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Summary: S&P Global Ratings raised Century Aluminum Co.'s corporate credit rating to 'B' from 'B-' and upgraded its senior secured debt to 'B+' from 'B', citing stronger credit metrics and expectations that Century's debt-to-EBITDA will fall below 2x in fiscal 2026 and thereafter. The ratings firm also revised aluminum price assumptions higher for …
Capgemini told investors that artificial intelligence is shifting client spending away from narrow IT budgets toward broader operational programs, a development the company says will broaden its addressable market rather than shrink it. Executives highlighted growing demand across business functions, a sales pipeline exceeding $12 billion, and work…
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has priced the remarketing of $15 million aggregate principal New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds. The bonds, due December 2044, will remarket on June 1, 2026, with a new interest rate of 4.3% per annum for a ten-year period. The bonds are guaranteed by Casella's subsidi…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting that the United States must prevent any Ebola cases from entering the country as an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has produced a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases. U.S. agencies including the Centers for Disease Control have implemented entry restric…
Movado Group Inc. shares climbed sharply after the firm reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results that beat analyst expectations across earnings, revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The watchmaker posted adjusted EPS of $0.32 and revenue of $142.4 million, with notable margin expansion and an increase in adjusted operating profit. Management declined to …
Lawmakers in New York have put forward a surcharge on expensive second homes in New York City designed to raise $500 million toward a postponed $268 billion state budget. If the measure wins approval in a Wednesday vote, it would begin on July 1, with property owners notified by August 30 and allowed to appeal. The proposal applies to an estimated …
FedEx Corp. shares climbed sharply in mid-day trade after JPMorgan raised its rating and ahead of the near-term separation of the company’s freight unit. The stock hit a fresh 52-week high as analysts reiterated bullish views and when-issued trading for the FedEx Freight spinoff began, tightening focus on the parent company ahead of fiscal fourth-q…
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to investigate a mishap in which the Super Heavy booster from the Starship Flight 12 launch crashed into the Gulf of Mexico after stage separation. The FAA will supervise the company-led probe, participate in every step, and must approve the final report and any corrective actions before allowi…
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed SpaceX to investigate a booster failure that occurred during the company’s May 22 Starship test flight. The FAA has paused additional test launches until it receives and approves the company’s investigation and any corrective actions. No public injuries or property damage were reported.
PodcastOne has raised its fiscal year 2026 guidance to $68 million-$75 million in revenue and $7 million-$10 million in adjusted EBITDA, driven by growth in advertising, platform expansion, AI monetization, and strategic partnerships. The company boasts the largest cash position in its history after repaying all junior debt, is ranked among Podtrac…
Apex Service Partners, the residential services platform backed by Alpine Investors, is reportedly nearing a deal to sell a minority stake that would place the company’s enterprise value at about $10 billion including debt. The process has involved Goldman Sachs, while details on the investor and exact stake size remain undisclosed. Apex operates H…
Ferrari's debut all-electric model, the Luce, has provoked widespread reaction for its departure from the marque's traditional sports car silhouette. Unveiled in Rome and shown to national figures, the four-door, five-seat vehicle drew sharp criticism online and from some public figures, while analysts note the model may be a strategic statement to…
Tencent Holdings Ltd shares fell about 1.1% to HK$434.4 amid a fourth consecutive day of net southbound outflows that have taken roughly HK$21.28 billion from Hong Kong listings. Positive corporate developments - including WeChat Pay integration with PayPal users, mass production and competition wins for the Canghai V2 codec chip, and a company sha…
James Bradley A., Group Vice President at Exponent Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPO), executed an insider sale of company common stock totaling $114,930 on May 26, 2026. This transaction occurred as the company's shares have seen a decline over the past year, even though Exponent recently released first-quarter 2026 earnings that surpassed analyst forecasts and a…
Seaport Research Partners started coverage of GE Aerospace with a Buy recommendation and a $375 price target, saying recent share weakness creates an attractive entry for investors who expect an extended aviation aftermarket upswing. The firm projects robust aftermarket revenue growth, rising adjusted EPS and substantial free cash flow per share th…
Shares of X-Fab Silicon Foundries surged after a prominent semiconductor-focused social media account highlighted the company’s exposure to power semiconductors and silicon photonics, and noted government support from EU and US CHIPS programs. The move appears driven mainly by retail investor activity rather than fresh corporate news or results.
Carnival Corporation shares rose sharply in mid-day trading, supported by lower crude oil prices amid progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and a string of company-specific positives including record first-quarter revenue, higher net income, raised EBITDA guidance, and new capital returns. Investors are re-pricing the stock in light of Carnival’s …
JPMorgan upgraded FedEx to Overweight from Neutral and raised its price target to $460 from $432, citing visible progress in the company's Network 2.0 restructuring and two upcoming events - the planned separation of the Freight business on June 1 and FedEx's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on June 23 - as catalysts that could change investor percep…
eXp World Holdings, Inc., a global real estate and technology holding company, announced its management team's participation in the D.A. Davidson 2026 Technology & Consumer Conference. The company will engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors but will not host any formal presentations or webcasts during the event.
Energy Services of America (ESOA) is upgraded to a tactical long. The company's $280.7M backlog, exposure to gas distribution and industrial electrification work, and a tight public float set up upside as revenue and profitability recover. Valuation is reasonable on an EV/Sales basis, while short interest and low liquidity mean upside can come quic…
SunCar Technology Group Inc. announced its Q1 2026 financial results, showing a net profit of $1.6 million and 28% year-over-year revenue growth to $131 million. The company continues to expand its EV insurance premiums and auto services, driven by partnerships with prominent clients like Tesla and collaborations in AI technology with ByteDance Dou…
U.K. stocks closed modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 rising 0.06% to reach a new one-month high. Gains were concentrated in Automobiles & Parts, Travel & Leisure and Beverage sectors, while notable declines occurred among major energy and retail names. Commodity prices, including crude oil and gold, fell during…
Italian equities closed lower in Milan on Wednesday, with the main Italy 40 index down 0.76%. Losses in Technology, Oil & Gas and Utilities weighed on the market, even as several individual stocks posted gains. Energy commodities fell sharply and major currency pairs were largely unchanged at the close.
A Reuters analysis of federal and industry data finds that President Trump’s March waivers of the Jones Act have so far had minimal effect on rising U.S. gasoline prices. High charter rates for foreign-flagged tankers, constrained availability due to geopolitical disruptions, and the small share of domestic fuel flows moved under the exemption have…
Frankfurt closed with benchmarks modestly higher as Consumer & Cyclical, Transportation & Logistics and Food & Beverages stocks outperformed. The DAX rose 0.13% at the close, with MDAX and TecDAX also posting gains. Individual winners included Adidas and Aixtron, while Siemens Energy and RWE were among the laggards. Commodities and currency markets…
