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Federal prosecutors charged 30 individuals in a sprawling insider trading case that allegedly relied on confidential merger-and-acquisition information stolen from top Wall Street law firms. The U.S. Attorney's Office and the SEC say the conspiracy funneled nonpublic deal details to traders and paid significant kickbacks to sources, generating subs…
Cheniere Energy reported a $3.5 billion net loss for the first quarter, driven largely by a $4.8 billion adverse mark-to-market on derivative contracts tied to long-term LNG agreements. The company warned that shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict may tighten global gas supply and sustain price volatility, pressuring earnings and …
Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) announced an extension of the exclusivity period with European Lithium Limited (ASX: EUR) to finalize the binding scheme implementation deed for a recommended acquisition. Under the proposed scheme, EUR shareholders would receive CRML shares, with optionholders receiving shares reflecting in-the-money options. The trans…
Saudi Arabia's stock market ended Thursday stronger, with the Tadawul All Share climbing 0.75% at the close. Gains in Energy & Utilities, Cement and Petrochemicals helped lift the index, while a mix of large single-stock moves produced a narrow advance in listed issues. Oil prices fell notably, and currency moves showed modest gains for the euro ag…
Tesla is trading at $405.60 after a sharp sentiment shift toward its autonomy and services story. With a market cap near $1.5 trillion, $7.0B in free cash flow, and improving technicals, the stock offers a tradeable mid-term long setup. The thesis leans on accelerating services/FSD monetization, robotaxi optionality, and better-margin geography mix…
Primech Holdings Limited, a technology-driven facility services provider, announced a significant four-year cleaning services contract valued at approximately US$24.8 million with one of Asia's largest aviation hubs. This contract strengthens Primech’s recurring revenue base and showcases its capabilities in managing complex, technology-driven faci…
NeOnc Technologies (NASDAQ:NTHI) is gaining attention in the biotech sector due to strong insider purchases and imminent interim data from its Phase 2a trial of NEO100, a drug candidate aimed at penetrating the blood-brain barrier to treat aggressive brain cancers. This novel delivery mechanism could significantly impact treatment across central ne…
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY) announced that its affiliate, Vermont Renewable Gas (VRG), has reached an agreement with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture to address agricultural soil protection for its 2.2 MW renewable energy project in Lyndon, Vermont. This Memorandum of Understanding establishes rigorous standards for soil preserv…
Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Miami to meet with U.S. representatives, according to a source. The move comes as U.S.-brokered peace talks with Russia have stalled, primarily over the status of the Donetsk region. Efforts earlier in the spring to secure travel by U.S. envoys to Kyiv did not materialize, and attention in W…
Fortinet shares jumped sharply in premarket trading after the cybersecurity firm reported a much stronger-than-expected first quarter. Billings, revenue and non-GAAP earnings all beat analyst forecasts, and BTIG responded by raising its rating to Buy and setting a $125 price target. Management highlighted momentum across Unified SASE, operational t…
Morgan Stanley's latest Eurozone Banks report identifies a concentrated roster of banks it views as well positioned to outperform as the region's lending backdrop improves. After two years of turbulence driven by rate shocks and deposit repricing, loan growth across the eurozone is reaccelerating, deposit dynamics remain sturdy, and banks are seein…
The Czech National Bank voted to hold its two-week repo rate at 3.50%, a level it has maintained for the past year following a 350-basis-point easing cycle that concluded in May 2025. Policymakers cited rising inflationary pressure stemming from a disruption to a major oil and gas shipping route in the Middle East, but said there is no immediate ca…
SKYX Platforms Corp., a NASDAQ-listed advanced smart home and AI technology company, announced it will host a corporate update call on May 11, 2026, to present its first quarter financial results and business overview. The company emphasizes its extensive patent portfolio and its mission to make smart, safe homes a new standard globally. Key execut…
Inter&Co Inc. reported exceptional first quarter 2026 results, surpassing 44 million clients and expanding its credit portfolio to R$50 billion (US$9.5 billion), reflecting 33% year-over-year growth. The company maintained strong profitability with a net income of R$395 million (US$75.6 million) and an improved ROE of 15.5%. Payment volumes surged,…
Draft European Union guidance indicates the fallout from the Iran war has not produced conditions comparable to the COVID-19 crisis and does not justify targeted emergency measures for tourism or airlines. The document notes there are no EU-wide jet fuel shortages, reiterates passenger reimbursement and re-routing rights, and outlines narrow except…
Microsoft (MSFT) has pulled back from its 52-week highs but fundamentals remain intact: a $37B AI revenue run rate, Azure growth ~40% YoY per recent coverage, strong free cash flow of ~$72.9B and a fortress-like balance sheet. We recommend a tactical long entry on weakness with a mid-term and longer-term target, defined stop loss, and clear exit tr…
Duos Edge AI, a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), announced an open house for its newly operational Edge Data Center in Victoria, Texas, designed to serve 37 school districts and support various sectors including education, healthcare, and telecommunications. The facility aims to provide high-performance, low-latency compu…
Stephen Jeffrey Garchik, a director and significant shareholder in authID Inc. (NASDAQ:AUID), has made a notable increase to his holdings in the company. On April 29, 2026, Garchik acquired 120,482 shares of common stock at an individual share price of $1.245, representing a total investment of approximately $150,000. This transaction was facilitat…
Larry G. Swets, Jr., a director at Greenland Energy Co. (NASDAQ: GLND), has executed significant transactions to increase his ownership position in the company. On May 6, 2026, Swets acquired 25,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2.79 per share, representing a total investment of $69,750. This purchase brings his direct holdings of Greenland…
Onfolio Holdings Inc., a Nasdaq-listed owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, announced it will hold its first quarter 2026 earnings call on May 18, 2026, to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company operates across marketing, education, and e-commerce sectors and focuses on sustainable cash flow …
EXL, a global data and AI company listed on NASDAQ, has been honored with the 2026 CSO Award for Application Security for its AI-powered Security Architecture Review Automation tool (EXL SARA™). This innovative technology enhances security architecture and risk reviews by embedding security early in the software development lifecycle, improving ent…
Marex Group plc has commenced a consent solicitation to amend the indenture terms for its 6.404% Senior Notes due 2029, aiming to align these terms with its recently issued 2031 Notes. This action supports the company's planned legal redomiciliation to Bermuda, which is proposed to streamline corporate structure and regulatory alignment with its Na…
Donegal Mutual Insurance Co. has executed a series of transactions to increase its position in Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DGICA). As a significant stakeholder holding a 10% ownership interest, Donegal Mutual acquired Class A Common Stock over a two-day period in early May 2026. The total value of these acquisitions reached $281,855, occurring whil…
Lakeland Industries has transitioned LHD Germany operations to a third-party logistics model and appointed Sascha Mueller as Director of Sales, aiming to improve operational efficiency and drive growth. The company will relaunch the LHD Germany brand at Interschutz 2026, positioning for scalable expansion in the European fire safety market.
XTEND, a software and AI robotics leader under JFB Construction Holdings, secured an $8.25 million order from a European defense customer for advanced autonomous drone systems supporting indoor and tactical strike operations. These deployments reflect growing defense adoption of autonomous systems, backed by XTEND's proprietary technology. The deve…
