Allient Inc. Publishes Whitepaper On Motor Selection For Humanoid Robotics Systems

Allient (NASDAQ:ALNT) reported Q2 CY2026 results. Revenue rose 10.2% year on year to $153.8 million, exceeding Wall Street estimates by 5.5%. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $0.80, up from $0.57 a year earlier and above consensus. Analysts expect revenue growth of 6.3% over the next 12 months and full-year EPS to rise from $2.44 to $2.91.

US stocks rose on optimism about US-Iran peace and supportive earnings. Bloomberg Intelligence said 83% of 475 S&P 500 Q1 reporters beat estimates; Q1 earnings are projected +12% y/y (ex-tech about +3%). S&P gains were led by chip/AI and airlines as WTI fell ~3%. Rates: 10-year yield fell ~7.5 bp to 4.483%; ECB swaps price a 91% chance of a +25 bp hike.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.