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Canadian prediction markets launched via Wealthsimple Predict are drawing bets on corporate and economic data points, raising concerns from securities experts about potential insider trading and misuse of material non-public information. The platform routes orders to Kalshi, and Wealthsimple cites surveillance layers. Regulators say event contracts may be securities or derivatives and must follow insider-trading and market-manipulation rules.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) said it added access to the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) for eligible clients, enabling trading of Romanian equities on its platform alongside 170+ global markets. The company cited Romania’s MSCI Advanced Frontier Market upgrade and BVB’s reported 2025 BET index record highs, plus BVB’s claim of over EUR 5.0 billion raised and 80%+ total return.

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) expanded access to Brazil’s B3 exchange, enabling eligible clients outside Brazil to trade equities and futures, and filed a shelf registration for its common shares. The firm also broadened its Model Context Protocol-based AI integration to connect third-party AI tools for portfolio analysis and drafting trade instructions. The article cites IBKR forecasts of $10.2B revenue and $1.8B earnings by 2029.

Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR) options activity rose on Friday, with 25,329 contracts traded by 12:30 p.m. ET, including 21,825 puts and 3,504 calls, per exchange data compiled by Bloomberg. Put volume was the highest since Oct. 17, 2025. The Aug. 7, 2026 $86 put drew 20,024 contracts. IBKR shares rose 0.65% to $86.58.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) said eligible non-Brazil clients can now trade Brazilian futures via Brazil’s B3 exchange, in addition to Brazilian equities. The firm said it is the first broker to offer streamlined, low-cost international access to B3. IBKR clients already access 170+ markets through its platform, with availability varying by affiliate and residence.

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) filed a shelf registration for common shares, giving it flexibility to issue stock over time. The article notes the shares are down 3.9% over the past month but up 30.5% YTD and 38.4% over one year. It cites two valuation views: a $106.97 fair value versus a $61.80 DCF estimate.

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) is covered by 10 analysts with a consensus “Strong Buy” (nine “Strong Buy,” one “Hold”). The article cites Q2 adjusted revenue of $1.9B (+27.2% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $0.69 (+35.3%). FY EPS is forecast to rise 22.8% to $2.69. Bank of America raised its target to $114; mean target $111.10 and high $122.

Interactive Brokers Group filed a prospectus supplement on July 31, 2026 to register up to 920,000 additional common shares under an existing SEC shelf registration. The filing includes a Dechert LLP legal opinion on the shares’ validity, expanding equity issuance flexibility for potential future financing or corporate purposes.

Interactive Brokers Group filed a Prospectus Supplement on July 31, 2026 to withdraw 2,499,567 shares from an existing SEC shelf registration, according to the company. It also included a Dechert LLP legal opinion confirming the shares’ validity. The filing updates the registered share pool status for future capital markets use.

Interactive Brokers said it will swap 2.5 million shares for interests in IBG LLC, according to the company. The transaction details were published July 31, 2026. For investors, the share-for-LLC exchange could affect capital structure and ownership, depending on the terms.