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Parex Resources Becomes Colombia's Largest Independent Producer Following Acquisition
Calgary, Friday, 31 July 2026.
Parex Resources reported a second-quarter 2026 net income of $444 million following its Frontera acquisition, establishing itself as Colombia’s largest independent oil producer while maintaining strong operational momentum.
Alignment Healthcare Beats Expectations with Strong Second-Quarter Revenue Growth
Orange, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Driven by a 31.5% jump in Medicare Advantage enrollment, Alignment Healthcare generated $1.34 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, beating financial estimates and raising its full-year outlook.
Rising Risks in Artificial Intelligence as Chipmakers Fund Their Own Customers
New York, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Central banks warn that artificial intelligence chipmakers funding their own buyers creates major financial stability risks, as tech giants commit over $145 billion to loss-making specialized cloud providers.
Netflix and AMC Partner in $500 Million Streaming Deal for The Walking Dead Franchise
Los Angeles, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Netflix and AMC Global Media have secured a $500 million co-exclusive licensing deal, expanding The Walking Dead franchise globally while bolstering AMC’s financial outlook through shared streaming rights.
Meta Increases Spending on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure to $145 Billion
Menlo Park, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Meta’s free cash flow plunged 91% as annual investment guidance reached $145 billion for artificial intelligence infrastructure, triggering stock declines despite strong underlying digital advertising revenue growth.