(Reuters) -MP Materials ( MP ) posted a smaller-than-expected second-quarter loss Thursday, as the U.S. rare earths miner benefited from higher production amid rising demand. Its shares jumped over 12% in trading after the bell. The stock has gained nearly 356% so far this year to last close. The company - which operates the only U.S. rare earths mine in...

Overview * TaskUs ( TASK ) fiscal Q2 revenue grows 23.6% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data * Adjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 beats consensus, reflecting operational efficiency * Co announces partnerships with Decagon and Regal for AI-powered customer experience Outlook * Company did not provide specific future financial guidance in its press release Result Drivers * AI SERVICES...

SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Google agreed on Monday to pay a A$55 million ($35.8 million) fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it had hurt competition by paying the country's two largest telcos to pre-install its search application on Android phones, excluding rival search engines. The fine extends a bumpy period for the Alphabet-owned internet giant in Australia,...

Overview * scPharmaceuticals Q2 revenue of $16 mln beats analyst expectations, per LSEG data * Net loss of $18 mln missed analyst estimates, per LSEG data * Company launched FUROSCIX for chronic kidney disease, expanding its market reach Result Drivers * REVENUE GROWTH - Net FUROSCIX revenue increased 99% year-over-year to $16 mln, driven by higher demand and expanded market...