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Janet Drysdale, Executive VP and Chief Commercial Officer of CN, is scheduled to speak at the 19th Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 21, 2026. The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay, highlighting CN's role in North American rail transportation.
IBEX Limited, a leader in outsourced business services and AI-driven customer experience solutions, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $20 million share repurchase program to be executed over the next 12 months. The program aims to deploy capital efficiently while maintaining an aggressive investment strategy in business growth.…
The Oncology Institute, Inc., a leading value-based oncology group in the U.S., announced participation of its CEO and CFO at the upcoming B. Riley Securities Institutional Investor Conference. They will present and hold a fireside chat to discuss the company's operations and growth strategies, accessible via webcast.
Daiwa Capital Markets cut Advanced Micro Devices' rating to Outperform from Buy even as it doubled its price target to $500, following a robust first-quarter beat. The firm upgraded revenue and EPS forecasts for 2026 and 2027, but says the stock's sharp 60-day rise warrants a more cautious near-term view driven by valuation concerns.
UnitedHealth Group shares eased in pre-market trade, relinquishing a portion of the prior session's 52-week peak amid what market participants characterized as profit-taking. The pullback follows a strong first-quarter report and an upward revision to full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance, while a new pharmacy care pricing approach from Optum Rx int…
Red Cat Holdings Inc said it will conduct a public offering of 23,936,171 shares at $9.40 per share, a move that sent the company's stock down 14.4% in premarket trading. The offering, which may close on or about May 14, 2026, is expected to generate roughly $225.0 million in gross proceeds before underwriting discounts, commissions and other expen…
Compass Pathways rose in pre-market trade after reporting first-quarter 2026 results that outperformed analyst estimates, driven by a narrower adjusted loss per share, a sizable non-cash warrant fair value gain and an expanded cash balance. The company also confirmed progress on regulatory filings for COMP360 in treatment-resistant depression, incl…
Digital Turbine Inc. shares advanced more than 7% in pre-market trading following a deal with Databricks to embed AI capabilities into the company’s mobile technology stack. The collaboration will fold Databricks Genie Spaces and Databricks Apps into Digital Turbine’s infrastructure, which serves over one billion devices and 80,000 applications, an…
Shift4 Payments Inc. stock climbed 3.6% in premarket trading after CEO Jared Isaacman disclosed two sizeable purchases on May 11 and May 12. The transactions increased his directly held stake and, together with indirect holdings, underscore his substantial ownership position in the company. The purchases totaled roughly $15.9 million.
Blink Charging reported significant progress in expanding its DC fast charging network, with 136 new fast charging stalls approved or under construction as of March 31, 2026. The company continues to focus on its DC fast charging owner-operator business model, highlighted by high-powered new installations across several states. With a debt-free bal…
UnitedHealth Group shares declined after the federal government announced a temporary nationwide moratorium on Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers. The pause, put forward by an anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance, is intended to allow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services time to evaluate Medic…
A senior JPMorgan executive said the bank is open to dialogue with France’s far-right National Rally as large companies reconsider how to deal with a party climbing in the polls. The comments come as businesses increasingly seek to understand the RN’s economic positions and as JPMorgan balances its post-Brexit presence between Paris and London.
Quantum Cyber's stock jumped 83.8% in premarket trading following an exclusive intellectual property license with BP United Inc., securing rights to a sky defense autonomous platform and establishing a commercial supply arrangement for immediate production and delivery of autonomous systems. The deal arrives as the Trump administration requests abo…
Sazerac has agreed to invest in SIPMARGS, the canned sparkling margarita brand that counts social media influencer Alix Earle among its backers, and will serve as the product's exclusive distributor. The deal fits within Sazerac's broader push into the ready-to-drink category and its efforts to reach younger consumers. Details on the size of the in…
Sterling edged lower on Wednesday after U.S. producer price data surprised to the upside, strengthening the dollar and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain higher-for-longer policy. GBP/USD and EUR/USD both fell as Treasury yields climbed and investors reassessed the path for U.S. interest rates. Domestic political uncerta…
Saudi Arabia's equity market ended lower on Wednesday, with the Tadawul All Share down 0.17%. Losses in the Industrial Investment, Media & Publishing and Agriculture & Food sectors were among the drivers. Market breadth was negative, with 217 decliners versus 121 gainers and 14 unchanged. Notable movers included Sustained Infrastructure Holding, Al…
Coherent Inc. (COHR) surged 7.4% in premarket trading after BofA Securities increased its price objective to $400 from $365 while retaining a Neutral rating. The bank's analyst highlighted the company's positioning to benefit from growing volumes of 800G and 1.6T transceivers, a potential earnings-leverage boost reflected in a higher CY27 PE multip…
The Producer Price Index for final demand climbed 1.4% in April, the largest monthly increase since March 2022, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The gain followed an upward revision to March's 0.7% advance and was broad-based across goods and services. On a 12-month basis, producer prices rose 6.0%, reflecting both strong…
Producer prices rose more than economists forecast in April, with headline and core PPI readings exceeding Reuters poll estimates. The data pushed S&P 500 futures into negative territory and saw Dow E-minis move notably lower while Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose. The report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchange…
A sharp jump in jet fuel prices - from roughly $85-$90 to between $150 and $200 per barrel - tied to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has forced airlines to take sweeping measures. Fuel, which can represent up to a quarter of operating costs for carriers, has prompted fare hikes, fuel surcharges, capacity reductions, guidance suspensions and oth…
ParaZero Technologies Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed aerospace defense company, successfully demonstrated its DefendAir counter-UAS platform at the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security exhibition in Romania. The live simulation involved collaboration with local reseller New Akord Security and showcased integration with multiple defense technologies. At…
Micron (MU) is positioned to capture accelerated DRAM and HBM demand from generative AI infrastructure. This trade idea outlines a long entry at $140.00 with a $225.00 target and a $95.00 stop, framed for a long-term holding period (180 trading days). The thesis rests on structural memory tightness, capacity discipline, and product mix improvement …
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced the appointment of Susan Knight and Stephen Denaro to its Board of Directors to enhance governance and strategic capabilities. These appointments come as the company advances its DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve global pivotal trial, preparing for U.S. and European licensure. Knight brings broad audit an…
India’s Securities and Exchange Board has released a proposal outlining changes to municipal bond issuance that would permit refinancing, set minimum face values, and allow targeted incentives for certain investor groups. The draft, published on the regulator’s website, also references recent policy moves extending incentives to retail, senior citi…
The Czech National Bank (CNB) said monetary policy remains restrictive after April 2026 consumer prices accelerated to 2.5% year on year, driven primarily by a sharp jump in fuel costs linked to the Iran war. Policymakers left the policy rate at 3.5% while flagging risks from global cost pressures and potential spillovers into other price categorie…
