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CBAK Energy Technology, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer, announced it will present at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Conference on May 21, 2026. The company’s management will engage with investors and analysts during the event, highlighting its offerings in high-power lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries for electric ve…
Acme United Corporation announced that its CEO Walter C. Johnsen will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Sidoti Micro Cap Conference on May 20, 2026. The company will also engage in virtual one-on-one meetings with investors during the event.
Holley Performance Brands has appointed Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Apple brings extensive experience in corporate governance, SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic transactions from her previous roles at REV Group and Regal Rexnord Corporation. She will join the senior leadership tea…
Linkage Global Inc. announced it will change its Nasdaq ticker symbol from LGCB to UZX effective May 18, 2026, reflecting a fundamental shift in its business model after a token purchase transaction with UZX DAO Foundation. The partnership aims to integrate UZX DAO's AI technology and digital asset ecosystem into Linkage Global's cross-border e-com…
Long-term U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Friday after oil prices rallied and fresh inflation readings showed accelerating price gains. The 2-year note and the benchmark 10-year Treasury each climbed to levels not seen since early to mid-2025, as data pointed to rising consumer and producer price pressures and geopolitical remarks added to ene…
Brazil’s services sector contracted 1.2% in March from February, led by a pronounced fall in transportation activity, according to IBGE data released May 15. The monthly decline was worse than the 0.1% drop economists had forecast, and all five subgroups measured by the statistics agency recorded contractions. On a year-on-year basis services outpu…
Saudi Aramco is preparing a broad divestment program that could raise up to $35 billion by selling minority stakes in selected energy facilities and real estate, according to people familiar with the matter. The privatization push follows an $11 billion lease agreement signed by a BlackRock Inc.-led group for some natural gas facilities, and comes …
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Marine Products Corporation, merging two leading recreational boat manufacturers. This deal enhances MasterCraft’s brand portfolio with Chaparral and Robalo, broadens its dealer network, and strengthens its position in the powerboat market, positioning the company for future growth th…
Sterling fell sharply on Friday as domestic political fractures within the Labour Party combined with a global energy-driven inflation shock to knock the pound to its weakest level in over five weeks. UK government bond yields rose and markets broadly retreated, with traders parsing the possibility of a leadership challenge and a by-election that c…
Kartoon Studios reported Q1 2026 results showing growth in distribution revenue by 15% year-over-year despite lower total revenue due to production timing. Operating expenses decreased by 20%, narrowing losses and reflecting increased operating discipline. The company continues expanding its digital platforms, witnessing significant subscriber enga…
Stifel raised its price target on Texas Instruments to $340 from $290 after meetings with the chipmaker’s investor relations team. The broker highlighted a widening industrial recovery and a rapidly growing Data Center business that together, plus expanded U.S.-based manufacturing capacity, could enable a valuation re-rating toward $1 trillion if m…
Shares of Hiscox Ltd rose sharply after market reports suggested Intact Financial is exploring an offer for the specialist British insurer. Sources at an industry conference said Intact, fresh from integrating recent acquisitions, is evaluating further expansion in the UK commercial insurance market. Neither company has confirmed the reports and no…
A Manila standoff that unfolded in the Senate after a hail of gunfire allowed Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court, to slip out of the building in the early hours following a lockdown and exchanges of gunfire between rival security forces. The episode deepens a political clash between factions aligned with Pre…
Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields climbed to May 2025 highs on Friday after oil prices rose and inflation data showed a marked pickup in April. The move reflected investor concern that Middle East energy disruptions could intensify inflation pressures already visible in recent consumer and producer price prints.
Magnum Ice Cream Nv (NYSE:MICC) saw its shares climb sharply in U.S. premarket and European trading after reports that private equity firms are exploring bids. Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are reportedly in early-stage evaluations, with other buyout groups also registering interest. Market participants are awaiting the company’s summer s…
President Bola Tinubu said he will not roll back economic reforms instituted since taking office in 2023, rejecting suggestions that political dynamics ahead of January elections would force a policy U-turn. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum, Tinubu defended the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalization of the naira as difficult but necessary…
Propanc Biopharma announced progress towards a pivotal Phase 1b First-In-Human clinical trial for its lead asset PRP targeting advanced cancer patients. The company executed a service agreement to validate pharmacokinetic assays and entered a multi-year research collaboration focused on anti-aging and cancer treatments with Spanish universities. Fi…
The World Health Organization has urged governments to strengthen regulation of nicotine pouches, warning they are being aggressively marketed in ways that particularly attract young people. The WHO highlighted high nicotine concentrations, delivery-enhancing technology, and youth-focused marketing tactics, and called for controls including nicotin…
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in infectious disease treatments, announced its first quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026. The company reported a slight decrease in net product revenues and an increase in net loss compared to the same period last year. The firm maintains its focus on commercializin…
A pooled analysis of data covering more than 25 million pregnancies found no robust evidence that taking antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children once maternal mental health, family history and other confounding factors are considered. Associations observ…
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) announced a major retail expansion for its Pinnacle VLN® low nicotine cigarette brand, entering nearly 150 new store locations in the high-traffic metro New York and northern New Jersey market. This strategic rollout targets approximately 800,000 adult smokers, aiming to increase consumer access, drive high-margin …
Clearmind Medicine Inc.'s CEO Dr. Adi Zuloff-Shani was named a delegate to the Federal Policy Summit on Psychedelic Medicine in Washington, D.C., which brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the development and regulation of psychedelic-based therapies. The company is advancing non-hallucinogenic psychedelic dru…
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc., a NYSE American listed company under ticker AIB, announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, showing a 9% year-over-year revenue increase to $4.9 million and a tripling of net cash provided by operating activities to $1.3 million. The company highlighted key strategic initiatives including appointmen…
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, a leading franchisor of premium chocolates and confectionery, announced its upcoming participation in the LD Micro Invitational XVI Conference in Los Angeles. Interim CEO Jeff Geygan will deliver an investor presentation and meet with investors on May 18, 2026. The company operates over 250 stores across the U.S. a…
Jet.AI Inc. reported its Q1 2026 financial results, highlighting a strong cash position of $13.5 million, significant progress on its AI-driven hyperscale data center campuses, a strategic $5 million economic interest investment in SpaceX amid its rumored IPO, and an advancing merger with flyExclusive scheduled for shareholder vote in June 2026. Th…
