Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.70 EPS

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc (PTGX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 tm2622272d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Protagonist Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update ICOTYDE™ First Full Quarter of Commercial Sales with Strong Early Adoption Rusfertide NDA under Priority Review for Polycythemia Vera

Bloomberg News, via a person familiar with the matter, says the US Army will buy at least $400 million of counter-drone laser systems from AeroVironment Inc. The deal is the Pentagon’s first production agreement for a directed-energy counter-drone system beyond prototypes, supplying dozens of the Locust AI-tracking laser systems.

Intel said Chief Revenue Officer Greg Ernst will step down after 27 years, without citing a reason. Dean Jarnac was named chief sales officer effective September, overseeing global sales and reporting to CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The changes follow Intel’s Q2 results showing 25% sales growth and guidance above Wall Street expectations.

Constellation Energy (CEG) said it signed 920 MW of long-term power purchase agreements in Q2, including a 176 MW deal with Walmart (WMT) for two 15-year terms starting in 2029 and 2030. CEG reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $2.55 per share versus $1.91 a year earlier and guided 2026 base EPS of $11.50 to $12.50, projecting 20% annualized growth through 2029.

Energy Vault Holdings (NYSE: NRGV) said it signed a strategic commercial agreement to supply 1.25 GW of integrated power infrastructure for hyperscaler AI data centers in Texas, using its BESS, grid-forming PCS, and AI control software, with a partner providing turnkey EPC and Caterpillar gensets. Energy Vault expects revenue impact of about $500–$600 million in 2H 2026 and 2027.

Reuters reports demand for the U.S. Patriot air defense system has surged in 2024, depleting interceptor missile stocks due to Ukraine’s war with Russia and the widening Middle East conflict. Patriot, built by Raytheon and Lockheed, uses PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors. CSIS estimates 65% of U.S. interceptors were expended Feb-July, leaving under 850. The U.S. approved 5,250 interceptors for Gulf states and awarded Lockheed up to $58.6B to produce missiles.