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  • Asian equities rose, led by Japan and South Korea, as AI-focused tech stocks rallied amid lower oil, falling bond yields and stronger U.S. earnings.
  • SoftBank shares jumped after Arm rallied in U.S. trading and its telecom unit reported record quarterly revenue driven by cloud and AI sales.
  • Ibiden shares surged after a strong Q1 beat, a large guidance upgrade and an announced 1-for-2 stock split.
  • The U.S. and Japan conducted a rare joint yen intervention, pushing USD/JPY from 163.99 to 157.47 with 155 seen as the next pivot.
  • Ukraine intelligence says North Korea is deploying a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region, possibly adding dozens of ballistic missiles against Ukraine.
  • Up to 912 million SpaceX shares become eligible for sale on Thursday, creating immediate downside risk from insider selling pressure.

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ECB Keeps Rates on Hold but Signals Hike Risk as Energy-Driven Inflation Surges

ECB Keeps Rates on Hold but Signals Hike Risk as Energy-Driven Inflation Surges

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged but signaled that further tightening remains a possibility if the recent jump in energy-driven inflation becomes entrenched. Officials are watching for second-round effects even as services-sector cooling and slowing growth provide some relief. Markets largely expect a June rate increase if oi…

MGM Resorts Falls Short on Q1 Earnings as Las Vegas Demand Softens

MGM Resorts Falls Short on Q1 Earnings as Las Vegas Demand Softens

MGM Resorts International reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.49, below the $0.53 consensus compiled by LSEG, as softer demand in Las Vegas weighed on profitability. Total company revenue rose 4.1% to $4.45 billion for the quarter ended March 31, with Las Vegas Strip Resorts producing $2.2 billion and MGM China revenue increasi…

Three Unexpected Dissenters Challenge Fed's 'Easing Bias' Language

Three Unexpected Dissenters Challenge Fed's 'Easing Bias' Language

The Federal Reserve's latest policy statement drew an unusually high number of dissents, with three regional bank presidents objecting to wording that implies a bias toward future rate cuts. Their concern reflects unease at signaling easier policy while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target and energy prices have risen. The split underscores …

Virginia Jury Finds Afghan Man Guilty of Aiding ISIS-K in 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing

Virginia Jury Finds Afghan Man Guilty of Aiding ISIS-K in 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing

A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah of conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist organization for his alleged role in the August 26, 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate that killed 13 U.S. service members and roughly 160 Afghan civilians. Jurors were unable to agree that his conduct directly caused the fatal…

Liquidia Corp Executive Executes Share Sale via Pre-Arranged Trading Plan

Liquidia Corp Executive Executes Share Sale via Pre-Arranged Trading Plan

Dana Boyle, the Chief Accounting Officer at Liquidia Corp (NASDAQ: LQDA), has completed a sale of company common stock totaling $59,541. The transaction, which involved 1,576 shares sold at a price of $37.78 per share on April 27, 2026, was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in late 2023. This sale was specifically intended to c…

United States Lime & Minerals Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

United States Lime & Minerals Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. reported a 3.7% revenue decrease in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, primarily due to reduced demand from construction, oil and gas services, and roof shingle sectors, partially offset by increased demand from steel customers. Gross profit and net income also declined. The company is optimistic about future demand an…

Colony Bankcorp Chief Banking Officer Executes Common Stock Purchases

Colony Bankcorp Chief Banking Officer Executes Common Stock Purchases

Edward G. Canup, serving as the Chief Banking Officer for Colony Bankcorp Inc (NASDAQ: CBAN), has recently expanded his position in the company through the purchase of common stock. According to regulatory filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, these transactions involved a total investment of $39,770. The acquisitions were ex…

Intuitive Surgical Director Disposes of $291,886 in Common Stock

Intuitive Surgical Director Disposes of $291,886 in Common Stock

Amy L. Ladd, a director at Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG), has completed the sale of common stock totaling $291,886. The divestment took place through two separate transactions conducted this week. These sales were performed in accordance with a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which is currently scheduled to expire on January 29, 2027.The…