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Gray Media, Inc. announced the appointment of Annie Cordell as the General Manager of WMBF, its NBC affiliate in Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC, effective July 13. Cordell brings extensive experience in broadcast and digital media, having previously held senior sales and digital roles at Bahakel Digital and WCCB in Charlotte, NC. Gray Media continues to…
S&P Global Ratings raised Carnival Corp.'s issuer credit rating to 'BBB-' from 'BB+' after citing robust forward bookings for 2026 and early 2027 that increase revenue and cash flow visibility. The agency expects Carnival's funds-from-operations to debt to reach about 25% in 2026 and to improve in 2027, with adjusted debt to EBITDA near 3.3x by fis…
A federal monitor reported that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain retaliated against Vice President Rich Boyer and improperly pressed for actions that could advantage his fiancée and her sister, including requests tied to Stellantis operations. Fain denies the allegations, calling the report politically driven as the union approaches its lea…
The International Monetary Fund said the U.S. economy is exhibiting solid growth momentum, with first-quarter GDP revised up to a 2.1% annualized pace. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal but is expected to ease, endorsing the Fed’s recent decision to hold its policy rate and welcoming the new Fed…
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, which acts as the investment adviser to RENN Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCG), has increased its direct holding in the fund through a recent purchase of common stock. The transaction occurred on June 24, 2026, bringing the adviser’s total direct ownership to 925,104 shares. The purchase took place as the stock traded n…
Robinhood Ventures Fund I has completed a $25 million acquisition of Class A Common Stock in Canva, the design and visual communication platform. The move was announced following the fund's recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange, and comes as Canva reports more than a quarter of a billion monthly users and describes itself as increasing inve…
Murphy Oil is a cash-generative E&P with a moderate balance sheet and a growing set of catalysts — including reported Côte d'Ivoire exploration upside and cost savings from a new FPSO — that justify a long trade into a 180-trading-day horizon. The company trades around book value and cheap on EV/EBITDA, while paying a ~3.8% yield. We lay out an ent…
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. said it will invest 200 billion rupees ($2.1 billion) to build integrated urban districts around six airports in India, combining hospitality, retail, entertainment and commercial space. The projects span 655 acres across six airports in five states, with roughly 70% of the capital earmarked for the Mumbai Metropolitan R…
Celestica is morphing from a diversified EMS provider into a prime assembler of custom AI hardware. Recent quarter beats, a raised $19B revenue guide and outsized free cash flow underpin a long trade. This plan targets $420 with a $320 stop, horizon 180 trading days.
The International Monetary Fund said the U.S. economy sustained solid growth momentum and forecast that inflation will reach the Federal Reserve's 2% objective by the end of 2027. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack cited an upward revision to first-quarter GDP, a recovery in government consumption, strong investment and elevated labor productivity while …
Poland's equity benchmark WIG30 closed higher after trading on Thursday, supported by advances in the Energy, Oil & Gas and Chemicals sectors. The index rose 1.08% while individual movers included Tauron Polska Energia, Pepco Group and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna among the top gainers. Decliners were led by select financials and software names.
A cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage to its bridge southeast of Dahit, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported. There were no reported casualties or environmental consequences. The incident followed multiple commercial ships reversing course and coincided with radio broadcasts al…
Airlines have begun to restore select routes to parts of the Middle East as diplomatic efforts progress, but many carriers continue to keep a range of services suspended. The pattern is fragmented: a few operators are reinstating flights as early as July, while others have pushed cancellations into October or later, maintaining disruption for passe…
Denmark's primary equity benchmark closed higher, driven by strength in Consumer Goods, Personal & Household Goods and Chemicals sectors. The OMX Copenhagen 20 rose 1.11% to reach a new three-month high, with a majority of listings finishing the session up. Energy-related commodity moves and FX shifts were modestly supportive of risk assets.
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) published its 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement, detailing progress on environmental emissions targets, safety, governance, and community representation. The report highlights CN's recognition by leading organizations for sustainability practices, including inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indexes, a…
As hotel rates and ticket prices climb during the World Cup, supporters from Argentina, Germany, England and other nations are filling an RV campground a few miles from Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday reported near-capacity for several high-profile matches, with fans citing cost savings and a social atmosphere a…
Iran is pursuing a plan to collect roughly $40 billion a year by imposing charges for security, safety and environmental services on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has examined international models and is presenting the proposal to regional neighbors and China; U.S. and Gulf officials have publicly rejected tolling of international…
Brazil's central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo told reporters that recent wording in the bank's policy statement created confusion because policymakers tried to pack too much explanation into limited space. He and director Picchetti stressed that the edits do not represent a change in monetary policy, and argued that offering forward guidance is u…
Epsilon Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: EPSN) CEO Jason Stabell has expanded his indirect and direct ownership in the company through a series of recent transactions. The purchases occurred over two trading days in late June 2026, reflecting a strategic accumulation of equity amid the stock's recent performance. This activity provides a window into executive …
Micron, joined by Samsung and SK Hynix, is pitching long-term, five-year take-or-pay contracts with major datacenter customers as a structural change to the memory market. The deals — including $22 billion of commitments from Nvidia and other clients to Micron — are framed as a way to maintain cash flow and limit near-term supply growth, though ana…
DSC Holdings raised $51 million in its initial public offering but began trading on the Nasdaq below its IPO price, opening at $16 per American depositary share versus the $17 offering price. The Jinhua, Zhejiang-based firm sold 3 million ADS within its marketed $16 to $18 range and provides digitalization and transaction solutions to used car deal…
ServiceTitan Inc (NASDAQ:TTAN) shares declined 2.7% on Thursday after SEC Form 4 filings disclosed insider sales by a major Iconiq entity and a company director. Iconiq Strategic Partners V sold roughly $6.0 million of Class A shares across multiple transactions on June 22 and June 23, while director William J.G. Griffith sold about $600,119 of sto…
Hertz's recent equity offering sparked a 40% drop on 06/24/2026, but dilution is only the headline. The company's negative free cash flow (about -$9.65B), a tiny market cap (~$876M) versus an $18.56B enterprise value, and persistent operational losses argue the equity is impaired. We downgrade and propose a tactical short: enter at $2.80, stop at $…
Brazil's tax take for May rose 10.69% in real terms from the same month a year earlier, reaching 266.793 billion reais ($51.32 billion), the highest May collection on record, official figures show. The revenue boost reflected an exceptional 7 billion reais in corporate income tax payments and 1 billion reais from a temporary export tax on oil and f…
The International Monetary Fund reported a decline in energy, fertilizer and base metal prices following a U.S.-Iran agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that a full return to pre-conflict price levels will take time. The Fund will reassess its April growth scenarios on July 8 and singled out vulnerable net e…
