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The White House is considering an executive order that would mandate testing for artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said. The contemplated framework would impose pre-release evaluations similar in spirit to Food and Drug Administration drug approvals and could appl…
Shares of Ingram Micro Holding Corporation fell 6.4% on Wednesday after Ingram Holdco, an affiliate of Platinum Equity, priced a secondary offering of 12.7 million shares at $26.00 per share. Ingram Micro will not sell shares in the transaction but has authorized a concurrent $30 million repurchase of common stock from the underwriters at the same …
In April, Russia's federal oil tax collections climbed to their strongest level in six months as crude markets rallied amid the war in Iran. Finance Ministry figures, as interpreted in Bloomberg calculations, show April oil taxes at 707.1 billion rubles, with total oil and gas receipts near 856 billion rubles. The Urals benchmark averaged $77 per b…
Dow Inc. shares dropped sharply after reports that Washington and Tehran are nearing a one-page memorandum that could end hostilities and begin negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions. Chemical and fertilizer names that had benefited from elevated prices amid regional tensions fell across the board.
DeepSeek, the Hangzhou-based artificial intelligence startup, is holding advanced discussions with government-backed investors to raise several billion dollars. Recent talks have placed the firm's valuation at about $50 billion, up from prior ranges between $10 billion and $30 billion. A state-backed fund with roughly $8.8 billion in capital is rep…
Sysco's announced acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot creates a combined company with roughly $100B in revenue, immediate margin accretion, and $250M of targeted synergies. With a market cap near $35.4B, an EV/EBITDA of 12 and free cash flow of $1.82B, the risk/reward favors a long position for patient investors who accept integration risk and hi…
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Trump administration intends to raise China's ongoing energy purchases from Iran during President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. While Washington hopes the exchange will not derail broader talks or potential agreements, officials view the matter as a point of concern …
Barclays downgraded Abercrombie & Fitch Co. to an Underweight rating and reduced its price target by 20% to $76, signaling modest downside from the retailer's recent trading level of $78.97. The firm pointed to deeper promotions at Hollister, a crowded apparel landscape, tariff pressures and a likely normalization of operating margins after a peak …
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) shares declined sharply after trusts tied to the company’s senior executives priced an underwritten secondary sale of 10 million Class A shares at $26.00 apiece. The offering, which does not include shares from the company itself, is expected to close on May 7, 2026, and will be accompanied by a repurchase of 1,153,846…
Shares of Oklo Inc rose more than 6% at the opening bell Wednesday after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the Principal Design Criteria topical report for the company’s Aurora powerhouse in Idaho. The approval creates a formal regulatory framework for safety, reliability and performance requirements that Oklo can cite in future filin…
Toll Brothers, a leading US luxury home builder, announced the grand opening of 13 new model homes at its Great Park Neighborhoods community in Irvine, California. The homes span four unique collections featuring upscale designs and extensive amenities, targeting affluent homebuyers. The company emphasizes its craftsmanship and customized design op…
Joshua Gross, the President of Aerials at Terex Corp (NASDAQ: TEX), has completed a sale of common stock. The transaction, which occurred on May 4, 2026, involved the disposal of 5,874 shares at a per-share price of $61.53. This transaction resulted in total proceeds of $611,427.Despite this recent divestment, Mr. Gross maintains a significant dire…
The U.S. Treasury announced a $125 billion issuance of notes and bonds to refund about $83.3 billion of privately-held securities maturing on May 15, while raising roughly $41.7 billion in fresh cash. The package comprises a $58 billion 3-year note, a $42 billion 10-year note and a $25 billion 30-year bond, with auctions set the week of May 11 and …
European natural gas futures eased after earlier declines as market participants reacted to reports the United States and Iran may be nearing a limited agreement to halt hostilities. The Dutch TTF front-month contract pulled back by 6.7% to 43.77 euros per megawatt hour by 09:09 ET (13:09 GMT), though prices remain substantially above pre-war level…
VEON Ltd.'s subsidiary Kyivstar Group has signed an agreement to resell Starlink broadband internet services and hardware to Ukrainian businesses and public institutions. This collaboration expands Kyivstar's portfolio by integrating Starlink's satellite connectivity with its terrestrial networks, addressing internet coverage gaps in remote and inf…
Kyivstar Group Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed company and Ukraine's leading digital operator, has entered an agreement to become an authorized reseller of Starlink Kits and high-speed satellite internet services for businesses and public institutions in Ukraine. This partnership aims to provide reliable connectivity in challenging conditions by offering dir…
Skycorp Solar Group Limited, a solar PV product manufacturer listed on NASDAQ under ticker PN, announced a second private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing round raising $3.6 million, bringing total recent PIPE funding to $6.6 million. The capital will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, business developmen…
Jet fuel prices have climbed dramatically from roughly $85-$90 per barrel to between $150 and $200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, prompting carriers across the globe to raise fares, impose or increase fuel surcharges, cut capacity and withdraw or downgrade financial guidance. Below is an alphabetical account of actions taken by airli…
RedCloud Holdings plc has appointed Vikram Sharma, former Microsoft executive, as Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate the company's AI-driven infrastructure revenue growth through joint ventures in emerging FMCG markets such as Southeast Asia and West Africa. Following successful benchmarks and licensing deals in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, RedCloud …
Bank of America identified two restaurant chains as notable opportunities after first-quarter results, keeping a Buy rating on First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) with a $19 price target and a Neutral rating on Portillo's (PTLO) with a $6 target. Both companies posted same-store sales beats and showed operational trends that influenced updated fisc…
Studio City Company Limited has initiated a conditional cash tender offer for all outstanding 7.00% senior secured notes due 2027. The offer is contingent upon securing financing from a new notes offering and available cash. The company has set May 12, 2026 as the expiration date for the tender offer and announced a conditional redemption of remain…
BTIG has added Palo Alto Networks to its Top Picks focus list and increased its price target to $216 from $200 after field checks signaled durable demand and accelerating adoption of the company's platform offerings. Analyst feedback from channel partners and product contacts highlighted Prisma SASE strength, positive views on cloud security transi…
Fabric.AI (Nasdaq: FABC) and Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) announced the appointment of Bill Maffucci as Head of Development for their joint Neural I/o MicroLED optical interconnect chip program. This technology aims to revolutionize AI infrastructure by providing high-bandwidth, low-power optical interconnects critical for next-generation AI da…
ThredUp announces the formation of a strategic advisory board to expand its Universal Recommerce Layer and Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform. This move follows a successful open-source model removing fees for partners, driving a 37% increase in branded resale adoption. The board comprises experts in climate, tech, logistics, and retail to enhance…
Harley-Davidson is a beaten-down iconic brand trading near $2.8B market cap with meaningful cash flow and an active turnaround plan. We upgrade to a bullish stance and recommend a mid-term long trade: entry $25.61, target $31.25, stop $22.00. The risk/reward is attractive given EV/EBITDA ~3.9, free cash flow of $415M, and technical momentum; execut…
