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What began as a standard fact-finding committee has become a charged public confrontation between far-right lawmakers and France's public broadcasters. Led by 32-year-old Charles Alloncle, an ally of National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, the inquiry has foregrounded aggressive questioning of journalists and executives and emphasised spending to er…
Nexera Technologies Ltd announced that its subsidiary KeepZone AI has received official authorization from a protective infrastructure provider to introduce and represent an advanced composite structural survivability system for fuel storage tanks and critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf. This system enhances blast mitigation, fragmentation p…
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, said he will meet New York Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss the 'future direction' of the city after objections from the Miami-based firm to a mayoral proposal that used his name in a tax campaign targeting non-resident owners of New York City homes. Griffin made the comment during a panel at a Norges Bank I…
Global equity markets have rebounded strongly since late March, pushing many indexes to record levels despite an ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices. In a client note, Yardeni Research attributes the resilience to stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and technological improvements that are lifting profit margins, w…
India's industrial production rose 4.1% year-on-year in March, the slowest increase in five months, as softer factory output and weak electricity generation weighed on overall growth. The March reading follows a revised 5.1% expansion in February and is the first monthly print after the outbreak of the Iran war triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes…
UBS downgraded Avolta from Buy to Neutral and reduced its 12-month price target to CHF48 from CHF63, pointing to heightened earnings risk stemming from the Middle East conflict and resulting disruptions in the airline industry. The bank lowered near-term EPS and organic sales growth forecasts, adjusted margin and discount-rate assumptions, and outl…
UBS has lowered its price projections for palladium and platinum by $200 per ounce each, citing weakening demand fundamentals and broader economic growth concerns. Palladium's outlook is weighed down by heavy concentration of demand in autocatalysts for gasoline vehicles and the industry's electrification, while indicators of easing physical tightn…
BYD's first-quarter net profit plunged 55.4% year-on-year to 4.1 billion yuan, marking its steepest quarterly decline since 2020, while revenue fell 11.8% to 150.2 billion yuan. The world-leading electric vehicle maker faces slowing domestic sales amid intensified competition and reduced trade-in subsidies for entry-level EVs and plug-in hybrids, a…
A recent AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll indicates that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are virtually level in a simulated second-round matchup, with the two candidates separated by a narrow margin well within the survey's reported error. First-round simulations also show Lula leading but without a clear majority, leaving…
InflaRx N.V., a biopharmaceutical company focused on anti-inflammatory therapies, has announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement after its ordinary shares closed at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days. This compliance removes the risk of delisting and bolsters confidence in the company's stock.
Watsco, Inc., the largest North American HVAC/R distributor, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a leading HVAC distributor in the Sunbelt region with $230 million in revenue and 25 locations. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2026, enhancing Watsco's scale in high-growth markets and leveraging technology pl…
ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone will showcase its most comprehensive defense-focused drone hardware, software, and Drone as a Service (DaaS) at the AUVSI Xponential 2026 conference in Detroit. The company will engage defense, government, and enterprise stakeholders with live demonstrations, a podcast studio, an…
Harvard Bioscience, a life sciences technology developer, declared that it will release quarterly financial results for Q1 2026 on May 12 before market open and host a conference call to discuss these results. The company provides technologies and services supporting research and pharmaceutical development globally, with operations in the US, Europ…
NorthStrive Biosciences Inc., a subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ELAB), announced the filing of a new US patent application covering the development of EL-22, a myostatin-engineered probiotic technology, for pharmaceutical use targeting muscle loss conditions in humans. The patent includes protection for specific dosing regimens and formul…
Streamex Corp. (NASDAQ: STEX) announced the first yield distribution for GLDY, a gold-backed, yield-bearing tokenized security. The yield, generated through a gold leasing program with an annualized lease yield of 3.5%, is distributed in additional GLDY tokens monthly. This milestone validates Streamex's infrastructure and product, bridging traditi…
Watsco, Inc., the leading North American HVAC distributor, reported flat first quarter 2026 revenues and earnings, reflecting market stabilization following the A2L refrigerant transition. The company announced the pending acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, enhancing scale and diversification in its core Sunbelt markets. Watsco continues to inv…
Helus Pharma has partnered with mental health organization TARA Mind to support recruitment for its Phase 3 clinical trial of HLP003, a novel serotonergic agonist for major depressive disorder, specifically targeting veterans. This collaboration aligns with a recent U.S. Executive Order focusing on accelerating treatments for serious mental illness…
BridgeBio Pharma initiates a national educational campaign highlighting ATTR-CM, a frequently overlooked heart condition, to encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment. The campaign features advocates Morgan Freeman and Howard H. White and promotes their drug, Attruby®, which showed significant clinical benefits in reducing cardiovascular-related ho…
FTI Consulting's economic consulting arm, Compass Lexecon, has announced the affiliation of Dr. Ori Heffetz, a prominent behavioral and experimental economist with distinguished academic credentials. Dr. Heffetz brings expertise in applied economics, behavioral research, survey methodology, and experimental economics, aligning with Compass Lexecon'…
Cytokinetics announced nine presentations at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure 2026 Congress, focusing largely on its cardiac myosin inhibitor MYQORZO® (aficamten), recently approved in major markets including the US, Europe, and China for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). The presentations will highlight cl…
3D Systems announced that its NextDent Jet Base and Jet Teeth materials, along with the NextDent 300 MultiJet 3D printer, have achieved Class IIa certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation. This certification allows the immediate commercial launch of its flagship jetted denture solution across Europe two months ahead of schedule, signific…
Keel Infrastructure Corp., a North American digital and energy infrastructure company specializing in data centers and energy solutions for high-performance computing and AI workloads, announced its participation in Needham’s Annual Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference in New York City on May 12-13, 2026. The company will deliver a management p…
SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest office landlord, has secured the asset management assignment for 15 Laight Street, a newly constructed 109,000 square foot boutique office building owned by Hyundai Motor Group. SL Green's third-party asset management platform will provide comprehensive leasing and management services, targeting creative, …
Wave Life Sciences Ltd. announced Q1 2026 financial results showing improved net loss compared to prior year and significant cash reserves to fund operations through Q3 2028. The company reported key clinical progress including FDA acceptance to initiate the Phase 2a trial of WVE-007 for obesity, upcoming data presentations from the AATD-targeted W…
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals reported robust Q1 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 56% year-over-year growth in ARCALYST net product revenue totaling $214.3 million. The company raised its 2026 ARCALYST revenue guidance to $930-$945 million. Pipeline progress includes expected Phase 2 data for KPL-387 in recurrent pericarditis in H2 2026, with Pha…
