Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) emphasizes strategic investment to maintain global competitiveness, particularly in data platform optimization and trading settlement system upgrades [1] Group 1: Strategic Investments - HKEX's CEO, Charles Li, stated that the company will not hesitate to increase capital expenditure to enhance its competitive edge [1] - The focus areas for investment include optimizing data platforms and upgrading trading settlement systems [1] Group 2: Trading Hours and Market Practices - Regarding the extension of trading hours, HKEX is observing Nasdaq's plan to implement a 24-hour trading mechanism by the second half of 2026 [1] - HKEX will adopt a cautious and gradual approach, studying international peers' experiences while considering local market conditions [1] - The process of extending trading hours will depend on the upgrade of trading systems, improvement of risk management frameworks, and maturity of regulatory frameworks [1] Group 3: Settlement Cycle Discussions - HKEX is actively discussing the possibility of shortening the settlement cycle for the cash market [1] - The technical systems of HKEX are expected to support a T+1 settlement cycle by the end of this year, but the implementation will require feedback from various market participants [1]

Group 1 - B3 - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao (OTCPK:BOLSY) reported stagnation in revenue sources for 2Q25, with pressures on various revenue lines due to higher rates [1] - The company experienced declines in stock trading, credit issuance, and long-only investment activities, indicating a challenging operational environment [1] - The focus of Quipus Capital is on operational aspects and long-term earnings power rather than market-driven dynamics, suggesting a conservative investment approach [1] Group 2 - The article emphasizes that most calls from Quipus Capital will be holds, reflecting a cautious stance in a bullish market [1] - A small fraction of companies are deemed suitable for buy recommendations at any given time, highlighting a selective investment strategy [1] - The information provided in hold articles is intended to inform future investors and encourage skepticism in a generally optimistic market [1]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The total short interest in Nasdaq securities has decreased slightly from the previous reporting period, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment towards these securities. Group 1: Nasdaq Global Market - As of July 31, 2025, short interest in 3,285 Nasdaq Global Market securities totaled 13,683,072,188 shares, down from 13,792,841,090 shares in the prior period [1] - The average short interest represented 2.15 days compared to 2.37 days in the previous reporting period [1] Group 2: Nasdaq Capital Market - Short interest in 1,658 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market reached 2,910,549,464 shares at the end of July 31, 2025, an increase from 2,853,251,720 shares in the previous period [2] - The average daily volume remained stable at 1.00 day for both reporting periods [2] Group 3: Overall Nasdaq Securities - Total short interest across all 4,943 Nasdaq securities was 16,593,621,652 shares as of July 31, 2025, a slight decrease from 16,646,092,810 shares in the previous reporting period [3] - The average daily volume for all securities was 1.56 days, down from 1.84 days in the prior period [3] Group 4: Short Sale Definition - A short sale is defined as the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale completed by delivering a borrowed security [4]

Core Insights - TMX Group reported a significant decrease in financing activity on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for July 2025, with total financings raised down 68% from the previous month but up 255% compared to July 2024 [2][4]. TSX Summary - In July 2025, TSX welcomed 12 new issuers, a decrease from 25 in June 2025 and an increase from 10 in July 2024 [2][5]. - Total financings raised amounted to $1.22 billion, a sharp decline from $3.77 billion in June 2025 but a significant increase from $343.36 million in July 2024 [5]. - The total number of financings was 27, down from 55 in the previous month and up from 17 in July 2024 [2][5]. - Year-to-date statistics show 152 new issuers listed, a 76.7% increase from 86 in 2024, and total financings raised of $9.71 billion, down 8% from $10.56 billion in 2024 [6]. TSXV Summary - TSXV had one new issuer in July 2025, down from five in June 2025 and three in July 2024 [4][7]. - Total financings raised were $705.31 million, a slight decrease of 3% from the previous month but up 49% from July 2024 [4][8]. - The total number of financings was 139, compared to 100 in June 2025 and 93 in July 2024 [4][8]. - Year-to-date statistics indicate 23 new issuers listed, a decrease of 20.7% from 29 in 2024, with total financings raised of $4.02 billion, a 63% increase from $2.46 billion in 2024 [9]. Market Capitalization - The market capitalization of listed issues on TSX was approximately $5.56 trillion in July 2025, reflecting growth from $4.63 trillion in July 2024 [5][6]. - TSXV's market capitalization was around $112.08 billion, up 42.2% from $78.83 billion in July 2024 [9].

Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, Alpha-X & Alpha DRK and Montréal ExchangeToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2025) - TMX Group Limited today announced July 2025 trading statistics for its marketplaces – Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange (MX).All TMX Equities Marketplaces *July 2025June 2025July 2024Volume 12,973,669,94713,247,743,2679,566,676,904Value $301,141,556,607$318 ...

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Core Insights - TASE reported record financial results for Q2 2025, with a 29% increase in revenue to NIS 136 million and an 80% increase in profit to NIS 43.6 million, reflecting the resilience of the Israeli economy amid geopolitical challenges [1][7][16] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 totaled NIS 136.1 million, up from NIS 105.1 million in Q2 2024, marking a 29% increase [7][13] - Profit for Q2 2025 reached NIS 43.6 million, compared to NIS 24.3 million in the same quarter last year, an 80% increase [7][16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was NIS 71.6 million, a 56% increase from NIS 45.8 million in Q2 2024 [7][17] - The EBITDA margin improved to 52.6% in Q2 2025 from 43.6% in Q2 2024, a 9% increase [7][16] Market Activity - TASE's equity market capitalization reached NIS 1.7 trillion at the end of Q2 2025, a 21% increase from year-end 2024 [4][7] - Average daily trading volume on TASE was NIS 3 billion in H1 2025, a 40% increase compared to NIS 2.1 billion in H2 2024 [4][5] - Retail investors injected NIS 8.4 billion into the equity market during H1 2025, more than double the amount in H2 2024 [5][7] - Foreign investors contributed a net amount of NIS 9.5 billion to TASE indices in H1 2025, also more than double the amount in H2 2024 [5][7] Equity Offerings - Equity offerings on TASE raised NIS 5.6 billion in H1 2025, a 28% increase from NIS 4.3 billion in H2 2024 [6][7] - Nine new companies completed IPOs on TASE in H1 2025, raising a total of NIS 1.4 billion [6][7] Strategic Developments - TASE is transitioning to a Monday to Friday trading week, expected to enhance liquidity and attract foreign investment [2][10] - The introduction of an AI-powered software for translating company reports into English aims to facilitate global investor access [11] - TASE's Board of Directors is exploring strategic measures regarding its index business, including potential partnerships with international index operators [12]

Core Points - Euronext has announced the cancellation of 2,692,979 ordinary shares following the completion of its €300 million share repurchase program on March 10, 2025 [1] - The cancellation aligns with the company's intention to reduce capital, as stated in the announcement of the share repurchase program on November 7, 2024, and was approved by shareholders during the Annual General Meeting on May 15, 2025 [1] - After the cancellation, Euronext's issued share capital is now €162,468,044.80, divided into 101,542,528 ordinary shares [2] Company Overview - Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, including listing, trading, clearing, settlement, and custody [4] - As of June 2025, Euronext's regulated exchanges host nearly 1,800 listed issuers with a market capitalization of €6.3 trillion, making it a significant player in European equity trading [5] - Euronext handles 25% of European lit equity trading and offers a diverse range of products, including equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities, and indices [5]

Group 1 - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has published a consultation summary regarding the optimization of initial public offering (IPO) market pricing and public market regulations [1][3] - The main changes in listing regulations include requiring issuers to allocate at least 40% of the initially proposed shares to the book-building portion during the IPO [3] - New listing applicants can choose between Mechanism A or Mechanism B for share allocation, with Mechanism A's maximum percentage for public subscription increased from 20% to 35% and Mechanism B allowing a pre-selected allocation between 10% and 60% [3] Group 2 - The new regulations will take effect on August 4, 2025, and will apply to all issuers and new listing applicants publishing listing documents on or after that date [3] - HKEX aims to enhance the robustness of IPO pricing and allocation mechanisms while balancing the participation needs of various local and international investors [3] - Initial public holding requirements have been revised to provide issuers with greater flexibility and certainty, along with new initial free float requirements to ensure sufficient tradable shares at listing [3] Group 3 - The Hang Seng Index fell by 3.47% to close at 24,507.81 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 4.94% to 5,397.40 points during the week of July 28 to August 1 [4] - Dongwu Securities reported that August should continue to focus on increasing the allocation of funds to higher-risk assets, highlighting the low cost of funds in Hong Kong and the attractiveness of high dividend yields [4]

TMX Group Limited Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2025July 31, 2025 5:03 PM EDT | Source: TMX Group LimitedRevenue of $421.7 million, up 15% from $367.1 million in Q2/24Diluted earnings per share of $0.26, down 28% from $0.36 in Q2/24, which included a $0.14 loss per share related to net foreign exchange losses in Q2/25Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.52, up 21% from $0.43 in Q2/24Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2025) - TMX Group Limited (TSX: X) ("TMX Group") anno ...