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Carpenter Technology Director Executes Stock Option Exercise and Sale

Carpenter Technology Director Executes Stock Option Exercise and Sale

Anastasios John Hart, a member of the board of directors at Carpenter Technology Corp (NYSE: CRS), recently completed a transaction involving the sale of company common stock. On May 4, 2026, Mr. Hart sold 750 shares for a total consideration of $317,896. The sale occurred within a price range between $423.52 and $424.18 per share, resulting in an …

Basis Holds Steady as Frost Threat Looms Over Drought-Stressed Winter Wheat

Basis Holds Steady as Frost Threat Looms Over Drought-Stressed Winter Wheat

Basis bids for hard red winter wheat in the southern U.S. Plains were unchanged on Wednesday as merchandisers weighed forecasts of frost and freezes that could damage drought-affected crops. K.C. hard red winter wheat futures, which climbed to multi-year highs last week amid concerns about drought-related crop loss, settled slightly lower on Wednes…

Crown Castle Director Increases Stake via $73,996 Share Purchase

Crown Castle Director Increases Stake via $73,996 Share Purchase

Kevin A. Stephens, a director at Crown Castle Inc. (NASDAQ: CCI), has executed an open-market purchase of company shares. This insider transaction occurs amidst a period of significant structural changes for the firm, including the multi-billion dollar sale of its Fiber Solutions and Small Cell business units and subsequent plans for debt reduction…

Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend

Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend

Avista Corp.'s board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4925 per share, with an annualized dividend of $1.97, payable June 12, 2026. The decision reflects the company's financial strength and ongoing commitment to shareholder value amid planned business strategies and economic conditions.

EZCORP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

EZCORP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

EZCORP, Inc. reported robust financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, highlighting a 46% increase in total revenues to $446.9 million and a 93% increase in net income attributable to EZCORP to $49.1 million. Key growth drivers included strong pawn loan demand, improved operational performance, favorable gold prices, and the re…

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces First Quarter Results

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces First Quarter Results

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. announced its first quarter 2026 net income of $29.1 million, a substantial increase from $17.6 million in the same quarter last year, with operating revenues rising to $58.9 million. The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.475 per common unit, reflecting robust business performance driven by its oil and natura…

Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida Executive Executes $320,000 Stock Sale

Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida Executive Executes $320,000 Stock Sale

Charles M. Shaffer, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF), has executed a sale of company common stock totaling over $320,000. The transaction, which occurred on May 4, 2026, involved the sale of 10,367 shares at prices that fluctuated between $30.75 and $30.96 per share. This move c…

After-Hours Movers: Fortinet Leads Gains as Fastly and Alpha & Omega Plunge

After-Hours Movers: Fortinet Leads Gains as Fastly and Alpha & Omega Plunge

After the market closed, a group of U.S.-listed technology and consumer names posted pronounced moves following quarterly results and guidance updates. Fortinet jumped on an earnings beat and a raised revenue outlook, while DoorDash and Arm each advanced after upside surprises and encouraging outlooks. Several other companies moved lower despite so…

Oasis Management Entities Divest Shares in Stratus Properties Inc.

Oasis Management Entities Divest Shares in Stratus Properties Inc.

Recent regulatory filings have disclosed a reduction in the position held by major investment entities in Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ:STRS). According to a Form 4 submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Oasis Management Co Ltd., alongside Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd. and Seth Fischer, executed a sale of common stock on May…

Carpenter Technology Executive Disposes of $5.2 Million in CRS Equity

Carpenter Technology Executive Disposes of $5.2 Million in CRS Equity

Marshall D. Akins, serving as the Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Carpenter Technology Corp (NYSE: CRS), has completed a series of common stock transactions totaling approximately $5.2 million. The divestment, which took place on May 5, 2026, involved selling shares at various price points within a range of $436.37 to $443.78 pe…

CEA Industries Announces Board Composition Change

CEA Industries Announces Board Composition Change

CEA Industries announced that Tony McDonald has resigned from the Board and as President. Carly E. Howard, an experienced independent director, has been named Chair of the Board, continuing a governance strengthening initiative. The company remains focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation amid ongoing market challenges tied to …