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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…
Star Equity Holdings, Inc., a diversified holding company trading on Nasdaq under the symbols STRR and STRRP, announced a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The dividend's record date is June 1, 2026, with payment on June 10, 2026. The Company encompasses four divisions: Building Solutions, Bu…
RoboStrategy, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed investment fund focusing on robotics and physical AI companies, has entered into a significant committed equity facility (CEF) agreement with Roth Principal Investments, LLC. This facility allows RoboStrategy to issue and sell up to $2 billion in common stock at its discretion, expanding capital resources to fund…
HeartCore Enterprises, Inc., a Tokyo-based IPO consulting company listed on Nasdaq (HTCR), reported its financial results for Q1 2026. Despite reduced revenues and gross profit due to competitive pressures and increased outsourcing costs, the company regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price and authorized a $2 million share repurchase. E…
DeFi Development Corp. plans to hold a live online event to recap its April 2026 operational progress, covering treasury management focused on Solana (SOL), capital markets activities, ecosystem partnerships, and updates on its AI-powered commercial real estate platform. The company's leadership will engage with investors and the community during a…
POET Technologies Inc., a designer of photonic integrated circuits for AI and data center markets, announced a registered direct offering of common shares and warrants raising $400 million. The proceeds will be used to expand manufacturing infrastructure, support corporate development including acquisitions, scale R&D, and accelerate light source b…
CorMedix Therapeutics announced that its management team will participate in investor conferences hosted by RBC Capital Markets and Jefferies in May and June 2026, where they will engage in fireside chats and investor meetings to discuss the company's developments and strategies in the biopharmaceutical sector focused on life-threatening conditions…
Data Storage Corporation announced the establishment of Sovereign AI Solutions (SaiS), a new subsidiary focused on AI continuity infrastructure for regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and insurance. The company reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in Nexxis sales and a 32.1% rise in gross profit, highlighting strong d…
Jyong Biotech Ltd., a Taiwan-based biotechnology company specializing in plant-derived therapeutics, announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report, which includes audited consolidated financial statements, is now accessible via the com…
Moleculin Biotech announced first quarter 2026 financial results alongside promising clinical updates for its pivotal MIRACLE Phase 3 trial evaluating Annamycin combined with cytarabine in difficult-to-treat relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. Early blinded data from 45 patients showed a 40% composite complete remission ra…
SRx Health Solutions announced that its board has approved a dividend distribution of 75% of profits from its investment in Astro Investment XVII, an affiliate of Astro Capital. This investment includes holdings in SpaceX and other artificial intelligence and space technology companies. The move reflects SRx Health Solutions' confidence in the long…
Bath & Body Works, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on June 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026. The company highlights its strong brand presence in personal care and fragrance products through extensive retail and online operations.
