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The Republican speaker of the Tennessee House has removed all committee and subcommittee assignments from House Democrats after they took part in loud protests during a special session that approved a congressional map dismantling a majority-Black district centered on Memphis. The action follows a contentious floor vote accompanied by activists in …
<p>Swatch Group (SWGAY) has moved off its 2025 lows and is showing rising moving averages, bullish MACD and expanding volume—conditions consistent with a continued recovery. The company trades below book value while offering a modest dividend and exposure to durable luxury demand. For disciplined traders, a mid-term long with a clear stop and reali…
Ascentage Pharma announced that 17 clinical advancements of its key drug candidates, including Olverembatinib and Lisaftoclax, will be featured at the 31st European Hematology Association Congress in June 2026. The presentations cover ongoing clinical studies in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma…
Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, will accompany U.S. President Donald Trump on a trip to Beijing set for May 14-15, according to media reports citing people familiar with the matter. The announcement reverses earlier reports that Huang had been left off an initial list of executives. The visit will center on trade, artificial intelligence, …
Erin McSweeney, a director at Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX), has completed a sale of 2,500 ordinary shares. The transaction took place on May 12, 2026, in Austin, Texas, involving a total value of $341,485. This insider activity follows a period of substantial growth for the company, which recently reported fiscal year 2026 results that exceeded market …
Frank Lamberti, the Chief Commercial Officer of Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), has completed a series of stock transactions totaling approximately $1.93 million. The sales occurred over a two-day period earlier this week, involving the disposal of common stock at various price points between $13.50 and $13.8594 per share. This insider activity follows …
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report projecting that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will elevate its short-term policy rate to 2% by the end of 2027. This movement from the current level of 0.75% is expected as the Japanese economy undergoes a significant structural transition. According to the OECD, robu…
Daniel Wendler, the Chief Accounting Officer at Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), has completed a series of transactions involving the company's ordinary shares. These movements follow the successful vesting of performance-based restricted share units (PSUs) that were tied to specific corporate targets. While the transactions include a sale of shares totali…
Revathi Advaithi, the Chief Executive Officer of Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), has executed a sale of 114,090 ordinary shares on May 11, 2026. The transaction, which resulted in total proceeds of approximately $16.2 million, saw shares being sold at market prices ranging from $138.4236 to $144.815. This liquidity event follows the recent vesting of perf…
David Scott Offer, serving as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), has completed a series of transactions involving the sale of company stock. The sales, which occurred in May 2026, totaling approximately $3,163,077, follow a significant vesting event triggered by the achievement of specific performance mile…
Tan Kwang Hooi, the Chief Operating Officer of Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), has completed a significant sale of company stock totaling approximately $3,726,489. The transaction, executed on May 11, 2026, involved the sale of 26,175 ordinary shares. This divestment follows the recent vesting of performance-based restricted share units (PSUs) earlier in …
Michael P. Hartung, the Chief Commercial Officer at FLEX LTD. (NASDAQ:FLEX), has completed a series of share transactions totaling $3,163,025. These sales occurred on May 11, 2026, shortly after a significant acquisition of shares resulting from the vesting of performance-based restricted share units (PSUs). The transactions took place during a per…
Nidec Corp shares fell sharply after the company disclosed suspected improper conduct related to quality inspections, including unauthorised changes to materials, processes and designs in some products. The firm said no immediate product functionality or safety issues were found and that it may set up an investigation committee. The report follows …
Breeze Acquisition Corp. II priced 12.5 million units at $10.00 apiece for a $125 million initial public offering. The units are slated to start trading on the Nasdaq Global Market May 13, 2026, with the underlying shares and rights expected to trade separately under their own ticker symbols following the IPO.
Gold traded in a narrow range in Asian hours after mixed moves in U.S. sessions, with spot bullion marginally lower and futures slightly firmer. Investor caution stems from fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal following Tehran's rejection of a proposal and President Trump's comment that talks were on "life support," while focus turns to his May 14-15 …
Michael Skarke, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTTR), has completed a significant sale of company stock. Across two trading sessions in May 2026, Skarke liquidated a total of 110,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, resulting in an aggregate transaction value of $1,913,500.The transac…
Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTTR) has seen insider activity following a period of significant stock appreciation. Brian Szymanski, serving as the company's Chief Accounting Officer, completed a sale of 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on May 11, 2026. The transaction was executed at a price point of $17.04 per share, resulting in tota…
Breeze Acquisition Corp. II priced its initial public offering of 12.5 million units at $10 per unit, raising $125 million. The blank check company plans to focus on acquiring businesses with global operations and advanced technologies in healthcare, biotechnology, robotics, AI, and related sectors. The units, ordinary shares, and rights will trade…
Brandon Craig, who will assume the role of chief executive at BHP on July 1, said he will prioritize creating options for growth beyond 2035 by increasing exploration activity, pursuing partnerships with peers and making smaller, value-accretive acquisitions when justified. Craig made the remarks at a Bank of America conference in Miami; the commen…
The U.S. dollar approached a one-week high on Wednesday, bolstered by an unexpected rise in inflation data and heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. As consumer prices climbed more sharply than expected, Treasury yields moved higher, fueling speculation regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy. Concurrently, stalled peace discuss…
Brian Scott Davis, the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:WDC), has completed a sale of common stock totaling approximately $5,006,895. The transaction, which occurred on May 11, 2026, involved the sale of 10,000 shares. These shares were sold at varying price points, ranging from $489.7788 to $510.0009 per share.The …
Ring Energy, Inc. announced the pricing of its public offering of 44,444,445 common shares at $1.35 each, aiming to raise about $60 million gross proceeds. The funds will primarily be used to repay borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facility, with any remaining proceeds allocated to general corporate purposes. The transaction is e…
Neil Edward Marchuk, who serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM), has completed a notable sale of company equity. On May 11, 2026, Mr. Marchuk sold 41,932 shares of common stock in a series of transactions totaling approximately $11,300,535. This move comes as the aerospace manufactur…
The Trump Organization has officially terminated its plans to construct its inaugural skyscraper in Australia. The decision comes less than three months after a deal was struck to develop a massive 91-storey tower on the Gold Coast, a prominent tourist and seaside destination located in Queensland. The project, valued at approximately A$1.5 billion…
Oil prices retreated on Wednesday following three days of gains as market participants monitored a fragile ceasefire in the Iran conflict and U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping. Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell from recent highs while analysts and market sources highlighted s…
