Prenetics Announces Upcoming Conference Participation - Prenetics Global (NASDAQ:PRE)

PartnerRe reported first-half 2026 net income of $447 million, down from $493 million a year earlier, with operating income of $689 million and annualised operating ROE of 12.6%. Gross premiums written rose to $5.42 billion. Non-life underwriting profit was $396 million with a 85.1% combined ratio. Investment income increased to $491 million, but unrealised losses reduced net investment return.

Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) said IM8 closed a $1 billion growth financing facility from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to finance up to 70% of IM8 marketing spend. Prenetics raised 2026 IM8 revenue guidance to $210-220 million and expects $300 million annualized by year-end 2026 and $400 million+ in 2027. No equity was issued.

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.