Amprius technologies director Kang Sun sells $642,186 in stock

After the White House announced new tariffs on imported unmanned aircraft systems and components, drone makers and suppliers’ shares rose on Friday. Reported moves include Unusual Machines up as much as 28%, Red Cat Holdings up 15%, AeroVironment up about 10%, and Kratos up 6.9%. Tariffs take effect in 21 days, with some component duties delayed 180 days, according to the White House.

The US administration, according to a President Trump roundtable reported by Energy Metal News, committed over $2 billion to domestic battery and critical-mineral projects. The largest item is a $1.4 billion Defense Department loan to Sila Nanotechnologies, plus $400 million to Sunrise Energy Metals, $150 million to Niron Magnetics, and an $85.5 million equity investment in Strategic Bauxite. The article also highlights related company updates including NOMAD Power Solutions (NMAD).

Amprius Technologies (AMPX) shares rose about 8.1% pre-open after the company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $34.0M, up 126% year over year, beating expectations. Amprius raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to at least $140.0M, while targeting net loss under $10.0M and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of at least $4.0M. GAAP EPS missed due to a warrant modification impact.

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (AMPX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Amprius Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights • Q2 2026 revenue more than doubled year-over-year to $34.0 million. • Net loss of $5.1 million, representing a 20% year-over-year improvement, including a $1.9 million

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) reported $182.4B in uninvested client cash, up 27% YoY, earning interest until invested. Anthropic's potential $2T IPO could impact cash levels, but SpaceX's IPO didn't drain IBKR's reserves. IBKR's Q2 net interest income rose 23% to $1.06B, half of total revenues. Client accounts and trading activity grew, mitigating cash outflows. IBKR stock is near $92, trading at 29x next year's earnings.

Oracle (ORCL) reported strong Q4 earnings with 21% revenue growth and raised its profit forecast. Morgan Stanley increased its price target to $210, citing improved GPUaaS margins. However, the company faces cash flow pressure due to high capital expenditures for AI infrastructure, with free cash flow at negative $23.7 billion. Hedge funds remain invested, with Fisher Asset Management increasing its stake.