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President Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to build TrumpIRA.gov, a federal portal listing private-sector Individual Retirement Accounts eligible for a government matching contribution. The match program, enacted under President Biden, will offer up to $1,000 per taxpayer and phases out at specified income threshold…
Latham Group, Inc. collaborates with Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller and his wife to raise awareness about pool safety during National Water Safety Month. The company emphasizes proactive safety measures such as active supervision, swim lessons, and automatic safety covers to prevent drowning incidents. Latham also highlights the additional benef…
Wetour Robotics Limited announced the upcoming debut of Orchestra, a physical AI operating system designed to unify real-time control across diverse wearable and connected devices. The company is hosting a public launch event on May 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas, showcasing Orchestra's capabilities in processing visual, gesture, and spatial data to coo…
WORK Medical, a Nasdaq-listed Chinese medical device supplier, strengthens its leadership in Web3.0 by co-authoring an Asset Tokenization Whitepaper and becoming a Vice President Unit of the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association. The company is integrating AI and blockchain technology into healthcare through tokenization of medical assets an…
Gray Media announced the Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest inviting Americans to submit solo, a cappella performances of The Star-Spangled Banner to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. The contest is part of the company's "We the People" initiative showcasing local stories tied to American history across its media platforms. The winner will receive…
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (Nasdaq: APWC) announced that Brian Ma has replaced Ben Lee as Chief Financial Officer effective April 30, 2026. Mr. Ma brings over 20 years of financial experience including roles in publicly listed companies and financial institutions in Taiwan, and now serves as interim CFO pending board confirmation…
Diginex Limited confirms the adjusted share consideration price of $10.56 per share post an 8-for-1 stock consolidation for its previously announced acquisition of Resulticks Global Companies in an all-share transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The transaction terms remain unchanged in aggregate value but the share price and number of shares issued …
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. announced the establishment of its Nashville, Tennessee location at Opry Mills as a corporate-owned store, increasing its corporate-operated stores from three to four. This expansion supports the company's broader transformation strategy by providing a controlled environment to test product innovations, mercha…
J-Star Holding announced a strategic partnership with Patriot Green Energy Technology to develop Made-in-USA polymer-based solid-state batteries, including establishing a 100 MWh automated production line in Baytown, Texas. The initiative aims to serve the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and drone markets, leveraging U.S.-Taiwan cooperation framework…
Shares of TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) climbed 10% after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determined the company’s consolidated deep-seabed mining application is in full compliance with the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act and its regulations. The finding moves the submission into the certification phase and tri…
Opay Digital Services Ltd. is preparing a U.S. initial public offering with a target valuation of about $4 billion. The Nigeria-focused payments platform has engaged Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan to work on the offering and is backed by SoftBank Group. The share sale may take place later this year, amid growing activity in Nigeria's fintech…
Federal data reviewed by Raymond James show 243 new New World Screwworm cases in the week ending April 26, an uptick that sharpens an already steady climb since early March. Cases are moving closer to the U.S. border with new reports in Coahuila and growing active caseloads in several Mexican states that border Texas. U.S. and Mexican authorities a…
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack dissented from the Federal Open Market Committee's post-meeting statement, objecting to language that she says signals an easing bias. While she supported keeping the federal funds rate unchanged at the meeting, Hammack argued the phrase pointing to "additional adjustments" is no longer appropriate g…
The United States has publicly criticised Zambian authorities for failing to engage on a planned health memorandum of understanding that would govern more than $1 billion in U.S. assistance. Outgoing U.S. ambassador Michael Gonzales said repeated outreach went unanswered and an April 30 deadline passed without a signed agreement, leaving funding to…
Tesla registrations increased in several European markets in April, with notable year-over-year gains in Denmark, France and the Netherlands as surging fuel prices following the Iran war have pushed consumers toward electric vehicles. Regulatory activity around Tesla's Full Self-Driving software has progressed in the Netherlands, and broader contin…
Exodus Movement, a self-custodial crypto platform, announced preliminary Q1 2026 results with revenue of $22.7 million, down from $36 million in Q1 2025, reflecting reduced trading activity. The company launched Exodus Pay in all 50 U.S. states in April 2026 as part of its strategy to diversify revenue and reduce reliance on market volatility. Digi…
Lazard reported a 67% increase in first-quarter net income as client demand under volatile market conditions boosted its asset management business. Average assets under management rose to $266 billion from $231 billion a year earlier, supporting a 42% jump in asset management revenue and helping lift group net revenue 17% to $757 million. Managemen…
Jet.AI Inc. stock climbed after the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the Form S-4 registration statement filed by flyExclusive in connection with the planned merger. The SEC action moves the transaction into the stage where shareholders will vote, with proxy materials to be filed and distributed in early May and a special meeti…
Novo Nordisk will begin selling an existing oral semaglutide tablet under the Ozempic brand in the United States, offering 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg doses via more than 70,000 pharmacies. The company says the reformulated pill is equivalent in safety and effectiveness to Rybelsus, which contains the same active ingredient but is sold under that name ou…
FLSmidth said it is conducting an internal investigation after discovering it had supplied certain pre-contract tender materials to individuals in Russia linked to a small number of potential projects in Kazakhstan. The company has stopped pursuing the tenders and informed U.S. and Danish authorities while the probe continues.
Eli Lilly's Q1 2026 beat and guidance raise, driven by demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound plus a new oral GLP-1 approval, create a clear short-to-mid-term trading opportunity. Technicals confirm a fresh bullish leg and heavy volume today supports an immediate entry. Valuation is premium, but fundamentals and catalysts justify a measured buy with a de…
Intuitive Machines, a space infrastructure company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker LUNR, announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026, followed by a conference call to discuss the results. The company specializes in building spacecraft and providing infrastructure services across commercial, civil, and national security…
Occidental Petroleum announced the appointment of Richard Jackson as its next President and CEO, succeeding Vicki Hollub upon her retirement on June 1, 2026. Jackson, with over two decades at Occidental and extensive operational experience, will also join the Board. Hollub will remain on the Board to support the transition, providing continuity aft…
Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI), a provider of AI infrastructure and cloud services, announced that the SEC has declared effective the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by flyExclusive, Inc. related to their proposed merger. This regulatory milestone moves the transaction into the stockholder approval and closing phases, with Jet.AI’s special mee…
Portillo's, a growing fast-casual restaurant chain, introduces the Hot & Saucy Italian Beef Sandwich for the month of May. This new menu item features a spicier twist on its classic Italian Beef sandwich, aligning with consumer trends favoring bolder, spicy tastes. Portillo's supports the launch with a loyalty promotion to drive repeat visits and e…
