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A New York jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on a third-degree rape count accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013, prompting a judge to declare a mistrial in the producer’s third criminal trial in the state. Weinstein, 74, has denied the allegation and has prior convictions in other jurisdictions that remain subject …
Moody's assigned an Aa2 rating to Alphabet Inc.'s proposed yen-denominated senior unsecured notes, joining S&P Global Ratings which gave an AA+ issue-level rating. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, possibly including debt repayment. Ratings agencies noted Alphabet's sizable cash balance and low leverage, while foreca…
Ford Motor Co. shares dropped more than 7% midday Friday following a nearly 21% advance over two sessions that came after the launch of Ford Energy and upbeat analyst commentary. Barclays analyst Dan Levy called the recent upmove, driven in part by AI and data center interest, "overdone" while acknowledging tangible improvements in warranty costs a…
S&P Global Ratings upgraded its outlook on Parker-Hannifin to positive from stable while keeping the company's issuer and short-term ratings unchanged. The agency pointed to strong operating performance through the first three quarters of fiscal 2026, reduced adjusted leverage, and expectations that the planned Filtration Group acquisition can be i…
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) offers a balanced risk-reward: modest valuation (P/B ~1.06, P/E ~13.9), a 3.7% yield, and consistent free cash flow. Technical weakness under short-term moving averages gives an actionable entry around $33.50 for a mid-term swing toward $38.00, with a conservative stop at $31.00.
Medifast Inc. highlights the scientific validity of its OPTAVIA weight loss program, supported by over 18 randomized controlled trials and numerous peer-reviewed studies. Their program emphasizes preservation of lean mass and reduction of visceral fat, with coaching significantly improving weight loss outcomes over self-guided efforts. This peer-re…
Medifast's OPTAVIA program, supported by peer-reviewed research including 18 randomized controlled trials, demonstrates that structured meal replacement plans combined with coaching significantly reduce visceral fat and preserve lean muscle mass, which are critical for metabolic health. Clinical data highlights that coaching leads to substantially …
Ontario County health authorities are investigating a suspected hantavirus case involving a student at Geneva High School. The Geneva City School District says there is no evidence of risk to other students or staff, and county public health officials say the infection is not spread person-to-person and is unrelated to a recent cruise ship outbreak…
The United States and Brazil, the world's leading ethanol producers, are preparing for notable increases in exports as a number of fuel-consuming countries move to diversify supply amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions. The U.S. has recorded a 20% rise in ethanol exports so far this year, while Brazil could more than double shipments in the 2026/2…
U.S. officials are weighing a request that Israel transfer a portion of Palestinian tax revenues it has withheld to support a U.S.-led post-conflict reconstruction and transitional governance plan for Gaza. Sources familiar with deliberations say the proposal would channel funds to a U.S.-backed transitional administration in Gaza and tie additiona…
The recent transactions by Yum! Brands' Chief Operating Officer, Tracy Skeans, involving the sale of common stock occurred against a backdrop of strong financial performance reported for the first quarter of 2026. While Q1 earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations and revenue surpassed projections, the insider selling activity presents an elem…
Hudson Technologies Inc.'s director, Nicole E. Bulgarino, recently purchased shares of the company's common stock, an action that occurred while the stock was trading near its 52-week low. This direct buying activity took place amid mixed operational news, as the company reported first-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue figures that fell substantial…
Hudson Technologies director Eric Prouty recently acquired a significant block of common stock. This purchase occurred while the company's shares were trading close to their 52-week minimum and after the firm reported first-quarter 2026 financial results that fell substantially short of analyst expectations for both earnings per share and revenue.
Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. announced the resolution of its patent infringement lawsuit against Adroit Worldwide Media in the US District Court for the Central District of California. This settlement is part of Alpha Modus's broader patent enforcement campaign targeting real-time consumer behavior and retail media technology. The company emphasized …
Hudson Technologies Inc.'s director, Alan Sheriff, recently purchased a block of common stock. This insider buying occurs as the company's shares trade near their 52-week low and following a quarter where both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue missed market expectations.The transaction details show Mr. Sheriff acquiring 5,200 shares on May 13, 2…
Kenneth Gaglione, President and CEO of Hudson Technologies Inc., recently purchased a significant block of company stock through the Gaglione Trust. This transaction occurs as the stock trades near its 52-week low and following disappointing first-quarter earnings reports for the company. The market is currently observing how management addresses t…
A director of Hudson Technologies Inc. made a significant purchase of the company's common stock, occurring while shares were trading near their annual lows. This insider buying follows Q1 2026 results that disappointed analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, yet the stock saw some post-market increases, keeping investor attention focus…
Estée Lauder Cos. has received final bids for three of its brands and could complete transactions within weeks, with interest shown both for the portfolio as a whole and for individual assets. The company moved from marketing the three brands together to a split approach, offering its makeup labels jointly and Dr. Jart as a separate sale, while dec…
Federal court records show Gerardo Merida Sanchez, who served as public security secretary under former Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha, is in U.S. custody after an arrest in Arizona. The arrest follows a Manhattan indictment that alleges Merida and Rocha conspired with Sinaloa Cartel leaders to import large quantities of narcotics into the United Sta…
Five sources say the U.S. is considering asking Israel to transfer some tax revenue it has withheld from the Palestinian Authority to President Trump’s Board of Peace to finance the U.S. post-war reconstruction plan for Gaza. The proposal remains under discussion, with details on amounts and mechanism not disclosed. Palestinian officials say Israel…
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) recently reported robust financial outcomes for the first quarter of 2026, significantly exceeding market expectations across key metrics. Despite this positive operational performance, the company's Senior Vice President & GM of Video Business, Neven Haltmayer, executed a sale of common stock. The report details both th…
Virginia Sanzone, a Vice President and General Counsel at ICU Medical Inc., executed a transaction selling 2,447 shares of the company's common stock worth $303,623 on May 14, 2026. The report notes that the stock currently trades at $120.81, representing a decline of approximately 13% year-to-date. Despite this recent price movement, ICU Medical a…
Northwest European gasoline refining margins dropped roughly 14% to $27.42 per barrel as inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose and crude prices firmed. Market trading showed multiple barges of E5 and E10 gasoline changing hands among major oil companies and traders while monthly export volumes from the EU-27 and UK declined versus…
Nebius Group is converting AI demand into outsized revenue growth and a widening moat in AI infrastructure. Strong Q1 results, major long-duration contracts and capacity commitments support a directional long trade with a $330 target over 180 trading days and a protective stop at $185.
Euronext wheat fell for a third straight session as global grain markets reacted to announcements from a U.S.-China summit and signs of improved crop conditions in Europe. The September milling wheat contract dropped to 209.50 euros per metric ton after funds reduced long positions following summit statements about future Chinese agricultural purch…
