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Fiverr International Ltd. announced its Q1 2026 financial results, with revenue slightly down year-over-year but adjusted EBITDA and profitability metrics exceeding guidance. The company highlighted growth in projects over $1,000, improvements in trust and quality, and ongoing investments in platform capabilities. Fiverr raised its adjusted EBITDA …
Ping An Insurance reported a 7.6% year-on-year rise in operating profit attributable to shareholders for the quarter ended March 31, driven by gains in life and health insurance and steady performance at its banking unit. Net profit declined amid investment-related volatility, while shares in Hong Kong jumped on the results.
Federal Reserve policy takes center stage as the FOMC meets on a day when Jerome Powell appears set to relinquish the chairmanship. The Senate is expected to vote on Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as discussions focus on the Fed’s independence, the bank's internal divisions and how the next leadership will handle White House pressure for rate cuts. Mar…
A new report shows the world lost 4.3 million hectares of primary tropical forest last year, a 36% decline from 2024 largely attributed to Brazil’s strengthened anti-deforestation measures. Despite the improvement, experts warn that nations remain far off track to meet a 2030 commitment to halt and reverse forest loss, and that climate-driven fires…
Tesla has announced plans to bring its Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14 Lite software to markets outside the United States following the expected deployment for vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3) in the U.S. The company says the move is intended to maintain software support for HW3 owners as newer hardware platforms appear, but the global rollout t…
The U.S. dollar remained broadly steady in Asian trading as markets focused on a two-day Federal Reserve meeting expected to end with unchanged rates. The Australian dollar weakened after March consumer inflation figures came in slightly below forecasts, though data still showed a notable monthly rise largely driven by fuel costs tied to the Iran w…
Asian equities traded unevenly as investors digested heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve decision and assessed a strong Australian inflation print that lifted expectations for tighter policy. Technology shares in China were mixed after a drop in Hua Hong Semiconductor, while oil prices stayed elevated amid disruptions ar…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s subsidiary sold its remaining holding in Arm Holdings, disposing of 1.11 million shares at $207.65 each for roughly $231 million. The transaction, completed from April 28 to 29, wiped TSMC's remaining exposure to Arm and produced a $174 million impact on retained earnings. TSMC had originally invested about …
The chairman of the Republican-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee has requested testimony from the Southern Poverty Law Center's interim president following a criminal indictment last week. The indictment alleges the civil rights group defrauded donors by employing paid informants to penetrate far-right groups. The SPLC has rejected the charges, an…
BYD's shares climbed after first-quarter results showed net profit and revenue weaker year-over-year but in line with or slightly above market expectations. A substantial increase in exports, which made up roughly 45% of Q1 vehicle deliveries, is supporting the company as domestic demand cools following subsidy reductions.
Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement and payments platform, announced it will report its first quarter 2026 earnings on May 12, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The company will hold two conference calls, in English and Hebrew, featuring top executives. Additional details including webcast links and replay information were also provided. The rel…
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…
