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Kelly Services, a leading global workforce strategy provider, has been recognized as the No. 2 firm on Forbes' 2026 lists for America's Best Temporary Staffing and Best Professional Recruiting Firms. This recognition highlights Kelly's strength in addressing complex workforce challenges and investing strategically in technology and leadership to su…
Target has appointed Jeff England as its chief supply chain officer, a hire intended to hasten the retailer's operational improvements and inventory plans announced by CEO Michael Fiddelke. England joins from building-materials supplier QXO at the end of the month and will report to Chief Operating Officer Lisa Roath. His arrival follows a series o…
Target has appointed Jeff England, a former Walmart supply chain executive, as its chief supply chain officer. The move is part of CEO Michael Fiddelke’s management shakeup aimed at improving efficiency, stabilizing inventory and accelerating same-day delivery across the retailer’s roughly 2,000 U.S. stores. England will join from building material…
Global markets are increasingly pricing in a longer Iran conflict, pushing oil futures and government bond yields higher. Despite those stresses, major equity benchmarks remain close to record levels, supported by a view that the energy shock may be temporary, resilient economic data, and limited near-term central bank tightening.
Optimi Health Corp. has filed to raise up to $20 million through an initial public offering in the United States. The company proposes to sell 2.5 million common shares at a proposed price range of $6.00 to $8.00 per share, and has named Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC as underwriter. Optimi has applied to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the s…
Oneok (OKE) trades at $93.90 and yields ~4.4% with a history of steady distributions and a recent beat-and-raise tone to guidance. With a reasonable 16.7x P/E, EV/EBITDA of 12.5 and $2.24B in free cash flow, this trade targets $112.70 over a long-term window (180 trading days) with a stop at $84.00. The risk profile is medium — interest-rate sensit…
Nu Holdings (NU) plunged after Q1 headlines focused on margins and near-term spending, but the business continues to grow rapidly — $5.32B revenue in Q1 and 135M customers. The selloff has pushed technicals into deep-oversold territory and trimmed valuation to a mid-teens P/E. This is a tactical long for traders willing to accept execution and macr…
Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that exploitation of vulnerabilities, accelerated by AI, has overtaken stolen credentials as the leading cause of cyber breaches for the first time in 19 years. The report highlights rising risks from AI-powered attacks, mobile social engineering, shadow AI use in workplaces, and increased th…
Amazon announced it will stop supporting Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier, cutting off new book downloads and software updates after May 20. The move has drawn sharp criticism from long-time users who prize older devices for their durability and physical page-turn buttons. Amazon said it will continue supporting newer models and offere…
Global share prices are trading near multi-month highs despite the ongoing closure of the Straits of Hormuz and a deteriorating growth-inflation mix. Goldman Sachs attributes the rally chiefly to robust corporate earnings, with upward revisions concentrated in technology and energy driven by expectations around AI-related capital spending and highe…
Morgan Stanley’s Europe earnings monitor, using AI-assisted analysis of quarterly calls, identifies improved management sentiment across semiconductors, banking and industrials. The report highlights BASF, Talanx, Banco Santander, ASML Holding and Nokia as the largest quarter-on-quarter improvers in executive commentary, reflecting themes of AI-dri…
Insiders disclosed a mix of large-scale purchases and sales across multiple U.S. stocks between May 14 and May 18, 2026. The most prominent buy was by William H. Gates III and Cascade Investment, L.L.C., which acquired 486,000 shares of Republic Services for about $101.8 million. Other notable transactions included sizeable acquisitions at PAR Tech…
Futures tied to Canada's main stock gauge rose modestly on Tuesday as markets resumed trading after a holiday, with investors focused on inflation data, central bank comments about oil-driven price pressures, and developments in the Iran conflict. U.S. futures were weaker as attention turned to upcoming corporate results from Nvidia and renewed geo…
WidePoint Corporation has announced the rescheduling of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to June 17, 2026, moving it two days earlier for administrative reasons. The proxy materials are available on both the SEC and company websites, and stockholders can vote by proxy via telephone or internet before June 16. Shareholders holding shares in s…
PatentVest, a division of MDB Capital Holdings, has introduced a new Case Studies section on its website featuring real-world examples of strategic intellectual property leadership. The first case study details PatentVest's work with AI company Docana, helping them navigate the complex AI patent landscape through freedom-to-operate analyses, compet…
iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) announced its new AI infrastructure strategy aimed at bridging the gap in GPU capacity supply by providing flexible capital to AI infrastructure operators. The company plans to leverage a $30 million financing facility to build a dedicated GPU and AI asset portfolio, starting with a $3 million investment in sUSDai, a yield…
Arteris, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor technology provider, announced that its system IP and integration software have been adopted by Li Auto, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, for the development of their all-new L9 Livis SUV. The Arteris FlexNoC 5 NoC interconnect IP and Magillem integration tools are enabling optimized AI…
Luda Technology Group Limited, a manufacturer and trader of stainless steel and carbon steel flanges and fittings, has officially appointed authorized agents in Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Malaysia as part of its global expansion strategy. These partnerships aim to strengthen its international sales network and provide enhanced accessib…
GCM Grosvenor announced that CEO Michael Sacks will present at the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 2, 2026. The presentation will be webcast live with a replay available for 90 days. GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management firm with $91 billion in assets under management across multiple alternative investmen…
Wearable Devices Ltd., trading on Nasdaq as WLDS, announces its collaboration with Meta-Bounds Inc. to integrate AI-powered neural wristband technology with Meta-Bounds' augmented reality glasses. The partnership aims to create intuitive spatial interaction controls for AR devices, targeting enterprise clients with demonstrations planned at AWE 202…
Maase Inc. announced that its subsidiary Huazhi Future hosted a delegation from Xinjiang and China General Nuclear Power Group to explore collaboration on integrating green energy with AI computing infrastructure. The discussions focused on developing distributed intelligent computing centers and accelerating green, energy-efficient AI solutions in…
NEXGEL, Inc. announced positive clinical data from a randomized, single-center IRB study demonstrating that its hydrogel laser treatment patch significantly reduces laser plume concentration by 95.6% during laser hair removal, while improving hair reduction efficacy and decreasing pain compared to control. The findings highlight the patch as a low-…
Roadzen Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company pioneering AI solutions in insurance and mobility, will present at the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference, highlighting its proprietary AI technologies that enhance safety, reduce claims, and improve underwriting. The company will also provide updates on business developments, strategic partnersh…
ENvue Medical announced its participation as an exhibitor at the 2026 American Association of Critical Care Nurses National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition. The company will showcase its FDA-cleared ENvue™ Navigation Platform, an electromagnetic system designed for real-time visualization during feeding tube placement. This engagement…
Life360 reveals that pets are becoming central to modern family life, with over 120,000 new pet profiles added weekly, predominantly by households without children. The company's new Pet Parenthood Report shows the growing integration of pets into daily routines, social activities, and major life decisions, positioning pets as 'furry first children…
