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Shares of Hua Hong Semiconductor fell after U.S. Commerce Department letters told multiple equipment suppliers to stop sending certain chipmaking tools to facilities associated with the company. The restrictions are said to target two plants considered capable of producing advanced chips, and several major equipment makers with China exposure saw t…
Oil prices climbed further after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has directed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, a move likely to prolong supply disruptions from the Middle East. Brent and U.S. crude futures rose, while industry data signalled draws from U.S. inventories. Analysts say a longer blockade and continue…
Xunlei Limited, a Chinese technology company specializing in distributed cloud services, announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The report is now accessible on both the SEC and Xunlei's investor relations websites.
Asian markets opened cautiously on Wednesday as concerns over the Iran conflict and fresh questions about the health of the AI sector weighed on sentiment ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision and major U.S. tech earnings. Energy prices climbed amid stalled peace efforts, while U.S. futures were mixed and Treasury yields nudged higher.
OrbiMed Advisors LLC and OrbiMed Capital GP VIII LLC have significantly increased their position in Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAW) through a recent acquisition of common stock and various warrant series. The transaction, part of a broader private placement, highlights the involvement of these major shareholders during a period of strategic trans…
Microsoft will roll out its Copilot 365 AI assistant to about 743,000 Accenture employees, marking the largest enterprise deployment of the tool. The agreement amplifies Microsoft's effort to convert 365 users into paid subscribers while highlighting both promising internal productivity results reported by Accenture and investor concerns over broad…
The U.S. president has instructed aides to ready plans for an extended blockade of Iran aimed at constricting oil exports and curbing shipping, with officials framing the approach as a less risky alternative to renewed heavy military action or a swift diplomatic exit. The move follows a ceasefire that paused major bombing but left regional tensions…
The White House has rejected criticism of President Donald Trump receiving FIFA’s first Peace Prize, calling him the most deserving recipient. The award, presented at the World Cup draw in December for promoting global peace and unity, drew condemnation from human rights advocates, players and national federations. The administration pointed to rec…
The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly as market participants prepared for a closely watched Federal Reserve policy decision likely to mark the end of Jerome Powell's term as chair. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fading hopes for a quick diplomatic resolution kept safe-haven demand intact. Currencies traded in narrow ranges in subdued Asian…
Goldman Sachs has prevented its Hong Kong bankers from accessing Anthropic's Claude models after a contractual interpretation, with employees reportedly unable to reach the models for several weeks. An Anthropic spokesperson said Claude was never officially supported in Hong Kong. The bank's move follows consultation with Anthropic and does not aff…
Mesoblast Limited announces successful patient recruitment completion in its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating rexlemestrocel-L for chronic low back pain associated with degenerative disc disease. The trial aims to confirm earlier positive results showing significant pain reduction and decreased opioid use. Top-line data is expected by mid-…
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed optics and photonics manufacturer, announced the pricing of a $20 million public offering of common stock priced at $7.00 per share. The company intends to use the net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses and technologies, fund working capital, capital expenditures, and optimize its…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has opened a nomination window for clinicians and researchers to join the Preventive Services Task Force. The panel, which normally comprises 16 members, has not met in over a year, with three consecutive meetings canceled and five members’ terms expiring in De…
President Donald Trump greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House during a formal welcome that included a handshake and shared laughter between the two leaders. The White House posted a photo of the encounter with the caption "TWO KINGS." The visit featured remarks from King Charles on constitutional restraints and followed a narrowl…
Oil prices eased from near three-week highs as traders weighed the United Arab Emirates' move to leave the OPEC producer group. The retreat was limited by ongoing uncertainties tied to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted a significant share of global supply.
U.S. equity futures edged up Tuesday evening following a weak cash session, as investors prepare for a concentrated slate of earnings from major technology companies and the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Technology and semiconductor names led declines earlier in the day after a report raised questions about OpenAI's targets, while oil prices re…
Pershing Square has raised $5 billion for a newly launched closed-end fund that will be part of a combined U.S. initial public offering for the alternative asset manager. The fund, Pershing Square USA (PSUS), is the firm's first product marketed to both institutional and retail U.S. investors that carries no performance fees. Both PSUS and Pershing…
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square has raised about $5 billion in gross proceeds through a combined share placement and an initial public offering in the United States. The closed-end vehicle Pershing Square USA will list on the New York Stock Exchange under PSUS, while Pershing Square Inc, the manager of Ackman’s funds, will trade under PS. The transac…
David E. Lanzer, serving as the General Counsel and Secretary for Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXR), has executed a sale of common stock totaling approximately $1.18 million. The transaction involved 33,299 shares and was officially documented in an SEC filing on April 28, 2026. This divestment followed a recent conversion process wher…
Pershing Square USA and Pershing Square Inc. have set pricing for their joint initial public offerings. PSUS and PSI shares are slated to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 29, 2026, with the Combined IPO and a previously announced private placement expected to provide PSUS with approximately $5 billion in gross proceeds before f…
Collective Acquisition Corp. II priced its initial public offering of 22 million units at $10 each, aiming to raise about $220 million. The units, comprising Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants, will trade on Nasdaq under tickers CAIIU, CAII, and CAIIW. The blank check company intends to seek a business combination in sectors impacting …
David Raben, the Chief Medical Officer of Bicara Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCAX), has completed a series of transactions involving both the sale of common stock and the exercise of stock options. These moves were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on February 12, 2025. The transaction activity occurred on April 27,…
Daniel J. Starks, a member of the Board of Directors at Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), has significantly increased his position in the healthcare giant through a direct open market purchase. The transaction, occurring on April 27, 2026, involved the acquisition of 10,000 common shares for a total consideration of $926,537. This move comes at a tim…
Oruka Therapeutics has priced an upsized underwritten public offering of approximately $700 million by selling nearly 9.7 million shares at $72.50 each. The proceeds will support the development of its proprietary monoclonal antibody therapeutics targeting psoriasis and other inflammatory conditions. The offering is expected to close by April 30, 2…
Black Hills Corp., a utility company serving 1.37 million customers across eight U.S. states, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.703 per share, payable June 1, 2026. The company will release its first-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on May 6, 2026, followed by a live conference call and webcast to discuss financial results.
