volume, narrow index moves, and a lighter earnings flow, while market participants cast a wary eye on Treasury yields that keep tightening the vise,” writes Joe Mazzola, head trading …

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) EVP and General Counsel sells 3,819 shares

Jeremy Rossen, EVP and General Counsel of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), sold 3,819 shares of common stock on August 10, 2026, at an average price of $54.93 per share. Following the sale, he directly holds 10,643 shares and indirectly holds 2,000 shares through a …

National CineMedia To Acquire Captivate For $275M, Expands From Movie Theater Ads To Offices & Apartment Buildings

National CineMedia is set to acquire Captivate Holdings for $275 million, expanding its advertising reach from movie theaters to digital video screens in office and residential buildings. This acquisition will create a major player in premium video and digital out-of-home advertising with over 48,000 …

National CineMedia (NCMI) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

National CineMedia earnings missed by $0.07, revenue fell short of estimates

Stocks Supported by Renewed Middle East Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.07%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

QuinStreet (QNST) holder files to sell 5,000 common shares under Rule 144

A holder of QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has filed a notice under Rule 144 to sell up to 5,000 common shares through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. The aggregate market value of these shares is $103,962.50, with the earliest sale date being August 11, 2026, …

Earnings call transcript: National CineMedia misses Q2 2026 estimates, shares drop

National CineMedia (NCMI) reported Q2 2026 revenue and earnings below analyst estimates, leading to a 15.57% drop in after-hours trading. Despite a 12.7% revenue increase year-over-year and improved operating profit, the company posted a wider loss than expected. Management paused forward guidance due to …

Generation Partners announces sale of Captivate Network to National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI)

Generation Partners announced the sale of its majority ownership in Captivate Holdings LLC to National CineMedia, Inc. Captivate, a leading operator of digital video elevator and lobby advertising in North America, was acquired by Generation Partners in 2013 and transformed into an industry leader …

National CineMedia (NCMI) lifts cash flow, plans $275M Captivate deal

Townsquare Media (TSQ) insiders file to sell 126,744 Class A shares

Townsquare Media Inc. (TSQ) has filed a notice of proposed sale for 126,744 Class A shares through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, with an aggregate market value of approximately $711,133.39. These shares are related to previously vested restricted stock as compensation from various dates in …

National CineMedia (NCMI) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Stran & Company (SWAG) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings: Revenue Growth but EPS Down

Stran & Company (SWAG) reported Q2 2026 earnings with revenue up 2.4% year-over-year to $33.4 million, and gross profit rising to $10.0 million. However, profitability softened, with operating profit at $86,000, net income at $309,000, and diluted EPS down to $0.02. Cash generation also …

QuinStreet (QNST) CFO sells 26,296 shares and surrenders 28,393 for RSU taxes

QuinStreet, Inc.'s CFO, Gregory Wong, reported two significant transactions involving company stock. He sold 26,296 shares at $20.09 each under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and relinquished 28,393 shares at $22.02 each to cover tax obligations from vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These transactions, …

Insider Selling: QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) CEO Sells 751,631 Shares of Stock

QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) CEO Douglas Valenti sold 751,631 shares of the company's stock for approximately $15.4 million on August 7, 2026. This sale, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, was primarily to cover tax withholding from vested equity awards, reducing his direct ownership by 43%. …