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Quantum Cyber NV (NASDAQ: QUCY) saw shares rise 21.3% in premarket trading after the company submitted a provisional patent application for its Quantum Drone Autonomous System (QDAS). The filing, USPTO Application No. 64/069,586, dated May 19, details a multi-layer navigation and defense architecture that uses miniaturized quantum sensors, aerial L…
StoneX Group Inc.'s subsidiary, The Benchmark Company, announced its inaugural Benchmark-StoneX Quantum Computing Summit scheduled for June 2026, aiming to unite leading public and private quantum computing firms with institutional investors. The summit highlights the sector's rapid progress and growing market potential, showcasing advancements in …
LPL Financial announced the addition of Emerald Wealth Management's financial advisors to its broker-dealer and RIA platform. The Seattle-based team manages approximately $815 million in assets and brings a client-centered, holistic wealth management approach, complementing LPL's services. Emerald Wealth selected LPL for its technology, open archit…
USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) saw its shares trade higher in premarket activity after the company was named as a finalist for up to $19.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The award, which is subject to negotiation, would contribute to a roughly $50.5 million project to develop pilot-scale rare earth element separations ca…
Britain's finance minister announced a package of temporary measures intended to ease household spending over the school summer holidays and to help industries affected by higher energy costs linked to recent strikes on Iran. The steps include a summer cut in sales tax for some tourist attractions, free bus travel for children under 15 in August, s…
Campbell's (CPB) trades near multi-year lows with an attractive valuation (EV/EBITDA ~7.4x), a 7.8% dividend yield and $692M in free cash flow. The balance sheet is leveraged and the stock is volatile — but for patient, risk-aware traders this is a defined-risk long with clear catalysts and an asymmetric upside if execution stabilizes.
Auddia Inc.'s Discovr Radio has shown robust early engagement since launch, driving a premarket 14.3% rise in AUUD shares. The faidr-integrated discovery tool logged more than 100,000 plays in the initial months, attracted nearly 1,000 artist and label accounts, and produced a 44% profile clickthrough with a 30% conversion from free to paid users.
Jefferies moved ZoomInfo Technologies from Buy to Hold and slashed its price target to $4 from $12 after revising its revenue model and outlook. The broker now anticipates revenue declines in 2026 and 2027, citing weakening client demand and increased disruption from artificial intelligence, as ZoomInfo transitions customers from subscription seat …
Data Storage Corporation announced that all public warrants to purchase shares expired on May 18, 2026, resulting in delisting of DTSTW warrants and simplifying the company's capital structure. Following a tender offer with 72% of shares tendered, the company now has approximately 2.2 million shares outstanding. Data Storage is focusing on AI conti…
AXT Inc (AXTI) has gone from microcap obscurity to the center of photonics supply chains in under a year. The stock is volatile and richly valued, but recent weakness after a capital raise and insider selling creates an entrypoint for a disciplined, mid-term long trade tied to an expected production ramp in indium phosphide wafers.
Birkenstock Holding plc said it has struck a $250 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Goldman Sachs International. The company expects an initial delivery of about 6.0 million ordinary shares based on the May 20, 2026 closing price, and reiterated guidance for 13-15% annual revenue growth in constant currency while maintaining…
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share rose 0.38% at Thursday's close, led by strength in Media & Publishing, Insurance and Agriculture & Food sectors. Kingdom Holding Company led gains with an 8.33% increase, while Raydan Co and United International Holding hit record lows as some names declined. Crude and Brent oil advanced, while gold futures slipped.
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. and Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC announced progress in regulatory approvals for their 2.2 MW Lyndon Renewable Gas Project in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Public Service submitted supportive testimony confirming that the project aligns with regional development plans and environmental standards, advancing its deve…
MiMedx Group, Inc., a leader in wound care and healing solutions, announced its participation in the upcoming Craig-Hallum 23rd Annual Institutional Investor Conference where senior management will engage with investors.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits edged down last week, signaling continued firmness in the US labor market even as Federal Reserve policymakers weigh inflationary pressures linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The weekly data falls within the period used to construct May payroll estimates and shows ongoing stability in hirin…
Stellantis and AI driving technology company Wayve have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Wayve's AI Driver software into Stellantis' STLA AutoDrive platform, enabling Level 2++ hands-free door-to-door supervised automated driving across highway and urban environments. The collaboration aims for an initial launch in North America in 2028,…
Morgan Stanley warns that IT hardware equities - excluding Apple - now trade at frothy multiples and face several cyclical threats that could pressure margins and earnings in the second half of the year. The firm points to an extreme valuation premium, elevated earnings revision breadth, and specific risks tied to memory prices, supply shortages, a…
UBS has adjusted its oil price projections upward, increasing September forecasts by $10 per barrel to $105 for Brent and $97 for U.S. West Texas Intermediate, and raising December and March estimates by $5. The bank says near-term risks are biased to the upside amid ongoing supply disruptions and reports of tightened control over the Strait of Hor…
DAZN, the London-based sports streaming platform backed by Len Blavatnik, has held confidential discussions with DirecTV Latin America on a possible commercial partnership and other strategic options, including acquisition or purchase of digital assets. Sources close to the matter say talks have been under way since last year, but an outright acqui…
Edible Garden AG Incorporated has started shipping its fresh-cut herb products under a new distribution agreement with Target, significantly increasing its retail footprint. This expansion reflects growing demand for locally sourced, sustainable produce and supports the company's strategy for revenue growth and brand awareness in the fresh herb cat…
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. has appointed Gary Heitz as Vice President of Sales. Bringing over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles at Google and Cologix, Heitz will lead the firm's business development efforts to scale its AI hosting and high-performance computing infrastructure capacities. This strategic hire aims to acc…
PureCycle Technologies announced a partnership with Reliable Caps to produce white closures using PureCycle's PureFive Ultra resin, which contains up to 75% certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. These closures meet rigorous FDA approvals and maintain quality standards suitable for contact-sensitive packaging in food, beverage, and persona…
Akari Therapeutics announced a $5.5 million private placement financing to advance its lead antibody drug conjugate (ADC) program, AKTX-101, featuring a novel RNA splicing modulator payload. The funds will support IND enabling studies and prepare for a first-in-human Phase 1 trial targeted for mid-2027, aiming to deliver innovative cancer therapies…
Tenable Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of the Open Partner Exchange Network (OPEN), a technology partner ecosystem designed to unify security data and accelerate AI-driven workflows across enterprises. The platform integrates over 330 validated security tools and enables bi-directional data exchange, helping organizations to reduce cyber risk …
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc., a leading U.S. and U.K. concrete pumping and waste management services provider, announced its Q2 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for June 4, 2026. The company will report its financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2026, with an opportunity for investor Q&A.
