Earnings, IPOs, Stock Splits & Economic Events Today
With a quiet U.S. macro calendar, attention turns to the Empire State manufacturing survey and NAHB housing sentiment. Investors are also watching pre-market earnings, a major optical-infrastructure report due after the bell, new Nasdaq listings, and several stock-split announcements.
Today at a Glance
Verified, market-relevant itemsEconomic Events Today
All times Eastern| Time ET | Event | Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM2:30 PM Warsaw | HIGH IMPACTEmpire State Manufacturing Survey | August | — | 12.0 | 15.6 |
| 10:00 AM4:00 PM Warsaw | UPCOMINGNAHB Housing Market Index | August | — | 33 | 34 |
Earnings Today
Most market-relevant U.S.-listed reportsBEFORE MARKET OPEN / RELEASED
Revenue increased 10.8% from a year earlier. H World has raised its full-year 2026 group revenue growth outlook to 4%–8%, up from the previous 2%–6% range. The company also approved a three-year shareholder return plan totaling $2.5 billion and announced a cash dividend of about $275 million.
An overview of Bitcoin mining economics, demand for cloud mining, energy costs, and sentiment around cryptocurrency-related equities.
DURING MARKET / OTHER
AFTER MARKET CLOSE
Fabrinet plays a key role as a leading supplier in advanced optical manufacturing. Its earnings and outlook often influence stocks in optical networking and AI infrastructure, as investors track datacom demand and the rollout of new programs.
IPOs Today
Expected U.S. IPO activity; dates can shift| Company | Ticker | Exchange | Status / pricing date | Price range | Shares | Expected deal size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. | SCATU | Nasdaq | EXPECTEDWeek of Aug. 17 | $10.00 | 10.0M units | $100M |
| Advasa Holdings, Inc. | ADBT | Nasdaq Global | EXPECTEDAug. 17 | Not disclosed | 94.05M listed in current calendar data | Not disclosed |
Stock Splits Today
Effective actions and record-date events| Company | Ticker | Split type | Ratio | Effective / ex-date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profusa | PFSA | Reverse | 1-for-4 | Effective 12:01 AM ET Aug. 17; post-split trading today | Nasdaq ticker remains PFSA. |
| AiRWA | YYAI | Reverse | 1-for-20 | Effective at market open Aug. 17 | Nasdaq ticker remains YYAI. |
| Amphenol | APH | Forward stock dividend | 2-for-1 | Record date Aug. 17; distribution expected Sept. 2 | Record-date event today; this is not the split-adjusted trading date. |
Key Times to Watch
ET first • Warsaw alongsideResults are out, with management addressing the upgraded 2026 outlook and plans for shareholder returns.
Q2 results set for release before the U.S. market opens.
August factory activity index expected at 12.0, down from 15.6 previously.
PFSA and YYAI begin trading post-reverse split, with their Nasdaq debuts proceeding as planned.
Consensus stands at 33, down from 34 previously.
Weekly Treasury bill auctions can influence short-term rate expectations and money market pricing.
Fabrinet will report results after the market closes.
Highlights include demand for optical and datacom products, ongoing AI infrastructure initiatives, and updated outlook from management.
Market Impact Watch
Most likely catalystsA figure above or below the 12.0 consensus could impact Treasury yields, the dollar, and cyclical stocks by influencing short-term growth outlooks.
A reading above or below 33 will influence expectations for housing demand, mortgage rate trends, and homebuilder stocks.
Investors are focusing on revenue, margins, and comments on datacom as key factors for companies involved in optical networking and AI infrastructure supply chains.
Mining economics and operating metrics often influence the performance of crypto-related stocks and shape sentiment about the profitability of Bitcoin mining.
HTHT raised its 2026 revenue outlook and announced a $2.5 billion shareholder return plan, drawing attention to the stock and its exposure to China's travel sector ahead of the U.S. session.